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    Structural and Civil Engineers Please Respond

    I had an earlier post regarding a building that I had interest in. Building is pre-engineered, never been erected and the county says the engineering is probably okay as it was destined for a mountainous region with a great amount of snow, wind, rain and a very active seismic region, where I am...
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    Architect/Engineer?????? How To?

    I came across a complete 30 x 60 metal building on pallets and has never been erected. Appears the party selling got the building as a result of some money owed from some worked that was done and had to settle for the trade. Available is the invoice, purchase order 28 pages of the building list...
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    Roofing quote??

    For a 3 tab comp roof with new valley tins and roof edge, about how much per square should I be paying from a professional roofer, simple 5-12 gable with two valleys and an existing tear off. Area, Central California. If anybody has a national estimator book to get me in the ballpark. I have a...
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    Plumbers Choice of Faucets

    Looking for a replacement kitchen faucet. Have a PricePfister Marielle set up that has turned to junk and is a constant leaker. Do not need to spend 400.00 to 500.00 or more as it does not warrant the waste to corrosion in 5 to 10 years of service life. Just run of the mill everyday folks stuff...
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    Was this covered recently/ Compound air bubbles

    What methods are there to reduce air bubbles in drywall compound after mixing. Is it coming from air being entrained by the paddle mixer or the speed of the mixing. The thinning of the material is only 1 pint to a 50# box. I believe I saw this addressed a short time back, can anyone bring it...
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    Garage Door Installers

    Building a new shop, considerations are a roll up curtain door or sectional track roll up. Looking at cost and ability on the sectional door. Certainly it takes up more room because of the vertical and horizontal tracks. Is it feasible to utilize (7) 21" panels to attain 12 plus feet in opening...
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    Gun Thread?????

    Anybody know of an American made grease gun of quality. I have had old ones and two have given up. I had a import one a few years back and after ten uses threw it as far as I could. My old ones were from the 1960's and seen thousands of uses. I would like to find a high quality brand that is...
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    Body working tools

    Gonna start doing some body work on a pickup. Short of buying a new set and getting imported junk, give me a few notable tool companies other than Proto, SnapOn or Matco as to being reputable or industry standards. Nothing better than a professional tool. Will be looking at local craigslist...
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    Jack Help (Walker rebuild)

    Need a little help with new u-cup from kit. Does not appear to be the same as the existing part. Need to know how to install on piston pump assembly. Original part has a metal cup washer and is a two piece part under the clip, new part has a flared edge on one end and I would guess it is...
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    Hello down there!!!!

    They asked me to chime in and say hi because I am new.
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