Toad Blog: May 2016

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

A closer look at that $14,000 Android phone

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 11:56AM by Daniel4780 http://ift.tt/1UcZ3NF

DIY Coffee Bar in my House

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 10:22AM by Evo-L http://ift.tt/1UthYGR

Google Home reportedly has Chromecast roots

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 10:29AM by Zahraba72398 http://ift.tt/1sKpsMo

Solarin a $16,000 Android phone

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 10:11AM by nawazsagri10 http://ift.tt/1TWosxO

Catch up with Computex 2016: Day two

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 10:18AM by Colorado688 http://ift.tt/1UcM3Yy

AMD's Radeon RX480 GPU is VR ready for just $199

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 08:36AM by clanlord http://ift.tt/1TPql2x

DIY Dining Room Bench

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 12:54AM by CallahanJob69 http://ift.tt/1PgNhpj

The West Side of Cache Valley, Utah [3904 x 2440] [OC]

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Cubii Desk Elliptical: Might As Well Work Out While I Work, Right?

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 05:30AM by tembbo http://ift.tt/1RKME1I

I made a rock salt lamp!

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 02:56AM by Peterb77 http://ift.tt/1O2ZXjh

Watching the sun set on the Nolichucky River Gorge in Erwin, Tennessee. [OC][4032x3024]

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Built Not Bought Truck Camper (xpost from r/builtnotbought)

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 12:33AM by boston68 http://ift.tt/1Us8Vpx

We're looking to add a few moderators to help distribute the load of work between us. We'd prefer someone who hangs out on /r/DIY regularly so they generally have an understanding of how things work around here. That said, we're not limiting to that, so if you think you'd like to offer your hand at moderating, shoot us an application.

Expected duties:

Approve/remove posts based on the guidelines in the modqueue.
Assist with modmail
Monitor subreddit comments as you come across them.

In terms of frequency, it's basically as your time can permit. We are volunteers here, and we're all trying to reduce our collective workload by adding more people. The more quality moderators we have, the easier all of our jobs get.

In your application, please answer the below questions, along with a little bit about yourself.

Favorite/Least favorite thing about /r/DIY?
What would make you a good moderator?
Biggest problem with reddit in general?
What timezone are you in, and when are you generally on Reddit (in Eastern Time, please)?
Where else do you moderate, and how has that experience been?
What would you like to see added/removed from /r/DIY's rules/guidelines?
What would your approach be when you need to communicate with angry or disruptive Redditors?

Please send your application to redditDIY@gmail.com.

We'll be reviewing applications as we go, but let's set a tentative deadline of June 3rd. We'll leave it up afterwards if we need to.

Thanks everyone!

/r/DIY Moderators

Submitted May 19, 2016 at 08:41PM by wtcnbrwndo4u http://ift.tt/1OPyS3i

Triangular Side Table for 60 degree Couch configuration. Total Newb. Would love advice for next attempt

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 01:42AM by the_sad_puppet_show http://ift.tt/1O2L9RV

Digital Storm mounts a GeForce GTX 1080 on the back of a 34-inch curved display

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Submitted June 01, 2016 at 03:28AM by golden430 http://ift.tt/1r1FVe1

Punchbowl Falls, Oregon (OC) [5373x3076]

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Pictured Rocks, MI [OC] [4928 x 3264]

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Between two ranges: the French Alps and the Mont Blanc Massif, viewed from the French Jura. [OC][3700x2453]

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Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park [OC] [3346x2510]

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After a few hours of climbing, I reached this blissful spot in Tara Park, Serbia. [4000x6000] [OC]

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Midnight at a hidden beach in Norway | by Stefan Forster. xpost /r/NorwayPics. [1300x770]

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Got an old bike from my Uncle to ride at college. Decided to do a full overhaul and paint job on it.

