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    Motor Oil Deals & Rebates

    Valvoline had AWESOME promos 30+ years ago. Got a little metal tool box whose latch finally failed. Unfortunately I was on top of a HEAP of vehicles, trying to wrestle the seat out of a '70 C10, lol. Their SPEEDWAY SPLASHER was a staple in our pool for a decade, and I STILL have the 1/2 gal...
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    Motor Oil Deals & Rebates

    So I read this, checked status of mine. Not found. Oddly enough, I knew what day I submitted it, May 15. Contacted CS, they said they found it. Submitted May 15. Said it was still in initial processing, which can take up to 4 weeks, so system said Not Found. Now, I'm no Numerologist, but...
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    Pond-next steps

    Came here to post this. It's the GJ of ponds.
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    Hot water heater for the shop - exploring options

    From how far out of the box do i.you entertain ideas? Military M67 Liquid Fuel Fired Immersion Heater. Think I still have a few milsurp NIB still laying around
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    Welding Helmet Recommendations

    True, but how long has it been in common use?
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    Welding Helmet Recommendations

    LOL, my brother, who welded for a living, always told me, " America was BUILT with stick and oxy-acet."
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    Ye Old Garage

    LOL, we must be related. Me: ( slams on brakes after seeing FREE sign on side of road) Give me a hand loading this stuff! Wife: What do you need it for? Me: Don't know yet. But I will. Someday!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Harley Jim's place

    The BEST mini skirts always are! Great work, as always!
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    MP&C Shop Projects

    Yup, woodwork was stunning. Wife said, " Only YOU send more time at a car show looking at boats and tractors than cars!" My Dad had an old Merc Tower of Power on a wooden skiff a LONG time ago. But honestly, doesn't FEEL that long ago, lol, so I MUST be old
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    MP&C Shop Projects

    Wouldn't have been a period correct boat hooked to this yesterday, would it? Love them both, just looked RIGHT!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT The Suburban Working Garage in VA...now building the Highland House in the Teton Valley

    Yup. I'm 230, been carrying a 5 gal bucket of water in each hand, so 300#, down to barn, walking on top of ice crust over snow. Didn't break thru until yesterday, and only every 3rd or 4th step, to make it really interesting. Saw a guy ice skating on a soccer field Monday...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT My Retirement Shop, Pole Barns, Old Truck and Questionable Decisions Thread

    LOL, I think you left some of your weather back here, feel free to come get it. SOON...
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    A Cobbler’s Shop

    Got me all excited, thinking of this: But watched the vid and very impressed. Always amazes me the specialized skills, tools, and techniques out there. And many are dying out, sadly. BUT, I'm still jonesing for some blackberry or peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream
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    Craftsman arc welder

    LOL, I still have an old Sears Colormatic arc welder. Mine, like most, has a pair of Vice Grips on the dial.
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    Septic tank pumping interval?

    Had it done after about 20 years, guy said it looked good, " coulda went longer". Probably getting close to 20 years again
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