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    Spinoff Building vs material cost

    "cost" is a hard one to measure ... It really is a personal thing to measure. The OP brought up the "cost" of missed family time. So, what is the cost of tossing a football with your child worth? They are only going to be young once, so that "cost" could be priceless. There is also the...
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    Mig/tig

    discussing Everlast machines at weldingweb has become verboten. check out the machines at http://www.everlastgenerators.com and/or ask question on theit forum at http://www.everlastgenerators.com/forums
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    Rusted Rotary 10k 4-Post $500 - Worth it?

    We should play the "name the hurricane it was submerged under"game ... But I could be wrong ...
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    Vinegar & Rust

    http://www.rowand.net/shop/Tools/Electrolysis.htm pool supply houses (if in your area) can be a good place to get "soda ash" aka "washing soda"
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    Epoxy coat to your local lowe's

    Any one have the Lowes item numbers for Epoxy Coat handy? I might try this Fresno,CA->Redding,CA ...
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    Cabinets - Need Opinion

    you managed to offend both of them at once, congrats! Psst, it's not a dragon, it's a cougar ...
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    Anyone worked with Laminate?

    I like to edge the substrate (ply or mdf or ...) with wood strips flush to substrate, trim excess laminate with a flush bit, and then make use a chamfer bit to ease the edges. This makes a eased edge to protect the laminate edge and is more comfortable when resting a forearm on the edge. The...
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    Home Depot Black Friday ad

    I plan on picking up some of those shelves ... I'll hopefully pick them up tuesday, and then get a refund for the difference between sale and regular price on friday That way I don't have to fight a crowd and more likely to find some in stock. Home Depot (at least ours) will refund a regular...
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    Best Blowtorch?

    this is more similar to the set I have http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JM8AO/?tag=atomicindus08-20 (The HF unit is actually probably better ...)
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    Best Blowtorch?

    I have a set similar to this .. http://www.harborfreight.com/small-welding-torch-kit-3687.html (I recall mine was <$50 and adjusters on the bottle not at the torch) nice for a small brazing job, and will get into tight spaces easier than a full OA torch. The 1lb cylinders will get spendy if...
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    Need advice for toolbox toolcart

    If you get security cameras, make sure you also hook up an electric fence charger :shocking:
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    Garage apartments

    be certain about zoning regs in your area. it's becoming very common to have zoning limit you to a single residence ... and your garage apartment would qualify as one (which means no house in the future. thebest way to avoid this is to get 2 lots next to each other. one lot has the garage/apt...
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    Skil 77... Help push me over the edge!

    I also a skil HD77 convert ... would never go back. You get used to the heft and the TORQUE. Right now it has a demolition blade (missing about half the carbide tips), and it still plows right through ... Was walking through home depot and saw 2-3 at the end of the aisle on clearance for $69! I...
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    Took the plunge to try Eastwoods MIG 175with spoolgun

    One thing I'm curious about ... The manual says "NOTE: Spool gun with Mig will only weld aluminum plate 1/8” and thicker" ... page 9 The web site says "NOTE: Spool gun is for welding aluminum ,19 gauge to 1/4" aluminum plate." ... here A review at the eastwood site says "And yes it welds...
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    where can i find the proper tools to push out control arm bushings in my shop press?

    I don't know this car, but usually I light them on fire an let 'em burn ... a sleeve (if any) and residue is easy to clean and remove after the rubber is burned out (especially if non-sleeved ones are done while the remaining rubber is still warm). Obviously best done outdoors and also when...
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    Metal Cut off saw?

    was it this one ... http://hydmech.com/pivot-arm-cold-saw-hydmech-p225.html
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    Took the plunge to try Eastwoods MIG 175with spoolgun

    They also have a 30 day no questions return policy ... I'm looking at getting the same wleder and look forward to your review.
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    I need some advice on building a shower in my garage

    for the drain get a 2 part cast iron drain. The liner is sandwiched between the 2 parts. (you'll understand when you see one). Build your base, install a real liner. install the backer about 3/4" overlapping the liner (~6" up from true floor). Build the second base (about 1.5" thick and 1/2" to...
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    Sub panel

    so ... "20 amp for 3-5 florescent fixtures and about 8 recessed lights" "20 amp for the compressor outlet" "20 amp for 3 sets of outlets around the bench" "another 20 amp for 2 sets of outlets for wood working tools" "1 more breaker for a fridge" (20 amp) "1 for the water heater" (30 amp) all...
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    Can wall mount cabinets attach to ceiling?

    just rent a hammer drill (and possibly the bit) ...
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