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    Is there any GOOD way to store long-handled yard tools? (shovels, rakes, etc)

    Gladiator track and e-track, with respective hook systems. Weedeaters and other short-medium items are mounted above eye-level on Gladiator, long handled items are hung higher on e-track with the handles hanging between the items on the lower rail.
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    Is Makita still at the top?

    I had a Makita table saw which was decent, but my Makita track saw got returned right after receipt. It would only run intermittantly, and it didn't feel nearly as solid or ergonomic as the Dewalt I replaced it with. I only have one other DeWalt tool, a palm sander, but with these two...
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    Moisture Meter???

    I bought one identical to the one in the original post to look for water intrusion in the house. It does everything I need, and is easy to interpret for this use-case. I think the directions say less than about 6-7% is normal, and I find that a useful metric. Normal wood or drywall reads less...
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    Are all the little pancake / hotdog compressors basically the same?

    It is easy to find online equivalents for noise levels. Here are the 80-90db equivalents from a noise suppression supplier. Other sources may have examples one would find more relatable. Garbage disposal, dishwasher, average factory, freight train (at 15 meters). Car wash at 20 ft (89 dB)...
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    Are all the little pancake / hotdog compressors basically the same?

    I believe this compressor from Lowes is the same - Kobalt 3 gal hot dog I bought the same one, under the name Fini (a long time compressor manufacturer from Italy), from Menards. It's a good compromise of capacity, weight, noise and price. Considerably quieter than my old 20 gallon, belt...
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    Harbor Freight has a 30% off sale this weekend. What clamps are worth buying from them?

    They make some deep-throat C Clamps (5", 8", 12") which are pretty unique, but they aren't expensive enough to waste a one-item deal on.
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    Recycling ac unit?

    My point exactly, the reason for the post. The culture around here is "Do what you can get away with."
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    Recycling ac unit?

    What terms do you use to find someone who will do residential capture, if there even is such a niche? I have a system I want to remove as part of a DIY remodeling to make way for a mini-split. I can't find anyone to do it on a small scale, only commercial. I assume your common service guy or...
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    Extension cord storage-pro tips

    This was the very first thing I was taught when I was stagehanding. Holding one end in your hand pointing away from you, you first try to get the cable spread out away from you as straight as possible. You then coil counterclockwise, giving the cord a half twist each coil. The half twist will...
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    1966 F100 EcoBoost Engine Swap (EcoBoosted)

    You need a BEAST 66 license plate. BOOST 66 too.
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    1966 F100 EcoBoost Engine Swap (EcoBoosted)

    I was thinking it might be a cause of your mystery skin problems. I'm also guessing it wouldn't be easy to find the right expert. But I found one paper about envenomization and necrotic skin lesions, perhaps there are more. Maybe send some of the pictures you've posted here to some of the...
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    1966 F100 EcoBoost Engine Swap (EcoBoosted)

    Have you by chance ever discussed stings and systemic immune/inflammatory response with a mast-cell or envenomization doctor?
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage

    What's the plan for that fine art/junk collectible chassis in the last picture?
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage

    https://www.verifythis.com/article/news/verify/gas-prices-verify/will-us-run-out-of-diesel-fuel-in-25-days-fact-check/536-6ca84fc6-8518-4a71-b07c-c5258bbacc55?fbclid=IwAR1TWsej3bsA9J4TIFCp4H7_PxHsuzD_J7K1Jnrjw8F7tQkVJNa9VMxAy3g
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    Old people tools

    I spent an hour this morning using that exact HF tool to remove tile which has been on my to-do list for a couple of years. I've had the rule for a while now that if I'm going to do the labor, I get to decide how easy it will be, so I bought that tool for this job. And it was so ridiculously...
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    Fixing up an old Proto Rolling Chest

    I'm perfectly content when I can work something from "near junk" to "deserves a spot in the garage". You've certainly done that.
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    Fixing up an old Proto Rolling Chest

    0:20-0:35 for example
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    Circular saw. What isn’t cheap consumer grade?

    If the preferred solution is still in the realm of buying a new corded saw, you could do worse than looking at Rigid, even if it is a Home Depot brand. I have their 6.5" and it is a seriously nice saw, using Milwaukee, Makita and DeWalt saws I own as reference.
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    Fixing up an old Proto Rolling Chest

    Cam locks would be easy to find (McMaster Carr has a good selection), but yours isn't a cam. I was going to suggest part number M11080a2 (seems to be universal, I see it on Waterloo/Sears) but it is no longer available. But take a look at this thread - It seems to imply that locksmiths are...
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