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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #61 on: April 22, 2021, 11:22:52 AM »
That was his gut instinct.  ;)

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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #63 on: April 26, 2021, 02:15:54 AM »
Don't listen to us idiots and go with your gut instinct.  :)
https://www.americanstandard-us.com/parts-support/parts/toilet-parts/toilet-flush-valves-flappers/champion-4-flush-valve-seal-kit-15820


Is the toilet a one piece toilet or a two piece?

And does the toilet inside look like that in the video?
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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #64 on: April 26, 2021, 03:05:49 AM »
For some odd reason I liked this flapper better than the black one.

https://smile.amazon.com/Korky-100BP-Performance-Toilets-Long-Install-Made/dp/B00E5ICW0E/
So you don't like black?  :)
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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #65 on: April 26, 2021, 03:08:07 AM »
So you don't like black?  :)
LoL, when it comes to toilet parts I actually enjoy black so I don't have to see all the gunk and build up.

 I love all colors.
  Been wearing a black hat and black shoes for years!
(Though I had a gray hat at one point).
 So yes I do love black!
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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #66 on: April 26, 2021, 03:11:05 AM »
LoL, when it comes to toilet parts I actually enjoy black so I don't have to see all the gunk and build up.

 I love all colors.
  Been wearing a black hat and black shoes for years!
(Though I had a gray hat at one point).
 So yes I do love black!
Sorry was getting threads mixed up.

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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #67 on: April 26, 2021, 03:14:28 AM »
I know I can Google, but I want to hear the tried and true method for getting out a screw with a threaded head (out whatever it's called) without having a huge toolbox.
Thanks

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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #68 on: April 26, 2021, 03:21:15 AM »
Are you talking about a screw with head stripped?
"A stripped screw is a screw with a head that has become so damaged and bored out, that the screw bit on your screwdriver/drill can no longer get a good grip and thus extract it."
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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #69 on: April 26, 2021, 12:04:20 PM »
I know I can Google, but I want to hear the tried and true method for getting out a screw with a threaded head (out whatever it's called) without having a huge toolbox.
Thanks
My set similar to this works great.
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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #70 on: April 26, 2021, 01:05:15 PM »
Are you talking about a screw with head stripped?
"A stripped screw is a screw with a head that has become so damaged and bored out, that the screw bit on your screwdriver/drill can no longer get a good grip and thus extract it."
Ah yes, thank you.
That's what I meant when I said "(or whatever it's called)" :)

My set similar to this works great.

Unfortunately this may be fall under the name of large toolbox :/ but great to know it exists, and maybe will splurge sometime

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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #71 on: April 26, 2021, 08:51:34 PM »
Unfortunately this may be fall under the name of large toolbox :/ but great to know it exists, and maybe will splurge sometime
Those work great and any LARGE toolbox will have them.
What material is the screw in?
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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #72 on: April 27, 2021, 07:02:00 AM »
Those work great and any LARGE toolbox will have them.
What material is the screw in?
Not sure. A window ledge, so probably wood, maybe metal

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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #73 on: April 27, 2021, 09:55:54 AM »
Unfortunately this may be fall under the name of large toolbox :/ but great to know it exists, and maybe will splurge sometime
I think it's probably worth $13 to get the screw out without damaging the windowsill.
But I didn't know such a tool existed and I'm fascinated.
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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #74 on: April 27, 2021, 10:29:10 AM »
It is a great tool but it has only a single use - which is why it belongs in a large toolbox.

An alternative that can help with a stripped screw but is also much more versatile is a Dremel. For $10 you can get a knock off from Harbor Freight tools example. Probably lower quality but perfect if you don't plan to have a large toolbox.

With the cutting wheel attachment you can make a straight line groove in the screw head and then remove the screw with a flathead screwdriver

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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #75 on: April 27, 2021, 10:33:47 AM »
You can also try a chisel. Hit the outside of the screw head on an angle as you are unscrewing it. If it is in wood this might work.
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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #76 on: April 27, 2021, 11:38:41 AM »
I saw a "lifehack" video where they used a rubber band between the screw head and screw driver. Dunno if that really works though

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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #77 on: April 27, 2021, 11:40:36 AM »
I saw a "lifehack" video where they used a rubber band between the screw head and screw driver. Dunno if that really works though
It does if stuck a little.
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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #78 on: April 27, 2021, 01:48:48 PM »
Thank you for the responses!

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Re: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?
« Reply #79 on: April 28, 2021, 02:03:42 AM »
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