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 09:19PM by DiscretionMan http://ift.tt/1Xc2gnt

We made a lighted garden path

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 08:17PM by onekneedown http://ift.tt/25wZJVZ

Sunrise over Shag Rock, Christchurch, NZ - the rock was about twice as high before the Feb 2011 earthquake brought it down [OC] [2600 x 1733]

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Tunnel View, Yosemite [1880 x 1225] [OC]

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Why did Xiaomi make this lamp smart? - Unclear gadget decisions

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 09:24PM by vbmota http://ift.tt/1XMtz6k

My boyfriend and I built this computer desk in two days! (Walk through attached)

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 08:34PM by FromDustToGlory http://ift.tt/25x38Em

Miniature SSD's in production weighing just 1 gram

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 08:45PM by mns1 http://ift.tt/1O20BO2

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE review: Android Wear goes cellular

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 08:36PM by speckz http://ift.tt/1TV8SUo

Mirror reflection of Mount Cook, highest mountain in New Zealand. [OC] [6000 × 3376]

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Can I put new concrete over a section of an old concrete driveway?

I've mixed, poured, and spread concrete a few miscellaneous times at jobs, so I think I have that part under control. My problem is, I don't know if you can pour concrete on top of rocks, and broken up concrete. I have a concrete driveway, and about 10% of it is worn HEAVILY(sinking down almost 2 inches). It causes cars to bottom out on the driveway. As a temporary fix, I dumped some white rocks there, but there is still a great deal of lift needed.

Before I go out and buy more rocks, I was wondering if I could put some quick-crete over top, and spread it out, or if it would just crack instantly, considering it's being laid on rocks, and uneven, broken concrete.

Submitted May 31, 2016 at 05:20PM by nukeXtheXhumans http://ift.tt/1UeXZZw

I Bought a Portable Air Conditioner, Should You? The popular alternative to a window A/C unit, explained.

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 07:10PM by grohl http://ift.tt/1sIEphX

I took this sunset pic on the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina last night. [OC] [3024x4032]

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Overlooking the tiny town of Whittier Alaska [OC] [2016x1134] xpost r/pics

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Backpack VR PCs are now a thing: MSI, HP, and Zotac unveil new models

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 06:20PM by Abscess2 http://ift.tt/1O1z3Zd

Asus Avalon is a bold, cable-free DIY PC

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 06:34PM by speckz http://ift.tt/1Uap5RK

Sony's Xperia X hits the US on June 26, but you don't need one

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 06:17PM by Duke565 http://ift.tt/25wBLdt

Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Headset Review/Experience

I recently got the Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Headset and i am loving it! I played around with the settings and turned up the bass to about 70. Whenever i listen to music and theres bass in it, it feels like high quality speakers, not headphones. And not just that, the microphone has outstanding quality and my mates on skype think so too. Overall i rate this headset 9.5/10 the only thing that bothers me is the hissing sound whenever its quiet. But i always have something playing so it doesnt really matter. I would recommend this headset the anyone looking for a great mic and headphones.

Submitted May 31, 2016 at 09:43AM by James_Zim http://ift.tt/1O1uLB0

Dell launches the world's first 17-inch 2-in-1 laptop

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 03:42PM by golden430 http://ift.tt/25wfhcz

Your current phone probably won't work with Google's Daydream VR

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 03:13PM by tayormi16 http://ift.tt/1UeRPbK

The President of Taiwan tries a quick chat with ASUS' home robot

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 03:01PM by Dukenukem31 http://ift.tt/1sYoLQg

Asus unveils Zenbo, a cute little companion robot with a touchscreen face

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 02:06PM by tayormi16 http://ift.tt/1qZrGGv

So I made a flatbed for my truck.

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 08:37AM by bent_boardman http://ift.tt/1XKGNk4

Apple is said to be extending iPhone refreshes to once every three years

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 01:47PM by tayormi16 http://ift.tt/1Wur7lT

How I spent my Memorial Day Weekend. Refurbishing my daughter a custom bike.

