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    Pressure washer question?

    Effective Cleaning Power equals GPM X PSI. My advice is to have a minimum of 2.5 GPM / 3.0 to 4.0 would be better. But, with that being said, hopefully there is an manually adjustable pressure valve so you can control the PSI. Advertising tends to focus on PSI, but increased GPM with lower...
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    80 gallon compressor, replace motor or buy new

    On second thought . . . since you said it is a two stage A 2-stage will pump less hot air into the holding tank thereby, reducing the amount of condensation that would occur if it were a single stage. Magnetek is by Century Electric. Also, look at Emerson Electric Motors for air compressors...
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    Garage lighting plan help

    In a couple of years LEDs will dominate. A 10w LED is capable of 900 lumens and is available in spot or flood. Too, expensive, right now But, The price will go down, just as it did for flat screen TVs.
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    The strangeness at Sears continues... (observation thread)

    :question:~Giving a ratchet a fair chance to fail _... ... hmmm, :headscrat is failure an option?
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    80 gallon compressor, replace motor or buy new

    I have a 60 gal. and wish I had an 80g. Less cycling On-Off. I wonder what the inside of that 80 gal. tank looks like. With air compressors: Bigger is Better and Newer = no headaches. What's your time worth & how long do you want to play with .. Fix-it Gee, I see you are in Maryland & I'm in...
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    What are the best bits at Home Depot/Lowes??? Milwaukee, Ridgid, DeWalt etc?

    It's a **** shoot with most of the companies now. I've found that 'Enders' was a solid well gripping bit. Don't know if they still exist or wheather or not they are still Made in the USA. :dunno: They use to be available in local hardware store . . And then, :sad: the 'big boxes' ascended...
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    Diagnostics & Scan Tools, What Best?

    Look at AutoEnginuity. There are several different bundles available. Most reviews are based on earlier versions. They just released 11.1 You'll be making a lot of comparisons for your needs. And let us know how you like the product you buy. Good Luck - so many choices
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    Diagnostics & Scan Tools, What Best?

    LOOK AT THIS: http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RRD&Product_Code=SP01&Category_Code= OR http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RRD&Product_Code=SP05&Category_Code=F731-MISC
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    Strong Hand Tools - Welding related

    I saw a couple of clamps by Strong at TSC. Bought one. Looked up on web and yes, they are innovative.
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    oil compressor leaking oil at intake

    Did he Overfill the crankcase?
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    if you had a hundred to spend on a welding mask?

    Try Tractor Supply Co. AutoArc = $100+tax Lots of Features :)
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    American vs Chinese Craftsman RP (pics)

    We all know that the bottom line for Craftsman making the change is $$. As far as size of the different tools . . . all the tools must meet ANSI spec. But, most all of the China made tools are chrome-vanadium. And, most all of the USA made tools are chrome-molybdenum. It is easier to reach...
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