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    Gas fireplace cycles off then back on by itself

    Usually once lit, you do the following to adjust the "thermostat" Push knob in and hold while turning the knob counterclockwise to LOWER the temperature it comes on Push the knob in and hold while turning clockwise to RAISE the set temperature That is how my ventfree Charmglow fireplace...
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    Retaining wall

    wouldn't the city have those documents? Where I live everything is kept on file
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    Residential garage car lift suggestions

    Maxjax minimum outside the baseplate width is 105 inches, well under 10 feet
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    Relocate compressor above staircase?

    Mine is up on a shelf, with the drain coming down against the rear wall. It is mounted on small rubber idolators and does not shake the shelf. Its been up there for years with no issues. Examples...
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    Do you keep your floor standing drill press in a corner?

    What rsanter said, I did just that. The can catches some of the flying chips too, and I move it if more room is needed
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    Finding parts for very old doors

    I agree with DGersic, remove them and clean them up. I bet they will work fine after soaking them and giving them some new grease.
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    Rivet Nut???

    ITR's/Rivnuts, endless names made in all types of material (aluminum, steel, stainless). Some are open ended and some are closed, and they are available in different grip lengths depending on the material thickness and fastener length. I use them all at work fairly often
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    Ultrasonic Cleaners

    Different cleaners for different parts. Some cleaners will ruin certain types of metal.
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    I Need a Lesson on Semi-tubular Rivets

    A small ball bearing and a C-clamp might work. In the past, I used a punch and hammer to form then
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    Garage Floor Protection under Scissors lift rollers (polyaspartic/epoxy/flakes) --suggestions?

    I used some .190 aluminum for the wheels to roll on, which actually got the lift almost level due to the floor tapering towards the door.
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    Security Camera Recommendations

    Ring is cheap, easily setup, and reliable. $200 a year or so for the Pro plan and it includes alarm and 60 days of history on every device. And with Pro you get a 10% Amazon discount on everything ring related The quality of the videos is fantastic
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    Ultrasonic Cleaners

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GC6HF3P/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Plenty of choices on Amazon I got one without a drain valve. I add hot water from the sink or water heater, although the built in heater works OK. I just like to save time. Simple green, vinegar, soapy water, citrus cleaner......I've...
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    Lumber Prices Overnight

    Back in 1910 when my house was built, they used scavenged wood, like the sill plate that has burn marks from a fire. Now in 2022, the same thing will happen. Pulling nails might be cheaper than buying new!
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    Shelving as a workbench option?

    I did that with some commercial shelving. Mine was 4x8x10" tall It was bolted to the garage structure and never moved when I was working on something. I used to use the top cross bar to lift engines :)
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