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    Wall Control 15% site wide

    LAZYGUYDIY15 is the code Just used it 11:37 am on 11/18 15% off site wide and free shipping over $50
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    Building an extension cord.

    I need to get power for my welder(Lincoln 175amp MIG) on my RV pad which is about 75 ft away from the garage. I would like to provide myself with both 240v and 120v receptacles on the end of an extension cord, SAFELY. I already have an 80' length of 6/4 SOOW cable. I am thinking of...
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    Source for Quality Electrical Connectors

    I am looking to make a bin of quality automotive type electrical connectors. I want small and large spade terminals, **** connectors, and some 3/4 way connectors. I am thinking non-insulated and I will heat shrink them, unless someone has a good recommendation for some that are pre-heat...
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    Differential Bearing Puller

    Now, I am sure that we have some folks on the board who work on ring and pinions daily -- I was hoping to get some opinions on this clamshell style puller. I have 2 axles to regear(new gears and e-lockers), and would like to learn the skill and perhaps put it to use on the side. The price...
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    Random idea for air lines::

    I have my attached garage tore down to the bare studs and was sitting in the garage staring at the rafters pondering what you all might think about running copper tubing to the peak(garage is 10ft ceiling, attic peak is 22ft) and then back down and into the garage run. It would be a huge uphill...
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    Link for IRC?

    Anyone have a link to a readable International Residential Code(2006)? I have the one for the NEC and was hoping to find a similar one for the IRC. Thanks, J
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    15% off all power tools at Lowes

    My Lowes has signs posted everywhere in the department that all power tools are 15% off this weekend. I picked up a new Bosch Recip. Saw today.... They had the DeWalt DW368(Circular Saw) on sale for an additional 14%(odd percentage to me) on top of the 15% sale as well.
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    Build down for garage?

    So I am in the process of purchasing a house with a 2 car attached garage. It also has a "boatshed" with an 18x30 "office" above it. The boatshed is 18x30 but it has a ceiling height of 5'. Makes me wonder WHY, but anyways. It has a dirt floor in it and 16' double wooden doors for access. I...
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    Craftsman Pro vs. Std Craftsman Wrench Comparison

    So you guys all had me dying to use a "better" wrench than all the standard Craftsman's that I have. I pick up this Craftsman Pro Series Set(10-18mm) for $70 shipped. I haven't used them much yet, but they sure are purty and feel substantially heavier! Thought I would throw up some comparison...
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    AN fitting sizing w/ Tool Gloat

    Last time I was at the speed shop trying to size a fitting in order to purchase an AN fitting they measured it with a caliper and told me what size it is - Can someone tell me how to convert this? I googled it and did not find anything helpful. For a male fitting (IE i need a female fitting...
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    IR 3102 air usage

    I was ready to pull the trigger on an IR 3102 Die Grinder -- All the documentation I saw said average CFM usage was 3 CFM. Then I looked further into it and it says 18 CFM at load -- I am running a 60 gal Single Stage IR ss3l3 Compressor that is rated for 11.3 CFM at 90. Would i be starving...
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    Anti-Seize Usage

    Okay. So I have had it with the rusty bolts on a used vehicle i recently purchased . Currently I am doing a motor rebuild and have a lot of the vehicle disassembled and was given the suggestion to use anti-seize on everything when I put it back together -- I am okay with the time consuming...
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    Best garage flooring for wood

    Hey Everyone, A little out of the norm but hey -- i have a mobile shop(based in a 48 ft 5th wheel - 40 on the floor, 8 overhead) and it is plywood floored -- anyone have any ideas for flooring -- The only thing i have come up with thus far is a linoleum covering. Would like to find other...
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    mounting compressor in 5th wheel

    hey guys, I need some help mounting my 60 gal upright compressor in my 5th wheel mobile shop. It has a 3/4 ply floor in it. I do not know how much i want to bolt the compressor to the floor(would it be strong enough?) but i dont have any other great ideas. I was thinking of making a 4'x4'...
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