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Hows's it going guys,if I could,would like to ask a few questions regarding smoke detector installs? Doing some electrical work around the house (adding recs, running new lines,etc.) and little stumped about some smoke detector circuit requirements and connections. I'm not too sure if would be...

Thank you ddawg16 and rlitman for taking the time to reply, appreciate it. Took a gander at the Kapton, and looks like a great option, actually picked up some to have in case other option ran across doesn't work out. I was always curious to what type of tape that stuff was...seen many times on...

Hello everybody. Not sure where to post this question on here or even if it is appropriate for this forum, but here it goes (apologies ahead of time) I am in the process of cleaning up a toaster oven given to me by a friend. It works fine, just when taking it apart to clean it, came across...

That's fu**in awesome man!! Looks 10x's bur-ly-er then any piece of sh*t they would sell in stores. Never did too much welding myself, just a tiny bit on my fathers Lincoln buzz box Want to get into more though, would like to try welding up a bench grinder stand one day Just a memory that...

Hey guys, I was wondering if most places that sell steel products, sell it buy the square foot and what are some common thickness sizes under an inch? I am be a little lazy and could hop on the phone and ask, but no place is open at 1:45 in the am and just wanted to get some general info...

Thank you Falcon67, pattenp, Dragfluid for taking the time to reply. Falcon67, I think I am going in the direction of something with a service panel for the folks. Ya try to buy quality, but all **** fails after time...something that can be serviced without removing the whole fixture body...

Hello all, I was wondering if you guys could give some suggestions for a shop light. I installed some in my place a couple years back (wish I did differently) and now my father asked me to install about 5 of them at his house. Specifically would like to have: -2 bulb T8 4ft fixture, good...

That..is..awesome!!! Crack that fcker open and use it!!! Not going in the casket with ya down the road lol. Well actually I would see what ebay might command for such an item first ;) BTW is a pretty nice looking unit http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/222/2202.pdf

joel63..Thats what I noticed too..$350 bucks for a broken hammer...couldn't have some free shipping at least?!?

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Thank you Mark in Indiana for the info on the vises.Also thank you Kevin54 and asked mod to move this post here...most certainly a better location ;) Thank you other folks for posting to this post (that sounded strange) Thought I would post some more pics of the vises stripped and painted. My...

I actually use a big rig/semi truck rubber mud flap. Bought it a rig supply place, think it was less then $15 bucks. Easy cleanup, throw rusty parts on it, spray lubes/cleaners/etc. all over parts and the mud flap, just wipe down with mineral spirits and looks like new. Only small negative on...

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And lastly... *THREE*-large 4" vise, markings..all over it..Chas. Parker...CT, no.974, Parker on part above main screw handle, and I think "88" on the body, under jaws when jaws were removed. This baby is mine ;) Came apart easily up until jaw removal. Tons of 3-in-1 oil, PB blaster, blocks of...