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Amateur do-it-yourself projects are enjoyed by many people. Do it yourself (DIY) is the method of building, modifying, or repairing things without the direct aid of experts or professionals. Other people sometimes enjoy helping others with projects. That is what this forum is about. Academic, professional, commercial, or government projects should use other forums.
We would like to keep this forum in line with the sciences, engineering, technology and mathematics. Please don't post your arts and craft projects. However an example of an exception could be origami or quilting IF there are interesting mathematical patterns/concepts needing to be discussed.
A thread prefix is required in this forum. The prefix makes it more likely that others with similar interests will read it and perhaps offer help. To request a new category, click the REPORT button on this post, and say "Request new DIY category whatever"
PF Guidelines forbid public discussion of dangerous topics regardless of the qualifications of the poster. A thread on this forum is not a private conversation, it is part of a public permanent and searchable archive. That means it can be read by anyone, of any age, of any qualifications, in any country. Please do not post anything you think might be dangerous in other hands.
Some projects require government permits and compliance with codes. PF can not advise you on local requirements. It is your responsibility to research these requirements before starting your project and abide by them. It is also your responsibility to recognize when you are over your head and need to seek professional help.
Discussion of weapons is categorically prohibited.
Essential Safety Resources
List of NFPA codes & standards
https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/Codes-and-Standards
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-stan...ds/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70
We would like to keep this forum in line with the sciences, engineering, technology and mathematics. Please don't post your arts and craft projects. However an example of an exception could be origami or quilting IF there are interesting mathematical patterns/concepts needing to be discussed.
A thread prefix is required in this forum. The prefix makes it more likely that others with similar interests will read it and perhaps offer help. To request a new category, click the REPORT button on this post, and say "Request new DIY category whatever"
PF Guidelines forbid public discussion of dangerous topics regardless of the qualifications of the poster. A thread on this forum is not a private conversation, it is part of a public permanent and searchable archive. That means it can be read by anyone, of any age, of any qualifications, in any country. Please do not post anything you think might be dangerous in other hands.
Some projects require government permits and compliance with codes. PF can not advise you on local requirements. It is your responsibility to research these requirements before starting your project and abide by them. It is also your responsibility to recognize when you are over your head and need to seek professional help.
Discussion of weapons is categorically prohibited.
Essential Safety Resources
List of NFPA codes & standards
https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/Codes-and-Standards
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-stan...ds/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70
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