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What type of wall anchors should I use in compressed-earth brick coated with lime plaster?
We built a house with compressed earth bricks. Plastered with lime plaster. Photos here on imgur The bricks are made with dirt, sand, lime, and pressed with a hydraulic machine. The bricks are 12,000 ...
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What kind of bracket is securing this table leg pipe, and where can I find one? [closed]
This bracket came from the underside of my ping-pong table, where it secures the legs to the table. It's more or less a tube strap for a 1.25" diameter pipe, but unlike a typical two-hole strap ...
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What are these collar tie brackets called?
What are these collar tie brackets called? Costco Canada - Yardistry 14 ft x 12 ft Marquee Pavilion
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Can I use any door with sliding bypass door hardware?
I would like to know if I can use any door with sliding bypass door hardware. I know the measurements, thickness, and weight need to match the hardware but am unsure if any old door will work within ...
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What are these under table drawer runners called?
I have these rails mounted under a desk to allow using a wire mesh basket as a drawer. I would like to get some more of these but all my attempts to find similar pieces of hardware have failed. What ...
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How to remove a “self locking pin”?
So I need to remove the knob from this Euro-style lock cylinder and, of course, this thing can’t be a simple small screw, but rather a “self locking pin” as described in the linked item description. (...
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Why are there plastic things blocking some of the shelf bracket holes in my cabinet?
We just wanted to move this shelf down to the next set of pre-drilled holes, but these brown plastic things screwed into the cabinet are in the way. This one happens to be right behind the hinge, but ...
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What are my options to fix this sliding door hardware?
I purchased this home recently and just got into looking to why the sliding door isn't latching. Upon further inspection, we can see that the screw was overtorqued which caused the plastic backing to ...
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Cabinet Door Crooked
I have new cabinets installed in kitchen and one door is pretty crooked. The hinge is slow close. Am I able to adjust the crooked problem just based on screwing and unscrewing with the hinge? Attached ...
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What hardware will I need for a shower/bathtub combination?
I am in the process of replacing a 2 piece bathtub with just a tub, and wall tile. What hardware do I need to order for the plumber for a tub spout, and diverter? Is there a kit" with all of the ...
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What kind of hardware can I use to mount an 8 lb. bulletin board that has no hangers?
I have this large, vintage bulletin board. Weighs around 8 pounds and is 24x36. The metal edging wraps around and the entire thing is a bit wider/deeper than 1/2”—I had thought maybe mirror clips but ...
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Mirror Hanging Issue [closed]
I'm looking to mount this mirror (full-length, cheap wood? 3/4 in. deep frame) to the wall in my 9mo. old son's bedroom. He loves mirrors, but he's quite handsy and strong, so I initially thought to ...
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1/2-inch star-shaped steel clips
What are these 1/2-inch star-shaped clips? They stick to a magnet, so I think they are steel.
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Dual screw mount/clamp with eye bolt
What is the purpose of these mounting brackets? I'm picturing them mounted to a table or workbench with the eye bolt pointing upwards. Or maybe mounted to a truck box/bed. The main brackets aren't ...
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Name of missing chain link that is flat at one end
I have a missing chain link that is flat at one end. What is this style of chain link called?