Recent content by mcbassin

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    Sears plans to shutter after 126 years in business

    I have given away most of my Craftsman tools over the years. I will pay extra for USA made tools. I doubt that Craftsman was the only reason for their demise but I stopped buying their tools the day the swindled me on a warranty exchange. I gave them my 30 year stripped 1/2 ratchet they gave me...
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    Pros and cons of using flexible conduit in metal shop

    To the original poster: I have my whole shop 120 volt wired in flexible metal coated conduit. I used rigid conduit for my 3 phase equipment. The pros are: 1) it's cheap 2) It easy to work with 3) it doesn't require a tubing bender 4) it's fast to install the cons are: 1) it's ugly 2) it does...
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    Let's See Your Garage Dog

    Here's my old shop dog. He was 12. Unfortunately, he just went to doggy heaven a few weeks ago. We had a good run in the shop together.....
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    New to me Rotary two post lift

    I'm already on it. I've been looking for the oil drain tank and tall jack stands for the last week or so. It took me 2 years to find the right deal on the lift. I get just what I want.... Thanks we've used it a few times already.
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    Advice: I wish I knew then, what I know now!

    It might have already been mentioned but, why not build with steel construction? Seems like a 50' truss is a lot of span in wood. You cannot over plan this project. There's tons of good information here. Also, 50X100 is a great size! I would love to have started with that size building. I...
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    CNC work ?

    I've got one too. Send me a PM
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    New to me Rotary two post lift

    Thanks Richard.
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    New to me Rotary two post lift

    I really love this thing so far! Very stable and easy to set up on the trucks.
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    Living the Lista dream

    Wow! that's a super nice collection!!!!! I like the Listas too
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    New to me Rotary two post lift

    Thanks Steve
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