That is a very helpful tactic, especially since we really like our squirrels too. It's a win win! In our case, a few of the craftier squirrels were bypassing their food in favor of the expensive suet cakes. The problem was that those squirrels would eat a block of suet in hours. Thus, my umbrella idea was born! 😄Now, the squirrels are happy with their own food and the birds actually have a chance to eat their suet 👍

My use of a cheap mic is probably a factor as well. Please let me know how it goes with a serious mic!

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I haven't measured it with a decibel meter, but it is pretty loud. I'd compare it to a pancake air compressor. You can have a conversation near it when it's running, but you'll have to raise your voice.

Thanks, Brian. The solid part of a hose clamp is folded in two and wrapped around the eyebolt. The ends have a hole drilled in them so that it fits into the saw chuck exactly like a blade would. Have fun building and using your shaker table!

It sounds like you have a nice solution. Distance makes a huge difference. Just a suggestion though if you put it in the garage - since you won't hear it, make sure to remember to turn it off in the morning 😁

It doesn't shut off, but it does cycle from AC to fan and back to AC and fan again. It does this to keep the temperature in the room within a few degrees, and acts just like a furnace thermostat. There's a big difference in the sound it makes between the two modes. Is this what you are asking?

Yeah thank you. My current ac can’t keep up with the heat so it switches to fan mode when it can’t reach the temperature I set (basically just consuming electricity without cooling my room). Looking forward to trying this ac unit hopefully it successfully cools my room.

I can tell you that once you have calipers, you'll wonder how you ever got anything done without them 😁

Steve, thank you for reporting how yours differed and how you dealt with it. I only have experience with my model, so having this kind of feedback is super helpful for everyone. Happy carpet cleaning with your rescued find, and nice work!

You are welcome, Susana. Thanks for watching!

It sounds like a bearing (or two) is seized. But before digging into it, make sure to check the brushes for hair wrapped around them, and check the screen filter too. I'd love to know how it turns out!

@@UnchartedDIY thanks buddy, I was watching a couple videos on this and I think it may be the bearings as well, I definitely cleaned the brushes I have dogs with a lot of hair so I try to keep the brushes clean every time, I'll definitely keep you updated!

I never noticed that before! It looks like a rattle snake, which we do have around these parts. Upon inspecting the high res footage, I could see that it was some dead leaves. Good thing so I could live another day and keep making videos 😁

Thank you, Trish! 🙂

⁠I ordered some of the saw blades today. Your explanations were clear without being so long I’d lose interest. I bought a bed frame that didn’t come shorter but it had some features I liked. Now I’d like to shorten it. What you did (exposing) isn’t easy so kudos.

Glad it helped. Cutting metal that thick may be too much for the blade I showed, so start off with light pressure and take your time. If it dulls the blade quickly, you might be better off using a cut off wheel or disc. They are a bit messy so try to work outside and wear a mask or respirator. I'd love to know how it goes!

Just my follow up…..I think I’m going to have to try an alternative strategy. I finally received the saw blades yesterday and I didn’t have a manual for my dw705 compound miter saw so I got one. Of course it says not to cut ferrous metals but I disconnected the safety and put the saw blade in….i cannot figure out a way to safely connect a “jig” to the fence. There aren’t any holes in the fence and clamping doesn’t seem to be holding (could be the quick clamps) but there aren’t really flat surfaces to clamp to or my clamps aren’t deep enough. I’m also not used to the sparks 😅 but the bigger thing is securely and consistently securing the pieces. It might even be easier to create a jig using a metal square and insert the blade in a circular saw. Think I’ll think about it. Really appreciated the video anyway. Like to noodle these things through.

For such thick steel, I'm thinking that renting a dedicated abrasive cut-off saw might be a good choice. They come with a clamping rig built in, and I think you would make quick work of your project. At my local rental place, they run $33 for 24 hours. If you don't know what I'm referring to, here's a link to a brand new one so you can see what they look like. www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-15-Amp-14-in-Abrasive-Cut-Off-Saw-R41422/301289971 Thanks for the update and please let me know what you end up doing 👍

Thanks for watching, Roman 👍

I wondered the same thing. The rep I worked with didn't know the answer.

@@UnchartedDIY I found out it is, HOTO stands for Home Tools and is part of Xiaomi

Thanks for finding that out! I like the Xiaomi things I've tried 👍

@@UnchartedDIY Xiaomi version has a wheel instead of the plus and minus on the back

Interesting. I wonder why they aren't exactly the same?

You are welcome, and thanks for watching!

​@UnchartedDIY so I opened brand new one and there was shit tons of grease on those white gears and from it, little bit on bottom bearing. I still add some lubricant/preservation regardless on both of the bearings.

That's a good idea, and watch out for sustained leaks so the water doesn't get into those bearings in the first place.

