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    Anyone got any pics of old gas stations?

    Here's some that are floating around on the web. http://hipspics.freewebspace.com/gas/gas.html
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    Maxjax as an engine hoist

    What kind of car do you want to pull the engine on? You may be able to drop it out the bottom and use your lift to lift the car above the engine your pulling. Lots of newer cars can have their engines removed from the top or bottom.
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    re-purpose suggestions

    industrial sized cheese graters.
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    Diagnostics for TPMS

    My buddy has a 2008 Dodge truck that had the sensor light on constantly. He went to discount tires and had all 4 sensors rebuilt when he replaced his tires. Not sure whats involved but I know they change some o rings. Anyways his light stayed on even after discount reset it and checked it out...
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    I need a new Die grinder

    I have a SO one and had to send it out once to get repaired. It cost almost 90 bucks to have them repair it. You do the math.
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    What will happen if your gas line is too small?

    I am adding a gas line to my garage for a modine heater and as far as I can tell I will need to increase my main line from the meter to 1 1/4 inch if my calculations are right. I was discussing this with a buddy from work and we were trying to figure out what would happen if you didn't have the...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Thanks, You can copy it for sure. To clean it up i just used different scotch brite pads with my die grinder and then polished it up on my grinder with a buffing wheel.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Sorry, fixed them above. Blame it on my first time putting photos on.:D
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Here's a columbian vise I picked up at a local Boeing surplus sale for 5 bucks many years ago. I finally got around to restoring it and had a friend pinstripe it for me.
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    My new favorite tool

    I have a few strut changes coming up in my future. Looks like I'll have to seriously consider this.
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    Best anti seize to use?

    I use Pure Nickel and C5-A on the hot sections of jet engines. They both work great. I use the C5-A on exhaust and motor mount bolts at home in the garage. Haven't bought any for years because my work puts an expiration date on it and throws it out. I have a bunch from there. I don't think it...
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    Which Snap On Box

    Choose the blue one. Price the snap on SS top and that will be the clincher.
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    Aviation Mechanics..Let's See Your Toolboxes!

    If you get skydrol in your eyes just put some castor oil in them. The burn will go away instantly. We keep it stocked in our first aid cabinet. Back to the topic, I have a snap on tool box that I use. I will post a picture of it when I figure out how to do it.
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    Sure shot sprayers?

    I have 2 of them. Use them every day. They work great!
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    Lets see those computer set ups in your garage

    I just picked up an older used laptop that I keep in the garage. It's one of the best tools I have because I use the service manuals that are on CD's. It's nice to look up things out in the garage so I am not running inside looking things up while I am all greasy and helps save paper and ink...
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    Classic 78 Latch Replacement

    They are just 1 long plastic piece. It slides in and latches. You should be able to remove one from your other drawers to see what I mean. They are very simple to replace and cheap.
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    Where to buy used Scan Tools? & Best Website to buy new tools online?

    Sorry but I would go with the first name at number 1 on your list. I work as a mechanic for a living and have found snap on to be the best quality of tools that are on the market. I have mostly snap tools at work. I have looked at most of the others like matco, cornwell, mac, sk, husky...
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    What to do with a dozen crates

    I use them to put propane bottles in. It keeps them from rolling around when you transport them.
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    Garage ethics question

    I was quoted 300 bucks for a job I couldn't do because my car broke down while I was on vacation. It turned into a real pain for the shop and they spent a whole day fixing my car. When it was finished, the owner told me he lost his **** on this job but would stick by the 300 dollar quote. (250...
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    Kia wiring

    Buy a service manual from ebay. They are exactly what the dealers use and come with all the wiring diagrams and troubleshooting. They are cheap and can be downloaded directly to your computer...
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