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    Above 1200 Sq/FT 40x50x12 garage/shop in the works

    Getting started on something that looks like this. 40x50x12' walls. 16' wide OHD on the front and a 12' wide OHD on the back so I can drive straight through. Few windows, couple of doors. All steel construction. Will be my shop and garage for the hobby cars. Not sure about where the...
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    String wrapped steering wheel

    First time, took an hour or so. This is about 12" diameter, for our cycle kart. The wheel was off a machine at work that was in the scrap pile.
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    '48 FORD Torque tube table

    Made this table over the last week. Top is 1.5" thick sinker cypress. Post is a cut down torque tube from a '48 Ford banjo rear - spare parts that have been hanging around for 5 years, finally decided to do something with it. Kept the speedo pickup on the tube, its near the top, so most...
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    What do you think these trophies are worth?

    Here's some trophies I made for my son's pinewood derby: Top speed 1-3 19 trophies in all People keep telling me to make and sell them. What do you think? What do you think a group would pay for set? (not necessarily scouts, they are usually broke) Keeping in mind that cost and price...
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    My welding cart - all aluminum

    Picked up a new Millermatic 180 with spoolgun since they were on sale. I have access to aluminum at cost at work, so I had to weld something. Most of the welds aren't pretty, but they started getting better as the project went on. Couple of things I wanted rather than buying and modifying an...
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    Miller Welders 5% or 15% off

    Miller welding is running a good special through the end of May. 5% off a welder if bought alone. 15% off a welder plus $150 in accessories. I'm picking up a 180 with spoolgun and cover for $1048 plus tax. Less the 15%, I'm at $890 plus tax. That's only $70 more than the equivalent Hobart...
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    Misc. Tools Mag lights Made in USA

    Everybody knows what they are and how nice they are. Picked up a couple of the new LED versions from Lowes on Black Friday to replace our older incandescent ones.
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    Wire size question

    Guys, Two questions: Question 1: What size wire to use? Copper or Aluminum? Installing an "external tap of unlimited length" from a 320amp meter base to the 100amp main disconnect panel in the detached garage other lug will connect to the 200amp panel in the house. Garage is approximately...
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