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    How should i wire these 2 Compressors?

    Hey Guys.. Trying to figure this out... I have 1 compressor that i've had for a while. It runs on 230 3 phase. I plan to put a 2nd compressor right next to it. Both Compressors use the same Breaker/Wire size. 1 will be used only for my Backup. The problem is I dont have any more...
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    Has anyone made LED Channel Letter Signs ?

    Was wondering if anyone here has tried to do this before? Or maybe even has a business doing this. I need to make/buy 3 large Signs, and wanted to do it myself, but have lots of questions and could use some help.
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    Shop Addiction? 3 Shops in 1 year...Out of control!

    So I've always been a gotta have a shop/garage kinda guy. I started reading on here about 2 years ago when I was looking for a few workbench ideas for my garage. Then the bug got me. And I started reading about different tools, wanting them, and buying them. I filled up my garage for the...
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    Service Writing Software - What do you recomend?

    Hey guys. I've been doing research for 2 weeks now, reading everything I can on service writing software. I have a small shop (4 bays). Looking for a good service writing software. What do you recommend?
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    Fake / Counterfeit Snap on Cordless Impacts

    Is there a such thing as these floating around? The reason i ask is this... I have a tool that scans Craigslist ever 5-10 min, and looks for certain searches. eg: Snap on, but excludes all "box" (as I'm not looking for a box). I've seen SOOOOOO many cordless snap on impacts on CL the last...
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    Where to buy a Quality "Long Reach Hose Clamp Tool"

    One of my guys asked if I could find one of these... I looked on Ebay and found about 20, but no brand name ones. He says he got one a long time ago off a truck. Do you have one? Any Recommendations?
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    Snap On Buy off Craigslist this weekend... What do you think

    So a guy had an ad "Shop closing". I texted him for 3 days trying to find out what he had/what type of shop. Finally he sent me pics. ALL brand name good tools. I have a lot of tools already, but a few things I was needing/wanting to fill in. So I got these for $320. basically the sockets...
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    Which A/C Leak Detection Tool for my Shop?

    Its almost that time!! Hot Texas Summer!! Just opened a shop, and I need to buy a leak detection tool (Sniffer?). I've asked all my mechanics, and they don't seem to care which model I buy. So what is the best one/one that works well for you? Thanks for your advice.
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    Shop Stools... Where to get Strong Quality Ones?

    Hey guys. I'm looking to get a couple of Shop tools..with or with out the backs for my Shop. I haven't seen any good ones in person, and I'm afraid to order online because I cant tell if they feel strong/sturdy. Where did you get yours? What do you recommend?
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    Buying my 1st Welder Today... Need some Advice

    Hey Guys.. Not sure how I made it this long in life (34) with out ever buying a welder. Today is the Day.... I'm 99% sure I'm gonna buy the MillerMatic 212 w/ autoset. I seems to be in my buget price range, and seems to have good reviews, and will hopefully be plenty for me. I just owned...
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    BuyMyRide Shop - In Dallas, TX

    Welcome to the TexasBuyMyRide Shop...... So I grew up in the country on about 100 acres. I had my own shop when I was about 10-11 years old. a 40x60 barn. I had work benches I build, put the power in myself, etc. I would work on old cars, Lawn Mowers, build things. When I turned...
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    My Snap On ToolBox Story.....

    So ever since I was a kid... I always wanted a big bad Snap On Toolbox. For a good part of my life, it was only a dream. Then as I got older..and started to make $$$... It was possible for me to buy one. But I just never could shell out the 3-4k for a good used one, or the 6-xxk for a...
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    A-symmetric or Symmetric 2 Post Lift .. I just cant Decide..

    Hey guys.. I need a little advice.. I've read 100's of posts, watched tons of you tube Videos, talked to Shop owners, and Talked to Vendors. I cant make up my mind. I'll attach a pic of my shop layout. I *think* I want to put the lift sort of lined up up with my door towards the back of...
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    How would you finish this Workbench?

    Hey guys. Built this workbench. 12x3. I used Oak plywood for the top/back lip. It Came out nice I think. I want to finish it with something. Maybe Stain/some kinda polyurethane? Got any good ideas? The Oak top looks too nice to just leave bare I think. Also hate to just paint it.
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    Can I Paint Foam Insulation?

    Hey Guys! So I'm Finally moving into a big Shop I've been wanting for years. I got the keys yesterday!! 1st thing I need to do something with is this UGLY foam insulation that is all over the Sheet Metal Walls. I dont think I want to put up Walls/Drywall them, just clean up this...
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