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    The Garage Journal T-shirt

    Please Do! As I need 2 large!! AL
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    No Grounding Rod for Office Bldg?

    Large commercial buildings will have a ground plate in or near the mail power room. There could also be a cable that goes to a stud on the main water pipe as it comes into the building. Even if it is PVC, that section of pipe has a metal sleeve inside of it! AL
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    Sorry for the trouble fellas...

    Thanks Ryan! Not a problem !!! My smart phone did an update during the night and a lot of stuff changed, and a few functions were turned on. Still looking for a few missing Apps!!! Time for another Scotch !! AL
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    TV above wood burning fireplace

    Last yr we replaced our gas fireplace for an energy efficient model. Most codes specify mantel distance from the firebox itself. As a general rule, a mantel is placed about 12 inches above the fireplace opening. Add an inch to the distance for every inch that the mantel protrudes. So, a mantel...
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    Grizzly Tools: Yay or Nay?

    Bought there Table saw, Drill press, large joiner, and dust vacuum back in the 80's and used them up until 2018 when I moved and downsized! My kids are now using them and they are having a ball! All were great tools ...........
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    Home Depot & porter cable

    As I understand it PC is being phased out! As stores run out of stock, they are not being replaced. I was going to purchase a battery, so I purchased two while I was able to! AL
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    Perfect Storm - a fire story of possible interest

    I'm really glad to hear this topic discussed as it is a concert in the future, as we might be considering a system. If we chose to go solar, I'd like to have all the equipment remote from the house to eliminate a house fire. Yrs ago I was involved with installing large on line DC systems. With...
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    Any tips on fishing wire thru attic?

    If you are either in a hurry, or don't want to bother with repairing the DW. Purchase a metal access panel and install it in the ceiling! Viola your done! You don't have to worry about repairing the DW or painting it. Your done! I've done that several times in garage and basement ceilings...
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    Inconspicuous Natural Gas Heating Options?

    We installed a radiant floor heating system in IL. ~ 700 ft 3/4" pex, 3 loops. We used a large energy efficient gas water heater for the boiler function, and it used a 3" PVC pipe for the exhaust, and could exhaust it out a side wall. Not sure if that would work for you !! AL
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    Driveway Edging

    The video is only laying down a single row of block. As such, there really isn't any concerns about the blocks really being level. Also, they are installing the block on top of the plastic edging, and they are not doing a straight line, so no line is required. Now if the project was going to be...
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    Missing tool...hope I'm not alone!

    Re: Missing tool...hope I'm not alone![emoji38] When in doubt, just go order a replacement. Not worth the grief and aggravation to ones self !! When and if you find the ordinal, you now have a spare!
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    Drilling thin plywood

    I've done this many times. I use a GOOD sharp FORSTNER bit > Drill a small 1/16" pilot hole > I back up with a scrap piece of hard wood! > Use in a drill press running at a slow speed. > Proceed slowly !! AL
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    Fixing critter damage to wiring in attic.

    If you have the space to get at the wire and work. this may work for you! https://www.homedepot.com/p/Tyco-Electronics-Romex-Splice-Kit-2-Wire-1-Clam-A22899-000/202204326 AL
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    Best way to dispose of 55 gallons of waste oil

    Check with your local county. Here in Putnam County, the local dump had LARGE containers for oil and Antifreeze!!! AL
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    Finding a pulley

    If your not using the machine. Pull the pulley and take it to Napa or Farm and Fleet. I found replacement at F&F in IL. How long have you had the 443 ?? AL
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    Finding a pulley

    Which pulley is it? AL
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    Should I buy a Skid Steer?

    Yup! Using any large tool, one needs to pay attention to what one is doing!! Especially with the little 443, should you attempt to lift something too heavy, the rear of the BC will be pointing skywards quickly!! I transplanted several trees on the property. Was able to dig them out and moved...
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    Should I buy a Skid Steer?

    Flat Thunder, I Agree. Although our lawn and garden area is small by most standards. The BC allows us to unload 100 bags of mulch or other material out of the PU and move it around the yard. That alone is HUGE, as the traditional tractors can't handle the grade. Not to mention, I'm not the...
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    Painting unfinished garage: roll, spray, or pay?

    One think to think about, whether you roll vs spraying! Think about have the primer paint TINTED the color of the finish coat ! AL
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    I had a similar situation. My daughter came alone late in life and was always around when I was working in the yard, and on our cars !!! Having two older brothers tough her how to take care of herself and is a fierce debater !!! After HS she went to Universal Technical Institute and graduated...
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