(Part 3) Top products from r/howto
We found 20 product mentions on r/howto. We ranked the 680 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
41. Create A King Instant Bed Connector with 2-Inch Safety Strap for Twin Beds
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Great for twin beds, daybeds and trundlesIdeal for guest room versatilityPerfect for older homes/apartments whose stairs or elevators cannot accommodate a king size bedWonderful for timeshares and vacation homes where twin beds are featured in one or more rooms
42. Tripp Lite 12-Port Wallmount Cat5e Patch Panel 568B, RJ45 Ethernet(N050-012)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
12-Port Cat5e Wall Mount Patch Panel 568BEasy wallmounting with included 89B bracket110 Punch down on rear of panelMetal frame, includes mounting bracketLifetime warranty
44. Hatteras Hammocks 15 ft.Tri-Beam Steel Hammock Stand with Right Connection Design and Cape Shield Powder Coating - Green
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Right Connection: For our hammock stands, we attach foot poles to base poles using our patented 360-degree Right Connection weld. This weld provides extra strength making our Tri-beam stand the safest and most secure on the market.Spring Pin Assembly: We use steel spring pins in all of our attachabl...
45. Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion, 12-Ounce
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Skin protectant for relief of itchy, extra-dry skin; moisturizes for 24 hoursCombines cooling Menthol with natural colloidal oatmealDermatologist tested; dermatologist recommended for over 50 yearsNo added fragranceNon-greasy and fast absorbing; use daily for hands and body
46. Hosa GMP-113 1/4" Female To Mini 1/8" TS Male Mono Adaptor
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
This adaptor is designed to adapt a mono phone plug to a mini mono phone jackConnector(s): 1/4 in TS to 3.5 mm TSMono
48. Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
electrifying work of journalism
49. Xacto X5175 Deluxe Woodcarving Set
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
A complete set for virtually every woodworking requirementHigh quality woodworking tools for the hardcore woodworkerSet includes a no. 5 knife handle, 6 assorted blades, 5 gouges and 4 routersComes with a wooden chestThis is an aftermarket of generic partA complete set for virtually every woodworkin...
50. Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Penguin Books
51. IRWIN VISE-GRIP Original Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter, Curved Jaw, 10-Inch (502L3)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Curved jaw with hardened teeth are designed to grip a variety of shapes from any angleClassic trigger release provides maximum locking forceIncludes wire cutter for more versatilityConstructed of high-grade heat-treated alloy steel for durabilityHex key adjusting screw tightens to adjust pressure an...
52. AccuSharp 001C Knife Sharpener
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
The sharpening blades are diamond-honed tungsten carbide and provide years of reliable use.The full length finger guard protects your fingers.The AccuSharp Knife Sharpener will not rust and can be cleaned with soap and water, or in the dishwasher.Sharpening blades are reversible so you get double th...
53. Dremel 401 Mandrel
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The product is Screw MandrelEasy and simple use kitThe product is manufactured in ChinaShank with threaded headUse with bits
54. Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
55. The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The Code Book The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
56. The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
The Food Lab Better Home Cooking Through Science
58. Portable Air Conditioner, Portable Cooler, Quick & Easy Way to Cool personal Space, Suitable for Bedside, Office and Study Room. Three Wind Level Adjustment, USB drive (white) (white)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
[Efficient cooling]: The design of the Portable Air Conditioner is inspired by the changes of the four seasons, creating a local temperature and moderate temperature to cope with the summer heat. This Portable Cooler is designed to create a personal temperature environment, adding water or ice water...
True, it is not a practical guide.
It is more like a report covering a study/book by Nicholas Epley and Tal Yal.
Maybe, the most insightful "tips" are:
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>The crux of this technique is that people think about themselves in very different ways than they think about other people. They tend to scrutinise themselves at an incredibly close level of detail, much more closely than they examine the actions or appearance of others.
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>That's in part because you have a huge amount of information about yourself -- far more information than you have about other people. You know what your hair looked like yesterday, a month ago, and four years ago. You know whether you've put on weight recently, or if you look tired today. Compare how you evaluate yourself to how you evaluate a stranger: You might make judgments about their overall level of attractiveness, their outfit, their mannerisms, but not much else.
