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    And what is this tool? And who made it?

    Looks like "Kerr Plier"! LtF
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    Outside Stair ?

    Different Strokes! It's easy to spend or even try to save you money! A lot of good comments and opinions. Sounds to me you better check with your wife first! LOL! LtF
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    Outside Stair ?

    2-2x6's would definitely help! She's correct in the hole drilling, but you can Drill several small holes and then re seal including inside the holes with A q-tip and place some sand on the sealer for grit to extend the life of the existing treads to save a few bucks!!! I wouldn't drill too...
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    Vintage craftsman circular saw info needed

    They work great! Plug it in and use it!!! LtF
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    whatsit

    Learned something here today! Thanks guy's! LtF
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    Oil Drain Pan - customer service

    Although I like your choice and am not knocking it. I have used several different kinds over the years especially working in a Heavy Equipment shop where we did it all and have seen it all. Most of the larger pieces of Equipment used several Gallons of Fluid and Larger containers from 15-20...
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    what kind of rock/gravel do I need to use for a parking pad that I will park my pickup truck on?

    A lot of Good Comments previously. In doing this as a Professional my whole Career of 50 yrs plus. Here's How we would do it; As others have said Excavate said area keeping in mind the terrain and existing elevations and water retention or drainage. When you do the Excavating you are creating a...
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    Master Shower Tile work

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    Master Shower Tile work

    A lot of really good comments and I appreciate them all. I'm thinking that this post here may really apply to my situation the most as my shower is in pretty good sound shape and I've done minimal scraping and cleaning as schedules and other Family matters need a little attention and as I've...
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    Master Shower Tile work

    Fav, Thanks, more good information and Tips, as the knock test was good also Durock cement board was used throughout and I'm pretty confident that it's a solid backer. No hurry as I have other Bathrooms w/showers. I won't rush it as I'm a huge believer in doing it right. I do understand the...
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    Master Shower Tile work

    I appreciate it Zeke as I was doing a little scratching before and it'll be minimal in most cases and confined to the floor Corners where the Marble sides meet the tile floor. After I do the grunt work I'll fill all the voids and then seal everything after a Thorough cleaning. I will take more...
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    Water Line Trench, Big Problems

    Since your going to run the telehandler and your doing well with your work! I would continue to back fill with the soils available that you have and by all means YES Compact to the top and if you happen to go slightly higher when back filling don't worry as when your project is complete the last...
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    Master Shower Tile work

    I feel I have a pretty Good Idea as to what I want to do but competent intelligent suggestions won't hurt my feelings. The Master Shower is a bout 20 years old and in pretty good original shape and Condition. I use the shower Frequently and I noticed that the Tile grout is starting to show some...
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    Which Pump to Empty a Hot Tub?

    Any sort of sump pump will work. As most have a water level float operated switch. Some will say if it's ran continuously it can overheat nut the cold water will keep it from overheating. It just takes time to drain it and a small inexpensive sump pump with a garden hose, like was recommended...
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    exterior concrete finish

    As I've stated before here Concrete can be a little temperamental. I grew up in the Industry as several Family members we're contractor's and several Hustled on the Side. There are so many variables that go into the Work, weather, material and there are several different opinions! As a...
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    Water Line Trench, Big Problems

    Save your $$ that material that you have on the side will work just fine and with a little elbow grease so to speak, as you have demonstrated, pick out the roots and debris from your cast spoils to discard and plant away. My neighbors we're impressed with my approach to the landscaping in our...
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    Who makes good wrench rolls?

    Had the Kid's get me a couple Carhartt Canvas tool rolls for Christmas, as they asked what I wanted, that I like. After I did my own google research that's what I wanted. There's many choices out there and $$$ wise this works for me! LtF
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    Riding Mower Battery Life

    A lot of really good true to form comments above. Today's batteries are just not made to last. Manufacturers want us to keep buying their products so they will never make batteries to last longer than possible. If your lucky to get more than a few yrs. out of a battery today I think your...
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    Any fixing a garage floor that is too low?

    This is like putting "Lipstick on a Pig'! LOL!!! Why wouldn't you fix the Structure before you spent $6 Grand on a Door that the frozen Water tore the seal off of? Seems to me your working Backwards!!! LtF
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    Any fixing a garage floor that is too low?

    I'm in agreement here keeping in mind the garage door clearance height and possible changing/raising the header. Whatever floor elevations you change will effect your garage door height! LtF
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