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I replacing my older Bostitch N70 coil siding nailer with a Metabo NV65AH2 coil siding nailer. I have almost a full box of Bostitch 2" nails. The diameter of these nails are within Metabo specs. I'm using wire correlated nails. The angle on the bostich nails is 15 degrees. The angle on the...

I'm having a senior moment. I'm currently building an addition to the top floor of my garage. What type of sealant should I use to seal the existing roof shingles to the siding. I probably should've used flashing under the siding. However, after 2-3 "hurricane" type storms" the building...

I was on my way to an auction today and stopped buy a garage sale to kill some time. Picked up a Metabo Grinder(a little rough looking but purrs like a kitten) and an Estwing 24oz hammer for $4.00. At the auction I bought some Vice Grips, A Craftsman Breaker Bar w/ sockets, just a few pins...

The right side hydro drive on my old Grasshopper zero turn mower bit the dust. I just priced a new one at the dealer for $900.:shocking:They can't rebuild these any more(parts not available). I would like to find a replacement at a lower price. I know: I'm a cheap ***! There can't be that...

I cruise alot of the freight damaged bid sales in our area. I came across this set of Stainless Countertops. Actually these are what I call "collateral" pieces in that I was more interested in the Stainless Restaurant Work Tables that were on top of these on the same pallet. I didn't look to...

I am extending my drive around the side of the house with gravel and I want to edge it with Railroad Ties. What's the best way to cut these things. Do I use my chainsaw and just throw the chain away afterward?:headscrat Thanks in advance, Terry

I need your help! I sell restaurant equipment at work. I have a customer who wants to buy a used 208V 3phase chicken pressure fryer from us. When you measure across two of the three phases she has in her place you get a reading of 252 Volts. If we hook up the unit "as is" it will...

My sister's house is a 2 story tudor style with a brick and stucco front. She has lived there for 20 years. A couple of weeks ago, after a severe thunderstorm, she called and told me the carpet in the dining room under the bay window was soaked and if I could help find out the reason. This...

Hello Everyone, My Kilowatt usage per month is growing monthly. Nearly double in the same month of 2008 as 2007. I have the same appliances, and electric draws as last year. My question is this. Could a poor connection in my breaker box be the cause? A bad Breaker? My wife says the Electric...

Hi Everyone. I got a question. I have a 22'wide x 32'deep garage that is built into a hill. The top floor has an 8x7 garage door on the back wall that is accessable by a ramp. I store my mowers and lawn and garden items up there. The floor is supported by 2x10's on 24" centers spanning 11'...

This probably belongs in Classifieds or Free Parking but I figured more of you would see this here. I was cruisin thru Craigslist and show this lift for sale in Independence, Mo. I don't know anything a/b it, just alerting my fellow journalist. Terry...

Hello All, I have two 1/2" hammer drills and must part with one. The Dewalt is a model # DW515 a little worn but in usable condition. The other is a Hilti model # TM-7C VSR lightly used with case. I don't think the Hilti model is still available but I dont know about the Dewalt. i only use...

Hello All, I may have posted this in the wrong section. Sorry if I did. I just bought a tow dolly. I think it is a Master Tow. There is a bar that runs from one wheel assembly to the other. When you remove the pin that holds it stationary, you can pivot the wheels from side to side for...

Hello Guys, I love this site. I veiw it everyday. I have a set of O/A tanks that I bought around 1980 along with a victor welding/cutting set. Since that time I have probably only used it around 5 times. Just chained up and taking up space. Last night I noticed that the rubber lines to the...

Hey Guys, I know this has been discussed before but I can't find it. I want to build a remote air intake for my IR SS5L5. Will this quiet it down? What ideas do you all have? Thanks, Terry