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    How much for 30' trusses?

    LS1 - did you / will you pull a permit? Reason I ask - after pulling my permit for my 38x60 shop, about a week later I got a postcard from a local truss supplier offering 10% off my first order. I compared quotes of 3 or 4 different suppliers and went back to them as they were cheapest - then...
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    Electrical-Should I go convert 100 amp to 200amp?

    college student rental - dozens of appliances plugged into each bedroom with limited outlets, stereos, phone charges, video games and large flat screen tvs, hairdryers... yes - upgrade to 200 amps!
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    FREE - Monthly desktop backgrounds....Miss Makita & Senorita Makita!

    After some grueling research - I found that Dessie was Maxim magazines 2013 Hometown's Hottie Champion http://www.maxim.com/girls-of-maxim/dessie-mitcheson-profile
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    Where is Gerstner tool box ebay fraud thread?

    I looked in my recycle bin and found the picture that I had deleted from my desktop. It was dated 2/14 - so that is the evening I posted the picture with my comments.
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    Where is Gerstner tool box ebay fraud thread?

    I remembered today that several months ago I had posted some comments on a thread about a member here purchasing a Gerstner tool box off ebay where he had issues with the condition. The ebay add showed pictures and a description that the chest needed some refinishing but otherwise was in very...
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    Crossing a Main Service Wire

    That is not an issue.
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    Looking at compressor aftercoolers

    Having it before the tank prevents the moisture (water) from entering the tank to begin with. This would hopefully decrease likelihood of rust to the tank.
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    Free shed! How to move it?

    This guy can move anything!
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    Why suppliers don't like to sell to homeowners:

    That is Jessica Alba.
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    which t8 fixtures?

    I've got a portable radio in the shop on FM And don't have any issue.
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    which t8 fixtures?

    For my 38' x 60' shop, I bought 20 of these: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lithonia-Lighting-Tandem-4-Light-Flush-Mount-Ceiling-Electronic-Fluorescent-White-Strip-Light-TC-2-32-120-1-4-GESB/100192753
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    Nichiha/Hardiplank siding installation tips

    I completed siding my shop a few months ago and thought I'd post some suggestions and tips from my installation. I hope the below is clear to understand. I built a work table in order to measure and cut the siding to length. I used some 2x4 10' studs and some other framing scraps to frame the...
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    Best way to purchase electrical materials?

    I purchased a few inexpensive single qty items for my garage wiring from my local electric supply house - 1 trip I paid <$5 total for several items. They didn't seem to mind. I made many other trips to HD and Lowes for everything else.
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    How to keep the lag screw from popping out?

    I'd suggest that is NOT a good solution - nor is trying to file the hole with glue. The grain on the dowel will be long grain in the same axis as the lag bolt. What is needed for strength is cross grain wood. The best solution would be to increase the diameter of the screw which would...
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    Are all machinist clamp sets created equal?

    Enco - $34.95 http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=505-6544&PMPXNO=950106&PARTPG=INLMK32
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    Building tool chest for good friends bday, need advice

    Don't skimp on the nutdrivers!
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    Wavetek Multimeters back $15.99 shipped

    Got mine today as well. Didn't bother to open it up to look at the battery- it works fine!
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    Wavetek Multimeters back $15.99 shipped

    I just bought the last one - based on the refreshed page. Thanks!
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    selling HF Coupons on Ebay???

    Not true. They actually have a help page dedicated to the subject: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/manufacturers-coupons.html
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