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    Whats this old tool from a mining town

    On a website devoted to the old mining town of Rockerville, S. Dakota this tool was shown mounted on display on the side of one of the old buildings.
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    Solved: Can I run my generator without a load?

    Got a storm coming. I want to run my generac portable 3000w generator to make sure it working dine, to run out some old gas and get some new treated gas through the system. Do I need to put a load on it for about a 30 minute run?
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    How an old feller lifts that 16 inch tire and rim back onto the hub

    Just had some tires switched between rims on two different trucks. Now when its time to put them back on the truck I find that I can not lift them any more. Heres what I did. Line put the wheel next to the hub and line up the holes best as you can. Make sure the truck is up about 2 inches higher...
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    Whats an adequate fill plug for a floor jack?

    I was removing the fill plug on my floor jack when it went "plefff" out across the front yard. Needless to say its gone. There was pressure behind it (does no good to know that now) but how much. Will any plug work? I found some black rubber "corks" at the hardware that may work. Heres a post...
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    Need advice to fix floor jack

    I have a 3 ton floor jack made by MVP. The gears that the handle turns do not mesh. The teeth sometimes seem to be able to mesh and at other times they do not mesh, as if the teeth are too short. The gear that attached to the valve in the jack also seem to stick sometimes and spins freely other...
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    Do I need a bigger amp relay or a better quality?

    I have a cheap winch on my truck bed. The motor is 40 amps. I have a 40 amp circuit breaker. The relays in the winch control box are 40 amp. They keep burning the point and sticking. The also have excessive up and down movement. The relays are Liming LR4190-DC12V-1C 40 amp/14DC. The cost about...
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    Need advice on mounting lawn tractor tire

    I managed to mount a 15" tire a while back but it about killed me. Mow I have a new tire 15x6 that I need to mount. I got one side on the tire on the rim but side #2 won't go. Is there a secret formula or will I need to take it to a tire shop? I have a set of irons for the job but I'm at my...
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    Found a 1940s Columbian bench vice

    Driving down the road today and saw a junk pile and next to it was a small bench vice. I through it in my truck. Turned out to be a Columbian Rd Arrow No 63-1/2. Its rusty but complete and with no apparent damage. The one in this video is exactly the same including the 3 bolts Heres the...
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    Making pole extension for pole saw

    I just bought a used Remington DPS1 Branch Wizard Pole Saw. I expected this to be a piece of cwap since they sold for $99 new. I paid $38 cause I need to remove quite a few branches and I figured it was a fair risk. Turns out the thing cuts through maple limbs like butter. I think the reason...
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    If buying AMERICAN matters...

    I just stumbled on this website... madeintheusamatters.com ...that lists companies that produce products in America. Here is the page that lists automotive tools... https://madeintheusamatters.com/automotive-tools-made-in-the-usa-american-made-brand-directory/
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    Help me wire a switch to replace my remote on my winch

    I have a Chicago Electric winch from Harbor Freight. the remote receiver is not working. I'm assuming it is bad. I want to (ideally) fix the remote receiver. I have power to the receiver but thats all I know. Assuming the receiver is non-fixable I want to wire a switch to the control box to...
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    Can you identify this Delta table saw

    I have a chance to buy this saw from an ad. I want to know what its worth but I can not identify it specifically. Anyone know any specifics about it and possibly it value? And if that is an after market fence, what is it worth. 10 inch, tilt arbor.
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    Will this barrel pump pump gasoline?

    I just picked up one of these pumps. Will it pump gas or is it only able to pump thicker fluids such as oil? http://www.bennettpump.com/uploads/my_files/modded/600/1000/Model%20200%20Barrel%20Pump.jpg
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    Please offer some advice on pole barn cost

    Been looking at pole barn kits locally. Best bet looks like Carter Lumber (S.E. Michigan) with a 24x40 or 24x32 in the $6000-$7000 range(package cost). Lately, I found www.pennypincherbarns.com which I have now learned are a risky company to deal with. Darn!!! Because they have some...
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