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    Two post lift for storage? As well as work.

    Hey guys, just curious if any thing like this exists. I had no luck searching online. I would like to use a standard two post lift, that I already own, for storage. Now, I know many people simply part a car under the already hoisted up car. But for long term storage, I would rather have the...
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    Cheap blast cabinet - abrasive and upgrades

    Hi all, just looking for some advice, perhaps you can help out. I picked up a Harbor Freight 40lb cabinet used locally, maybe a year ago. It came with some sand already inside. Works ok for my needs. Just simple around the garage tasks and refinishing of friends things. Now, it has been...
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    Cheap Tap and Die set

    Just looking for some opinions / experience with cheap made in china tap and die sets. Similar to HF or http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=metric+tap+set&_sacat=See-All-Categories They are very inexpensive, good enough for a few times a year use for a hobbyist?
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    Alum / Steel router bits

    Hello all, I have a ryobi basic router with table ive used on many wood working projects. Thing is very powerful for its size. Has any one used bits to route the ends of steel or alum plates? What brand of bits generally last long enough? thanks for any imputs.
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    Amazing HUGE machine work - British shipbuilding

    Slightly off topic, but these images are too great to not be shared. Shipyard building process. These images are just great! http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/guides/William_Doxford_and_Sons#The_Manufacturing_Process
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    Limited use concrete anchors - moisture

    I have a tubing bender that I just installed into my slab. Drilled and set 1/2 anchors in the floor. Most of the time the bender is not setup and there is a vehicle parked in that location. The anchors remain, but water can go into these holes now. Is this an area of concern? Should I fill the...
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    Looking for a quality pneumatic Reciprocating Saw

    Hello all, I would like to buy a Reciprocating Saw. I love my MAC pneumatic tools that I already own, but their saw seems very pricy compared to most. http://www.mactools.com/Product/tabid/120/productid/324746/variantid/315505/Default.aspx...
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    Garage Heater - Repair Question

    Hopefully someone can help me out a bit :) I have a sears fan type direct vent wall unit in my garage. Been working great for years. Now, when it comes up to temperature and the fan should come on, I can hear a relay click and the gas turns off. I can relight it, but the same thing repeats...
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    New CMan wobble extension, broken after 3 uses

    Well im sad to report i have now lost all hope in craftsman tool quality. I picked up a set of Cman wobble extensions at my local sears, had a gift cert to spend. The locking pin no longer works, i cannot free it. The socket simply falls off now, very annoying as you can imagine. HF seems to...
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    WTB: Brand name torx sockets

    I am looking to buy some good condition torx sockets. Complete set. SO, Mac, SK, other brand names. 3/8 drive Let me know if you have any for sale -Mark
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    Parts washer - what to use?

    I just picked up a basic parts washer. After some searching around I see two main methods of filling it up, water or solvent based. I would really like to fill it with something non-flammable, and with low odor with the lid closed. Do you think some simple green would do the job well enough...
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    WTB: Hex socket sets and extensions

    I am looking for a hex socket set metric and standard. Preferably 1/2 drive as i need the larger sizes. Also looking for various lengths extensions please message me or email if you have these items for sale -Mark
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    Moving heavy items into basement shop

    Hello, Im looking for some ideas with a simple, yet annoying problem I have. My ranch home has a attached 4 car that was added on. I have a small work shop in the basement of the home, but there is no direct access from the garage to the basement. I would like to move a spare engine into the...
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    New Member - New Homeowner - 4 car garage!

    Hello all, I am long time lurker, i just closed up and got moved into a home of my own! Sure is nice to own your own :) The previous owner of the home really has a nice shop / garage setup, just needs some TLC, but is a great starting point for me to make it my own. It came with a killer 4 post...
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