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zeyore t1_j9aj1wc wrote
drywall is surprisingly difficult to learn. it seems so simple.
so just be prepared for a lot lot lot more time than you expect.
aokramer t1_j9adyya wrote
Depending on your end desire, funding, etc. Here are some ideas/resources in no particular order:
https://moveunitedsport.org/locations/
Your local prosthetist/orthotist
Monkey feet https://animalhousefitness.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA0cyfBhBREiwAAtStHLcSmsdX5J9BsSoQCEoXL2Nc3eX7GVt9rHJTDPtJATGzqRX-jwKwARoCRPIQAvD_BwE (Mimic this design for your upper extremity)
Toad32 t1_j9advta wrote
I would reccomdend getting some power lifting wrist straps. This would allow you to strap your left palm to a bar and pull it straight up. I would reccomend starting with lighter weights until you get use to it.
Dr_Wh00ves t1_j9aa819 wrote
Reply to comment by TheBeardedObesity in I'd like your assistance with a gym-device to help me work out better by pigeononpolice
Yeah, I get tendonitis and use these to help alleviate the symptoms. They tend to work out pretty well, although I don't know if that experience would change if you didn't have a full hand.
Diligent_Nature t1_j9a8pyl wrote
Reply to comment by Hattix in LEDs flicker in old home - solutions? by The_Duke_of_Ted
There's two considerations. One is the fixture rating. An LED will certainly meet that because it is much lower power. The other is the temperature of the LED bulb. They rely on convection and radiation to cool. LEDs are far more efficient than incandescents but still only about 35% efficient. The other 65% is dissipated as heat. Many LEDs will overheat in an enclosed fixture.
finrind OP t1_j9a7jig wrote
Reply to comment by Patsastus in anti-slip tape for tablet stand? by finrind
cool, gonna give it a try
Arizona_Pete t1_j9a7fjp wrote
Reply to LEDs flicker in old home - solutions? by The_Duke_of_Ted
LED's will flicker as they go out - u/Diligent_Nature is correct. Causes are many but failure rates are higher in older model LED's and LED's that have been in use for a long time.
Change the bulbs with other LED's before you get an electrician.
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wolpertingersunite t1_j9a5oso wrote
Reply to comment by sameteam in Covering up wall texture in a rental? by CrucioCup
Can you share how you did the plastering? What product? Thx
wolpertingersunite t1_j9a5k5v wrote
Reply to comment by BetweenOceans in Covering up wall texture in a rental? by CrucioCup
They have three practical benefits. 1, sound reduction. 2, easier/cheaper initial drywalling to a lower standard of flatness. 3, easier repairs of damage. Perfectly flat walls ala hgtv is really expensive to achieve.
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Reply to comment by Cardchucker in What device can draw steady electricity load and deliver intermittent loads ? by [deleted]
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ThreeBlurryDecades t1_j9a1nbg wrote
I would probably make a one piece shelf with notches in the corners, then use four brackets made of pieces of angle iron the same width as the legs. A single 1/4 inch bolt drilled through each leg and each corner of the shelf would likely be plenty strong. If you need adjustment, drill multiple holes through the legs. (Though shelves have a way of being adjusted once then left forever at the original height)
Diligent_Nature t1_j9a0ihq wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in What device can draw steady electricity load and deliver intermittent loads ? by [deleted]
>I have the feeling the generator's inverter is going to fry if i start & stop multiple times at 1000W.
What makes you believe that? The inverter is designed to switch polarity 100 or 120 times a second. Switching the load on/off frequently shouldn't be a problem. Power stations use inverters, too.
Wightly t1_j99zoqu wrote
Reply to comment by pigeononpolice in I'd like your assistance with a gym-device to help me work out better by pigeononpolice
I think the Seahawks organization is pretty good. Why don't you try sending them a letter asking what their equipment team did for him and if they could forward your letter to him. You are part of a small community and people want to help.
TechE2020 t1_j99vzpp wrote
Reply to comment by RicoHedonism in For OCD-level drywall repair, what details are important? by gluon713
Sounds like a lot, but what I actually do is:
- setting compound (which I assume is the hot mud) with fiber tape for joints and over screws
- 2nd coat of setting compound over taped joints
- quick sand (either hand or machine)
- skim coat using roller technique
- quick sand using machine (literally slow walking speed)
- touch-up any issues
- prime and paint
It is amazingly fast compared with trying to do 3rd and 4th feather coats and a high-build primer.
TechE2020 t1_j99vkge wrote
Reply to comment by HarlanCulpepper in For OCD-level drywall repair, what details are important? by gluon713
Skim coat. Always seemed to be mentioned as a pro step that is unobtainable for DIYers, but I tried it recently and it is actually really easy to get 99% perfect with the first coat, do a sand, and then do one last touch-up pass and a quick hand sand.
Very pleased with the finished product for a change.
Cardchucker t1_j99u7fa wrote
If you can find a big UPS that would do it, or cobble together one with a charger, golf cart batteries, and big inverter. That's the setup I have in my home but only because I already had the components sitting around. Its probably best to just get a bigger generator.
Initial_Sense_8043 t1_j99r9td wrote
I’ve seen adaptive athletes use a strap of sorts that attaches to the arm and to, say, the barbell. One is called the Aldridge Arm. They make similar ones for other types of needs for adaptive athletes.
Bokbreath t1_j99qtim wrote
A generator with a 2kw inverter.
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Reply to comment by acoldcanadian in What device can draw steady electricity load and deliver intermittent loads ? by [deleted]
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acoldcanadian t1_j99o5fh wrote
Why can’t you just use the generator itself? Battery banks can help but, probably not financially viable for the scenario you’re describing.
Opasero t1_j99m7t7 wrote
Reply to Covering up wall texture in a rental? by CrucioCup
It sounds like the tape may be too weak. I don't know if you have access to 3M Command strips. There are several kinds but I am thinking of the ones used to hang pictures. Thelr large picture hanging strips hold up to 16 pounds and will come off the wall and your panels without any damage or residue.
You could also potentially use like an industrial strength Velcro.
Behappyalright t1_j99kh4h wrote
Reply to Covering up wall texture in a rental? by CrucioCup
You might as well just wall paper…
GrimResistance t1_j9akfnt wrote
Reply to comment by zacmakes in New pressure treated 4x4 porch posts buckling or twisting by Steiner1988
Til what a peeler core is