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    need some ideas, I want to put my air compressor outside

    I made a 4' x 4' enclosed "lean to" and made it look like a outhouse, use plenty of ventilation for air flow.
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    How to keep cats out?

    Cats are territorial <sp?> so best bet is to install cat door with locking tab set so they can get out but not back in and use motion sensor that enables large dog barking sounds.
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    question about ASE certified

    see about having sample questions to practice on and concentrate on auto transmission power flow used to troubleshooting, good luck!! ASE Master Auto Tech since 1991, ASE Truck Tech since 1991
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    washer and dryer

    I think you will be happy. I wash my rags, etc. in "Greased Lightening" and use no softeners as that can leave a surface contaminated if you want to paint, etc. I earned alot of "wife points" not doing greasy clothes, etc. in house appliances. An old electric range comes in handy also for...
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    Pricing auto repair jobs

    I agree and sometime ask for gas money if I had to go'fer a distance. I usually charge $20.00 an hour so labor would have been $50.00 if not a buddy deal, does this buddy reciprocate?
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    Safety boots/shoes

    In My Not-So Humble Opinion......I have worn Flight deck boots (free!), Red Wings (big bucks!), and just about everything in between. The best all around (price/fit/comfort/durability) have been from Wal-Mart. I have steel toes for shop work and for everyday I wear BRAHMA's "Defender" model...
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    Humid climate> damp garage> rust on everything!

    I am moving to Clinton (near Spartanburg/Greenville) do you live along the coast as I have those issues now in Jacksonville, Fl. but upstate SC appeared to be less rust prone.
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    any experience with u-coat it?

    A good friend in Savannah, Ga. used it. He likes the finish but he thought it was a bit pricey.
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    TheToolWarehouse.net

    I am lift shopping and did not see lift's, did I miss them or do you have a link for them. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Best sealer for garage floor?

    find the name of the green epoxy primer that is used under non-skid on US Navy aircraft carriers, that stuff was amazing!!!!
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    compressor tank size for full time shop?

    I have a 5hp, 80 gallon tank unit with anouther 60 gallon tank inline (compressor quit, saved tank) and a 10 gallon tank at my blast cabinet, the system works great, you can never have enough capacity.
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    TK's garage build 1

    Very Impressive!!!! I also like hardiplank and use an antique asbestos shingle cutter as a plank shear (3' handle extension <grin>) I bought mine at a swap meet for $10.00, I have seen them on ebay for $25-$40. Very neat shear cut and no dust. Lowe's also has a plastic "hangar" for installing...
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    Looking for a 4 post lift for a truck

    This is your lucky day! google "used rotary auto lift, atlanta" and check out the rotary dealers trade in's, etc. save 1 or 2 for me, OK? <grin>
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    A Few Pics of Foose's Garage

    IIRC Chip worked with or for Boyd after working for his Dad (Sam Foose) and after design school.
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