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I recently purchased a Pexto 137 shear. The tag says No.137C and a dated 1924. I also found a stamped date of 2 15 1924. The question I have is that the clamp says Niagara m&t wks. Is this correct for the shear or did someone change out at some point? Thanks

I was going to leave the 10 that's all ready in the wall alone, except add a 50a outlet. The only 3 prong 50a cord I could find was for an electric range. I figured a 50a outlet would be better than a 30a outlet.

If I am dead set on using an outlet is it ok to go to a local hardware store and buy a 50 amp range cord?

My breaker panel is about 20' from the compressor, on the same wall.

Thanks for the help guys,I appreciate the help. I have very little understanding of house wiring. What would happen if the neutral and ground were tied together at the compressor? A friend of mine has the same compressor and he used the neutral for the ground, but they are all tied together in...

Ok, so I did a search and only found people wanting to plug their new compressor in their dryer outlet, but here is my question. I just bought a new compressor to put in my "work in progress" detached garage. My breaker box acts as a sub panel with separate ground and neutrals. The main breaker...

I was at my dad's house today looking around and I thought I would take a few quick pics. The first one is a fjt 6", the second one is a reed 403.5, I'm not sure about the other 2.

Thanks everyone, I don't have a brother but I do have a couple pics of my garage

Spell check is awesome, my phones auto-correct is not.

Marco 8525 next to my homebuilt/craftsman combo.

Picked this up today off Craigslist, I'll probably clean it up and paint it.

Hello everyone, my name is Dan and I'm from Toledo Ohio. I just finished building a 30x26 garage and I am looking forward to hearing and gaining ideas on filling it up. Thanks!