4 mo. ago • 94%

How we fix things around here

The dryer handle broke.

33 comments

For: tons of shit

Not for: climbing

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- It says 150lbs, a climbing carabiner is rated for like 22kN which is about 5000lbs.
  
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  They also screw to lock so they can't accidentally open up. I think I still have some around here somewhere, I used to climb trees for fun.
  
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- But excellent for clipping my keys to my pants.
  
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For a second I thought it was a Boeing door....

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- It might still be.
  
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As an appliance repairman of 20 years this picture hits harder than you know.

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These are more expensive than "free", but if you decide to make it look original it's probably an option https://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts/a8c70/Dryer-Handle-Parts

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- I'm really curious what the difference could be between a $4 handle and a $60 handle, other than just greed.
  
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  Probably the type of plastic, the QA process, and the type of company backing it.
  
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The simplicity and genius made me laugh. Good on you, op!

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- Thank you! Glad it made someone laugh today. I was just so done with this dryer door, I thought, “can my old keychains fit these holes?” Yep! They did! I am so not buying a new dryer between paychecks. It’s going to be a few good paychecks before I can even think of buying one. We’re going to keep using it until it can’t be repaired in every respect.
  
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  Thank you, op, I should have said that in my other post. You are welcome, and also clever. Plus, I agree with using it until it's plain unusable. Things are so. flipping. expensive! And it is truly a pleasure to call out genius, for once, instead of... You know, the opposite. The added bonus is, I may be able to remember this, if something breaks that can be remedied in like manner.
  
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Next step: download and print a handle

!functionalprint

!f3dp

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- You wouldn’t DOWNLOAD A HANDLE would you?
  
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- Cool! The under desk drawers were really impressive!
  
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Pretty good. I'm sure it works.

I use in wall wiring for stuff. It could make a great handle here too.

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Functional. Works.

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So, is there a community for redneck engineering?

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- !redneckengineering@infosec.pub
  
  !redneckengineering@lemmy.ohaa.xyz
  
  !diy@beehaw.org
  
  !diy@lemmy.world
  
  !diy@sh.itjust.works
  
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  So, is there a community for redneck engineering?
  
  !diy@beehaw.org
  
  !diy@lemmy.world
  
  !diy@sh.itjust.works
  
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Interesting. Similar here, only it's paracord and fancy knots.

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They are backwards. Sorry, couldn't not see it.

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I see this and immediately get the urge to get my calipers and spin up a quick handle to print.

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- You mean 3-D print? That would be awesome!
  
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  Yup! Made one for my mom when the freezer handle broke. But that was simpler, just held on by screws.
  
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Excuse Me Sir, Do You Have a Moment to Talk About Our Lord and Savior Ender 3?

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- He’s a fickle god whose blessings are focused or blurred as willed by the denizens of the QA realm.
  
  But with daily focus and attention to details, and frequent donations to Ali, you too may be able to receive the blessings.
  
  Devotee level: Owner of Frank, Ender with a new brain, new smithing implements of Steel from Dragons who Fly of the land of Phaetus, new vessels of power who practice the ancient and yet new arts of CAN, Trained daily and under the supervision of Pi wielder of the chalice of Klipper.
  
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  It does take quite a lot of prayer and devotion to get a blessing but it does fix a lot of stuff around the house
  
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