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    Free Porter Cable 12 V drill

    I have a good PC 12 volt drill, batteries, steel case, and instructions for free (you pay shipping). The charger has died and I've had no luck replacing it. I've moved on to Hatachi. Mike
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    Mouse proofing door seals.

    Hi Guys, I have been trouble for years with mice chewing their way through my overhead garage door seals and just witnessed my buddy Gorilla taping one of his. Suddenly I had an epiphany: why couldn't I pop rivet some steel or aluminum to the bottom, covering the rubber seal (spaced up a little...
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    Disappearing paint?

    Hello fellas, When I installed my Rotary lift I sand blasted and refinished the bottom 3' of the towers. Ford engine blue was a perfect match! In the years since the top layer of blue has been disappearing, leaving the primer exposed. It has crept all the way across the floor plates to the...
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    Garage exhaust system

    Hello fellas, I thought you might like to see my in floor engine exhaust removal system. I used an old heating boiler air fan to create the necessary "vacuum". The entire below grade system is schedule 40 PVC-4" size, all pitched like a sanitary plumbing drain to a sanitary tee draining into the...
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    Narrow space torch cart

    Since posting equipment this morning I thought about showing some more of my junk. I designed this cart for available space. It is 3/4" EMT and scrap. I did buy the steel wheels from Northern. It tips back easily outdoors and rolls on the nose wheel in the shop. Mike
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    Tool building is fun!

    I have noticed several threads lately concerning equipment I also have constructed and I want to share some with my fellow members. The burning table is built with materials I had in stock. I keep my chop saw on it to contain most of the mess caused by the saw. It works well for me. The engine...
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    New to site!

    Hello everyone, I'm Mike. 65 years old, married with two sons, retired UA174 Steamfitter. This site looked really cool so I hopped on board. I posted under "My home" yesterday before I found this thread area. I am open to any questions and am willing to assist others with HVAC and electrical...
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    My "Home"

    Hello everyone, I am new to site (couldn't find intro forum) and thought I'd post some pics of my garage. I have installed an under floor exhaust system , hot water heat, split system A/C, full bath, office, two storage lofts, complete wood shop. The main building is 144' long by 36' wide with...
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