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    The Orbiter

    Thanks for the info on the Skew driver. When my dad passed, I took most of his tools including that Skew driver. I thought it was another worthless tool from Brookstone. I'll give it a try.
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    Take Care Of Your Tools

    I'm trying to determine what the vehicle is that he's working on!
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    Harry Miller & The Adjustable

    Not allowing adjustable wrenches is one thing. Bugatti machined his work so accurately that he didn't allow gaskets!
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    Soda Blasters

    Has anyone used soda blasters to remove paint from an old car? Can you make recommendations? Soda seems to be gentler than other media.
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    Do you have an ole-timey hardware store nearby?

    In Central PA, we still have a number of these family run hardware stores. One of the more interesting ones near me is run by a Mennonite family. It's a hardware, farm store and tannery! There is no electricity in the store. Lighting is from a few gas lamps. There is no cash register--just a...
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    Sanyo vs. Fujitsu mini split heat pump systems

    I had two Fujitsu units installed in my house June 07. We've been extremely happy with them. We were warned that heating would not sufficient when the temperature drops below 20 degrees--and he was right. Otherwise the units are wonderfully efficient and quiet. I have an unusual home (a...
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