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 07:33AM by MotherEfferInCharge http://ift.tt/1qYLaLp

Monday, 30 May 2016

Intel's first 10-core desktop CPU will cost $1,723

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 11:38AM by Daniel4780 http://ift.tt/1soUXMf

First go at Hydroponic Garden. I may be in over my head. (xpost r/gardening)

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 07:14AM by NonCleverAlias http://ift.tt/1VroeB2

Real-world 'Pong' might just beat the video game

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 10:26AM by California254 http://ift.tt/1UeFW5v

DIY Reflector Telescope

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 04:56AM by notchrisk http://ift.tt/25x24DP

Concrete & Wood Entertainment Center

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 03:48AM by rcolem87 http://ift.tt/1XKaWjm

Looking back at this photo I took of Denali a few years ago makes me want to get back into photography again. [OC] [1000x665]

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DIY cotton candy machine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9k6tA0d5OI

Submitted May 31, 2016 at 02:29AM by AlexGyver http://ift.tt/22uyn19

Breathtaking lower falls in the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone [OC] [2952x5248]

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DIY Pallet table.

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Submitted May 31, 2016 at 01:29AM by GlasgowComa http://ift.tt/1TS8Vzh

How to print a newspaper?

Hi Reddit! I am working on a final project for one of my classes, and my group and I have decided to create a fake newspaper. We are going to write all the articles, sections, etc. and make it seem like a real newspaper. However, we don't know how we can print one. All the research I've done with companies only lets you print in bulk, and printing in small quantities seems to be pretty expensive. We only need around 10 copies or less. Does anyone have an easy way we can do this? We are looking at maybe standard newspaper size, but if our articles turn out too short, then half the height of a standard newspaper (3 papers, 6 pages). Thanks for the help.

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 11:48PM by chemistry989 http://ift.tt/1VqH63a

Zanskar Valley in the northern part of India [1049x474][OC]

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One of my favorite pictures I took of the Grand Canyon [OC] [2304 × 1536]

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Iceland completely blew me away. Kirkjufell, Iceland [OC] [1024 X 682]

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Morning at Kennedy Lake, Vancouver Island, British Columbia [4320x2432] [OC]

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Simple Coffee Table Build

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 09:00PM by theboulderbalder http://ift.tt/1XZH5UA

I turned an old upright piano into a wine bar!

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 11:31PM by Fioricascastle http://ift.tt/1sXroC3

We had so many cheap sunglasses laying around that we made a Sunglasses Board to organize them.

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 10:30PM by elpaco313 http://ift.tt/1OYs0vf

Cool and refreshing a snow storm blows through Yosemite leaving the valley dusted in a white powder. El Capitan and Bridal Veil, the guardians of the Valley reflect in the smooth still waters of the Merced River | by Darvin Atkeson. [1920x775]

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Project Ara Lives: Google's Modular Phone Is Ready for You Now

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 06:03AM by tayormi16 http://ift.tt/1snhr07

[Evergreen, CO] Using steel fence posts on a slope

Hi DIY, I'm in the process of launching a fence project. I have a moderately sloped back yard (~5ft slope over 30 feet) and I'd like to use the Postmaster Steel Posts (http://ift.tt/25tC4FW). What technique should I use in creating a privacy fence with these as posts on a slope? Since these posts have pre-drilled holes, can I just create level cedar rails between these that connect at different levels on the posts as the yard ascends? Thanks in advance.

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 07:31PM by venturajm http://ift.tt/1VqeCqv

Annette Lake, Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State [2560x1440] [OC]

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Kitchen Table From Old Hardwood Flooring

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 08:49PM by 2_times_30 http://ift.tt/1X8z6Wt

Built a Desk for the Wife with Iron Pipe and a Door!

