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    Wall heater coverted to shop heater

    +1 to skip on idea of saving/converting it. Too old. Instead, get a BIG BUDDY heater that can run on 1 lb propane bottles or have hose to run off 20 lb BBQ bottle. These have tip over sensor and low oxygen sensor. Even in a small camper with lots of air leaks, there is little smell of...
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    Type of wire to hookup sub panel in detached garage

    Copper will be way MORE money . . . . . . when as other GJer's have indicated that the "GJ Standard" of MHF (mobile home feeder) 2-2-2-4 ALUMINUM will be great solution for your needs. Bury the 2" conduit between the panels and be done with it. DO IT ONCE, DO It Right !! Lot of great...
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    I used a Torque Wrench as a breaker bar....

    ^ ^ ^ This. You can NOT have too many breaker bars !!! I even bought 3 used SnapOn 1/2 in drive breaker bars at auction that I had to drive 150 miles to pickup !! Now I have one in every vehicle with all possible sockets for lug nuts = = = = prepared !! :thumbup:
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    Should I be concerned about these slab cracks & driveway cracks?

    OP . . . look also at TREES and water runoff from roof, gutter, slope, etc. to help diagnose whether these cracks will get significantly worse. That one badly cracked section could be cut out and replaced. However, if giant tree roots are going under all those slabs, more work is needed.
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    Water line to garage

    I like what Sberry Coljar have listed above . . . . 3/4 Pex cold & 1/2 Pex hot along with the Point-of-Use Hot Water Heater in garage. Only variation that might change this . . . . HOUSE has oversize TANKLESS Heater that could provide endless hot water to the garage. THIS is my long-term...
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    Found a deal on craigslist? - List Here!

    QUINCY Compressor Pump looks like a 210 to me, but GJ guru's will chime in to confirm: Region Midwest USA Location Omaha Nebraska area Item QUINCY 2 HP air compressor Price $ 100 Link: https://omaha.craigslist.org/tls/d/engine-stand-and-compressor/6418999042.html
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    Any uses for this massive 1/2hp motor?

    ^ ^ Thanks so much for offer James-W . . . . I'll consider if I can think of reason to drive up your way . . . . AFTER all the snow is gone !! :D
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    Vintage SO in 9/32 drive

    Buy some short 1/4" drive extensions from Harbor Freight and . . . . . . . . MAKE YOUR OWN . . . adapter to 9/32" drive Could be 1/4" to 9/32" if you want to use current ratchets and old sockets . . . . . . . could be 9/32" to 1/4" if you want to use old ratchet and new sockets. I sure would...
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    Any uses for this massive 1/2hp motor?

    I've got old school Craftsman grinder that was my grandpa's . . . . it is belt driven. I'd love that 1/2 HP motor if you're ready to part with it. Update your GJ Profile with a location and let us know what you decide. If it were me, I'd use that motor for buffer or wire wheel . . . because...
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    Underground short

    First thing to do . . . DIG up the SPLICE location. Hope you at least marked or measured that location so you know how to find. Sprinkler installation companies are DEAD now since winter . . . they might make you deal to use Vibratory Plow and put in conduit for a new run ?? That's what I'd...
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    sub-sub panel ?

    ^ ^ ^ This. Provide GJ Sparky's with list of equipment/load you plan to have in the pole building (ie Sub/Sub panel). While you're at it, tell them what you have NOW in the garage with existing 100A subpanel. Is that buried 4 wire feed all up to code . . . or is it Aerial ??
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    HF 5 drawer cart in blue

    Sounds like you found a winner OP with the BLUE 5-drawer cart. We nominate you for GJ GROUP BUY and convince HF to give us even better deal on whole slew of blue carts !!! :D
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    Gas heater conversion

    ^ ^ ^ This. Get additional COUPON CODE from www.RetailMeNot.com Print out screenshot and bring to Northern Tool store for pricematch as they generally have that heater in stock . . . but do call ahead and verify. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200577751_200577751 The ABOVE...
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    Sears.com hot deals and clearance thread

    ^ ^ ^ Nice looking CM Industrial wrenches !! :thumbup: In my email I recently received an offer to buy those from SearsPartsDirect. No such thing as "Free" shipping on that side of Sears house but thought the price was fairly good. I'll have to go find that and see if still valid.
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    Gem or junk? Yard sale find

    Great end result OP . . . . that looks TERRIFIC !! :thumbup: Now make sure you've got specific spot to store that baby . . . . . . . . so you do NOT lose it !! :D
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    Found a deal on craigslist? - List Here!

    Spotted what I think is SMOKIN' deal on multi-function Welder . . . . . . . Mig / Tig / Stick Anyone up that way want to be my Secret Santa on this !!! :bounce: Region East coast USA Location Hudson Valley NY area (Columbia) Item Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i welder Price $650 cash...
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    Something no workshop should be without

    ^ ^ ^ Agree . . . . Royce is spot on with his welding projects . . . as USUAL !! :thumbup: Heck, wish I saw this couple weeks ago and I was shopping for welder and guy demonstrated Aluminum spool gun for me . . . . could have BUILT that "Multi-step Stool" in no time if I just had the Alum...
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    American Made 2 Post Lift?

    Resurrected thread . . . I know . . ;) . . . but hope a GJer got this bargain on a lift on Public Surplus: CHALLENGER 2700 - - - 2 post lift . . $505 + 10% buyer's prem $55 = $560 https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=1989683&trackId=294 It closed on 12/3/17 and I just noticed it...
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    Yost Vise FSV-5 5" at Amazon (not warehouse) $105

    ^ ^ ^Ha, ha !! Yeah, and it's priced LOWER than a garage sale or even dopes on CL reselling Harbor Freight stuff. Only $16.83 for a "vise" . . . . yeah right!! :eyecrazy:
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    Recommend me a 1/4” impact socket set

    No one has mentioned Sunex impact sockets yet . . . . last couple years they have had awesome rebates on impact socket sets so watch for another. Some rebates were up to $100 a set while others were $50 or $25. Here's example of 48 piece 1/4" drive impact Sunex socket set #1848 that is $68 . ...
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