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    Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT The 12-Gauge Garage

    Great video! I just completed a two week "precision" driving school that included quite a bit of high speed driving. Your video brought me right back to class. Thanks!
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    Buying a Metal Lathe: Tips?

    I think Grizzly now handles South Bend lathes. I am not sure of the price but the SB 10K might be in you budget.
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    Are Matco tool carts made in the USA?

    My Matco guy tells me there is a new USA made cart coming out this Spring. It is listed in Matco's new catalog.
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    How many pilots out there?

    Private Pilot SEL with Tailwheel Endorsement. The plane I had the most fun flying was the Luscombe 8A I received my Tailwheel Endorsement in.
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    I noticed more places downsizing on Makita & Bosch

    At one time 7 Corners Ace had a catalog that you could order from no mater where you lived. Several years ago I had ordered several power tool from them that way and I lived no where near there. I did not check but they maybe online now.
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    Matco floor jack????

    I think PTI (Professional Tools Inc) makes the Beast jack. PTI makes Matco's cordless tools and I think they make that jack also. PTI is a Taiwan based company.
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    Permatex Windshield Repair Kit

    You also may find them at Ace Hardware.
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    Thinking about The Garage Journal Alliance...

    I would also be interested. Eventhough I do not post very often, I am on GJ almost every day. The discussions are very informative and entertaining. As stated in prior posts, the lack of annoying ads is great! GJ is a well run site and it sounds like this Alliance program will help it stay...
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    Why use the right oil for your car?

    If you really want research different types and brands of oil check out "Bob is The Oil Guy". For the most part I think you will find, with the exception of synthetic vs dino, the real differences in motor oil are minuet.
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    Permatex Windshield Repair Kit

    I agree. You would still see the crack, but at least it should not spread.
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    Permatex Windshield Repair Kit

    Today I tried Permatex's Windshield Repair Kit on a small bulls eye on my windshield. The directions were very straight forward, it took about 50 mins start to finish. It looks as good as some of the professional bulls eye repairs it have paid for in the past. The kit cost about $12.00. So...
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    Are craftsman tool boxes made in China?

    I have an old Craftsman roller that was made by Waterloo in the US, but now I believe most are made in Mexico.
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    Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT The 12-Gauge Garage

    Jack, I watched your garage slide show for the first time today. GREAT JOB!
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    Appraisal Help Please .... KR537A

    I paid $200 for my KR537 that I am planning on restoring. It has all its pieces/parts and everything works. It does have some dents in the top but other than that it is in good shape.
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    How to cut clean holes in sheet metal?

    Try a Unibit. You can get them at Home Depot or Lowes. I use these a lot and always get nice clean holes in sheet metal.
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