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Something is broken. Post photos, symptoms and what you have tried. Mark the reply that solved it.

Latest: P0420 on a 2004 Civic with 210k. Cat or O2 sensor? Not spending $900… · @torque_tina · 1d ago

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Finished builds, saved appliances and before/after photos.

Latest: Finished: Roubo style workbench from construction lumber, $180 total · @sawdust_sam · 2d ago

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Automotive

Diagnosis, maintenance schedules, tool talk and project cars.

Latest: Jack stands: which ones are actually safe after the Harbor Freight re… · @torque_tina · 8d ago

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Electronics & Board Repair

Soldering, schematics, component sourcing and microcontrollers.

Latest: Hot air station recommendations under $150 for occasional connector w… · @solderpunk · 5d ago

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Home, Plumbing & Electrical

House problems, code questions and when to call a pro.

Latest: GFCI outlet trips instantly with nothing plugged in. Replace it or is… · @thrift_queen_mo · 3d ago

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Woodworking

Joinery, finishing, shop layout and tool recommendations.

Latest: First real tool purchase: track saw or table saw for a tiny shop? · @printfarm_priya · 6d ago

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3D Printing & CNC

Print troubleshooting, filament, design and machine upgrades.

Latest: Which printer in 2026 for someone who wants to print replacement part… · @benchtop_bea · 2d ago

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Welding, Forge & Casting

Welding settings, forge builds, melting metal and mold making questions.

Latest: Flux core welds are full of holes porosity . Wire? Technique? Machine? · @garage_gabe · 2d ago

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Engines & E-Bikes

Small engines, carburetors, hub motors, battery packs and anything with a throttle.

Latest: Mower starts, runs 5 seconds, dies. Fuel cap? · @garage_org_greg · 1d ago

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Garage & Shop Setup

Layout, storage, dust, power and lighting for garages and small shops.

Latest: One car garage, shared with a car: how do you all lay this out? · @moldmaker_mina · 5d ago

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Tools & Gear

What to buy, what to avoid, restorations and sharpening.

Latest: Harbor Freight tools that are actually good 2026 edition · @torque_tina · 4d ago

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Marketplace Talk

Questions about buying, selling, trading, escrow and shipping on Fixitorium.

Latest: How does crypto escrow actually work here? Walkthrough for first time… · @thrift_queen_mo · 1d ago

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Latest: Parts pairing bans are live in CO, WA and OR. Has anyone actually tes… · @rtr_watch · 5d ago

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Off-topic, introductions and whatever is on your bench.

Latest: What is on your bench right now? October edition · @thrift_queen_mo · 2d ago

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Latest: Idea: let the auto sorter suggest tags too, not just the category · @sawdust_sam · 3d ago

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