Month: November 2007

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Fake Craftsman tools?

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I got my fake Craftsman tools today from Woot.com.  I paid $5.03 for 3 x 12 piece sets.  I needed some extra screw drivers and I always purchase the best.

I did learn a lot about using a screw driver from reading the Warning label on back of the package:

1)  always wear eye protection (I can not see without eye protection so I am safe (glasses).)
2)  disconnect power before using the tool on electric work or electrical sources (This would add a step to every electrical project! 🙂 )
3)  never use to pry (What?  I thought that is what a flat head screw drivers were for;  also for digging.)

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Breaking the LAW!

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Look what I found at the car wash just laying on the ground.  Now I can insert this piece of a seat belt into my Honda Fit and I will not get any more annoying beeping when driving without my seat belt.  It was a slow day and now I can drive around all day with no seat belt.  Actually, I am not sure why I still have this piece. 

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How to change out Dremel brushes

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This Dremel MultiPro is model 395 and you need to purchase the Dremel motor brushes 90930.  So when the Dremel does not Dremel anymore, replace the brushes, just like your vacuum motors.  Find the blue brush holders, there are 2 (last picture).

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Unscrew it and remove the brushes to replace, pretty easy.

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Rube Goldberg weep system

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My Dixmore Weep Mizer DX1000 is not working correctly.  I tested the Weep Mizer in my other wash Wylam and it would not turn on the solenoid.  So I decided to wire a normally closed solenoid to the heater thermostat.  This plan involved purchasing a Rain Bird (CP-075) irrigation solenoid, of course this solenoid runs off 24 volts.  So I needed a 24 volt transformer to convert the 120 volts to 24 volts.  I then used an extension cable to wire the system.  Then magic everything works.

When I was trying to rewire the thermostat I ended up having to rewire the thermostat.  I always love side projects.

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Hack the toilet paper holder

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Someone sent me these picture or either I had a bad stomach ache today.  I used my Abus dumpster key to open the toilet paper holder.  Just pull on the black plastic piece while jabbing each tab.  Not quite sure why you would want to do this though?  Thanks for sending this in, anonymous person, or a special thanks to that spicy burrito from last night.