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    Amish shed thoughts.

    Looking to buy a shed 12 x 16. Have looked at about 4 different sellers, all pretty much in the same ball park of construction and price. Stopped by and looked at an Amish built shed. Appears to be built from raw sawmill wood ruff cut. Dimensions of wood seem to be true. looks sturdy and heavy...
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    Refurbing tool boxes indoors

    Suggestions / ideas on keeping sanding, grinding metal waste dust / rust from spreading all over while working indoors ( in basement ). Thinking about a box fan with furnace filter on it that would be behind sanding area. Pulling dust into filter. Have a few tool box projects that I would like...
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    Grinding front brake

    Front brake has grinding noise when brakes applied. No wobble, no pulse sating, no pulling. Took wheel off. Pads good. Rotor outside surface smooth, inner surface has ridges on it. Can't change out both rotors and pads for a few more days. Going on 300 mile round trip in 36 hrs. Would it be OK...
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    Sand or Grind // Hose or Cord

    Addicted to buying metal tool boxes, chests, cabinets, to restore / refurbish. New hobby for me. Need tool to remove rust and paint, Not necessary down to bare metal but would be nice. Educate me on sanders vs grinders, air vs electric. I have a 1.5 hp 26 gal compress with ratchet and impact...
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    Shingles or Steel roofing

    Going to stick build a 12' x 16' shed. Pros - Cons shingles or steel roof. Thanks Johnny Generic
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    My Dad

    Back in the early 70s my dad used a product to remove paint, rust, smooth wood out It was some kind of abrasive. I remember it being black. very porous, light weight, smelled like sulfur, and tuned to a very fine powder when used. It came in sheets 24 " x 24" x 2". Would like to locate it to use...
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    Grinding down cement floor Educate Me

    I have an area on my basement floor that will not let my steel door swing completely open that I would like to lower. Not sure if floor has risen or the door has swelled. Maybe an 1/8th of an inch has to be lowered. Ideas on how to do this without great expense. Door needs to open about 18 more...
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    Need schooled used air compresser

    Looking to buy a used air compresser for home use. What do i need tobe on the look out for what might be wrong with a unit?
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    Milwaulkee schooling 101 got lost

    Help me get a few things straight. I have a M18 brush less 1/2" drill / driver , a Red Lithium xc m18 3ah battery, and a 12v-18v charger. I would like to purchase a impact wrench ( basically to take off lug nuts). 1 Would like to have compact tool, 3/8s or 1/2" 2 Would I have to purchase a...
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    Pre Built Sheds

    Would like to purchase a pre built shed 12 x 16'. There are about 4 different places that sell sheds ( no box store ). What should I look for as far as the best quality and construction. Would building one myself with help be cheaper? Budget about $4500 Help me figure this out. Thanks...
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    Bohica

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    Shed floor

    Thoughs on not using pt band, joists and floor on a 12 x 16 shed. Base would be compacted gravel with band resting on concrete blocks. Need to get at least 10 yrs out of it. $$$ savings, reg wood vs pt. Thanks, johnny generic
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    S-K SOCKETS School me

    Hello all, I have acquired a collection of S-K sockets from actions and yard sales. some are labeled S-K ( some appear to be tapered at the working end others not ), S-K Tools, S-K Wayne ( some with knuckling on others not ). Most are 12 pts, 1/2 drive , and shallow. What's the...
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    Sump Pump Physics Question FREE TOOLS

    Here are the facts: Sump approx. 3' d x 2' w Pump 1/2 hp with tether switch Discharge pipe run approx. 8' straight up then 90...
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    Cm tool chest junkies help help help

    I HAVE A CM TOOL CHEST WITH THE FLIP UP, FRONT PANEL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CHEST. I HAD DISASSEMBLED IT TO PAINT . NOW I DO NOT REMEMBER HOW TO PUT IT BACK TOGETHER. PIECES ARE FRONT PANEL, AN OTHE PANEL THAT GOES 90 DEGREES TO FRONT PANEL,2 CLIPS, 2 VERY SMALL SPRINGS. PLEASE HELP. ANYTHING...
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    Cm tool box score

    Hello all. I picked up CM tool box at a yard sale this past weekend. It was late in the day and nobody had snagged it up. Price marked $50. Talked him down to $25. Took two guys to put it in the back seat of my car. I was gone quicker than a blink of an eye. Size 26" long 16" deep and 19" tall...
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