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    Anyone have a loading dock?

    I couldn't tell you how much I've unloaded using the ditches by my house. We've got one that is perfect for a tractor-trailer if we can convince the driver to block the intersection for a while.
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    pawn shop song

    Someone else who likes Sublime? Down there at the pawn shop if its not in stone...
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    Bad CNC Job

    Original post on Oklahoma Shooters Forum Thought you guys might like these:
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    I'm now a VIP at my local pawn shop!

    Lawton has nearly three pawn shops per corner (or at least it seems like it). I've never bought tools at a pawn shop, but when I bought my 2x12 guitar amp I shopped around until I could find who no one would go lower than. I've bought a few other things at the shops there, but I typically...
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    YOU-designed tool

    He didn't mention an odor neutralizer, so it would be stupid to use a fume extractor and risk getting caught. So that's what's wrong with me?
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    Damn Chinese Quality Control

    So the other day while buying some food to eat while my wife is out of town, I impulsively bought the Craftsman work lights (two 500w'ers on a 70 inch stand). I get them home, and the square nuts are two small to contact anything to keep them from rotating. At first, I didn't want to screw...
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    Bolt bin drawers at Lowes?

    A lot of times in retail, vendors provide their own displays if they are beyond the normal shelving.
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    Lights, Radio interference

    I've only had that problem once in my garage with the $8 fixtures from Wallyworld. All that was wrong was the ballast wasn't properly grounded. All flourescent lights emit a ton of RFI (compared to other electronics). Decent quality audio equipment will provide a good amount of RFI rejection.
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    tool cleaning

    Sounds comparable to the cries about lead and mercury causing brain damage... Anyway, I use WD-40 most of the time, but if it is something that just won't break off I hit it with Brakleen (red).
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    Like a kid in a candy store - Local Home Depot is closing = Storewide Markdowns!

    Actually in large retail stores, it is usually cheaper when the labor involved is considered to just markdown your merchandise and other assets and take the loss in profits there than to take the loss of profits during the process of moving from one store to the next.
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    Thanks guys...

    You know, before I came here, I rarely bought a tool until I needed it. Now if it looks like a good deal, I jump right at it even if I am wondering "when will I ever need THaT?!?" I also never bought "novelty" tools, but the other day as I was leaving work at K-Mart I saw one I couldn't pass...
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    How do you store your hammers?

    I use the hammer to drive two nails in the wall to hang the hammer from.
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    Hanging speakers

    You need to double check the construction of your speakers to determine they are, in fact, flyable. Also, check on the load ratings of what you are using. Chain should be grade 80. Hardware and fittings cannot be the zinc-plated bent type. Cast eye bolts and shackles are the way to go. OSHA...
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    Going, Going, Gone!

    I couldn't do that backhoe thing... I'd tear it down and reuse whatever I could in some way. But that's just me. I need to redo mine. It sits about 3 inches below grade. I've thought about digging a moat around it as a bandaid until I can afford to replace it (likely when we decide to build...
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    Bend Pak Scissor lift question....Picture

    Hmm... about how much does that lift run? I may need to add it to the "but I REALLY NEED THIS" item in the budget next year...
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    Ups *****!

    That's... odd... was it an international shipment? My problems are always the other way around.
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    dumb electrical question

    So, if your garage/accessory building is fully insulated and has a fridge, microwave, bed, and toilet... does that qualify as "intended as habitable"? I prefer sleeping in the garage over the couch when I'm in trouble any day (the seat for the racecar is comfy... but a bed would be nice...)
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    WTB Section in Classifieds??

    I'd be all for a WTB section. I'll start: WTB: WTB Section in Classifieds, will probably make lots of posts as time and money permit.
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    Kobalt tools

    I had to use a 6-foot cheater to break some lugnuts loose once. The bar lasted until nut #20. They just don't make studs like they use to (they are all still in just fine, threads are still perfect). Better when they're illegals... they don't go and file a claim when the breaker bar gives.
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    Wire spool organizer ideas

    :drool: ...added to dry erase board in the garage as a much needed project... :drool:
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