Questions tagged [substitute-tool]
A tool exists but you don't have it. Use this tag when searching for a substitute for a tool you don't have.
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How to tally numbers without a tally counter
While performing tasks I would like to tally up a large number while not having to remember it. However the total may reach up into the hundreds, and I only have ten fingers. Also I want to count ...
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Finding primary keyboard keys in the dark - alternative to purchasing adhesive dots
In a dimly lit room, I find it challenging to find some commonly used computer keyboard keys, such as F1, F5, -, and *.
As such, I was considering purchasing some adhesive stickers with little dots/...
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How to grind chili peppers?
I want to buy chili peppers, dry them and grind them. I would use the powder as a spice for food, over a long(er) period of time.
Everything is simple and straightforward, except the grinding part. I ...
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Has anyone tried using some custom drill bit for can openers? [closed]
Just wondering if anyone has come up with a drill bit attachment that could operate handle for can opener? Yes, I'm lazy! But on those special occasions when I have to open a bunch of veggies and ...
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Salt Shaker Humidity is a big problem in the Caribbean- Any mechanism besides the rice?
Salt shaker clogging is a big problem in the Caribbean- A older friend said his mom had these little Japanese porous tiles she add to her shakers. They worked great and could be re-used over and over ...
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Flash card book
Good afternoon,
I wanted to make a flash card book. Has any one out there made one before?
Anyone with experience and helpful ideas are greatly appreciated.
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How to test a lock&lock's air leakage with common home tools?
I bought a lock&lock to store medicines to avoid moisture. I put dryer inside and frequently and quickly the dryer is full of moisture and I have to replace it. Then I take a look at the plastic ...
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Alternatives to buying new foam for the headphone and microphone?
For headphones like these:
The foam at the mic and the earphone have torn off. On searching for replacements, the cost of buying a set of replacements is almost the cost of the headphone itself.
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E-clip (temporary) alternative?
Does anyone know a trick to replace an e-clip while waiting for the shipment of a replacement?
An e-clip is a kind of circlip
An E-Clip is a kind of shaft mounted retaining ring, which provides a ...
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Simple cheap solution to plug in one pair of headphones into two audio sources (two laptops)
I have a nice comfy pair of over the ear headphones which i would like to plug in to two audio sources (two laptops or one laptop and one phone).
Are there any cheap solutions for this, like a reverse ...
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A better heat & fire resistant suspension hack than the looped elastic fabric I have used here?
A better heat & fire resistant suspension hack than the looped elastic fabric I have used here?
Note:
Currently in Lockdown in a condo in Asia where corona has surpassed Wuhan
Stepping out is not ...
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How can I adjust the mask to my nose if the mask doesn't have the silver adjuster?
I have masks very similar to this one It doesn't have the adjuster, like the one in the white mask or the one in the last picture. As a replacement for the silver adjuster, I've thought in using ...
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How to make extender plugs neat?
At place like desk or near bad, usually lots of power plug from electronics charging, fan, lamps, laptops, like from three to ten. Using extender plug is required, but messy. Is there any way to make ...
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How can I avoid losing or missing a SIM ejector tool?
A SIM ejector tool is very tiny, and it is difficult to keep it safe from losing it or missing it anywhere. How can I keep it safe?
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How to make a sticky mess (a permanently sticky material like sap)?
I have some items I want to add rustic handles to by wrapping them in rope. Imagine a frying pan or feather duster. The items are slippery enough that the rope may loosen or even come off. I would ...
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