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    Dishwasher "belches"

    I had the same issue 15 years ago before I knew anything. Moving to option c removed it as the drain system is essentially air free once it starts.
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    17th Annual GJ Secret Santa!

    My secret Santa was @Jawn. I was impressed he managed to get me something I already have but was considering upgrading. He and I have a similar interest in scouting and I received a single person hammock. I have a lot of random hammocks but I do not have a small /single/lightweight one that...
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    NewAge Products $5K Giveaway!

    Rock on I am in
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    17th Annual GJ Secret Santa!

    Received my package Friday. 2 days left
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    What would one have to do to break a large USA cast iron vise???

    In the mid 90's My dad had a 5 inch "eagle" vise, not sure anything about it, Likely a sears special ~1975. My dad showed me when younger that you can use a vise to squish anything. Being 13 anything was now my brothers happy meal toy. Put it in the vise, tightened as much as I could then...
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    17th Annual GJ Secret Santa!

    Package Shipped, Off to CT, ETA 12/19
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    17th Annual GJ Secret Santa!

    I am in for the second time :)
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    Aluminum branch circuit wiring and device compatibility 1970s style

    The aluminum thing is real. My House was built in 1969, when I bought the house I was concerned about it. At the time of purchase all of the outlets had been "pig tailed" with standard red-wire nuts, with noalox squirted in them. They all appeared to be done by "someone who knew what they...
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    Another compressor thread 10+ CFM no 40/50amp circuit

    It says in the spec 230v 14 amps, you should be good on your 240v 20 amp circuit. My 5hp harbor freight compressor pulls around 22 amps @240v. California Air Tools power consumption seems appropriate for what it is.
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    Most worthless multi-tool of all time/

    I have that same spork for backpacking/camping and I love it. Its not great at anything but good enough to only need 1 thing.
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    16th Annual GJ Secret Santa!

    Thank you to my GJSS of technologyteacher. I received a handwritten card along with a 1/4 socket set, gloves, t shirt, and a usb printed engine that you can stash a usb stick in. I have not gotten a “new”socket set in a long time. I am looking forward to having an “inside” set that is not...
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    Setting up Toolboxes for Children

    I have an old tool chest, mid 80's non ball bearing slide type of thing. All my "extra" tools go in there, Basically have 1 of all the cheap stuff screwdrivers/pliers/hammers. The goal is for them to have their own tools so they do not take yours. They will never break them. Also one of my...
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    16th Annual GJ Secret Santa!

    Shipped!!! Off to Maryland somewhere…..
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    16th Annual GJ Secret Santa!

    I received my gjss package. Mine is being sent Wednesday
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    16th Annual GJ Secret Santa!

    I am in. 1st time for me after lurking for 5 years
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