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. [more inside]
posted by cellura p on Feb 25, 2013 - 8 answers

What is the smell at Bank station? [more inside]
posted by tigrefacile on Oct 12, 2012 - 1 answer

What should I do with 30 10-foot, 1-inch diameter PVC pipes?
posted by scose on May 29, 2010 - 16 answers

Hardware question: is there a common sort of clamp for holding a round/tubular object? [more inside]
posted by supercres on May 7, 2010 - 16 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. [more inside]
posted by uncleozzy on Nov 5, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the best way to protect a poster at a (general admission) concert? [more inside]
posted by gchucky on Aug 22, 2009 - 11 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? [more inside]
posted by chrismear on Jan 29, 2007 - 9 answers