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    I Done Did It, Broke My Rule & Got the Other Red (Power Tool).... [Craftsman V20]

    Bosch for me since 1997 or so. I was buying a 'cordless drill' at sears to start a new construction job. That was the only power tool I was told to bring. I copnsidered Makita to be the standard at that time. Makita was out of my budget. I bought a Dewalt. The Dewalt was dead out of the...
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    Size Of Lag Bolt or Alternative to Fasten Unistrut to Garage wall/ceiling

    I prefer this route too. The spax linked right above can pull unistrut sideways from the intended line as the screw centers. The flange on the screws linked by LopezBart do not.
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    Roof rack tie down “system”

    I love NRS roller cam style: https://www.amazon.com/NRS-Vehicle-Trailer-Breaking-Strength/dp/B082MVGL1T/?tag=atomicindus08-20 And I am short so I use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/LGDWINGS-Universal-Foldable-Ladder-Rooftop/dp/B0DHKKVLLK/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Miniature pinch bug vise

    This looks crazy cool!!!
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    drywall cost

    In my neck of the woods most drywallers bid by total sheets used (and there is no attempt toaccount for and utilize scrap. So, a 10' high wall that is 20' long would be bid as a 9 sheet job at whatever the going rate is (material and labor). This accounts for the increased labor complex...
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    How would you plastic weld this cracked thin plastic headlight lens/housing?

    Aye, that's the rub....finding the 'right place'....
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    Seeking Sliding patio door advice

    Make sure your rough opening is level and flat across it's entirety. You don't want bow in the bottom as that will reflect itself in a problem on the sides or top.
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    New bit holder free sample

    I recieved a pair and am surprised. They hold bits well. The material ios well selected. I bought 'centpede' (I think) socket holders that were made of a urethane that was too hard. The hard urethane made it difficult to .place or remove sockets. This material would be perfect for that. 30...
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    HOA horrors?

    It was until a mildly homophobic joke was made. I hate snickery cr@p like that.
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    HOA horrors?

    Don't tell me to lighten up when people are making anti-gay jokes from 1985....
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    What is “EBay refurbished”?

    I have bought multiple refurbished bosch tools from CPO that appeared new. They have all worked.
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    Water drain

    I find that the smaller drain lines which used to be more common do not drain as well (I think due to capillary forces)
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    What do you do with your included assembly tools?

    When I was 5, everything in my hand was a hammer : )
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    Does Building code or electrical code determine hole placement in studs?

    And it is now near impossible to sell a home to a financed buyer withoiut swearing a declaration as to repairs/improvement/work done. I know the prior owner of my hoiuse lied his F'n *** off in short sale back in the dark- ages. I felt bad for him because I know he ate 200k 2010 dollars so...
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    Structural question if I may.

    So now you need to find out who that application is going to and ask them (with the groucho mask on of course : )
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    Genie door opener.

    Is one sensor mounted in a less than secure manner so that the slip out if alignment?
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    Helping neighbors with shared gravel road?

    But with everyone paying dues your share becomes 'fair'. Just draft narrow bylaws and don't create a monster ; )
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    How can I tell if this GFCI outlet bad?

    The fact that whoever installed oput the sticker on shows the installer does not really understand. Those stickers are for non-gfci protected outlets downstream. As firebirdparts said; check that it was wired correctly.
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    Craftsman hewing(?) hatchet

    What exactly makes that a left handed hatchet? Is the handle noticably thinner on the 'finger side'?
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    Rapid Air tubing straightener

    Seems like that plan favors the 6th guy at the expense of 2, 3, 4 & 5. 6 gets to recoup their rental costs and then some....
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