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    Freshening up oil and grease soaked workbench

    I got the same project ahead of me. The top is from a company that produced "Stuff" for the millitary in the 40. Sold the old legs to a friend. Couldn't believe what the were worth!! Old guys were drooling over them.... I'm going to see how clean the top will clean up! Actually the ole top...
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    Bauer tape measure hack

    Yup! I,ve done that as well !!!
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    Where can I get a 'true' kink free garden hose?

    Your not alone, I coil them up on the ground, then they should uncoil without getting kinked!!!!! I have an OLD hose, 20 ish yrs old, a few minor leaks/patches and it still works!!
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    Replacing asphalt driveway with pavers

    I would suggest applying several applications of weed killer to the sand before putting down the fabric.
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    Secure Items to 2 Post Lift Columns Without Drilling?

    cut a 12-18 inch piece of uni-strut. Drill a hole aprox 2 inches from each end. Now cut another piece of metal same length and drill 2 holes in the same place. now use threaded rod to hold the uni-strut on the lift post, tighten and secure!
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    How tall is your workbench

    WoW! Was around 5ish at the time, and frequently he would use his greasy finger to mark what ever he was working on!!
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    4 Post Lift Planning - Garage Door Height

    Side door openers will help the situation! The one thing no one mentions is once the vehicle is on the lift and the locks - lock. You will need an additional 6 inches to lift the vehicle so you can lower the lift Don't forget to take into consideration any ceiling lights into your height...
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    OSB lower walls-wiring

    if you use OSB, consider using one of the commercial fire retardant products ...Universal Fire Shield! (or) the other option is Fire Retardant Plywood $$$$
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    Home Depot deals/sales/clearance

    Ya, happened for me yrs ago! They were dumping 9.95 hammers for 0.99. Told them to hold 12 of them for me! Gave them my CC info!! Got to the store and all were gone!! The reason i was purchasing them was for our local Habitat group, so every volunteer would have their own hammer for the day! AL
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    Time to Upgrade

    Thanks! I don't have any digital torque wrenches... The ones i have cross over 60 yrs.. or more. My gut feelings I can get by only getting a 3/8 "and a 1/2" wrench! Will look into CDI! AL
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    Time to Upgrade

    Well, its time to upgrade my torque wrenches. It looks like i'll need to get least two as I need to cover the torque range of ~ 10 lbs to 120Lbs for newer cars. Any comments or lessons learned would be appreciated! AL
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    Would you consider this a professional overhead door installation?

    Did you quote say that they were going to reuse the existing tracks ?
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    Internal pvc conduit cutter small enough for 3/4" conduit?

    AceCamp Pocket Wire Saw Part Number: 3772595
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    Internal pvc conduit cutter small enough for 3/4" conduit?

    how far do you have to reach down inside the fitting? I currently have the same issue. im going to slide a coiled spring down aprox 6 inches. I'll use a 3/8 spring and slide it down over the wires i will then use a plumbers wire saw to wrap it around the pvc and gently saw the wire back and...
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    Sump Pump Back-Up Battery

    Ive been dealing with sub pumps for the past 50 hrs. The battery BU technology has improved over the yrs. however should not be concerned for long term water events! Our house has a backup generator, and 3 sub pumps. One is for the exterior area behind the house, and 2 mail 2" pumps for the...
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    Are tool truck sockets “worth it” for the professional?

    I've been purchasing tools since I was in HS. Across the years i've purchased many MFGs, but mostly Craftsman that has survived me well! Several yrs ago, I noticed at car shows many had silent auctions and had lots of SO stuff. Most items sold for a lot less than SO would have sold for. Now for...
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    Where Are You Buying Your Wago Connectors

    I have learned over the past 3-5 yrs no to purchased electrical stuff from Amazon. Last Oh **** was a group of electric wall switches. Looked identical to those I had installed prior! Checked the two switches and although they looked the instruction sheet was not professional, and some of the...
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    Connecting #8 stranded aluminum wire

    Ya, I love Eric and some of his advice !!
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    Make sure to tighten your connections properly!

    Anything that is mounted within a main panel, or sub panel had the TS stamped on the side of the device, main panel have the TS listed on the large label on the front. As for electrical sockets i believe the TS are torqued to around 10 - 14 inch pounds. anything within that range should be OK. AL
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    mop or squeegee for snow melt in the garage?

    I use a 24 and 36 in squeeze on the garage floor as well as walkways and driveway!
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