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 08:59PM by death2all110 http://ift.tt/1TRuhwy

Some say the Hetch Hetchy Valley had beauty that rivaled the Yosemite Valley before the dam was built and the place filled with water [4459x2973] [OC]

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Wast Water from Scafell Pike, Lake District, England [4160x3120] [OC]

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My first project - Shoe shelf

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 04:31PM by Marzalon http://ift.tt/1REUkT0

The only desert in Canada. Osoyoos, British Columbia. [OC] [3872x2592]

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Valserine valley in the Jura Mountains, Ain, France [OC][3775x2500]

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White River National Forest [OC] [3266 x 2450]

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Caledonia State Park, PA, USA [4032X3024] [OC]

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ASUS ROG unveils Avalon, a hassle-free approach to a DIY PC

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 07:12PM by Guy575 http://ift.tt/25tzy2r

Sunset on a field in South Dakota [OC] [4608x3456]

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Painting with metal (via electroplating)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnK3azmttw8

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 04:52PM by toruhna http://ift.tt/1X7Y0p2

ASUS upgrades its crazy ROG liquid-cooled gaming laptop

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 04:45PM by Kennedy6661 http://ift.tt/1sGMKme

Crater Lake [OC] [3200x2400]

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Movable studio space partition with wood and paper (thought this would be a good 'My-first-Reddit-post')

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 11:19AM by iHateFish87 http://ift.tt/1UnJYeV

Researchers create high-speed electronics for your skin

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 03:29PM by 4William http://ift.tt/1XIvVD9

Watch This Cheetah Run With a GoPro On Its Back

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 03:35PM by rl_lucian http://ift.tt/1sGIUcO

Tesla hosts a grand opening for its Gigafactory on July 29th

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 03:37PM by mlucky19 http://ift.tt/1X7Noq9

ASUS' me-too VR headset sure looks fancy

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 03:38PM by Eitan455 http://ift.tt/1sGISBG

My first project - A shoe shelve!

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 03:07PM by Marzalon http://ift.tt/1REGy2Z

Little Maumelle River, Arkansas USA [5312x2988] [OC]

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Asus announces new Transformer 2-in-1s to rival Microsoft's Surface

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 02:06PM by John4547 http://ift.tt/1qWAhtn

Technological innovation is often simply an innovation in how we think about technology

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 02:08PM by jayanth86 http://ift.tt/1PbcqBK

ASUS' Zenbo robot walks, talks and controls your home

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 02:01PM by Ninio4554 http://ift.tt/1UdI2mj

ASUS' latest Transformers take heavy cues from Microsoft's Surface

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 01:32PM by ultrist http://ift.tt/1qWwhsT

Started getting serious about photography 9 months ago. This is my favorite shot to date. A lone rock off the Land's End Trail in San Francisco, California [OC] [1200X800]

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Behind the Wallpaper. Hvannadalur. Iceland. [OC][2048x1375]

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Zenbo by ASUS

http://zenbo.asus.com/

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 12:58PM by militantcookie http://ift.tt/1PaZrjG

ASUS' ZenBook 3 is thinner, lighter and faster than the MacBook.

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 12:04PM by ghemanth90 http://ift.tt/25sG1ec

The phones of 2017 will be all about VR

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 12:31PM by Joss5Wheh http://ift.tt/1PaW8ZI

Weekly /r/Gadgets Advice Superthread!

Hey, gadgeteers! Here is this week's thread where we can all post up discussions, comparisons and advice on various gadgets. For specific questions we highly recommend you also look at the list of related subreddits since you are more likely to find an answer in a specialized subreddit.

Sort by new to see unanswered questions.

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 12:34PM by AutoModerator http://ift.tt/1PaWyzc

Sunday, 29 May 2016

Dropbox's Infinite feature needs deeper access to your computer

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 11:29AM by Colorado688 http://ift.tt/22tFOFQ

Gokyo Lakes, Nepal Himalayas — view from Gokyo Ri [2048 x 1365] [OC]

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The After Math: Potpourri

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 09:56AM by Hussein62511 http://ift.tt/24g1ep9

Bush walking in the Blue Mountains NSW, seeing smoke from a hazard reduction burn in the valley [1600 x 1063][OC]

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Interior Alaska UAF [OC][4032x3024]

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Pipe Shelves - some basic shelves to increase the storage space in my kitchen.

