Recent content by short4stuff

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    Can I trust this self-built table to hold an aluminum V8?

    Invite over 4-5 woman get them drunk and table dancing, see if table holds
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    Removing rust inhibitors

    Yep gasoline and a match
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    any Canadian here?which one is better Jet or mastercraft maximum?

    I bought a stanley kit 4 years ago. I am a mechanic use it daily. I never broke a socket, another tech broke one of mine on a breaker bar. I wore out 2 13mms, 15mms, and 10mms sockets. They get used on impacts too. ******** isn't the only choice. p.s. I paid 80-100$
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    Constructing an A-Frame for Use with Chain Hoist?

    Looks good, When I was 15 I built something really weak out of 2x4 legs, and a 2x6 going across the top It held to pull an engine and trans out of an acura integra. Was probably a death trap but no harm was done.
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    Speeder Wrench

    nope, they make those in electric versions now (cordless drills) And that is what I use to assembly trans, just turn the chuck down onto a lower torque setting and go.
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    Before the torque wrench was invented.

    cross thread is better than no thread
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    Talk me out of putting my lathe in the spare bedroom

    Why not? Then when you get some tinder girls over you can turn them on over the lathe
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    Do you use wheel cribs to tighten your control arms ?

    no because flat rate. flat rate flaw #100223
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    Exhaust hanger removal tool from snap on

    I use LArge channel locks.... never let me down.
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    Ingersoll 2135TiMAX vs 2235TiMAX

    2235 is stronger 2135 is lighter. I have a 2135, when it needs to be replaced I'll buy another 2135 it's plenty strong, and .65lb lighter.
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    9mm fasteners?

    Rusted 10mm, 3/8" = 9mm.
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    Workable 3 car garage sizes??

    The 40' wall I was thinking about 3 doors. I want it to be big enough to be able to work on 3 cars at once, and abit of space on one end for the man door, compressor, welder and all the other shop tools.
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    Workable 3 car garage sizes??

    I am looking to build a 3 car garage that I can work in. I am going to put a 2 post hoist in one bay. I have a old firebird that I will be restoring, that will be a long term project, I was thinking 32'x40' but I am starting to think the length is to short. Just looking for anyone's opinion...
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    Whats in YOUR pocket?

    a shop rag hanging out the side My old shop teacher always said a good tech always has a pen on him I haven't listened to him yet
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