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>"We're experts about ourselves, and others aren't. That makes it hard for us to understand what we look like in the eyes of others," Epley says.
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>The main lesson, says Epley, is that we shouldn't be so anxious about social circumstances. Other people don't judge us with anywhere near the same level of scrutiny with which we judge ourselves. "When thinking about what other people are thinking of you, don't sweat the small stuff, because other people aren't," he says.
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>The study also has useful implications if you're trying to figure out what another person is thinking about herself or himself. To do so, you need to zoom in on their life as closely as possible.
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>That might sound a little confusing, but the lesson is that if you're trying to predict what other people think about themselves, you need to zoom in on the details. If there are any small changes in their job, their life situation or their stress levels, that's probably what they're focused on, says Epley.
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>This is kind of worrying, because so much of our public policy is based on the idea that people can imagine what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes. And that myth is so widespread that people are very confident about their ability to do so. "The problem we find over and over again in our data on these social cognition studies, the problem isn't incompetence, it's not that people are idiots, it's that they're overconfident. The problem is hubris," Epley says.
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>"It creates the assumption, the illusion that we understand each other much better than we do, and that's the big problem."
I READ THE FUCKING BOOK!
:P Definitely check out Moonwalking with Einstein by Josh Foer. It's a really good read.
(Reference to the "read the book" joke, in case anyone was wondering.)
Use nail clippers to remove the dry little skin bits; DO NOT bite them or pick at them/tear them. That just makes it worse.
What you need to do is prevent the little bastards from forming again. Find yourself a good-quality cuticle oil (my recommendations are either Burt's Bees or Julep), and put it on all ten fingernails and cuticles every night before bed. Then, massage a rich lotion into your hands (I love this one, and Glysomed is nice too), and, if they're really freaking dry like mine are, coat that with a very think, greasy lotion like Eucerin. Through the day, use hand cream, and try to avoid things like dish soap or other harsh soaps on your hands, and if you wash them, dry them thoroughly. Ragged cuticles are usually the result of skin that's dried out, and one of the things that dries out hands the most is repeated washing/wetting because it strips your skin of its natural oils, which don't get replaced.
A vise grip is also called a locking pliers. You can adjust it to the smallestest opening that will still lock on the bolt and it will grip super tight. You can get one at any hardware store for like $10 (assuming USA).
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Original Curved Jaw Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter, 10", 502L3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004YO5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TmLZCb4PQH6NP
Get a small screw and screw it part way into the jack, use a pair of pliers to pull on the screw. Second best bet would be the super glue method but that risks gluing the jack right in there.
If you have a dremel you may have a mandrel that looks like this which may work perfectly. Just carefully screw that screw into the broken jack but don’t over tighten, the mandrel is long enough to allow you to pull it out.
i think this bench will serve you just fine but if i may make a suggestion for others. looking for bench advice.
i found this book really interesting. If for nothing else click on the look inside. go to page 9 and look at the ten rules.
You're kind of s.o.l.
If the temp in the air is above 70 f then the ribbon will get warm. You could buy a small fridge, but the max on thos is usually 50 f.
Best bet, buy a portable ac. Put it a box and store your stuff in there. Insulate the box with foam sheets and thermal tape. The ac cost about 100 online. Search "portable air conditioner ".
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Conditioner-personal-Suitable-Adjustment/dp/B07TW4ML8N/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?adgrpid=58906766554&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl8XtBRDAARIsAKfwtxBKkBNWfyyBZsYjL03Ddov70L7qHANRzUP1kz5z-PH_WmcbTVCTMlUaAmG3EALw_wcB&hvadid=274736582626&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9028398&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14544072810042122832&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-12432650&hydadcr=13575_9455184&keywords=portable+ac&qid=1571973013&sr=8-11
There's also these: https://www.amazon.com/Cooluli-Fridge-Electric-Cooler-Warmer/dp/B01G7IL3BS/ref=sxin_2_ac_m_pm?ac_md=1-0-VW5kZXIgJDUw-ac_d_pm&keywords=portable+fridge+for+car&pd_rd_i=B01G7IL3BS&pd_rd_r=1a048aa2-1e34-44ac-9c69-0477a774592a&pd_rd_w=iaWBO&pd_rd_wg=R9tR4&pf_rd_p=808372f4-ce06-4458-88ef-16b605aa053a&pf_rd_r=E6YY4WM432M55YRKQ3B0&psc=1&qid=1571973112&sprefix=portable+fridge
They appear to be controllable. But, there maybe problems with moisture.
