Recent content by elba

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    Best storage containers?

    I like the yellow and black ones also . Lowes and Walmart have them .
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    My Compressor Aftercooler Install

    I installed two auto A/C condensers and put them in the out line . On a hot day I have a fan that helps them .
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    How do you choose which car battery to get?

    I have used Walmart MAXX for many years and never a problem . Not the Never Start but the MAXX !
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    5 Years Later -- Pittsburgh Foundation Approach

    Good luck with your garage ! I went to school in Pittsburgh but now have a farm in Alabama. I feel lucky here because I can build any size building on my farm and without even a permit or inspection . I have a big pole building for my hobbies.
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    Texas freeze

    I am 73, grew up in N.E. Ohio . It was cold in the early 60s. The water line in our neighborhood froze and it was 7 ft below the surface !
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    Auto Batteries

    I use Walmart MAXX . They all last at least 5 yrs . MAXX not the cheaper Never Start .
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    What do you use for lawn equipment fuel storage stabilization?

    I have a Honda 70 and a Honda 2000 Generator and didn't run them at all during the Winters . Both crabs were gummed up . I stared using 100LL from the local airport and that completely eliminated problems.
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    What is a good degreaser anymore ?

    Beware using these cleaners on powder coat pieces. They might take the shine off and it will be dull finish.
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    It blew up!

    I blew one up too ! I was 14 and helping my Father at his service station . We went out to start a customers car. I was a know it all teenager . Dad said " make sure you get the cables right " YEA YEA BOOM, blew the side out of customers battery .
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    Show me your ANVIL

    Are the larger anvils cast or forged ?
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    Garage Hummingbirds

    Want to see something interesting ? Go to YOU TUBE and put in " Praying Mantis Catches Humming Bird " There are several videos .
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    Repairing T8 4 bulb instant start ballast

    My local SAMS has 4 ft LED for $34.95. Lots of light, instant on , no hum and not affected by anything .
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    led shop lights ( must have )

    I bought ( complete unit ) 4 Ft. LED , 42 Watts , 4500 Lumens at SAMS . Wow , bright - I love them !!!!!!!!
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    Batterries blowing up!!!???!!!?!

    My Father owned a service when I was 14 . I went with him to jump a customers car . Dad said to make sure the cables are on correct. I said "yea I know Dad " . Boom - blew the side out. Dad had to buy a battery . Never did that again.
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    Driving me crazy

    My buddy has a repair shop and has a sign that says " You pay me, I pay them, They pay you , We're all happy "
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