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    RaceDeck Floor Install

    I want to thank Shauna at Racedeck for her help ordering my flooring. I'm been a garage journal for years after retirement we relocated to Tennessee from Illinois. I want to thank Racedeck for the discount. Here is before and after pictures. My shed is 36 x 60 and the shop is 40 x18
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    Mastercool Manifold Gauge Set Question

    I have the exact gauge set. The holes are counter bored for socket head bolts. I imagine it is made to bolt up to a fixture.
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    Parts for Big Maxx MHU50

    My serial number on mine was under the cover. Just ordered a fan blade. Great fast service from them.
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    Miter Saw stand that doesn't take up much space?

    I have the Dewalt DWX723 works great hangs up nicely. Around 200 dollars
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    Old matco box

    I have the exact box. Bought it new in 1975 or 1976 for around 900 dollars for top and bottom. The only improvement I wish it had is roller draw slides. It is very solid toolbox.
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    Bendpak Questions - Ready to Pull the Trigger

    I bought my Bendpak from Smitty's http://www.automotiveshopequipment.net/ he is located in northern Illinois had it shipped to a local ag dealer near my home. They loaded it on my trailer I unloaded it with a small utility tractor one piece at a time. Smitty's is a bendpak dealer and is located...
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    Tool ID Help Needed

    Snap on part number TCS1418ST 1983 catalog page 203 nice find
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    Tool ID Help Needed

    Looks like a spark plug thread chaser 14 and 18 mm size with an adjustable stop. Just a guess
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    Odd issue with microwave

    I had similar problem turned out to be the main breaker. To test this move the microwave breaker down or up one slot in the panel. The main was delivering only about 90 volts on one leg and 120 volts on the other.
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    BendPak: uneven lift arms

    Keep us posted this is the exact lift I have ben planning to put in my new shed this summer. There alot of manufacturer making lifts and customer service is very important to me. Thanks
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    Garage Door Opener Question

    Go to this web site this may answer your question . http://ddmgaragedoors.com Look for high lift garage door conversion
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    My Bendpak Experience (so far)

    The XPR-10A is the hoist I am planning to purchase this spring to put in my new 36 x48 x 14 shed. I am very interested in your experiences with BendPax. I am going to be using a full size backhoe with a fork attachment for the front bucket to unload it. thank you for your post
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    Tool Aid Short Finders

    I have one I bought in the 1970's. Very useful for finding shorts in light circuits in older cars,trailers and trucks, construction equipment. New cars have bcm's ,delay relays witch really complicate troubleshooting. I have found a lot of shorts with this tool. You are limited by your ability...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Here is my Vise 6 inch american scale. Opens to 10 1/2 inches wide. Weights about 180 lbs mounted to a 1 inch thick steel plate attached to an old differential housing axle flange. This adds another 50 to 60 lbs. I did some work for a old pipe fitter back in 1975 on his car. He ask what he owed...
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    Oil Extractor

    Mine is a JTC Autotools 1023A This about 10 years old. One of the best tool I own. Use all the time. When changing brake pads sometimes the mastercylinder will overflow when the pistons are compressed back into the caliper. Just a quick suction no mess. Changing thermostats just insert in...
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