I would check the other replies you have received, but these two look promising: /u/princessunicorn : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EEH5H58
/u/afranke :
https://www.amazon.com/Create-King-Instant-Connector-2-Inch/dp/B00438S56Q
Yeah, I immediately noticed that with his first bowline. Although subsequent bowlines had the tail on the inside. I was also taught to always have the tail on the inside. However, Animated Knots mentions the alternative with the tail on the outside of the loop and remarks:
>The left handed version performs satisfactorily and withstands ring-tension (a distending force applied either side) better than the standard bowline. However, the tail end is more likely to catch an adjacent rope or spar.
I had missed the sheet bend error. But you are correct. From Animated Knots structure section of the sheet bend article.
>When correctly tied the two tails lie on the same side of the knot. The alternative version - with the tails on opposite sides - is less reliable.
For anyone interested in knots but not familiar with Animated Knots, I highly recomend it. For more in depth one could use the Ashley Book of Knots (ABOK)
Most of what lbstrange1 wrote is incorrect.
That is a 66 block. It is completely unnecessary unless you are planning on having multiple phone lines in your home. Pull off all of the wires and throw the 66 block away.
If you want to go the cheap route just crimp RJ45 male connectors onto the end of each cable. There are YouTube videos that will show you how to properly crimp them. Make sure you are using 568B configuration.
If you want to make it look nice buy one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000067SC6
Use the previously mentioned punch down tool to terminate the wires. DO NOT strip the wires first. Make sure you punch it down as 568B.
I'm willing to bet that your home builder's contractor installed RJ11 phone jacks throughout your home. If so you'll need these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00111AAZ2/
Install them at each wall jack location using 568B configuration.
Finally, you'll need a switch as was previously stated. However it does not connect directly to your modem. You need to connect it to your router.
How to Draw What You See is arguably a better book than the other popular book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain... Especially since all that "right brain/left brain" stuff is mostly nonsense.
Link to purchase book: http://www.amazon.com/Tell-All-Bypass-Media-Censorship/dp/1532723024/
http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-3rd-Mark-Rippetoe/dp/0982522738
Xacto carving kit
Xacto X5175 Deluxe Woodcarving Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z2UD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XDX2Cb61AZ2TC
If you can't drill, get a hammock stand.
http://www.amazon.com/Hatteras-L-STGTX-Tri-Beam-Forest-Hammock/dp/B00005B9XT/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1346336463&sr=1-1&keywords=hammock+frame+stand
See how this jack has one line on it, and this one has two? Get a mono extension cable for his headphones. It will send everything to one ear or the other and all he has to do is plug in the extension. You can also get a stereo to mono converter that will be simple for his use.
https://www.amazon.com/Create-King-Instant-Connector-2-Inch/dp/B00438S56Q
Oh!!! I just read about this in The Food Lab!
Directly from the book: “Eggshells are porous: they lose about 4 microliters of water a day to evaporation while simultaneously taking air into the space between the sheep and the inner membrane near the fat end. In very fresh eggs, the air space is tiny and the egg will sink to the bottom of the bowl and lie on its side. As eggs get older, the air space will grow, so old eggs will sink and then stand on their points as the air in the larger end tries to rise. If you’ve got an egg that floats, it’s probably past it’s prime and should be discarded.”
The book really is an incredible read, whether you cook a lot or not. I would absolutely recommend it.
Edit: between the SHELL not sheep
What's your opinion on this? I got one based on the good reviews but I'm not that impressed. Seems to make the knives go dull very quickly. Will this system keep them sharper longer?