@@UnchartedDIY thank U sir, I will.

You are welcome and nice work! Maybe I should produce a video on DIY procrastination techniques 😁

You are welcome , and I'm glad to know we think the same way! I hadn't seen most of the ideas in the video either, and like you I just figured them out over the years. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

I'm happy that it helps you out. Thanks for watching!

Hi Mark, I used to use Dawn dish soap, but have since found out that it can damage clear coats over time. Since then I've been using Armor All Ultra Shine, and find it works much better than the Dawn did. Here's an Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/3Vqj7Gv If you use it Uncharted DIY may receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. I'm sure you can also find it locally at auto parts stores. Happy clean car, and thanks for watching!

That tar coating from Dial works well. But I'm not convinced that it doesn't leach petroleum particulates into the water that is then pumped into the house, aggravating respiratory issues that one of us has. I checked out Flex Seal and it's completely inert when cured. Just being cautious. The Rust-Oleum solves a lot of rust issues, especially when treated with Rust Restorer first. There are other brands, but I don't have hands-on experience with them.

@@UnchartedDIY understandable concern. I'll look into Flex Seal and Rust Restorer as I'm always looking for better ways to do things.

@@kurtkennedy5051 I'm sure there are other products that may work even better, but I am not comfortable recommending anything I don't have actual experience with. If you try the Flex Seal and Rust Restorer, or you find something else that works, I'd love to hear what you think of it. We can all learn from each other's insights 👍

If your rust is really bad, I'd use Rustoleum Rust Reformer before spraying a top coat. It can be applied directly onto rust and basically bonds with the rust and seals it. I would then use a rust preventative spray paint, such as Rustoleum Stops Rust. There are colors that are pretty close to the factory color, but with fading, I'd plan to spray the whole outside surfaces so the color is uniform.

The compost can reach temps of around 120F to 160F (49C to 71C), and it can take from 3 to 6 months. The time frame is dependent on what the materials are, the balance between green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials, amount of moisture, and frequency of turning the tumbler. Ours seems to be closer to the 3 month time frame in the summer, and closer to 5 months in the winter. As for insulation, I do think it would speed things up and keep the temperatures more consistent. Higher and more consistent temps helps break down the organic material faster. However, it is important to not block any of the air holes and vents, since the microbes need oxygen to do their work. I'd love to hear how you insulate and what kind of results you see. Thanks for watching, and happy composting!

Thanks. I'm truly amazed by how smart and tenacious these little creatures are!

Glad I helped, and thanks for the sub!

Agreed! Thanks so Much!

I'm not sure why the rust is above the water, yet your pan is fine. That's good news though since it is probably superficial rust.

Glad you liked it, and thanks for watching!

I suspect the trigger switch or a solenoid is to blame, but since I haven't had to deal with that problem yet, I can't give specific advice. If you have a multimeter, you might be able to track the problem down. I know it sounds crazy, but if you can't get it to work you could mix your hot water and carpet detergent in a pressure sprayer that you pump up by hand. Spray it on a section of carpet and then vacuum it up with the carpet cleaner. A bit of a pain, but you could still keep using your machine! In case you don't know what kind of sprayer, here's an Amazon link to show you what I'm talking about: amzn.to/3V5RgLu Make sure it has an adjustable nozzle so you can control the spray pattern. I would use the same moderate temperature that you would put in the cleaner's tank, and you don't need to pump up a bunch of pressure to spray the carpet. Hope that helps and I'd love to hear if you are able to fix it, or if you go with the sprayer. Thanks for watching!

@@UnchartedDIY thank you kindly for your reply. I am tempted to think it is the trigger. From trying to reverse engineer it, I can tell when pushed by hand, the valves go up a reasonable amount so presumably the trigger should pull those pins up on the machines upper tank base when pressed. Are you aware of this is the case? Thanks

I think that's how they work. I wonder if you might just have a bad valve? You could try switching the water and detergent tank valves to see if it is a valve, otherwise it is probably the switch. Also, check the plastic base of the water tank to see if the glue that holds it to the water tank might have come loose and allowed the tank to sit too high, preventing the valve from opening.

Welcome, son. Thanks for watching!

That's a bummer! I use mine a lot and it's holding up well. What happened? Is it fixable?

Used it on my car and on the 4th tire when I started I heard something inside snapped off and started to rattle badly. I have no idea how to open it to check unfortunately.

@@shallow3038 I have no idea how to open one of these either. I hope they take care of you since yours was clearly defective!

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful!

Thanks, Murphy. Glad you liked it!

