u/AsstBalrog

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Need Square Holes for Carriage Bolts

1/8" plate steel. Drilling the holes is easy, but I am not looking forward to using a small file to get them square.

Anybody got a miracle, super, easy-peasy way to do this?

EDIT: I have a corded Dremel -- will this work? Square holes will be about 5/16 on a side. What kind of bit would I use?

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u/AsstBalrog — 4 days ago

"We have Noticed Multiple Devices using this Subscription."

I started that message on the New York Times site about a week ago. I changed the Times password, but I'm still getting this message.

And yesterday I got "A New Device is Using Your Account" on Netflix. I changed the password for Netflix, and I don't seem to be getting that message anymore.

I ran through all the usual suggestions. I haven't been using the VPN, and I'm using the same computer I've had for a couple of years. My browser (Firefox) deletes cookies every time I close it. Firefox did an update recently, but IIRC, the NY Times messages started before that.

PC Windows 11

I feel like this rules out most of the common explanations. Have I been hacked? If so, how bad?

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u/AsstBalrog — 6 days ago

And "We have noticed multiple devices using this subscription."

I started getting these messages a week ago. I don't currently have a VPN, and I'm using the same computer I've had for a couple of years. My browser (Firefox) deletes cookies every time I close it. Firefox did an update recently, but it happened before that. Changing passwords on the first account to give me this message has not solved the problem.

PC Windows 11

I feel like this rules out most of the common explanations. Have I been hacked?

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u/AsstBalrog — 6 days ago
▲ 26 r/tos

My Three:

Tribbles, Mirror Mirror, A Piece of the Action, and of course, I, Mudd: HarrrrrCourt Fen-TON MUDD!

OK, Four.

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u/AsstBalrog — 9 days ago
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Watching this, I realized it reminded me of Trelane--1701 crew brought to a gothic setting, then controlled by a powerful other, who wanted something from them.

Difference being, The Squire was a lot more fun.

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u/AsstBalrog — 17 days ago

Continuing...I am not a professional, but I have a similar situation. Sectional doors. Extension springs. I have a double track system to keep the top section from hitting the ceiling (drywall on rafters). Maybe a 6" clearance.

I have considered various options, and have come up with what seems like a good solution. I have a Genie Silent Max 1000 opener, which has an enclosed C-rail belt drive system. This rail only sticks down about 1.5 inches, and the trolley is entirely internal, so it will clear the door in the horizontal position.

As far as the low clearance at the front, some sort of Super Sneaky type hinge would likely solve your problem--used with an opener, this allows the top panel to "flop" backwards before it starts to rise, so it avoids the ceiling and the need to make such a sharp turn.

In my case, I don't need to purchase SS hinges, because I can just remove the top track in my existing double track setup, which allows the top panel to flop back in a similar fashion. To improve horizontal clearance, I'm going to remove the top roller from the hinge, which will allow the hinge assembly to "lay down" flatter horizontally.

Here are a couple of videos that might help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnNTZGfz__8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H353IbKvnsw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8iBBaeTj_w

In hindsight, I have probably been overthinking the difficulty of this install. Initially I contacted two local Garage Door companies, and neither was very interested in doing this--one said that "low headroom installs cause problems and people complain."

However I posted my plans to r/garagedoorservice and got positive feedback. (BTW I would recommend posting your inquiry there--it's a much more active sub, and a lot of professional installers post and comment there. Very helpful.)

Finally, one more option: If you have a drywalled ceiling, it's possible to cut a slot for the rail (last picture, not my garage).

Best.

u/AsstBalrog — 18 days ago