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    Does a tool like this exist?

    hydraulic cutter, think jaws of life? overkill for exhaust but will dismantle a car
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    1 Ton Chain Hoist Mounting Options

    Go to a smaller engineering firm and talk to anyone with a PE license
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    How would you re-enforce this door/lock?

    ^^^^ this, we built a battering ram ( steel pipe with handles and weight) to get into houses. But, a firefighter carries his tools with him/her in case the tool is needed inside the structure or to self extricate. A battering ram isn’t a very useful tool inside a structure, which is why you see...
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    How would you re-enforce this door/lock?

    kicking in doors sounds like an easy way to screw up body parts, a haligan will open a door as fast
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    2-post lift placement - side clearance question

    OP. Have you considered the possibility of positioning the lift toward a corner? I don’t recall who here did it, but I’m strongly considering the same.
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    All aluminum Car hauler

    I’m ribbing you, my AL boat trailer has steel tongue and steel cross ties
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    All aluminum Car hauler

    nice build! but all AL?
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    vaulted ceiling insulation

    thanks for the input, I’m getting some info together for when the attic space is tolerable to do the actual work Art
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    hardie board lap siding - edge hairline cracks

    Hardie recommended 2” x .092” hot dipped galvanized ring shank nails in the paperwork I read. shot them in with a hitachi 2 1/2” coil nailer and set the depth, I occasionally would use a punch to set any proud nails
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    Air Piping and After Cooler, My Version

    I’d cover it, even temporarily, when you are making sparks. I believe that’s the reason drywall is required in a dwelling
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    hardie board lap siding - edge hairline cracks

    I just did one side of my house with Hardie and it didn’t look like that. I understand diff finishes but it does not look what I just installed
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    vaulted ceiling insulation

    ridge and soffit vents. I believe they used 2x6s and I can access all of it. The area closet to the outside wall has probably 8-10 inches of clearance from the roof and more towards the center of the roof 4-5 feet. as far as r-value I’d have to get up there to look but I’m stuck at work till...
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    vaulted ceiling insulation

    there is an air space but the return is at floor level, I keep the ceiling fan running unless the wife shuts it off for her coffee’s sake the only vapor barrier is the facing on the batts
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    vaulted ceiling insulation

    yeah,I say freestanding since the insulation is just resting against the 2x frame
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    vaulted ceiling insulation

    the ceiling in the living room is covered with a layer of fiberglass batts for the horizontal surface and free standing insulation on the vertical portions. When I walk into the living room it feels warmer than the rest of the house. The ac thermostat, return and two outlets are all in this...
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    FREE BendPak lift – we’re giving it away

    Wow! Thanks JSK for the chance to receive this awesome lift. I really appreciate BendPak for their support of Veterans and my back thanks you both.
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    fire extinguisher or sprinklers

    Labeling Fire extinguishers are labeled so users can quickly identify the classes of fire on which the extinguisher will be effective. The marking system combines pictographs of both recommended and unacceptable extinguisher types on a single identification label. Following are examples of...
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    DIY truck bed liners...reviews, suggestions, tips

    I have line x in my Sierra, was there when I bought it in 2010, I have a rubber mat over the liner just in case
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    DIY truck bed liners...reviews, suggestions, tips

    several guys at the station coated their whole truck with the raptor liner, it looks good several years later, even after being in the Florida sun. I think I’m going to coat my rear wheel tubs with some
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    fire extinguisher or sprinklers

    Also AFFF is now considered a carcinogen and any amount spilled or used is a hazmat situation.
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