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    Mechanical chalk pencil?

    Maybe one of these? https://pica-marker.com/en
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    Stopping rust on machined surfaces

    SC Johnson paste wax I use it on all of my woodworking machines.
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    Fire Smell Abatement

    When I was a painter we were specified to just hose it with kilz or any oil based sealer. It worked very well.
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    Advice for a move to Seattle

    Seattle average rainfall 38" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle Average rainfall of Morristown New Jersey is 50" http://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/new_jersey/morristown
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    Leave exposed roof sheathing or put felt on in windy area

    We used to use these thin metals disks that you hammer staple through. They worked very well. Then you just shingle right on over them.
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    Masking small parts for painting

    I have a crazy idea...use a brush.
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    Which exterior paint?

    Go to a PAINT store.
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    Building permits and county bull sh@t

    Why not run for elected office and do something about it ?
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    what is a good paint sprayer to buy(hand held?)

    No. That's how long it takes the paint to cure. Read the directions on the side of the paint can for recoat. You have to back roll all spraying. It works the paint into the imperfect surface, otherwise it would just sit on the surface and not adhear properly. There are some other reasons but...
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    what is a good paint sprayer to buy(hand held?)

    When you clean the sprayer you use water to push the left over paint out of the hose and the machine. No waste
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    what is a good paint sprayer to buy(hand held?)

    A masking machine is the best accessory to a sprayer. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002YQ7HO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1436719484&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=masking+machine&dpPl=1&dpID=51bUYA4x6EL&ref=plSrch
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    Privacy Fence

    I use 2 8' 4x4s with 1 large bolt through the top to make an A. Then hang a come along off the top of your A. Hook the other end of the come along to the post and easily pull it out. If the ground is dry, saturate it with a hose. I pulled a dozen post set in concrete by myself.
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    Storing a paint brush in a plastic bag and refrigerating?

    My favorite for cutting in. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049PCUUK/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Storing a paint brush in a plastic bag and refrigerating?

    We would just drop the roller setup into the 5 gal bucket with the paint, then cover the top with plastic, wrap with tape and you're good overnight. We always washed latex brushes every night. Our brushes were 30 to 40$ so you like to take care of them. I feel like a brush left in the fridge...
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    Painting - spray it or roll it?

    Keep in mind that you have to back roll or back brush every time you spray.
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