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I have this pneumatic hand rivet gun that needs a re-build. Anyone have any info about it. The O rings a flat OD O ring (piston seal) and a rear cap gasket are there any available parts available or just try to fit what I might have around the shop? What type and amount of hydraulic fluid would...

Hi all, Maybe a quick question about venting. I have a horizontal 3" main drain in a crawl space that I need to add to and change a sanitary T to a 45. I am moving a toilet, sink and shower and was not the best venting to begin with. Does it matter if the new venting exhausts thru the side or...

Hey all, I need to do some drain and vent work in a bathroom. I have a supply of PVC drain pipes that I would like to use. The existing DWV system in there is ABS. Just for general info what is the difference or advantage of one over the other? I know there is the glue that can be used on either...

Quick question I have a plumbing project coming up and have a surplus of 3/4" brass and stainless steel fittings. Can these be interchanged and attached to each other. My thought is being dissimilar metals will there be any reaction? Thanks Sawyer

Hello everyone, I'm close to installing a tankless water heater and see so many different isolation valve kits available. Any one here have any advice of what to look for? The kits range from about 60 to 150 dollars. I see difference in type of material, valve handles, their positions and of...

I did the dreaded not to stay logged in or copy to past my post. It was long now for the cliffs notes version: Garage/Pole building is about 160 feet from main panel in the house. It is fed thru 3/4" PVC with 3 #8 copper THHN. I want to add a ground conductor to this sub panel feed. And remove...

I have a brand new Craftsman Air Compressor that I can part with. I bought it for my new shop but wound up moving my original compressor instead. It is more compatible with my existing power and the buyer of my old house didn't get to keep it. I don't have good pictures of it as I had to...

Hi all I just had a floor poured yesterday in my 14' x 30' bay. I'm looking for a clear coat of sorts. The bay is to be used for car storage and a few wall cabinets so no really heavy duty work maybe detailing tire removals etc..... The office clean bay we used off the shelf Rustoleum Epoxy in...

What do you all do to keep the parking area free of oil stains? In the near future I am going to have roughly a 35' x 50' area in between the house and garage poured. I can get messy, 2 of my cars mark their spot and car/engine cleaning will be done. Wifey is now questioning what it will look...

I did a bit of research and came up empty. Bridgeport Hardware Manufactoring Corporation F 5 Stamped on both halves. It is Nickel plated. The jaw halves are split so it has 2 rows of teeth on each side, a curled end that fits against a pinky finger, manual ratchet teeth to engage and...

Wow with the success of IDing the Honda steering wheel here is another. Clues: 5 mounting holes Made in Ital 3/81 Thanks Terry

Mystery solved - Mid to late 70s Honda I've had this kicking around for sometime and don't know what it is for. Any of the brain trust here recognize it? Thanks in advance Terry

Just thought I would share some construction work 10' next to my garage. A 120 year old culvert just can't keep up with storms like Irene so a new replacement is under way. I was ready to put my house on the market in April to move to North Carolina but now I'm on hold as you can see why...

Hi all, I am selling a 1917 Model 157c Peck Stow & Wilcox Metal Shear. I've been asked what guage sheetmetal it will cut and I have no idea. I've searched for a while and can't find any info, anyone have an idea of where I can research it? Or better yet any info on it directly. Terry

I think a four post lift will be my best bet. I do have 12-18 months before I purchase. Question is about using casters. How does it work. My vision for my use is the lift stays in the shop static most of the time. When I want to have an open space for example spray painting a car can I just...

I have 2 old satellite receivers that have been kicking around for a while and I know I gave the LNB away but might want to ressurect them for use in my shop. 1 - Philips DSX-5500 2 - Hughes GAEBO Director Pack Tru Surround So is it worth getting a new LNB and appropriate cards? I do have...

Hi all, I'll be closing in the lean to side of my garage. I'll be installing one window in the rear, four windows and a man door on the long side and a 6'x3' window on the front. This is my wifes side of the shop for her stained glass, art, vinyl graphics and general use. It is on an existing...

Hi all, I need to add a mezzanine/loft into my new garage. In the rear section I am thinking of coming out about 8 - 10 feet and split the 16 foot high space in half. and will be 16 feet wide. It is in the rear section of the garage so my work benches, tool boxes and other daily use stuff will...

Just installing a Wayne ESP25 12 Volt back up sump pump. Now it is battery purchase time. I want to go with the 75 amp hour choice and can be up to a 27 frame size. Any suggestions on what and where to purchase? Looking for the longest life and run time. Also I can't seem to find any specs on...

Any one have a solution for dealing with the **** battery recharging set up? Me and a neighbor both have the same generators, both have had standby battery problems. They come with a gel cell 12v 10ah battery and a wall plug in transformer NON-Regulated. Instructions (from memory) say every 30...