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    Fireball Tool - Maximus Clamps

    I don't have any experience but these have been on my radar for a few years and I finally ordered a set of the 1x2 clamps. If you're not familiar, they're similar to Pony pipe clamps but use a 1x2 instead of a pipe; 1x2 steel or aluminum tube or bar. You can set them up as a spreader instead...
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    Looking for a weird hinge style for an interesting setup

    I've been searching high & low, I'm disappointed that I can't find any pictures or videos of this one installed. The extra hole was for a conveyor roller, not that exciting. Actually, the entire thing moved, there's a pivot on the right side in the pictures above and the air cylinder mounting...
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    Looking for a weird hinge style for an interesting setup

    I made these hinges that accomplished something similar.
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    In the market for a sliding table

    Sub'd to see the new sliding saw - living vicariously here. Do it!!
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    Need Help building bike rack from Fabricators and CAD guys

    I think you've got a great start. The concepts are fairly well founded and I'm a little impressed with the Ai here. 1. I think the material is thicker than necessary if it was welded but given the prompt that you are assembling this rack, I think the sizing is appropriate. You could build it...
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    Plumbing! PEX A Expansion Tool (USA Made Dewalt)

    "Maybe I should read the directions more often", he said, trying to keep a straight face.....
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    Plumbing! PEX A Expansion Tool (USA Made Dewalt)

    I have made 100ish 1/2" connections with mine and zero leaks. If you're in a tight/difficult space, let it expand 5-6 times which will give you a little more working time to make the connection.
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    2x2 tube rolling destroying tube

    Like previously stated, find a different company and if you put your location in your profile, it could be helpful. I'm no expert, I have a swag offroad hulk roller but I've only ever rolled round tubing. Swag claims their roller can do 36-48" radius on square tubing (up to .125 wall) and I...
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    Garage Organization

    Leaves in my shop make my blood boil, it keeps me up at night and doesn't matter if the rest of the shop is clean or dirty. I see you just joined a few days ago, welcome! I checked out your website but otherwise, not much for reviews. You should get someone on GJ to give a solid review...
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    buying a long term air compressor for a shop?

    OP, do you want something quiet or is the compressor outside/elsewhere? When I was shopping a few years ago to replace my old tired Craftsman oil-less compressor, something quieter was one of my requirements.
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    Best Tool for Weld Prep?

    I use bristle discs on an angle grinder for removing mill scale, they are way more efficient than flap wheels. If you don't want to use an angle grinder, they make small versions that you could put in a die grinder. It's probably a bit less risk running a die grinder but who has the time?!
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    Detail Factory Overview & Buyers Guide

    Wild amount of info there! I am interested in some wheel brushes and have been running foam tire dressing applicators ragged. I'll check those out. Thanks for the detailed (pun intended) info! Detail Factory / DFB certainly looks similar so I thought the same but usually when a person...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Chesnut Acres 1926 Dairy Barn (36x126)

    Just got caught up here, phew! Love seeing all the work done on the barn, it's incredible! Can't wait to see what ideas you have for the silo. Cheers,
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    Assembly Table Ideas

    It's a little rich for me but have you seen this vise? https://www.in-kleind.com/collections/das-bench
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    Zoro Deals Thread

    20% - Brand exclusions DMARK7LT4FCV
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