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Yes. And I thank you for the video. It's impressive that automation can perform a seemingly organic task like sewing leather. Additionally, machine sewing is a place where gender-attached tasks overlap. Sewing is traditionally women's work; whereas, machine operation is often thought of as a...

Make a video of it actually sewing leather. Maybe I'm not convinced.

Another place to make a hole is around the faucet. When you put it back together, you could use some kind of round escutcheon that will cover the cut circle.

The system runs for the other units and provides them heat. At every apartment, a local valve, which is currently closed, controls the water through each individual unit. If the picture I took were larger, it would show the valve. Since the apartment is surrounded by other apartments, I don't...

I thank you for being concerned about my legal/financial safety, but it's not the issue. I happened to run into one of the two maintenance guys on the elevator. He was in a partial stupor, smelt of alcohol, and was carrying, with his tools, a cup whose contents he was accidentally spilling on...

The piece of equipment is part of the heating system of a large ( ≈ 40 units) apartment building. I don't live there, but someone I care for does. Yes, I realize the management is responsible for the maintenance, but they are not doing it, and they are unlikely to get around to it anytime soon...

This (un-threaded) hole is covered in mineral deposits, and the 1/2" pipe holds hot heating water. I want to close the hole, but I'm not familiar with the procedure. (I realize I need to clean it first.) What can I use as a plug? Do I have to make something? Is there a copper fitting for this...

Pre-Soldered Fittings use an alloy of solder that melts at a lower temperature than standard solder. Since a typical electric heat gun supplies much less heat than a torch, to get the job done in a reasonable time, the heat gun demonstrator chose to use a Pre-Soldered Fitting. The merits of...

If all you are trying to do is fill the "1/8-3/8 inch" space between the concrete slab and the bottom of your "pre-leveled frame", I would use a thick mix of floor leveling compound (which is like liquidly concrete). Before it's completely cured, set the frame down on it. The compound will...

Usually, the term "artisan insurance" means coverage for only the liability of the contractor. But you didn't quite say that. You said you specialize in artisan contractors. So, by this, you seem to be saying you sell broader insurance, like some kind of package for contractors. Is that what you...

How bad is this rust? If it's just on the hole in the tub and will be covered by the new faucet, I wouldn't let it keep me awake at night. If it will show after the new faucet is installed, try finding an escutcheon that will cover it. Before covering it, to arrest the progress of the rust...

Yes, you can solder with a heat gun, and under some conditions, it's preferable. There's an attachment that helps contain the heat.

A nearby big job from a good customer is the most desirable. By "good customer" I mean someone who is agreeable, has common sense, and is adequately funded. Some customers will develop into lifelong friends. You can't put a value on that.

In terms of asking for suggestions, the first "step" would be to describe your situation better. How big is the house, and how many occupants will it have? Where is it located? Will you include some kind of solar equipment? What type of heating/cooling will you use? Will it have a gray water...

Each appliance needs its own cutoff valve (gas cock), but there's nothing wrong with having an additional valve upstream. Avoid removing the old valve. Add a T and 2 new gas cocks. Use black iron pipe for the T, and use 2 wraps of yellow gas-approved Teflon tape. Check your work for leaks with a...

Get a faucet repair kit or perhaps just the 2 cylindrical rubber washers (number 5 in the pic) & springs. Turn off the water supplying the faucet, both hot and cold. If there are no local valves, turn off the house supply. Relieve the pressure by turning on the faucet. Remove the handle using...

Thank you for answering the question. The taps can't be for anything else. However, it's interesting most tankless heater manufacturers don't have the cold tap in their installation diagrams. Here's a pdf of Rheem's gas tankless piping installation diagrams. Drakken customer support 888 816...

What are you sorry about, criticizing someone for asking a question? The questions (if you read) are about an electric unit, so why do you bring up resizing gas pipes? And in the future, you might consider writing in sentences. If you're not acquainted with that convention, perhaps...

I have an Iheart S16 Drakken electric tankless water heater to install. The provided installation instructions say to "always install 36" of copper pipe to inlet and from outlet of the heater to insulate heater from any plastic pipe...not using will void warranty..." Why does the heater need...