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    Dumbest question I have ever had to ask

    I used 80's g.m. sway bar end bushings cut down, So they are only the angled part 1/16th " . Then the bolts with blue lock tight. Does not come loose till you want it too. and be ready to install new hardware, as they don't always come back apart. The rubber bushing, or washers keep the seat...
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    Anyone ever cut down an Arrow type metal shed?

    They are screwed together, take the back 3-4 foot sheets off, and frame work, then bring the rear wall up to the other 3 sides, screw together, call it a day. The manuals are on line so. you could look at how it is built, remark the parts with the part numbers in manual with a sharpie, blow it...
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    Price of osb way up!

    This has zero to do with supply and demand. The industry is doing what the Diamond industry has been doing for generations. nothing more.
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    Price of osb way up!

    The prices didn't jump this much when fuel was over 4 bucks a gallon. So I don't think that factors too much into it. I is part of it. but a small part. When fuel was 4.13 here, a 2x4x8' was 1.98
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    Price of osb way up!

    Soon as the housing bubble pops, the price will drop. Supply and demand is only a tiny part of this. Those that supply the lumber yards with wood. know that as long as interest rates are low, New housing will be being built, higher pricing of materials are not going to slow this while the...
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    Hobby level, but heavy hobby level plasma & tig

    Yes . I plan on that. I just like to know a least some basics before I walk in and start asking questions, looking at what is available.
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    Hobby level, but heavy hobby level plasma & tig

    Sells to who? A business account or joe blow off the street? I know when I got my mig and my gas wrench . I could buy the 3 foot tall cyl. but not the 5 foot tall one (sorry don't know the "size/volume") . But I could rent the bigger tank. Same with my gas wrench. I could buy the 3 foot tall...
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    Harbor Freight Paint Color Match Chart

    Is this tool used or just for show. If you need a perfect match take a small part to an autobody paint supply store that has the paint camera. They can then mix you up some that matches in whatever line of paint they carry.
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    Hobby level, but heavy hobby level plasma & tig

    Ok I have some researching to do. Other than the red/blue brands, what others have ease of replacement parts/ consumables? Last thing I want is a unit that is hard to get consumables for.
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    Storing airless sprayer

    I use rv anti freeze . Mine is 20 years old now. and used maybe once or twice a year.
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    Need to add shutoff valve in copper pipe, best way to tackle?

    No flex lines here, other than the washer.
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    Need to add shutoff valve in copper pipe, best way to tackle?

    I sweat most times. But for some places where, you really can't get a touch up to it. the compression type work just fine.
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    Need to add shutoff valve in copper pipe, best way to tackle?

    Yup, as easy as turning a wrench. After you cut the pipe .
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    Hobby level, but heavy hobby level plasma & tig

    Hello. I am looking to add a tig and plasma to my welding tools. Hobby level, but needs to be able to work metal thicker than sheet metal. Would I be better off with 2 machines or get an multi machine. What units would be good, without breaking the bank. My garage has 220 outlets on 60 amp...
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    serious cold front coming

    Might want to check your older vehicles anti freeze/coolant. Cracked block/head is not fun.
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