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    Why 6pt and not 12pt?

    12 pt fasteners give you a the same holding power with approximately an 1/8-1/4" more clearance. A 1/2 inch 12 pt bolt has a 1/2 inch head and a 3/4 inch flange and requires no clearance around it. A 6 pt 1/2 inch bolt head takes approximately 1 inch diameter to install and remove. In a tight...
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    VFD advice.

    Based on 30 seconds of googling you probably want a step down transformer or see if you get lucky and your current transformer has a 240v tap.
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    VFD advice.

    I'm happy with the two TECO VFDs I have in that size. I haven't tried them but I have heard a lot of good things about the automation direct ones as well. If you don't need speed control or direction what do you need a VFD for? If it's just for voltage the motor may be able to be rewired for...
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    Buying a used Lull telehandler?

    They are around if you need them. In Montana you have to have someone with a crane operators license to run it and unless you need the footprint of a tower crane there are typically better options.
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    Cordless 4.5" circular saws.

    I have one of the DeWalt atomic saws and unless you are doing a lot of awkward sheet good cutting or something like flooring a 6.5" saw is better.
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    What's Your Shop Air Compressor & Why

    I have a 5 HP 80 gal two stage Coleman, I bought it because I needed a decent size compressor and this one came up for a $100 not running. Slapped a motor on it and it's been fine since. Personally I would love slightly more compressor but it's great for 95% of what I do. My uses are auto body...
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    How do you get sticky nuts out of sockets?

    Stop about 2 threads short of off and wiggle the socket loose or beat it on something.
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    Chargers, Chargers everywhere. What are you doing to organize them?

    I hung mine on the wall where I had some wasted space
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    Milwaukee 2864-20 3/4 impact dead

    I'm going to bet you don't run multiple hours a week on your tools in an environment that exists generate dust. Your tools maybe 25+years old but there aren't a lot of them in constant use out there that make it that long. Hell we run through a 1 inch big air impact every couple of years to...
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    DIY Shop Crane Build Help

    You are going to need something that pivots top and bottom for the cylinder. Pivot only at one end and the jack will tilt. See this guy for an idea of the mechanism you need to build...
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