A number of people have made theirs taller too. You'll just need to modify some of the cutting angles I recommend in the free plans. As far as the barrel, I suggest trying to find a used one that contained a food product or is food safe. Barrels that had chemicals in them will never be trustworthy for compost. I found a company local to Colorado called ContainerReclaimer.com, and you might have a similar company near you. Thanks for watching, Diana 👍

@@UnchartedDIY that was so kind of you to reply and with such great advice. I keep thinking product pricing will top out especially with people being more resourceful and repurposing. It just Keeps going up lol.

Thanks Matthew! Contrary to popular belief, pocket hole joinery isn't just an aesthetic choice. Let me explain... Yes, you can just screw through the face (called a butt joint), but unless done properly it may not be as strong as a pocket joint. That's because with butt joints, the screws are going into end grain rather than face grain. There are pros and cons to each, and I have a chapter discussing this and demonstrating how to do both types in the available plans. There are lots of KZfaq videos covering this too. Either way, you can get a strong joint so there is no need to purchase a pocket hole jig if you don't already have one. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍

@@UnchartedDIY not trying to be difficult but I use bugle head screws and they are very strong. They come up to about 8 inches in length but you must pre drill or yes it will split. Im sure im not telling you anything you don't know.

Pre dilling is key to any butt joint and those screws are very strong. You'll do great! 👍

It's good it didn't hurt you. Telling someone that you got hurt by compost doesn't make an exciting story! 😄They are all heavy when full, but a well designed one will not be too hard to turn.

If you replaced the valves on both sides, I'd check to make sure the detergent bottle valve is lined up on the same level with the valve on the hot water tank. The detergent bottle is glued onto the hot water tank, so if it sits too high or too low, one valve may seat properly while the other is still sitting too loosely. Also, check the connections where the valves "plug in" to make sure there is no debris in the seat. I hope that makes sense, and I'd love to know what you find.

That is a good use for a sifter table!

I explained alternatives for every tool I used. None are required, they just make it go faster if you already have them.

I can point you in the direction I would look. First, check the screen to make sure it's clean Then, the clear "nozzle" that attaches to the machine and houses the brushes has a very thin slot at the front for sucking up the water from the carpet. Sometimes dog hair and debris can clog that slot enough to lower suction. That clear nozzle also has the connection port for the accessory hose. I'd check the o-ring on the port cover. If that is broken or the cover doesn't seal well, it can create a vacuum leak. Finally, there are two rubber seals where the recovery tank connects. There's one large ring that is visible when the tank is off and is easy to get to. Make sure that is not cracked and is sitting properly. Then, underneath that big seal is a small o-ring that seals the motor cover to the base housing. It might be cracked. That one requires digging further into the machine and it can't be seen with the housing on. I actually have another video in the works that shows how I fixed a huge water leak that was pouring out of the base, not related to the detergent tank. In that video, I disassembled the cleaner enough to see that last o-ring that I referred to. It may be a another few weeks for the new video. I hope these help, and I'd love to hear if any of these fix the problem.

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

I am so happy it helped. Some of those screws are pretty stealthy!

I can't find one of those, at least by that number. Can please you elaborate?

Yes please send a link can't find a r9g4

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

Thank you for that reminder. A determined squirrel can do amazing (and often destructive) things!

@@UnchartedDIY It really is WAR...

@@UnchartedDIY I'm making a heavy duty galvanized metal baffle, rather large pecan tree, Using scrap duct work, so it is like an an upside cone and will try stuffing bird netting between the tree and the baffle. Also spraying red pepper all around. Squirrels are so determined that last year one of them tried so hard to get between the baffle and the tree he got stuck and died. I found him when I took the baffle down. It really is WAR..

Sounds like you have a tough bunch of squirrels! I'd love to know how your SuperBaffle works out!

You are most welcome. I love helping nature in any way I can, and I'm guessing you do too!

I don't work for the company and do not get paid to review things either. I have no incentive to push anything, I'm simply sharing what I think is a very cool new device. I really like this ruler and haven't had any of the issues you are having, with either the hardware or the software. My experience with it is clearly different than yours, and it sounds like yours has been bad. 🙁 I'm not being sarcastic, but maybe you should make a video about your experience. And if you know of something better, comparing the two devices would be very helpful.

I like the idea of making noise in their living rooms! I totally agree it begins with the companies. If you've ever seen inside an Invacare concentrator, you'd be amazed that there is zero effort made toward noise reduction.

I am so glad it helped you out, and reverse engineering the gear is genius. When I first got my 3D printer I had no idea it would be so incredibly useful, but I have fixed SO MANY things with it! If you end up posting the .stl file somewhere, I'd be happy to post a link in the video description to help other people with printers fix theirs too. Happy carpet cleaning!

"Horizontal Pythagorean" does sound like the name of a drink, or maybe a band name 😁 The same method I demonstrated for height works for horizontal measurements too. Just rotate your orientation and points of reference, and you're good to go. Thanks for watching!

@@UnchartedDIY CHEERS!