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    Need advise about small lettering for dashboard switches

    Would something like this work? Summit has other styles if these don't float your boat. just search "switch labels" on Summit's web site. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/joe-17501?rrec=true
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    New MaxJax Install Using Anchor Bolt Locations from Older Install?

    It might be useful to make a template out of something like heavy cardboard (not corrugated) or Masonite, based on the M7K baseplate drawing. Use that to check the fit with the existing holes.
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    What Tool Is The Bane of your existence? I'll go 1st

    Cheap gas powered yard tools. It's not the tool itself, it's the carburetors on the engines. Pure rubbish. Constant adjustment and replacement. Meanwhile, the carb on my 7 year old Husqvarna backpack blower has never been touched. Modern gas cans. I've replaced the spouts on them all with...
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    Relocating and moving 2 post lift or sell and buy new qu

    When we moved I took the Max Jax with me. The move was across town, but I would have taken it if we had been moving across the country. IMO it would be less hassle than selling the old and buying new. And then there is price to consider. I pad $2,250 in August 2020. The same lift today (but...
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    How did Snap On become the standard?

    This might have already been said by others. I always assumed it was largely because for years they were essentially the only game in town for mechanics in garages. No internet, mechanics were at work when most stores selling tools were open. They couldn't leave work to pop down to the local...
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    Overspray Cleaning/Removal

    Depending on how much overspray there is a clay bar could work well. You have nothing to lose by trying it other than the cost of the claybar and the lubricant. Something else I've used on rattle can overspray is a cloth moistened with mineral spirits. It's not aggressive enough to bother the...
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    step ladder for 16'6"

    How often do you expect to do things at ceiling level? Live dangerously. :D :devilish: Get a 10 foot Werner and put it in the bed of your pickup truck on a sheet of plywood.
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    New Zero Turn Mower Burning Oil Already? 1.0 Hours.

    But I'll bet it recommends a specific weight or range of weights and a minimum API Service Class, like as an example API SJ or higher. Buy a quality oil of the correct weight and API Service Class and you'll be fine.
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    New Zero Turn Mower Burning Oil Already? 1.0 Hours.

    Two thoughts: 1. Personally. I like the oil close to the "High" mark but as long as the oil level is between the high and low marks you'll be fine. 2. I don't know how many ounces of oil is represented by the distance between the low and high marks, but I'd think burning through half that...
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    New Workbench Choices.

    This, and depending on what you plan to do on the workbench you might consider buying a preformed Formica countertop at the big box home center.
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    Electric lawn tractor

    Sounds more like the dealer was trying to convince your father to buy a gas powered mower by casting the electrics in a bad light. With what I have in my used Cub Cadet, about 25% the cost of a new gas powered version, I'd be hard pressed to justify buying an electric just to save money on gas...
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    Plastic Fuel tank Repair

    Maybe this stuff? https://www.hotmelt.com/blogs/blog/permanent-bonds-to-pp-and-pe-plastics?srsltid=AfmBOoo7-yTS5WI7r62o4zoKdsenwx3eWBq_ylEcyJnAIw0-5jiQhMR-
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    Motor Oil Deals & Rebates

    I picked up 3 5-quart jugs of Mobil 1 at Walmart this morning. $24.95 each. Then I electronically filed the rebate form. So, a net price of $14.95 per jug.
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    Show your Vintage Boy Scout Tools

    I still have my uniform, pack and cook kit. Somewhere, I also have a few neckerchiefs and slides for them, and my Boy Scout NRA marksmanship medals I earned at summer camp. I'd have liked to make Eagle but I turned 16 and discovered cars and girls. 🤷‍♂️ My trip To Philmont in June...
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    Tool chest quality.

    Are there any manufacturer's marking or numbers on the struts? If so, you might contact these folks to see what they have. https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com You might try here also: https://www.searspartsdirect.com/combo/0247-1235442/craftsman-tool-chest-parts
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    It was only $300 more to order and have a company install my new door than to DIY

    I've always said, "Everyone should shingle one roof, no one should have to do more than one". I helped my BIL shingle a roof maybe 50 years ago. That experience taught me the value of hiring people to do that job. I'll still do a shed or door awning, something under one square, but that's it.
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    Windows in Overhead Door, Yes or No?

    Besides the additional light, which is always welcome, the windows break up "blank wall" look of the 9 foot tall garage doors. The bottom of the windows on each door are about 76" above the floor so If anyone other than Andre the Giant wants to look inside they need to bring their own ladder.
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    Are Air Compressors still necessary?

    Besides what others have mentioned there is media blasting, can't do that with a battery powered tool. And I find using various blow guns to blow dirt and debris out of nooks and crannies of parts and places quite useful.
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    How to temporarily hang a small metal pegboard on metal cabinet?

    Get a couple of these from Harbor Freight. https://www.harborfreight.com/25-lb-magnetic-hook-red-58051.html
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    Hot water heater for the shop - exploring options

    I hated taking a "Navy Shower" when I was on carriers. How far is the nearest existing hot water line in the house? Is tapping into one an option?
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