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 06:24AM by tomxorz http://ift.tt/1X6Lgz3

Revtinden, Troms, Norway [OC] [3264x1836]

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Zumwalt Park - Veneta, OR [1362x902] [OC]

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DIY Rustic Fireplace Mantel

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 06:03AM by thegiantmidget http://ift.tt/1TRnx39

Making a child-resistant litter box.

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 08:02AM by daidougei http://ift.tt/1qW2aC0

DIY ideas request: indoor solar powered heater!

I live in an old Victorian era apartment in Australia, which has no insulation or heating and is ball-spasmingly freezing in winter.

One side of our flat gets a lot of afternoon sun, so I was thinking of building some sort of solar heated device that captures the sun during the day and raises the temperature by even a few degrees. We have other floor heaters and whatnot but they cost a bit in electricity.

I found this idea for a beer can heater that's more designed for outdoors, would anyone have an bright ideas for something that can be placed inside against a window? We're upstairs so have no outdoor area.

Cheers!

beer can heater

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 05:35AM by mastadon5000 http://ift.tt/1TPJRbV

Coffee Table Charging Station

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 06:35AM by krigney http://ift.tt/1X6MXfZ

NVIDIA GTX 1070 benchmarked. Faster than a Titan X!

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 06:01AM by random_digital http://ift.tt/1Pa671f

First Big Home Project, Bathroom Remodel

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 05:39AM by milhouse21386 http://ift.tt/1TPJNsW

My First Refinishing Project!

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 05:29AM by sportsfan0109 http://ift.tt/1TPJSg3

Stupid question: #14 brass wood screws or #12 zinc wood screws... Which is better?

So, I am installing a small 'lip' to hold up a portion of a long desk against a wall. The desk is supported at both ends, but it is fairly long and to prevent it sagging, I am installing a small lip to help provide support against a wall. I have found two viable options for screws: #14 brass screws or #12 zinc screws.

I have read a bunch of stuff and it seems as though brass screws are really more decorative because they are softer, BUT here is my question: Is is better to use a larger but softer brass screw? Or a smaller but harder zinc screw?

If it makes a difference, the lip is about 1.5" and the screws are 3" long. If you take into account the drywall, the screws will each be approximately 1" into the stud. I can also get 4" zinc #12 wood screws, which would put me about 2" into the stud.

What's my best option here?

Thanks!

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 03:40AM by pconwell http://ift.tt/25rNutY

Cutting fridge/freezer power cable and making it shorter? is it safe?

As the title states. The cable got damaged so I cut the length back and remade the plug, is it safe to use it this way.

I heard using an extension lead is unsafe as it cant carry the same voltage but is a shorter main power lead OK?

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 04:12AM by dctaylor http://ift.tt/22tm19q

Harmony Lake Trail, Whistler Mountain, British Columbia [4320x2432] [OC]

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[4288 × 2848] Glacier National Park, Montana. Grinnell Glacier Hike [OC]

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New house. One of the doors is too low.

So we moved into a new house and discovered that the door leading to the basement is hung just a little too low so that we can't put anything like a welcome mat or rug next to that door. It opens fine if the floor is bare but we really want to put a mat next to the other door that is next to this one. Everything around the door is finished so re framing is not really an option.

I talked to a local hardware guy and he said I could "shave the bottom of the door". Ideas?

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 01:06AM by Player1542 http://ift.tt/25rxpUU

Easy Makeover: Flower Painted Nightstand

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 01:41AM by silverlotuss http://ift.tt/1qVmaoo

Vail, CO [OC] [3266 x 2450]

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1983 Snapper Riding Mower restoration

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 02:23AM by Discodancerman http://ift.tt/1sG3r1a

I designed and built matching nightstands

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Submitted May 29, 2016 at 11:53PM by jakesparling http://ift.tt/1RCTMgo

How should I repair this metal chair?

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 01:02AM by martinmcfly9 http://ift.tt/1X6aCNC

Maligne Lake, Jasper, Alberta [OC] [6000 x 4000]

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50 Foot Falls, Havasu Canyon, AZ | by Param Sandhu. [1872x1248]

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Entry Closet Shoe Rack

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Submitted May 30, 2016 at 12:39AM by IxWombatxI http://ift.tt/1UmLWvT

Aggressive "bush" seeks to destroy my home.

