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    Alternating Lead/Lag Compressor Control

    Here is a thread on the 2 new compressors I bought recently https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/thoughts-on-my-new-compressor.518344/ I am looking for some opinions on how to wire these up in a sort of lead/lag configuration so that they will alternate when air draw is at a normal level...
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    Hoist Pendant Control Question

    I am replacing the ARO pneumatic hoist in my shop and recently picked up a Coffing single phase 2 ton chain hoist.It is missing the pendant control, but is otherwise in decent shape.It is 115/230 volt 1PH and has a built in transformer for 24 volt control.I will be feeding it with 230 volt...
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    Thoughts on my New Compressor

    I searched the forum for any reference to these industrial compressors and found none , so here goes. Like most everyone I find it more and more intolerable to work in my shop when the air compressor is running all the time as I age.I have swapped out all my air tools except for my blasting...
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    2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab on a 2 Post

    Hey all, I just pulled the trigger on a minty 2014 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 from Florida.I can't seem to find anything official as to the lifting points on that particular truck..just a lot of hearsay.Has anyone had a gen 4 up on a lift? Would love to see a couple of photos. Or a pdf of something...
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    Transfer Switch and Generator Install Questions

    Would a Ronk 7103 switch be suitable to use as a manual generator transfer switch beside the 100 amp panel in my shop.It is fed from the pole outside and will also feed the houses 100 amp panel.I have a chance to buy a used switch for a decent price.Whole system will be fed with a 7.5 Kva diesel...
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    IR/ARO Hoist Help

    Any IR/ARO techs out there?I have a 1 ton ARO pneumatic hoist (model 7775D)setup in my garage.I have had this hoist for several years and recently it stated acting up.I never could get the pendent control to work so I have left the pull chain setup in place.When I put air to it , it starts...
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    White Screen

    Anybody else having the site go to an empty white screen for a few seconds and then comes back.It has been happening for about a week intermittently...6 times tonight in the space of 15 minutes.This is the only site it has ever happened on. I have FireFox and it is updated.
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    Surge Breaker in a Sub Panel

    I have been trying to clarify this question in my mind....in a sub panel where the neutral and ground are not bonded, is a surge protector device like a Homeline HOM2175SB completely ineffective and unnecessary?This is stated in several other threads...I will try to find one. I have a 200 amp...
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    Swapping Guts on Homeline Panel

    I am starting the electrical work on an addition that I started last year to my house.The existing panel is a 2009 125 amp main lug 20 space/20 circuit SqD Homeline panel. Their literature states that tandem breakers are NOT to be used in that panel.It is full up and I need space for a 2 pole 60...
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    Mongo Drill Press

    A picture is worth a thousand words...Just thought you guys would like to see this thing.For sale on Facebook...not mine
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    Ethernet Patch Cable Confuson

    Good morning all, I have read thru several discussions about networking a house with Ethernet patch cords...does anyone have any current recommendations on the best quality cables to use.I have found Monoprice, but their offerings are a bit confusing.They have cables in 23,24,28 30 and 36...
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    The "Grinch"

    not mine....just thought you all should see this:oops: https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/tls/d/west-millbury-ridiculously-large/7407775651.html
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    Old Equipto Cabinets

    How much are these things worth and does anyone here want them?Located in midcoast Maine.
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    Paint Match for HF Series 2 Boxes

    I bought a pair of blue 26 x 22 boxes for my garage and was wondering if anyone had found a good match to that color in spray cans.I want to paint the old red Craftsman boxes to match if possible.Thanks:thumbup:
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    MaxJax, Dannmar M-6 and Triumph C7000 Post Spacing

    Good day to all owners (and prospective owners) of these moveable portable lifts. I think it might be useful if we had 1 place to post up the various post spacing's we use for specific cars.If enough of us post to this thread maybe the mods could make it a stickie:bowdown: and make it easier...
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    Blasting Cabinet LEDs

    I am refurbishing my Empire S30 sand blast cabinet and it needs lights that are better than a 150 watt bulb in a jar. I found these and think they might work really well...thoughts...
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    Harbor Freight Color Poll

    I am thinking about getting a couple of the new 22" deep Series2 boxes from HF.Not sure which color I like although I am leaning blue. How about all you GJ'ers out there? Which color would you buy?:confused::bounce::lol_hitti
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    Bronze Billings Monkey Wrench

    Any idea how rare this beast is? Solid bronze
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    Another Vote for Green Hinges

    Hey all, I spent part of the day doing some long overdue maintainance to my 16 x 8 Wayne Dalton 8500 series door.It had become very noisy and loose over 9 years.You could see light thru outside from the top and sides so you know heat is escaping all winter.I got a set of 4 panel commercial...
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    Cleaning Cast Aluminum "Kegger" Before Welding

    I am going to do a couple of mods to the intake manifold of my '92 Dodge Dakota while it is off the engine fix the pan gasket.One involves installing volume reduction plates or "VRP's" to improve low end torque and throttle response.I am looking for suggestions on what procedure to use in...
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