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    Above 1200 Sq/FT The Action Sports Garage

    I think I would built a custom size pallet and make it Heavy Duty to be used w/ a pallet jack then add some pallet cushions below it be nice to be able to move it around in the future… I’ve used these cork pads on a screw drive IR compressor on a wood mezzanine before worked well for 4-5...
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    Help with what this sewer line Plumber help!

    That Looks Great ! kinda shallow - I would think …. It would be deeper than that ! But that’s great news for the guy digging it !!! lol Question - Does He have a good Clean out ? We installed a double clean out for my father in law - It’s similar a U - off the main drain line one to...
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    Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT Kwik Fab's Small Shop

    Trying to cool your air compressor down some - maybe get a portable fan hang it from above - off some chain or hooks … Just throwing out an idea Have you thought about adding a. 2 ton mini split to the garage ? Central Valley gets HOT during summer and can get chilly during winter at times...
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    Best Lights for Wrapping Palm Tree Trunks

    I do mine with Christmas Lights and I only go up to 12 - 15 feet & use soft white - bright white is a Cold Light & wife does like it I have 20 + queen palms only light up a few they have different styles of lights tree trunk ( think long skiny net lights ) regular - need to wrap the...
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    Home Depot Laser Level Shopping Spree

    Lasers work really good although cheap lasers give a false sense of accuracy at some distances and the laser beam gets fatter wider and the beam fades - not a crisp sharp line need to read up on em but look for +/- 1/8 @ 100 feet
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    Car condo owners, in here

    @BigE Buy as close to your home as you can and make as easy as Possible to use ! if you have to drive an hour + round trip - the use becomes difficult I have a 28x 50 pull thru storage unit - it’s 6-8 minutes away from the lake house 2 doors 20 wide x 14 tall w/ 2 man doors, fully insulated...
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    Why do folks get all hot and bothered over Wilton "Bullet" vises?

    Did Some Say - Wilton Bullet vise we need some pics displayed ASAP
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    How to clean this up and finish?

    Grind all the lines to flatten them out then Sac N Patch ceiling & then walls
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    Looking for tool organizational system suggestions (AKA Mil. packout-type kits) for a beginning Handyman who will eventually branch out on his own.

    Electrical & plumbing fittings I have SMALL old school plastic Pack out style boxes, I’ve had these for over 15 years ! plumbing fittings labeled 1/2, 3/4 & 1 inch + misc = straps electrical MC cable and EMT conduit fittings ‘all have their own boxes and sizes I don’t carry these every...
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    Looking for tool organizational system suggestions (AKA Mil. packout-type kits) for a beginning Handyman who will eventually branch out on his own.

    I’m a Commercial Contractor I service a wide range of clients so I keep a little bit of everything in my truck tool wise hardware I keep in Husky tupperware - small parts / screw boxes I use a rubber made 3 shelf 4 wheel cart to haul in tools and gear - This is harder w/ a residual type...
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    Connecting Rough In To Sub Panel and Main Panel Detached Garage

    Garage - build a new wall in front of the existing wall run some future conduit for access later on, make it easy on your self add a pull box for the low volt and add a future expansion conduit ( Spare ) up into the ceiling structure over to access panel area ( make it easy for later )...
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    After Having some piping hot chile for lunch you might need a chair ya Know take a load off Or drop a load off …. lol
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    Home Depot Laser Level Shopping Spree

    You can use a water level to create a level line if you want to go cheap add some food coloring/ soda pop to color the water, make a wire hook to hang one end and then add a pole/ 2x4 vertical to hang the movable end make your marks every 25 feet as a base / reference line then measure up down...
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    Home Depot Laser Level Shopping Spree

    I have 3- PLS lasers, they are at least 7 + years old Excellent Quality if you need to shoot 100 feet set the laser up mid way and shoot 50 & 50. Hint - set the laser up w/ an off set of say 2 -3 inch - then use your tape to measure up
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    Home Depot Laser Level Shopping Spree

    Look into PLS Pacific Laser System its a fluke company this one is a 1/8 inch @ 100 feet
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