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    Dusting concrete

    Is it deteriorating, or just holding dust in a rough surface? Have you tried washing/scrubbing it? Maybe a sealer would do the trick. Of course, it depends on the size project you are willing to tackle. There is prep work involved. Maybe grinding. The pros will be along soon to pick up where my...
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    How to fix or where to buy replacement grommet for leaf blower?

    Where did you buy the blower? Local brick and mortar? If so, do they sell parts? If not, can you find the correct part online? This seems like a lot of trouble to find a "fix" or a "similar" part that may or may not work, when the right part ultimately costs less than $10. I can see price...
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    Any idea what this chunk of steel is?

    Yes. Spring bar for a WD hitch. The big end goes in the draw bar, and the chain hooks on the snap-up bracket that would be clamped or bolted onto the A frame of the trailer. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    Generator GFI will not reset

    Don't just throw parts at it. Yes, probe the plug to check for voltage. One more basic question- are the line and neutral wires on the correct terminals on the GFCI? Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    What kind of lubrication should I use for an old brass padlock?

    About a year ago I bought a small tube of graphite from Ace Hardware. It's probably still available there. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    System 2000 oil boiler

    We had an EK System 2000 for 15 years. The first thing we noticed was very quiet operation, as compared to the original high mass boiler it replaced. The second thing was substantial savings. Like, 40%. The house has HW baseboard heat. We installed an indirect water heater at the suggestion of...
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    Craftsman Wood Socket Set

    Looks like a wood handle. Very cool stuff. I see a 5 cell Maglite off in the distance. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    Telescoping Flag Poles w/ "Bayonet" Connections

    That depends where it will be in relation to the house. 20ft will put it just at/above the ceiling height of the 2nd floor if the yard is flat. I held my 20ft in pmace in front of my 2 story, and it didn't look too bad. I imagine a 25 would look good, too. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    Telescoping Flag Poles w/ "Bayonet" Connections

    Re: Telescoping Flag Poles w/ "Bayonet" Connections I bought a 20ft dark bronze telescopic pole from Flagpole Farm. They are at the Hershey RV show every year, so I assume they do other shows as well. They have a website too. It has a unique bayonet-type system, and they have...
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    Rolling platform in front of a 44” tall toolbox

    The casters look like they are spring loaded and retract when weight is applied, similar to the older design rolling ladders. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    Old tools are they worth keeping??

    Is this how you sell without meeting the minimum post count? Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    I'd like to thank the guy that instructed to twist wires CCW when using a screw.

    Not wrapping, twisting. Twist the strands CCW. Wrap the conductor around the screw CW. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    Drill bits to drill out stainless fasteners

    What do you mean by ruined? Broken? Heated till they turned blue? If this is the case, the fastener would have heated as well. This will make it very difficult to drill them. You need to work at them slow, like the others have said. Be patient. Slow speed is the only way to drill stainless...
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    Man door sizing question

    Wait, you mean I can't even feel special for being ignored? But, that's all I have left... Looks like he got the answer he wanted, so it all worked out. But what he really needs to do is reframe for an 8ft x 8ft insulated garage door, with a roll up security door in front of it, and the...
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    Man door sizing question

    I tried, very early in this thread. Apparently I'm invisible on this forum. Whatever... Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    Man door sizing question

    My first thought- What made you decide on an R.O. size as odd as that? My second thought- What is the room to be used for? Will you be moving equipment or furniture through it? Would a 36" door (my preference) be a better choice? If so, reframe to the required R.O. and buy the door YOU want...
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    Cordless toothbrush? Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    Anyone in or near Collegeville, PA?

    PM sent (I think-LOL) Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    New guy from Pennsylvania

    Welcome! From another Mike. From PA. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk
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    Finding an Architect or Engineer for Radiant Heat WTF

    I may have someone for you, but he is in Vegas on vacation right now. He just finished some heating mods in my first floor renovation. When he returns he has to do gas piping for me and complete a repair at my MIL in Warrington. I'm not sure how he would do approved drawings, but you could talk...
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