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    Show us your arbor press!

    Farmco before pix
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    Industrial Metal Desks

    Thanks guys. Now that the temp's are getting warmer my next project is a vintage metal medical display cabinet. When i get that going will do a step/step with photos on whatever forum topic that should be tagged under.
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    Industrial Metal Desks

    Here is a vintage metal desk I refurbished for the home office. Sanded to bare metal, epoxy primed, and sprayed single-stage automotive paint. Had a piece of glass cut for the top/work surface.
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    LED Light Bulbs

    Red, blue and green LED's is called additive color mixing. The down side is that the white "mix" looks bad. Often a white or amber LED is added. Thus, RGBW and this helps with a white mixed color for theatrical applications that also requires various colors for stage and concert lighting...
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    LED Light Bulbs

    I seen references of 15-20 No lamp replacements. That could vary well be the case, only time will tell. However, why is it that the LED manufactures only warranty the lamps for a couple years at most? Perhaps the LED die itself will last that long, but will the other electronics inside(power...
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    Moving an Air Compressor

    60gal Quincy and walked mine across the garage floor. Piece of cake if your careful and work slowly. Then took an engine hoist with some lifting straps( Harbor Freight) thru the pump/motor top plate. Worked perfect for lifting the compressor to the raised floor area in my garage.
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    has anyone here tried to match gladiator garageworks paint color?

    have you tried calling them directly and asking what would be the best match for touch up? Worth a try.
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    Why Don't They Sell Tool Cases by Themselves?

    No not really. Some of us just bought additional cabinet space so all powertools w/cases fit. When friends want to borrow a tool, they all come back in the same condition as when they left my shop.
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    I want to change the classifieds up a bit... Need your feedback!

    Location and price in subject of classified. Subject line price must match discrip price. No, $1.00 subject line... PM for questions. If there was a way for the seller to click & post comments from a specific PM (extra info about the item) that would be helpful to all, go for it.
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    Compression - Show Off Your Compressor

    Here is a pix of my t-bracket. That mounting system is clean and easy to install.
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    Compression - Show Off Your Compressor

    Bought my T-mount and IR regulator/filter from my local Grainger store. Here is a link for the part number you referenced: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/INGERSOLLRAND-TType-Wall-Mount-4PJR8?Pid=search
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    Old craftsman logos/toolboxes

    Back before common safety glass practice, that mirror was good for helping to see and picking out a piece of sawdust, metal shaving or blob of greese/dirt that lands in one's eye.
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    The future of Craftsman?

    As I was reading this Craftsman thread, it hit me. I've been a pretty loyal Craftsman supporter/purchaser going on 25+ years now. Craftsman at least in US, has been a tradition for many. In some cases, several generations now. Fond memories of my father dragging me into a Sears to purchase a...
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    HOT DEAL Index!!

    Gerstner and Sons is having their 32nd annual warehouse sale starting today May 12th. Some nice deals to be had. http://www.gerstnerusa.com/WHSEsale2012.htm
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    Magazine Storage

    I've started to scan keeper articles and save on the computer hard-drive and USB thumbdrive. I find it easier to search/locate the specific article and keep paper magazines as a converstation piece in the bookshelves.
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    Garage paint booth-reducing external over spray?

    Yes, will be using HVLP. Iso's so will be using fresh air system and protective gear for sure. Will try the air filters on the intake(up high) and draw thru with variable speed exhaust system(down low). Will put an extra filter section on the intake(plugged) in case I need more intake volume...
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    Garage paint booth-reducing external over spray?

    DIY garage painters out there: In the planning stages of building free standing wood constructed spray booth within attached home garage space. My primary question is regarding paint over spray outside the booth and down the driveway, parked neighbor cars, etc. Regarding automotive finishes...
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    What happened to toolboxesandmore.com?

    Thank you that was helpful. Yes, I have a remodel project coming up at years end that could use some cabinets. I've always heard Lista products are exceptional. Be sure to contact you when that time comes.
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    What happened to toolboxesandmore.com?

    In general, does Lista have both stocking distributors who in turn sell to resellers(dealers) only and/or dealers who sell to the public(end users). Some industries have two levels of distribution while others have a shorter path. Manufacturer-Manufacturer-distributor-dealer-enduser...
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    Epoxy Floor first or Cabinets?

    1 vote for installing the cabinets, first. This way, you can put stuff away within them and less clutter to deal with while painting the floor project. Do the workbench after the floor has been coated.
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