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MetalTech 15 High Scaffold Set MMRTODJ5715GV: does this scaffolding come with wheels as a accessory

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:53:04 -0700

wheels for scaffolding

Metaltech Drywall Hoist IBMDPLK: replacement stickiers on cart

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:04:40 -0700

how do i order replacement instruction stickers on cart

Sumner Drywall Lift 784752 2016: summer material lift replacing the cable

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:40:24 -0700

how to replace the cable

Pocket Knife: Installing a bar lock on a folding knife

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 01:49:35 -0700

Can a lock bar be installed on a folding knife

⟐ Answered October 08, 2023 at 1:49 MST

Tape Measure: How do I fix the inside of a measuring tape?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:23:13 -0700

It started with my tape getting stuck, then it didnt want to retract and then i got stuck completely. I opened the tape and i accidentally let everything explode in my face. i dont even know if i have all the pieces or if i am missing something, here is the full list of items i was able to collect: the yellow measuring tape, the two halfs of the case, the slider(the thing that makes your tape stay in place without retracting), the cortorsion spring (if thats the right name, if not its the thing that holds the yellow tape and lets it retract), snapped plastic that should holds the cortorsion spring (i really dont know if thats the name)and i found a piece of metal that i think is supposed to be in the middle. I dont know if it should be free like that or if it should be in one place. Thanks in advance for any help, i really dont want to buy the 10 m measuring tape again.

⟐ Edited April 16, 2025 at 1:23 MST

Sumner Drywall Lift 710010 2016: Placing the Sumner Drywall Lift on the Drywall Lift

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:07:14 -0700

Need the instructions or layout of the Base, Mast and Cradle along with arms for cradle being placed on Drywall Cart and mine is a 2020 Model 2311

⟐ Answer accepted August 01, 2023 at 12:07 MST

Hand Tools - Screwdrivers: Color-coded screwing drivers

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:45:43 -0700

I ordered a screen from Rewa, and what came inside it is what I have been, hoping, dreaming, and praying for my entire life…

COLOR-CODED PRECISION SCREWINK DIVERS!!!

Unfortunately, they’re low quality tools from China. I prefer Wiha screwdrivers, but after amassing a large collection of them, i’m starting to get annoyed, because THEY ALL LOOK THE SAME! So I’ve resorted to doing stupid tricks like labeling them with different colors of tape, so I can quickly tell the difference between Torx, Pentolope, Phillips, etc…

Does anyone know of a high quality Japanese or German screwdriver set that’s color-coded?

⟐ Answer edited September 04, 2023 at 6:45 MST

Bosch GCL 2-15: اريد اصلاح الة الليزر الخاص بي فهي عاطلة تماما

Sun, 14 May 2023 17:47:31 -0700

اريد اصلاحه الة الليزر الخاصة بي فهي تصدر ليزر اعوج

Translation:

I want to fix my laser machine, it is completely broken‎

‎I want to fix my laser machine, it emits a serpentine laser.‎

⟐ Commented May 14, 2023 at 17:47 MST

Hand Tools - Screwdrivers: Imperial vs. Metric Screwdrivers? Which should I buy?

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:32:23 -0700

Metric vs. Imperial Screwdrivers? Which should I buy?

I’m in the market for new tools, which will fit/be easier to use,

Thank you for dealing with the “dumb” question.

⟐ Answer accepted March 11, 2020 at 4:32 MST

Pocket Knife: Stripped micro screw (countersunk); need ideas on how to remove.

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:10:46 -0700

I have a ZT (Zero Tolerance) model 0808 folding pocketknife that has a stripped TORX head screw (originally T-6 bit), one of four that's used to hold the metal grip panels onto its internal frame structure. The screw is extremely small (thread size unknown; ZT so far won't tell me that info), and is set into a countersunk pocket in the grip.

This pocket makes cutting a slot using a rotary tool and cutting bit like a Dremel impossible, at least without damaging the grip panels of the knife at the same time. To complicate matters, ZT used a mild thread lock substance when they originally assembled the knife, something I didn't think to remove before I began screwing down this fastener (well, overscrewing it actually).

All of the Grabit-style screw extractor bits that I've found and looked at are sized far too big to cut into this tiny screw. I've already tried soaking the area with penetrating oil with the hope that some might get down into the threads, then hoping to use a 1/16" hex wrench to hope to get just enough 'bite' on the stripped screw pocket. But no joy so far; the screw hasn't budged any.

I'm hoping for some ideas on how to proceed. I can leave the screw in place but as the knife gets gunked up with lint and such I really would like have the capability to be able to clean it from time to time, even though my last cleaning session resulted in the stripped screw.

Any ideas would be welcome.

⟐ Edited December 27, 2023 at 15:10 MST

Lezyne Pressure Drive: How to reattach valve to tube hose?

Wed, 18 May 2016 03:47:47 -0700

I'ld be quite happy with my Leyzyne mini bike pump, if it weren't for the poorly designed tube hose.

For the second time now a valve is broken off (And I'm only using it occasionally). First time I got it replaced in the store, but I'm not sure if I'm still under warranty.

Here you can see what is wrong:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o5wwgjrjeuknlv...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8013etbpd8lsaz...

Is there a good and easy way to fix this?

Lezyne CNC Dirt Floor Drive: Nice little guide, but where do I get a replacement gauge?

Sat, 30 May 2015 21:10:56 -0700

So now that you've shown how to replace a defective gauge, how about showing us how to obtain a replacement gauge. Can you provide part numbers and vendors, please?

⟐ Answered May 30, 2015 at 21:10 MST