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    The all inclusive PhotoBucket issues,problems and solutions

    Re: Photobucket Just Screwed Me Real Hard I posted about photobucket this afternoon but now it's gone and I can't find my thread. they are nuts if they think anyone is going to pay $399 a year to host pictures. they really must want to close the site or something. anyways. you can download...
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    Dewalt drill bits

    I don't think you can resharpen the pilot points. They are very complex, it looks like there is a smaller diameter drill centered within the larger bit. hard to explain but a picture is worth a thousand words. A simple jig like the drill doctor can not sharpen them. You would need to sharpen...
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    Advice on a tool to fish saltwater from shore.

    Shimano Stradic with a Fenwick HMG makes a good combo for a spinner. Great quality, in a mid price range gear. Me, personally I like to use 8lb test on a 2500 series reel.
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    Just got a Motive Power Bleeder Kit.

    excellent kit, the vehicle specific adapters work great. One word of caution, keep an eye on the hose, I had mine burst and spray brake fluid all over the engine compartment before I caught it. I would recommend changing the hose every year or two.
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    Best End Nippers/Flush mini bolt cutters?

    fourjeepin, you need to use the carbide or bi-metal blades those can cut thru nails. Agreed that the regular blade will be destroyed by hitting a single nail. use quality blades also, I tried the cheap off brand ones and those just don't last. I only buy bosch blades now.
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    Best End Nippers/Flush mini bolt cutters?

    this or an oscillating multi tool with a metal cutting blade. it will be flusher then any nipper can get. if you don't have one get a cordless multi tool it comes in quite handy and I use it more often then I I thought I would. I use a 12v Bosch.
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    Tool advice and questions

    If you have an opposing piston caliper this tool is very handy. https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-29100-Quick-Quad-Spreader/dp/B005GLQCKA/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1494038474&sr=8-10&keywords=brake+pad+spreader+tool it makes pushing out all 4 pistons at the same time a breeze.
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    Slim/Thin Bit Holder?

    https://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Tools-1837579-Impact-Performance/dp/B00AX8FLVW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1493675633&sr=8-4&keywords=IRWIN+BIT+HOLDER these guys are pretty thin, they have a c-clip to hold in the bit which works quite well, don't get the bit stuck in the fastener as often as just a...
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    New workbench vise is not level??

    If the bench is level shim the vise base to get it level. You could use a washer or cut strips of sheetmetal.
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    Air hose connectors

    The prevost connectors are really worth the price. you just need one or two anyways so its not that expensive considering you probably won't have to buy it again. The plastic case seems to hold up well and won't scratch paint like a metal one would. they are much easier to use then the normal...
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    What tool to tighten this caster?

    I see a nut on the wheel axle. remove the wheel and get all the access you need.
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    Uncle Joe's Wood Shop!

    looks cool. I wouldn't put it in my yard but to each his own. Have you thought about wood burning and engraving in the design. looks cool in natural wood.
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    electrical doo-hickey

    get one of the cheap energy saver power strips. why reinvent the wheel. https://www.amazon.com/TrickleStar-Outlet-Advanced-PowerStrip-Joules/dp/B00JPDYYSM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491958456&sr=8-1&keywords=energy+saver+power+strip you plug the pump into the control outlet and a lamp into the...
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    Mixing antifreeze-Tap or distilled water?

    I mix with distilled water, but my tap water is very hard and the minerals will leave deposits on everything it touches. I can't even wash my car with the hose without leaving behind a terrible mess.
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    1/4 driven drill bit sets

    I don't like the 1/4" hex drill bits, there is just too much wobble in a quick release. chuck up a regular bit in a drill and use a driver for the screws like archirelic said. you can get a bare tool driver for almost any brand for not too much so there should be one to match your batteries...
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    Removing Rust From Chain.....??

    I don't know how well it works but I just bought some rust block from evapo rust this weekend. My first time using evapo rust and I must say after about 18 hours of soaking my garden tools came out looking great. all the rust was gone. Gave them a light coat of the rust block and after it...
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    Mini Splits

    the intake for a mini split is usually on the top of the unit so you need the clearance so air can get to it. As far as putting it close to the floor I don't think that would work to well, cold air sinks so only the cool air would be getting to the unit and the floor would be cold but not the...
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    Porter Cable Disk Sander starts new life as rocket launcher

    did you clean the surface of all contaminants? try using alcohol or a solvent and thoroughly wipe it down. I got the same sander from lowes, its a good deal for the price and has worked well for me with lots of power. I think I stalled it only once when a piece of wood got jammed in between...
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    Soldering Work Station Recommendations

    I got a Hakko FX-888D a few months ago. damn, I don't know why I waited so long to replace my 25 year old radio shack dual wattage station. I'm simply amazed on how fast this thing heats up and can recover. it truly is so much easier to solder now. I would recommend you get a selection of...
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    Saws keep tripping breaker

    most likely you got other loads on the same circuit. I tripped my breaker a couple of times with a miter saw. turned it it was the extra freezer on the same circuit. moved outlets and no more problems. i can run a shop vac and mitersaw on the same circuit as long as i stagger startup. try...
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