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    Hanging FRP?

    What he said. The adhesive is waterbased, has to dry out to stick.
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    Torsion Spring broke, now what?

    Watch the videos on this site. https://www.expressgaragedoorparts.com/ The springs on my cargo trailer door/ramp needed replacing. Easy DIY project after watching the videos and getting parts from Express.
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    How to drill very small holes?

    Dremel has a 1/32" drill bit. Would that be close enough? Of course that means you have to get another tool. (:
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    Recommend a flashlight for a farmer

    Whatever you get, also get him an LED cap. My MIL gave me one for Christmas and I've bought another just to have two. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Panther-Vision-POWERCAP-Lighted-Baseball-Hat-48-Lumen-LED-Cap-Light/3611822 Four CR2032 batteries and 48 lumens.
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    Quiet air source

    Considering how much air you need, would a 20lb CO2 tank be sufficient? FB market place/Craigslist should have a tank and regulator for less than $200 and you can get the tank refilled for $25 or less.
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    ABS light and Wylie Coyote

    Looks like I'll be taking it to my mechanic next week. Wrench97 "since I believe this the have the tone rings inside the sealed wheel bearing hubs makes the rings less suspect. " :thumbup: Thanks for the replies and info. I'll update when it gets back from the shop.
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    ABS light and Wylie Coyote

    Update The weird noise was the ABS activating. I got her to drive on a grassy area so she could slam on the brakes. The steering, suspension, brakes and tires all look good. I'm still wondering why the ABS would activate at such a slow speed on dry pavement. Of course, it wouldn't act up for me.
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    ABS light and Wylie Coyote

    My daughters 2006 Xterra (2WD) occasionally makes a weird noise, like a spring loaded trap that Wylie Coyote has tripped. The ABS light comes on and goes off with the next key cycle. This only happens at slow speeds, coming to a stop and straight or turning. She hasn't noticed the brakes...
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    Napa one-day sales event

    Saved about $30.00 on oil and fuel filters. Local store was already out of Peak antifreeze with the rebate.
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    Carbon monoxide means new furnace?

    You didn't mention the furnace age. Check for warranty status. Some have 10+ year warranty on the heat exchanger.
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    bending type L & M copper

    Mueller Industries makes copper tubing and fittings. A 7/8" return bend would require two connections. With a tubing expander and bender you could make your own return bends with soft drawn copper.
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    Cat S61 Smartphone

    "I want a rugged tricorder as much as the next guy." Tallpilot Exactly. I started out with a pager, then finally got a Motorola bag phone. 1995ish Technology is moving so fast, yet so slow. My Google Pixel is just about ancient at this point. Cyanogen mod was great on an HTC I used to have. Why...
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    Cat S61 Smartphone

    Anybody already have one? The price is kinda steep, but I'm liking the specs. https://www.catphones.com/en-us/cat-s61-smartphone/
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    Tape measure end.

    Maybe a dab of liquid tape on the inside of the end for some grippage. Of course anything you add will change the measurment.
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    Easy clean walls/floor for bath in shop?

    FRP on the walls and ceiling in my shop bathroom with epoxy on the floor and a floor drain right under the shower head. Where the tub spout would normally be is a 1/2" ball valve with a short hose and sprayer. I can scrub the toilet, walls, sink and floor. then rinse the whole room down...
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    Storm Door Recommendations

    Two of the three Larson storm doors on my house have required replacing the door latches after about 5 years. All three are about 12 years at this point and the two most used need replacing. So, I'm in the same boat, shopping around.
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    Electric concrete saws with vacuum attachment - Can a regular shopvac be used?

    Would a vacuum with a water tank, like Hyla, capture enough of the concrete dust? Just wondering if there is a shop vac size designed this way?
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    Bit driver handle ?

    Visit your local HVACR supply house. https://www.malcoproducts.com/category/screwdrivers-nutdrivers/connext-quick-change-handles/
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    Appliance Techs: Help with Hi Temp Grease?

    Look for this: This lubricant is NSF rated H1 for incidental food contact. https://www.super-lube.com/silicone-lubricating-brake-grease-with-syncolon-ptfe
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    disconnecting/turning off freezer

    Most residential refrigerators have one compressor and one evaporator coil in the freezer section. Some have an evap coil in the freezer and cooler section but still only one compressor. So, nope, you can't just disconnect the freezer. Fill it with blue ice or water bottles. If you leave it...
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