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    Helpfull Anchor bolt technique ?

    I stumbled across this video. Thought this technique might be helpful for guys doing new floors who wanted to embed anchors for lifts etc. Seems to allow for slight adjustments of anchor locations to allow for "doh's" Not exactly sure what inside the tubes, (see Video) but more research and...
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    My favorite garage photo!

    1977 pumped gas at union76 and we checked under the hood and did windows and aired up tires. "ding ding"
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    Lift install complete

    looks great!
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    Pittsburgh not made in the U.S.?

    you mean Chicago Electric tools from HF are not made in Chicago?? my world view has been shattered........ but, seroiusly I always thought Pittsburgh made in China/Taiwan.
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    How do you properly cut and finish the threaded end of a bolt?

    The answer is to play with both of your nuts before you go to see the smokin ********* at the hardware store, even if your bolt is too big.........
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    Pole Saw Cradle

    Try some oil aborbing pads, like they use in marine and other applications instead of or in addition to the foam. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200045674_200045674
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    Bend Pack Owners I need some help

    From Page 13 of the manual. Shows the foot guards and the Extension Holder that goes on the base plate, not the arms.
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    An other darn lift question...

    You might have to modify / lower the shut off switch/trip bar, if so equipped, so that you don't run the roof of your car into the ceiling. And you have the trade off of a clear floor (permanent plus) vs. celing mods(one time negative) maintenence/inspection periodic negative as far as access...
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    Bend Pack Owners I need some help

    I grabbed these images from the manual for XPR-10 Series posted on their website.
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    Best return on investment: Fireplace insert or new furnace?

    I had a Country Flame EPA Phase II firplace insert in Mammoth Ca. @ 1994. Would burn about 4 cords a season of dried pine. I would get a permit for about $8 a cord and go out into the forest in Sept and load up a HF trailer, then bring it hoime and split it. And then have to get it up to the...
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    Glad to be Alive... Close call...

    Thank you Lord for saving this fine man for his family and letting us all learn again the lesson of how precious life is. Amen. and WOW! God must have some big plans for you and your family! Glad to hear it and we all have learned and been reminded of things we should not take for granted...
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    Tips for installing Opener?

    There's video here but not sure if it matches your model exactly. Good luck! http://www.northshorecommercialdoor.com/lichwhdr12hp.html
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    ikotec 3000 mobile lift, anyone heard of these?

    Try this instead ........... Just kidding, no experience with it but the attachments look more interesting that the side lifting, that look kinda scary.......
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    Anyone actually use a garage planner/design assistant?

    When I was unemployed for a time, I looked into getting work at Closet World and companies like that for the same reason. A lot of them do garage/ shop systems. I had lots of experience with storage and thought designing and installing garage systems and the like would be fun. But I never got...
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    PMS Color chart Number for Racedeck Red??

    I thought most paint desks in big boxes and full service paint stores can sample the color and then color match it these days.
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    Maxjax, replace hydraulic hoses?

    I'm guessing that is the length...3,000mm LonG.........
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    Starting Metal Working Table

    My Shopsmith has this\ retractable caster set up; works pretty good. Maybe get some inspiration from them. Can't take pic (it's in storage). Seen other solutions on wood working forums too, but I like the simple ones you guys have shared. http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/pl_casters.htm
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    My new restoration project, not a car!

    There is a store which could be called Rockets R Us. It's called Norton Sales, North Hollywood. They have a website, but if you are in the area, its a wonderful surplus place. One of my favorite places to go when I used to buy props and set dressing for movies. I'd get lost in there for hours...
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    Lie-Nielsen Workbenches

    I built a woodworking bench with dogs, tail vise etc. using plans I got from Norm Abrams. Used it a a learning process. Used inexpensive lumber. I't came out ok. I learned a lot in the process. I then used it to make rolling work cabinets for my job and lots of other projects. I figured, once I...
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    Bicycle storage solutions

    This could inspire or ............store your PVC bike. http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-amp-Portable-Bicycle-Stand/step2/Bike-Bar-Holder/
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