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    Supplier for Air Compressor Coiled Air Line, Elbow Fittings, etc. for Bridge Jacks

    Hello, I'm trying to recreate the following kit for a set of bridge jacks, and I'm not aware of a supplier I order these pieces individually. Anyone know of a supplier that is reputable?
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    Connect Air Orbital DA Sander (Ingersoll Rand 4151) to Shop Vac

    Newbie DA Sander question here; I have a Ingersoll Rand 4151 "Vacuum Ready" DA sander; it came with the vacuum port extension. What type of hose kit do I need to connect this thing to a shop vac? Once done, looking to build my own dust collection system using a 5 gallon bucket, but want to...
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    Auto Body Project/Paint Supplies to Buy

    Thank you! Definitely pickup up a touch up gun, wish I had more space for paper machines, etc! Definitely looking into these for my Devilbiss Awesome suggestion for site! Covers most of it! Good to know they are good quality! Thank you, invested in a hook and loop pad and interface...
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    How did you unload your lift

    First one I broke down in the Uhaul I used to get them home and used heavy duty dollies and an engine hoist to carefully position. Second one was going slower as we put them together ourselves, and needed to get the Uhaul back. Used several straps and said engine hoist to lower from Uhaul and...
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    Auto Body Project/Paint Supplies to Buy

    So a couple things have pushed me to wanting to do some of my own limited auto body projects to learn and to save some money. The first project is due to the paint on the roof of my SUV has cracked and starting to get surface rust in places. I want to take care of that before things get worse...
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    Bendpak RJ-45 vs RBJ4500

    Hello, I assembled and have been using two Bendpak HD-9 lifts with the ultimate plan of getting a couple rolling bridge jacks to make life easier on various car work. I'm concerned as it appears the RBJ4500 (according to the spec sheet) has a max reach of 57'', and as I'm the owner of a couple...
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    Bend Pak pricing

    The HD9 Bendpak 4post lifts don’t even require that you anchor them unless you’re a shop.
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    Bend Pak pricing

    I purchased two HD-9s directly from Bendpak and did the installation myself. It took about 3 days to pickup, disassemble, install the first one, but the second was a breeze once I knew how it all went together and I was confident I wouldn't crush anything. Really glad I did it myself as I was...
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    Bendpak HD-9 Review and Question

    I noticed the retainers and thought it was either custom, etc. Great work. Looks beautiful, and you now have "adjustable tension. Very cool.
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    Bendpak HD-9 Review and Question

    Thanks for the welcome and suggestions to my new friends. Shawn, that is a nice clean way to adjust the tension, etc. do you remember what valve springs you used? I’m assuming you drilled and tapped the flat steel with that hex bolt running through? Loving these lifts so far. Seem to...
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    Bendpak HD-9 Review and Question

    Good Afternoon all, Brand new to the Garage Journal, I happened to find this awesome forum AFTER ordering and installing two Bendpak HD-9 lifts in my garage for car storage and work. Searching through the forums, basically from consensus, I am happy so far with the 1 month I've owned them...
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