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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Thomas, in regards to your equipment lift idea, check with a farm equipment dealer for a silo unloader winch. They are designed for the weight you are talking about, will stay in place and can be hand cranked or a good 1/2 inch drill can be used to power them. a picture attached for reference. Kim
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    Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT The 12-Gauge Garage

    Yes Jack, the link is working. Great job on the deck.
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    Small Shop Project in the Green Mountains

    Welcome from another Vermonter.
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    Old engine oil as wood stain

    We did this when built hay wagons, the kicker baler style. worked well and we had a lot of used motor oil around with all the tractors.
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    Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT 1950s Craftsman Garage retro remodel

    RL have you noticed the Jack Olsen style phone in the nook on the uppers next to the bandsaw
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    GJ Weekend Prize - Free Tools - New Allen Hex Key Website

    :willy_nilthanks for the chance:willy_nil :bowdown:
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT The ASYLUM - Happy 40th Birthday to Me! (Est. 2005)

    You do know that there are rain sensors out in the wild to prevent an C.P.O.A.F.R.R. event
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    Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT The 12-Gauge Garage

    The image that came to mind, when looking at the 2nd picture was that was a classic Norman Rockwell scene!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Thomas I agree with a previous poster, that the are used in dairy barns. Some pipelines where glass with threaded connectors, also the hose that hooks up the milk truck to the milk tank in the milk room uses a threaded connection. They come with milk tank. Kim
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Tom and Chris Great story on your shop and property. I have beem lurking for while and then had some computer problems for the last 4 months, so now all caught up. Chris you can now add Vermont to your list of states.I have lived and worked here in the Champlain Valley all my life, first on the...
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    Wire strippers

    I also like the Channellock
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