pico Posted September 1, 2018 Share #1 Posted September 1, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) DIY as in Do It Yourself? I have no German translation. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 Hi pico, Take a look here Could we have a DIY forum?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
onca Posted September 1, 2018 Share #2 Posted September 1, 2018 DIY as in Do It Yourself? I have no German translation. "selber machen" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mich Posted September 1, 2018 Share #3 Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) "selber machen" Actually "Do it yourself" is the accepted expression in Germany. The common language in Germany has become swamped with anglicisms, with the advertising industry being the main culprit! Edited September 1, 2018 by mich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onca Posted September 2, 2018 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2018 Actually "Do it yourself" is the accepted expression in Germany. Well, it´s the expression. But it´s not the translation, that pico asked for. I allways prefer my mother-speech Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted September 2, 2018 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2018 A great idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted September 2, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) Would that be a forum about putting up shelves, or about adjusting rangefinder mechanisms? Edited September 2, 2018 by LocalHero1953 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 2, 2018 Share #7 Posted September 2, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) DIY as in Do It Yourself? I have no German translation. "Heimwerken" or "basteln". In the sense you mean I would use "basteln". A person indulging in DIY will be called a "Bastler" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted September 2, 2018 Share #8 Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) Good idea as far as I'm ready to learn how to improve or repair the hardware.. and provide it not consists in buying added devices. Edited September 2, 2018 by papimuzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 2, 2018 Share #9 Posted September 2, 2018 Wallpapering tips?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted September 2, 2018 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2018 "Heimwerken" or "basteln". In the sense you mean I would use "basteln". A person indulging in DIY will be called a "Bastler" The sub-forum would be called “Inglorious Bastlers”. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted September 2, 2018 Share #11 Posted September 2, 2018 Good idea as far as I'm ready to learn how to improve or repair the hardware.. and provide it not consists in buying added devices. DIY jobs always require the purchase of new tools. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2018 Share #12 Posted September 2, 2018 DIY jobs always require the purchase of new tools. Don't forget enough plasters and gauze bandages and of course a good whiskey to disinfect your wounds and calm your mind afterwards. I know some craftsmen living well payed by completing or fundamentally repairing their customers' semi-finished items. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted September 2, 2018 Share #13 Posted September 2, 2018 DIY jobs always require the purchase of new tools. Oh yess I know... I have bought a Dremell tool to put holes for 6 bits coding an Elmar 50/3.5 which worked fine after this surgical work. The patient didn't succumbed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onca Posted September 2, 2018 Share #14 Posted September 2, 2018 Well, in this sense you could translate DIY into the german word "verschlimmbessern", which means make it worse afterwards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) Well, in this sense you could translate DIY into the german word "verschlimmbessern", which means make it worse afterwards Excellent. I appreciate kaputtverbessern because our family knew kaputt from our Canadian grandparents since childhood. (Grandpere was an inventor and craftsman who had little tolerance for things bound to be kaputt at any moment.) Edited September 2, 2018 by pico 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denys Posted September 2, 2018 Share #16 Posted September 2, 2018 Great idea! I have a hammer, two screwdrivers and some pliers. What’s the best bag to carry them about in?.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dau Posted September 2, 2018 Share #17 Posted September 2, 2018 Have hammer, will travel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted September 2, 2018 Share #18 Posted September 2, 2018 Have hammer, will travel. What’s the best hammer to take to Belgium? Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onca Posted September 2, 2018 Share #19 Posted September 2, 2018 When all you have is a hammer, everything else looks like a nail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker55 Posted September 2, 2018 Share #20 Posted September 2, 2018 I offer my "services" to reduce focal length of any lens; I have the tool FREE of charge ! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/288154-could-we-have-a-diy-forum/?do=findComment&comment=3584829'>More sharing options...
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