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thenewtbaron OP t1_j8ggicn wrote

Reply to comment by khariV in So, is there a place on reddit that we can actually discuss DIY projects? by thenewtbaron

I tried, it was removed because rule 3.

So, going by the rules and the removal, that is why I assume this is not a friendly sub to folks doing DIY. Looks to be just a place to show off. So, to follow the rules of this sub, just looking for an actual place to discuss projects and if folks have any insight to the specifics.

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thenewtbaron OP t1_j8gezot wrote

Reply to comment by goodonesaregone65 in So, is there a place on reddit that we can actually discuss DIY projects? by thenewtbaron

I'd love to, that is why I posted originally but it does not meet the community standards.

a vine trellis using cattle panels but rather than one panel across, i'm looking at two. I have a design in mind, I have planned out putting a certain amount of posts to hold it up. I have looked on here, on reddit in general, and on youtube. I haven't found much. I was wondering if anyone had any experience doing this dumb thing.

So, to keep it within the community guidelines. the specific question, is there another subreddit, since this can't be discussed here.

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cbryancu t1_j8gedpt wrote

Reply to comment by WanderingMozzie in 1950s brick veneer repair advice needed - pics included. by WanderingMozzie

Rent or buy a grinder and get a diamond blade. Use that to cut and dig out old mortar. This is a very handy item combo to own for lots of house repairs.

up new mortar and pushing it into the joint is not to difficult. Need to get the proper tools. It's a doable DIY. Cover everything under it and have water a rag and brush to wipe brick before mortar sets (the face of the brick will get some on it, and if left to dry it's a big pain to remove.)

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toalv t1_j8g53qo wrote

Reply to Cutting a hole in my leather ikea desk mat? by SadStrangeLittleMan2

Drill or punch a small pilot hole through the center of where you want the cable management hole. Then use tin snips to cut through the mat around the edges of where you want starting from the pilot hole. You can then pop in a grommet to make sure the edges aren't sharp. Just make sure to cut the right size hole for your grommet!

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anacreon1 t1_j8g16nu wrote

Reply to Cutting a hole in my leather ikea desk mat? by SadStrangeLittleMan2

According to ikea, the main part of the mat is composed of:

“100 % polypropylene, 100 % Polyurethane, Paper, Epoxy powder coating, Steel”

Getting through that steel while simultaneously not mutilating those other layers is the challenge here. If you have to cut through it, regular bits / hole saw are not likely going to be up to the task. Rather than compromise the integrity of the mat, I’d be looking at an alternative cable management system as a simpler solution.

Not saying it’s not possible, but if you’re going through steel, that will be a real challenge.

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ATX_native t1_j8faa9b wrote

Reply to How to deal with gap between wall sconce and old work light box? by monroegreen9

Is it an old work or new work box?

If old work, see if it’s come loose (tighten down the screws that tighten the tabs. If the drywall is broken in the backside rotate the box and retighten)

If new work (nailed to stud) remove box by finding out which side stud Is and remove box, I would then put new work box in it’s place.

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