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Brag sheet: KC-135, B-52F&H,T-33,T-39.OV-10,F-106,F-4,Metros & Merlins, B-727, Cessna 404,B-707,B-747 100 & 200, DC-8, DC-10, DC-11, MD-10, A300-600, A-310, L-100, DC-9, Worked for USAF, Cam Air, Ryan Aviation, Spirit of America, and FEDEX. Started in 1971 for the USAF and retired from FEDEX...

40 years! Started in the AF as an a/c electrician, did that for 10 years. Non-sked freight haulers for 5 years. Then FedEx for another 25. Now retired and will be happy to never see a set of safety wire pliers or an Airbus ever again!!

Been in the career field since 1972. Worked the military, non-skedders, passengers and finally freighter. I have worked midnights for over half of the almost 40 years. It has been an adventure. 2nd wife, 8th house, and about the 15th different home address. I finally make okay money (low...

I went to Sears and they were clearancing out these cabinets, so I decided a garage reorg was in order. Before, the sink base lowers and the wood cheap-o overhead cabinets: Now, with the Craftsman overhead cabinets, eliminated the sink base and relocated the cheap-o wood cabinets: The...

Mine has been down 2 years. I would use tan or gray with the black next time as the white gets brown streaks with hot tires. I bought a buffer to clean the floor with, it was a bear to get clean without it. I haven't had to replace any tiles, but have had to sand out a couple of chips. I...

If I had a space like that, my wife would have my picture on milk cartons!!

But you gotta admit the good thing about having the washer/dryer in the garage, is that you're hooked up for 220v for those welding jobs. Vmo

For the old volkswagen motors, all you need is a test light. You set the timing with the engine not running, and all you care about is when the points open. It's been a long time, but I remember it as being very easy. Hope this helps. Dusty

I used the black/white combo. I'm real happy with the overall effect, HOWEVER, the white seems to need more attention than I had planned for. It seems to get dirty and/or turn yellow very quickly. In retrospect I think that light gray may have been a wiser choice. My garage is 18X18 and it...

Can of fix-a-flat, a few feet of .030 wire, jumper cables, 12 volt droplight, hammer, tow strap, a 4X2 tarp (to lay on, get under for the rain) some spare fuses, and a Big Ole LEATHERMAN Tool! That's all I can think of. Of course a cell phone and a mastercard solves most problems, most of the...

I've been known to Methyl Eythl Ketone on occasion. It will take damn near anything off! Potting compound, paint, sealant, and easier things like grease and dirt. Only problem is that it dries out your skin so fast you can watch it happen, and it causes cancer in lab animals in California.

I work on commercial aircraft, and they are an absolute necessity. A lot of the spaces that are available for access are very restrictive, and a flex-socket is necessary. In 35 years of work, I am still on my original set of snap-on 12 point sockets. By the way, when they loosen up, the...

I have used ZEP TKO for a long time with good results. Very gritty and rinses off well. Cleans really good.

Thanks to everybody for their comments and input....................I went and bought the Craftsman Wall Vac for $99. It seems to fill most of my needs. The major factors were the 5hp, and wet/dry capability. Again, thanks to all.

I did a google search and found this: Hoover L2310 GUV . I don't know how to post the link, but it appears to be a lot like I'm looking for. Anybody got one or know anything about them/it. Thanks