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    Lift in new garage: Did I screw up?

    I think you'll be just fine. I've seen 2 post lifts added to much thinner, older and non-reinforced concrete and not have any problems at all. That's a good amount of modern concrete, and I wouldn't worry about it. If you were to see some sort of problem down the road, which I doubt, you...
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    Lowes vs. Home Depot?

    HD is better for most stuff, and the staff in our area is much better. The Lowes near us has a serious problem with the laziness of the employees. I was in there last week, and it was very slow as it was mid morning, and there were several groups of employees standing around talking. When I...
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    Need to buy a chainsaw; best bang for used buck?

    Another vote for Stihl. I like Dolmar, husky, and jonsared too, but the Stihl's are always nicer. Little stuff like the gas and oil caps, great saws.
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    Looking for info on lift points/jacking points for vehicle lift

    That will work for the modern stuff, 23 years and newer. Anyone have older vehicle links or a source? Thanks.
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    Looking for info on lift points/jacking points for vehicle lift

    Needing pics or data on the various lifting points of vehicles. I have a 2 post overhead lift and can't find much information or images on the lift points and where to put the pads, etc.. on old and new cars. I'm confident on my current personal fleet, but hate having to always guess when...
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    The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...

    MacPherson Strut Coil Compressor: FAIL!!!!!!!!!! First time I used it, was in the process of compressing the strut, as I have done many times before with an American Made compressor. I had the spring about 90% compressed when all hell broke loose. FYI, there's a lot of energy in a...
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