I need an easy, sturdy, quick release method for connecting two parallel pieces of aluminum tube for a bike trailer rebuilding project. I haven't been able to come up with the right design by myself and I'm hoping someone out there can help me.
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posted by cellura p
on Feb 25, 2013 -
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i share a somewhat random name with a miscreant from the midwest. when i google my name, i get a mixed return of my stats and his; his being mostly juvenile youtube vids of him skateboarding and flipping off the camera. i KNOW employers in my field google search/research online profiles heavily. what to do?
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posted by ps_im_awesome
on Nov 27, 2012 -
15 answers
So I tried to patch a bike tube on my lunch break and I apparently didn't spread enough of the vulcanizing agent. Is the tube ruined?
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posted by thecaddy
on Mar 21, 2012 -
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Can you help me find instructions for a magic trick or illusion that involves 2 or more ropes going through a large tube? (I believe the ropes are linked by washers inside, and so by discreet pinching, the user can produce baffling effects when a mark pulls on a rope.)
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posted by chr1sb0y
on Dec 3, 2011 -
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How do you extend the shelf-life of a tube of adhesive, such as Goop or E-6000 by preventing it from drying out during long periods without use?
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posted by purefusion
on Aug 16, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm moving to London! Help me figure out where to live and how I'm going to get to work and back. Especially curious about commuting by bike.
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posted by PercussivePaul
on Jul 6, 2011 -
18 answers
Help me diagnose my (probably user-induced) intermittently crackling tube guitar amp!
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posted by unSane
on Oct 24, 2010 -
8 answers
I am trying to make a list of short subway lines in the world. For instance, Leipzig is apparently planning a subway line with only three (!) stops. Do you know any examples for me to follow up? Thank you!
posted by Omnomnom
on Oct 22, 2010 -
38 answers
I've got some cardboard tubes from plastic sheeting - in all different lengths and widths. I want to be able to put shelving on them - so I'll be needing a round disk that'll fit in about 1/2 an inch snugly and have a screw protruding so I can then bolt the wood to the screw and tube. What is this disk called and where can I get them online?
posted by watercarrier
on Jun 30, 2010 -
10 answers
What should I do with 30 10-foot, 1-inch diameter PVC pipes?
posted by scose
on May 29, 2010 -
16 answers
Giant erector set filter: I am looking for fittings used to join square tubular steel in various ways without welding, for purposes similar to a large erector set. This is for self-fabrication of a large solar panel mount. The pipes I am using are square in cross section measuring 4 inch x 4 inch or 3.5 inch x 3.5 inch. I'm looking for straight splice joints, T, L, X, and 45 degree angles.
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posted by thewalrus
on Jan 31, 2010 -
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Very active one year old with G button (MIC-key low profile) During night feeds and traveling in car how do I keep her Button from being pulled? It has come out once before in the crib by her moving so much the slack in the feeding tube got caught in crib and pulled out. It was painful for her since the balloon was fully inflated. I want to keep this from happening again. How do other parents keep thier kids g buttons and tube feeding cord protected at night. She is a wiggly thing and often turns in her sleep many times from belly to back and forth. The feeding is necessary and cannot be missed.
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posted by Snoogylips
on Nov 19, 2009 -
6 answers
Does this substance exist? Arts & crafts people or hardware store people: for a craft project, I want a material that is malleable like clay but winds up lighter-weight like styrofoam/polystyrene once it has set and hardened. Maybe it it's dispensed from a tube or can?
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posted by kookoobirdz
on Nov 13, 2009 -
19 answers
You are not my amp tech, but maybe you can help me diagnose the source of a strange noise on a brand new guitar amp.
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posted by uncleozzy
on Nov 5, 2009 -
6 answers
Is it a bad idea to ride my bicycle with my presta valves unscrewed and having a presta -> schrader valve adapter covering them?
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posted by 47triple2
on Aug 3, 2009 -
13 answers
Is the London Pass worth the price, for tourists who will be in London for six days?
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posted by jayder
on Jun 22, 2009 -
9 answers
I'm in the middle of my extended vacation in London, and am enjoying the Underground, especially how much personality some of the stations have. Which ones should I not miss while I'm here?
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posted by still_wears_a_hat
on May 13, 2009 -
18 answers
Recently I saw an unusual bike, one with a curved top tube that extended beyond the seat tube to support a rack. It had trekking bars, too. Please help me identify it!
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posted by brianogilvie
on Nov 15, 2008 -
7 answers
Transport for LondonFilter - Am I on the hook for a Zone 1-3 Travelcard if I travel from a Zone 3 station to a Zone 2 station via an unavoidable hop into Zone 1?
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posted by generichuman
on Sep 22, 2008 -
13 answers
Does anyone know where I can buy a poster sized vintage London Underground map (AKA tube map)? Preferably a Harry Beck version (i.e. one from between 1933 and 1960). A good reproduction will do at a push.
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posted by iivix
on Sep 16, 2008 -
17 answers
Fluorescent tube (large one) broke in kitchen. I am freaking out now and didn't follow proper procedures to clean it up. Am I going to get sick and die of mercury poisoning?
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posted by rainygrl716
on May 4, 2008 -
23 answers
Cursing bad luck: One of the preamp tubes in my Peavey Classic 30 seemed to peter out during practice yesterday. Two hours before my first concert of the year. An awesome friend came in in the clutch, but now I'm puzzled as to what to do. (and have another show on Thursday)
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posted by tmcw
on Oct 28, 2007 -
13 answers
I'm looking to create a variation of the London Underground Map/Diagram. Are there any resources ie, tutorials or .ai templates that I can use to give me a head start?
posted by Sevenupcan
on Sep 3, 2007 -
5 answers
Is a Fender Hot Rod (1x12) the best (tube) amp I can get for the amount of money I want to spend (~$400) and the power I want (>15 watts)?
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posted by tmcw
on Jun 21, 2007 -
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Does anyone know of an audiophile/hi-fi club in the St. Louis area? I have recently become interested in DIY Hi-Fi and being a college student with little electronics experience I am looking for a way to get myself better acquainted with everything before I start to spend too much money. The internet has been a great resource, but having some real people around me who know what they are doing and would be willing to provide me with some direction would be very helpful.
posted by Bengston
on Mar 28, 2007 -
4 answers
On the London Underground, on the Central line, why does the train sometimes jolt as if it's lost power for a second as it's leaving the station?
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posted by chrismear
on Jan 29, 2007 -
9 answers
Tips for getting a sick pussycat on a feeding tube to eat by mouth again (and a cautionary tale)?
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posted by Scram
on Jan 26, 2007 -
34 answers
On the London tube there are posters called "Above Ground" that show an above ground view of the route of the train you're riding in relation to various landmarks, museums, major streets, etc. Does anyone know if these posters can be viewed online somewhere?
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posted by gfrobe
on Jul 22, 2006 -
6 answers
Who licenses those coffee-sellers who stand outside London tube stations?
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posted by reklaw
on Jul 3, 2006 -
5 answers
Tubular skylights -- how to clean? Just bought a house with solar tube skylights and dirt has collected on the bottom glass (diffuser). Does the bottom diffuser pop off for cleaning?
posted by nancoix
on Apr 29, 2006 -
2 answers
What would happen if someone were to build a tunnel or tube into space? (Description inside...)
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posted by punkbitch
on Jan 20, 2005 -
10 answers
I want to take a food product with a paste-like consistancy and put it in a tube. Is there any way to do this from home, on a small to medium scale?
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posted by puke & cry
on Jan 18, 2005 -
16 answers
