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    Beer On Tap

    Will be using the chest freezer type as above, utilizing the 2X insert below door for kegging. The faucet and gas will be mounted thru the 2X also. Nice work Larry 4406. I do most my drinkin' in the garage rather than plumb into the house. Will pull old scuba 20 gal tank out of garage loft...
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    Installing metal roofing myself

    Supplies: I suppose you mean the actual goods to do the job. There are in smaller communities, free publications such as penny-saver, thrifty nickel, etc that have lots of suppliers of metal roofing materials and trim. A national concern is Mueller's, metal mart to name a couple/ Stay away from...
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    Welding in patch panels

    Quality workmanship, regardless of the fixturing process used. Am open to variety of processes and ideas here.
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    Engine Rebuild

    There are publications by both B&S and aftermarket such as clymer, and haynes. The B&S is the more thorough, however they tend to overlap processes and one must skip from from process to another. Watch the bolt/stud mounting very carefully on Briggs as just enough disparity in lengths to cause...
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    Anyone know hydraulics/troubleshooting?

    Just got a periodic email from site that explains in plain english (only way I can understand) some of the principles of hydraulics-and troubleshooting. Its a good read. Hopefully, link will be below. http://hydraulicsupermarket.com/technical.html
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    PVC or ABS... which one?

    Thanks guys for the advise,will say no more. Consider me warned.
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    PVC or ABS... which one?

    I knew this would cause some controversy and get some flack over it. Will post the link or info when find the book. Its at the other place. I have used this for over 3 years and do not expect any OSHA inspectors to show up as it is a private garage, not a going concern. It works for me and...
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    PVC or ABS... which one?

    Would surmise that ABS is being phased out is that there must be something in the composition of the material that does hold up as well as originally planned. Also think it my have some toxic properties not conducive to the human body. In my observation, PVC has tighter tolerance and deeper...
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    Anyone know hydraulics/troubleshooting?

    The best source I know is "Brendan Casey". Type his name in search engine. Was able to get on his periodic troubleshooting e-mail list. Can't find link now or would post ref here. He has answers to lot of common fluid problems.
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    Drilling large holes thought thick plate?

    As most of the replies here are recommending a hole saw, could you provide good brand name and inexpensive source for same? Some I have seen online are rather expensive.
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    anyone ever cheat on adding garage area?

    I live in less than urban area and have owned this property 9 years. I have checked occasionally on Google maps throughout the years and find they did (GOO)pick up the barn in 2009 aerial shots. And yes, think that more of the local governing (taxing bodies) are using this to find those that...
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    Aluminum "cutoffs" source?

    Thank You Red, will try that source type. Am surprised to get only one response with over 150 views.
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    Reassembling motor for air compresser

    My son used to crew on one, and if recall correctly, was called a "sky stallion?" He lamented how pilots enjoyed causing crew to cringe when they would rotate in tight figure 8's (with prop ends close to vertical) while side door(s)? open. He said the "auto-rotate" was adrenaline rush also.
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    Primer for household current?

    The best publication I have found for my application is titled "Wiring Simplified" which has green and black cover. It does not wade very deep into the technical side (fortunately), and in "plain language" describes requirements. After going over book several times was able to, by myself, run...
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    Reassembling motor for air compresser

    If I am not mistaken, the spring loaded switch mech you are installing is the device that switches motor from the start capacitor to the run capacitor. Hey, some electrician help us out here.
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    Idea for portable light when painting vehicle

    It is hard to see "down Low" the lower portion of the sides of a vehicle when painting. What I did was mount a 2 tube florescents vertically mounted, attached to 1/2 pipe affixed into base of old office chair (5 wheeler.) That way, can position it to provide most effect. Also need proper length...
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    Reassembling motor for air compresser

    I will be watching this thread very closely as have compressor motor problem also. I made air compressor unit basically from scratch using 100 gal propane tank, a single stage devillbiss comp and 5 HP motor. Problem started when I left for about a month, forgetting compressor was left on.Duh...
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    Shower Liner For Snow

    Don't get much snow down this way, but lay down in some fire ants and they will "make your day." For getting down in the garage over the years, have found that large piece of cardboard works best for me. Very seldom use creeper.
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    Mad cow disease is kicking in...what do you call these?

    I happened to have on hand at the time, a lot of plastic(cat sand)buckets. I took a hole saw ~2 1/2 inches and cut as many as buckets afforded. Attached by using air stapler with U type of appropriate length. As they are not exposed to sunlight, should last longer than me. Did not have a one break.
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    what u guys think of this as a garage ???

    Argued with wife long time about size of garage before ground broken. Her opinion was that I did not need that much space for my junk. First time she walked in after it was built, said, why is it so small! It going to be cozy in that size, but you do what you can. Good luck.
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