Some months ago I discovered a crack in the brick facade of my home. Immediately next to it was a bush with a trunk the size of my manly muscular thigh. I figured its root system was the culprit. I promptly cut it down and stuck some herbicide in it.

Flash forward to now, and the crack has only gotten worse:

Link to album

Started digging, and found the trunk goes deeper.. in the direction of my home. At this point, I feel like I'm out of my depth. Some specific questions/comments:

Fire codes in my area will not allow for burning the stump. I wouldn't want to anyway due to its proximity to my home.
If it were to be yanked out with a chain, am I correct in assuming this risks severe damage to my home?
If I were to cut the stump down as low as I could, are chances good that the root system would stop growing?
Big question:

Who/what service would be best to consult with on this? I'm not a particularly handy guy and don't want to get screwed.

I would appreciate any and all help I can get.

Submitted May 30, 2016 at 12:17AM by Timmahw http://ift.tt/1OW3Wcd

Sand dunes and Fog on the mountains in Hofn, Iceland (OP) {5239x3475}

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Rio Celeste, Costa Rica [2048x1360] [OC]

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The Ever So Beautiful Attabad Lake And Karakoram Mountains | Attabad Lake, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan | By Wajdan Baqir [2048x1357]

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I made a giant felt dingo mask

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Submitted May 29, 2016 at 08:20PM by Badlavender http://ift.tt/1OVFIis

Bahamas seen from the ISS | [1600x1065] by Astronaut Scott Kelly

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Simple Questions/What Should I Do? [Weekly Thread]

Simple Questions/What Should I Do?

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Crater Lake National Park [OC] 1600 x 1066

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Trying to build a louvered fence but having issues with a specific style.

I wanted to build this style fence, specifically with the slats in the front as pictured. Did tons of research but only got feedback for traditional louvers panels, as pictured here. I would appreciate any feedback on how to specifically attach them to the front...not build the fence, not put in the posts, not how to attach the beam on top (I have those covered)....specifically the slats at an angle in the front of the posts. What tool is best to create an accurate notch at all the same angles? Should I use brackets for each slat? Thanks.

Submitted May 29, 2016 at 07:05PM by _Autumn_Wind http://ift.tt/1WTfHbp

I built a shelf with a secret shotgun compartment, and instead of using stain to finish it I set it on fire:

This is my first DIY!

I recently discovered the Japanese technique of Shou sugi ban.This technique involves burning wood to a char to preserve it from insects, water and corrosion. I decided to give it a try myself so I took a pine 1x12 (reused from an old barn floor support) and made a shelf with a hidden shotgun drawer to practice the technique on. I left some of the twists and gnarls in the wood trim on purpose to give it a more "raw" and "repurposed wood" look.

I used a blowtorch for my fire source, and the entire project is only held together with glue and a single screw. The only tools I used where wood glue clamps, and a screw gun for the single screw.

Check out this wood grain after the fire got ahold of it:

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Another angle:

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Another angle:

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Loaded:

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Side view:

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Starting the project with a reclaimed 1x12:(after it's been sanded)

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Cutting the shelf top and frame with a table saw: the frame walls are 3" tall, just high enough to hide the shotgun, and 12 inches deep.

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The frame after the first run thru the blowtorch:

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Use plenty of glue:

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Building the secret drawer:

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Clamping the drawer with wood clamps:

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More wood clamp clamping:

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A few support screws are showing:(the mods made me say I use a screwdriver for this single 2" screw, apparently if you don't describe your screw gun some mod will delete your post for not being descriptive enough)

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Made a strip of laminate to cover the screws with my table saw:

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Glueing the laminate with wood clamps and glue:

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More blowtorch fire to bring out the wood grain:

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Then I lined the shelf with 2 layers of green burlap using glue and my fingers as a press.

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Finally I rubbed the whole thing down with some lemon oil.

The finished product:

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