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    matco 6s vs snap on krl or epiq

    I've had a a snap on krl and 2 matco 6s boxes, I like the drawer pulls better on the matco box because there bigger/beefier then the S.O. krl but now they have the epiq series with the nice drawer pulls. I've been very happy with my matco boxes, so I would say the 6s or the epiq box would be my...
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    $54K worth of tools

    Looks about right in line with $54k. A lot of people say it looks disorganized and messing but I bet he knows where every tool is and can find it in a second. When working everyday as a flat rate tech you lose the the love of nice shiny clean tools and only care about working faster.
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    Air compressor line at perimeter of shop?

    Is 1/2" or 3/4" pipe needed for 3hp 60gal compressor and about 50ft of main line with 5 drops?
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    how to insulate my roof?

    Is there a difference between this bubble foil insulation and foil faced foam board?
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    how to insulate my roof?

    Hey, need some help on how to insulate my roof. This is a pole barn building that originally had a steel roof and now has sheathing and shingles. The walls just have 1" foam board then the steel but nothing for the ceiling roof. In the winter when out there I lose all my heat as soon as I turn...
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    Lighting advice

    I was thinking that i read to use t8 if ceiling height was 20ft or less and t5 for over 20ft. Might be able to use t8 and save some money.
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    Lighting advice

    How tall is the ceiling?
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    New lights from menards

    How is everyone liking these lights? Are they worth getting?They will be back on sale at menards nov. 11-18 for $14.98. Thinking about getting some.
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    What type of cable to buy for subpanel?

    Yes, the SE cable is in good shape so adding a 10ga ground might be a good option for as long as I live there, do you think that it will be a problem with a home inspector if I sale the house or will they just make a note like they did about the 3wire setup needing to be 4 wire when I bought the...
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    What type of cable to buy for subpanel?

    Ok I'm needing 55ft and can get 20ft of 6-3wg romex for free is it ok to use this and splice the two romex together in a junction box with split bolts( is there a better or easier connector to use?) or I can also get 6ga thhn??? cu for free and run in conduit. I'm wanting to use romex for the...
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    What type of cable to buy for subpanel?

    So whats the going price for copper 6-3 w/grd romex, and 6ga ser cable?
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    What type of cable to buy for subpanel?

    Is that price for copper?
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    What type of cable to buy for subpanel?

    Indoors in garage, will be ran from panel up to open trusses then along a board to the sub. Right now the PO had it wired with 6-6-6 SE cable, but I need to make correct and put in 4wire.
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    What type of cable to buy for subpanel?

    Need to know what to ask for when buying wire. I'm needing 6ga 4wire cable but what kind do I ask for nm, se, etc?
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    garage too small for lift?

    Can you post pictures of your shop? I'd love to see how you've got it set up because it sound alot like my garage which is 5bays 60'x24'overall but split in to 3 areas.
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    Ordered the SK Grainger deal and had it canceled? Read here.

    Just called and got my 2 flex head ratchets uncancelled. Thanks for the heads up.
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    HOT DEAL Index!!

    I'd like a hot deals forum, with individual deals sub forums also. Then it would be easier to track deals
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    HOT DEAL Index!!

    Looks like you got the last one
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    HOT DEAL Index!!

    wow that a good deal on the welder. It's in my cart and about to push confirm:)
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    insulating the ceiling ?'s r19 or r30

    I'd like to go blow in insulation but am afraid of the weight, I'm guessing this was built in the 70's and I've already had to nail the foam board up in places and they used 2x4's on 24"oc on a 13'-14' span so they built it not to support much weight. Sorry I just reread and saw blow in...
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