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    Best Robertson Screwdrivers?

    I was looking up Xcelite Scrulox Screwdrivers and found this thread. Apparently Scrulox is a Robertson Mfg. design update, patented roughly around the time their original US patent expired. It is supposed to fit the screws better and be easier to manufacture. If you find anything with the...
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    I'm The Sexauer System Man

    I have the same tool but made from steel. If you sell yours on the ebay let me know. It's for flanging 1-1/2" tubular brass drain pipe. You unscrew the handle all the way, put the tube over the knurling all the way up, rotate the whole tool inside the tube as you slowly screw in the handle...
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    I'm The Sexauer System Man

    I really wish I had found this thread sooner. I am a plumber, I collect Sexauer items, and also use them on a daily basis. If any of you would like to sell some of these items please contact me. Specifically I am very interested in the cantilever tool boxes. Unfortunately Sexauer is...
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    DIY Trailer - From Truck Bed

    Here's my trailer I am working on.
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    Largest copper pipe I can solder with propane torch?

    You are correct, a tank is not a "good" condenser but it will work to some extent as could his main if it is large enough and has drip legs. Stagnant air or not the humidity will move from high to low areas of humidity and heat radiates without requiring the air to circulate, that's why heat is...
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    Largest copper pipe I can solder with propane torch?

    If he does a black main and pex drops with individual regs he wouldnt have to worry about the pressure rating. Besides, pex can do like 300 psi (ask me how I know ;) and if it fails it just tears, doesn't shatter. All though he will have air every where, what a mess to clean!!! I do read the...
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    Pex al pex install

    If you're worried about rubbing/noise yes, you can just insulate it. Fostapex is different for two reasons, the aluminum layer as you know and that the inner has a sealed coating to stop the ingress of air into the water. They make pex without the aluminum that is sealed as well, the viega brand...
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    What to use for interior walls

    26ga galvanized sheet metal. you can get it from a supply house that sells duct work. Roxul insulation for fire resistance and to help with the sound. It will echo/be louder but it won't be drywall and it won't light on fire. Sheet metal is not a fireproofing material in that it transfers heat...
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    World’s uglieste garage floor

    The private schools we work for use this 2 part epoxy in their bathrooms to coat the floor and the first 5' of the walls. They do it like 3/8" thick so it won't ever crack. I can't imagine that wouldn't be a great solution, I mean it doesn't really have to stick if you just do the whole floor...
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    Largest copper pipe I can solder with propane torch?

    I was not crossing logic, just clearing up the questions on the thickness. M is fine for his air. Galvanized in an airs system is a terrible idea because of the zinc flakes that will come off. He didn't specify what he would be using it for, tools or painting so I figured tools with maybe a...
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    Largest copper pipe I can solder with propane torch?

    M is for heating L is for potable K is for hvac lines and underground water lines Aside from strength corrosion is also a factor. M is thinner and will have a shorter service life if the potable water is corrosive. In a boiler little fresh water enters the system so once the initial fill reacts...
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    Makita Lithium-ion batteries

    Update, generic batteries have worked out great. Out of the original 5 4.5ah batteries for 150$ only one has died, others work great.
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    Makita Td148

    So...no review? The price has gone down about 10$ on the bay for the td148. Surprisingly the gold 100th anniversary edition isn't much more.
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    Ridgid Pipe Wrench Age?

    I find it funny that your typographical error sent you to a typographical machine.
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    Makita Td148

    How's the impact doing? I have been wanting one of these for months, almost got one for xmas but decided to build a bike instead. I have three of the 70$ 18v impacts which are still offered at H.D. in white. They are pretty nice, I got the 10mm makita chuck with hex shank so they could partially...
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