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Look like nice tools!

Your supply line is good for 100 amps. The xhhn-2 designation means there insulation is rated for 90 deg C which in turn increases the load rating by 10 amps. So your good there. You do need nail plates though.

It looks like the shelves of these units are fixed, non sliding shelves. Is anyone familiar enough with Vidmar cabinets to confirm or deny with the limited pics they have available?

The Mopar wrenches mentioned earier. http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/oneofakind/MOPAR-38.html

There are two tension specs for belts. New installation and retensioning. The new spec takes into account the expected stretch that will occur. So, Yes, a belt does stretch from new. They wear as use continues and will still become loose. Typical PM's should include belt tension adjustment.

The EIB/KNX bus system looks pretty slick. It is too bad that we don't have a standardized communication system that is so flexible here in the states. There are many different home automation/communication systems but very few are compatible with each other, if at all.

Steevo, I think your right. Thank you for reminding me why I am here every morning with my cup of coffee. My name is rjpete, and I too am a garage addict. This site has such a collection of ingenuity. Search, Read, Search some more. There are so many great garages to draw ideas from that...

This set is used to disconnect fuel lines, ac lines, etc that are referred to as Spring Lock Couplings. Good luck getting one apart without these tools.

The roloc ones twist into the holder and will not come loose. They make short work of all surface prep.

Roloc Surface Conditioning Discs. These things work great for rust, removing gasket material, general surface prep. They are designed specifically for the air die grinders. There are many different materials available for different applications and are available at most auto parts stores.