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    Mechanics tell the truth: Smoke Machines!

    Yes it makes no sense at all and is obviously a lawyer enrichment scheme waiting to happen. As posted above didn't anybody understand that the fuel tank is ALREADY full of oxygen!! Why would blowing air into a tank cause anything to happen? it's already full of what your blowing in there?? . . .
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    The Abrasive Blasting Resource Thread

    Just saw that Harbor Freight now has their version of the Dirt Deputy! Only $40 too. If your not running a cyclonic type pre cleaner ahead of your vacuum you don't know what your missing! My expensive HEPA filters now last almost forever as about 95%+ of all the debris ends up in the 5 gallon...
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    HF 5 drawer mechanic's cart differences?

    I did find the part numbers for the 5 drawer cart casters. #19074 - Fixed - $12.01 #19068 - Swivel - $15.08 I found them by looking up which tool box I had and HF has an on-line owners manual that lists parts with numbers. Not sure where to buy them as a search on HF did not show them. Sent an...
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    HF 5 drawer mechanic's cart differences?

    I don't know but recently I have had a wheel/caster come apart on my 5 drawer tool cart. Love the cart but was surprised and I have not read anyone else reporting this either. I will be watching your thread to see what part number I need to order. But with the failure I am thinking maybe get a...
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    Parts Cleaners in CA?

    Another vote for TS and PCS1000. Have had it in my Harbor Freight parts washer for several years. I never knew how good a proper parts cleaner solvent worked!! Especially compared to **** that is water based. Just no comparison at all. No evaporation, No smell and a very high flash point so...
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    Recommend me a tap handle.

    Just use tap sockets with your ratchet of choice. Way cheaper and much more flexible as you can now space the tap out to where you need it without the handle getting in the way. I often use 2' or 3' of extensions to get in tight places that you would never get to with that ratcheting handle. I...
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    garage door seals - online source ?

    Very good advice up thread about getting the right seal. You can find seals most anyplace but almost every garage door I have has a different bottom seal. Take measurements and start searching. It's out there somewhere! If you get the correct seal installation is very quick and easy plus it...
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    good idea or not, old fridge or Freezer for paint storage

    It is a great idea and works well. Just consider doing something about the latching door for kid safety. Do you have any kids around? It's a bad deal if they can play around and get inside and shut the door. . . .
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    Just bought bare land, I want to build a Steel 80x60 shop with my house built inside of it.

    After having several different shop arrangements I have found there is a HUGE safety issue when the shop and living quarters are connected. You DON'T want to live in a building where your painting and welding! Fire is an ever present danger so seperating these into individual stand alone...
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    Finally ready for blast cabinet. Suggestions needed

    If you have stuff coming out that inlet port you don't have enough suction inside the box. You can see in the picture I have the Vac-50 from TP Tools. When the vacuum is running you should have negative suction and only be bringing in fresh air to the box. I have no restriction on the inlet on...
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    Finally ready for blast cabinet. Suggestions needed

    Yes that's true. I have a home built custom large blast box. It does not have enough slope in the bottom to keep the beads a rollin'. My fault for building it that way. I have the TP one but it's weak beans. Yes the final filter bag was after the vacuum and was suppose to catch the small amount...
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    Finally ready for blast cabinet. Suggestions needed

    Yes the ******** from TP tools does not work very well. Just not enough vibration. You can get just about any strength ******** on EBay. About $100 or so and that will keep your media flowing properly. Note I have 120V on my box but not 12 VDC so easier for me to use a 120 VAC model. ********...
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    Blaster cabinet media flowing like a wave?

    The best thing I did and I have a suction type setup. Is to measure how much vacuum I was pulling at the air inlet to the gun. It then was very easy to adjust things to maximize the vacuum reading. I am currently pulling 15" of vacuum at the gun. With this much vacuum I have zero problems...
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    Building new garage - Ceiling height for lift?

    I have 15.5' really helps with camper tops and other high stuff. Just nice to have the room! . . .
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    Tite-reach impact extensions & alternatives

    Well I have the entire set of three and thought they were so cool when I purchased them. I have the Tite Reach brand as they were the first to market. But I have NEVER used them?? Turned out to be a impulse purchase. Has anyone used them? Ever found something that could not be reached with...
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    Shop air lines

    Yes Maxline/Rapidair even makes a pipe straightener. My install came out just about perfect and straight. Best thing is the nice sweeping bends I made with a conduit bender. But they sell a $165 bender too! Pipe Bender Here what the straightener looks like; I made my own for WAY less than...
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    Mower recommendation?

    Really need a budget number? Zero turn is the best. . . .
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    PVC Cement

    Well since I found the spray can version I NEVER went back to the old stuff. Try it and you will see. Just hands down far better way to handle it. . . .
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    Contractor broke water line... who's liable?

    It's all about what your contract says as posted by several people. . . .
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    Garden hose fittings seizing up

    If you don't mind the price the best I have ever used is ELEY. A bit hard to find too. I won't say they are impossible to kink but close. Also a very light hose as it's Polyurethane. . . .
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