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    Recommend me a new gun/nozzle for my sand blaster

    I have a pressure pot style sand blaster that I use outdoors. The gun on it is just a 1/4 turn valve with a little piece of pipe and a metal tip on it. I've been using it more often lately and I've gone through 3 valves do to failure from wear. I'm looking to get a new gun that's easier to...
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    Best LP heater for (mostly) finished detached 2 car garage

    My brother and I have been running a auto shop side business for a couple of years. Business has really picked up and my brother has decided to run our shop full time. We have a detached 2 car garage on the farm that we are running it out of. It is mostly finished, insulated and dry walled...
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    Milwaukee 1/2 impact pin detent problems

    The pin detent on my new Milwaukee m18 1/2" impact is giving me trouble. It seems to stick out too far. I have to push it in with my finger to mount a socket on it. When I use an extension with a hole that locks onto the pin I have to use a small pick to push the pin in to get the extension...
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    Mastercraft welding table at Menards

    Does anyone have any experience with the mastercraft welding table? I am looking to replace my small, portable welding table and these seem pretty decent for the cost. I have a large table in my shop that I do most of my building on. But I have a small, fold-up table that I use when I need to...
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    Help me identify what I found inside a bandsaw

    I was given a Ryobi 9in bandsaw today. I was told it was only used once or twice, then left in a barn for the last 15 years. I opened up the side cover and these bits of what look to be an old brittle rubber band fell out. Can anyone tell me where this might have came from? Maybe like a...
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    Milwaukee fuel 1/2" Mid torque VS High Torque usability

    I've been wanting to buy a Fuel High torque impact for a few years now. I do quite a bit of automotive work, but I'm not a professional mechanic, and very rarely do suspension type work. I cant say I really NEED the power it puts out, but I sure would love to say I have the strongest impact on...
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    Smoothing out rough spots on a garage floor?

    I want to start by saying I know absolutely nothing about cement or flooring in general... but here's my issue When I bought this house 12 years ago the entire garage floor was nice and smooth. But over the years this small area has gotten rough, mainly around the drain in the center of the...
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    Milwaukee M18 Saw for car exhaust work

    I have been eyeing a new M18 sazall to use on car exhaust pipe, mainly while it's still on a vehical. I have a corded Milwaukee sawzall that I have been using, but would like to upgrade to cordless. Now I've come across the M18 Hackzall, and I'm wondering if it would suit me better since it...
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    Can anyone identify the brand of this ratchet and socket set?socket set

    Like the title says.. just curious if anyone can tell me the brand or any info about this ratchet and sockets. Thanks
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    Craftsman 360° LaserTrac Laser Level

    Bought for a project and only used it the one time. No need for it anymore. $35 plus shipping OBO
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    Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzaw

    I've got a few M18 tools, 1/2" drill, 1/4" impact, and 3/8" impact. I've got 2 of the 1.5 Ah batteries that came with my drill. I just came across a really good deal on a bare tool Fuel Sawzaw. I've wanted one for a while, but I'm wondering if it's going be worthwhile running it on the 1.5 Ah...
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    DIY angle grinder chop saw stand

    Came across my old chop saw stand in storage I made about 10 years ago. I used to use this a ton to make nice square cuts, back before I owned a bandsaw. Just thought I'd share for a few laughs lol
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    Did I pay too much

    A house up the road had a yard sale going on this morning. Got some nice 1/2" sockets and scored this multimeter all for $5. I've always got by with cheaper meters, but dang this thing is nice. Its was still its original plastic when I picked it up
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    8 year old Milwaukee non-fuel 1/2" drill parts?

    I've been using my older Milwaukee m18 drill to start the engine on my daughters jr.dragster for a few months now. Today it snapped the screw that holds the keyless chuck onto the drill. Where should I search for a new one? And how hard is it going to be to extract the broken one out of the the...
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    Need help identifying a Milwaukee impact model

    What's the easiest way to identify what model of Milwaukee impact this is, since the sticker is gone from the back?
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    I guess you could consider a lighter a tool... Question about a lighter

    I got this old looking lighter in a box with tools and hardware at an estate sale. I'm assuming it takes butane because it has what looks like a flow adjustment knob. But the tip on my butane can doesnt fit what looks to be the fill valve. Anyone know how to fill it? Sorry if this is too...
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    Looking to buy my first plasma cutter

    Like the title says. It's time I add a plasma cutter to my artillery. I'd like it to be capable of cutting up to 1/4 inch steel plate. I have only used a couple different machines at work and am not too familiar with different brands, so I figured I would ask here for brand and machine...
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    Thread sealant on a tractor fuel sediment bowl?

    I am about to replace the fuel sediment bowl on my '52 Ferguson tractor. What's recommended to use for thread sealant? I assume regular white teflon tape is not fuel rated. I have some TFE paste and some yellow gas line/PTFE tape. Not certain what the yellow tape is all rated for. Would the...
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    Hot Rod Power Tour emergency repair

    Had a pretty cool experience tonight. I've wanted to go on Hot Rod Magazines Power Tour for years but haven't been able to. They came through Fort Wayne tonight and one of the racers on the tour managed to snap his ladder bar on the rear suspension. He was looking to get it welded tonight but...
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    Lawn mower deck lifting cylinder

    I have a cylinder on my mower that raises and lowers the deck. When I got the mower out this year it doesnt have the power to lift the deck anymore. It goes in and out just fine without a load, but wont work under pressure. Replacements are $600 and that's over half of what the mower costs...
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