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    Today's tool score.

    I like touring the land looking for vintage machinery that is worth keeping. I came across a local advertisement selling a Canadian no. 18 with very little use. It is very similar to the Buffalo no.18. Both drill presses have been on my vintage scope for about 10 years. I like the look, The...
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    Most efficient heating and air conditioning for the shop

    I think I've made one of the most efficient healing choices for my shop, but now I'm looking for a decent air conditioning. My shop is just a standard two car garage (21×22) attached. My garage doors are insulated R13 with a double seal. I only have one other cold wall and it's insulated...
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    Building a new compressor from scratch

    This is my documentary. Well I started out with a compressor head pump that was donated to my collection of junk. It was an absolute freebie as it was dismantled from a compressor that no longer worked. I took it home and tore it apart to find out it was just simple reed valves. Some were...
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    How do you lift/move your new heavy toys without "A forklift"?

    I have personally pulled and dragged machine after machine. It always seems to be a full day adventure. How do you prepare yourself? Sometimes I find myself trying to load and (unload) no forklift available. At the receiving end, my shop, There's no forklift! How do you guys move things...
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