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Name for a partially-circular metal clasp that fits into an indentation in a tube

What's the name of the "circle" that the arrow points to? In the picture is the end of a barbell. That thing that arrow points to is put onto the tube. The tube has a "dent" where that circle fits. There are eyes in the end of the circle that are…
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Straighten a piece of metal with very limited tools and skill

This is supposed to be flat, but got bent in a move. Because it is bent, it will no longer hold the trey properly. I have seen to use a torch, but the best I have is a candle lighter. I have very little experience with things like this. I also have…
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What is the metal I have in my wall?

I've been trying to mount a TV on my wall, and have encountered a problem locating and drilling into studs. I used a stud detector to look for studs in my wall and proceeded to drill. Instead, I have just hit a metal plate. I did some searching and…
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Tool for straightening a bent metal bar of the gate?

Someone's car hit our metal bar gate, so one of the rods is bent as shown in the photo. What kind of a tool can I use to bend this back, so it's straight? Thank you!
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What kind of metal is safe for DIY BBQ repair?

The flame deflectors in the propane BBQ are rusted to bits. They sit an inch or two above the flames. For making new ones, I know to not use any galvanized or painted sheet metal. What kind of sheet metal would not be a potential health issue?
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Bending brass sheets

I would like to bend a long edge (about 500mm) of a brass sheet (either 0.5mm or 1mm) into a U-shape. I understand that brass is best bent warm. Is this achievable at home (without large machines)? Is it possible to bend it in sections _______…
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How can I grind a portion of the threads off a hex bolt?

I need to grind down the threads on a 4" hex head bolt while preserving 1 inch of threads closest to the head. I need to do 5 bolts this way. I'm thinking bolt in vise and then using a belt sander. Have any other suggestions? I am using the…
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How to remove metal pipe stuck in ground that is filled with concrete at bottom

I have a metal pipe sticking out the ground that an old tv antenna was attached to many years ago. How should I go about cutting it off where it doesn't show show up above ground? Pipe is around 4 inches wide, maybe 1/4-1/2 inch thick and filled…
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What to do with metal frame for clothesline?

I've bought a house that has these metal pipes which were used for a clothesline in generations past. The house also came with a washer and dryer. I will probably rent or sell the house in 1 - 3 years, so if it's going to detract from the value of…
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How can I improve the appearance of a metal bannister where welds are missing?

My wife and I just bought our first home together and I suspect I'll be seeking this community's collective wisdom pretty frequently. We have one interior staircase and the previous owners installed a metal bannister. The handrail feels sturdy…
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How do I free a window grill exit from a fire escape railing?

Someone somehow got one of my window grill exits stuck behind a metal railing on the fire escape. I can't close the window grill because the area circled in yellow is stuck behind the railing. This is a bit of a security concern since someone could…
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Is it possible to silver braze steel parts printed by a 3D printer?

Is it possible to silver braze steel parts printed by 3D printer? If yes, are there some special procedures to be taken, or different materials to be used as filler or flux?
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How do I remove this metal grating-type thing from a coffee table?

I want to remove this lower part of my coffee table so I can sit down and put my legs under the table. How do I remove it cleanly? (I'm a home improvement newb, I have basic power tools but never worked with metal before) picture 1 is the coffee…
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Can holey metal furring channels be reused?

I have some 10'- and 6'-long 25 gauge metal furring channels (hat channels) that have been used to hang drywall. I want to reuse them instead of getting new ones. There are about 10 screw holes per 4' of channel length. When I reuse it, I plan on…
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Ms Rack for batteries

I want to use 4 rectangular hollow ms pipes 40*25*2 mm. 25 mm vertical use. All 4 pipes will be equally spaced between a width of 490 mm. The length of pipes is 1390 mm, with these 4 pipes resting on similar rectangular pipes at both ends. They will…
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