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    LIFT DOWN! Any experts on Atlas lift cylinders?

    I was using my Atlas 12k lb 2 post lift to service my 96 Pathfinder when the lift suffered a severe hydraulic leak. It appears to be coming from the right side (power unit side) cylinder at the cylinder end where it meets the rod. As you can see from the Atlas Owner's Manual pic below, there...
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    How full is this 500 gallon propane tank?

    This is my neighbor's tank, they are older, so I watch over them, especially during bad weather like the cold weather we're having right now. I checked their tank gauge, but I can't find the indicator. What do you think it reads?
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    Free to good home: Firewood Racks

    I have two of these I no longer need. Each is made out of treated 2x4's; approximate size is 10' long, 6' high and 15" wide. Each will hold a little over a 1/2 cord of firewood. Near I-65 10 miles north of the AL/TN border. Pics:
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    Putting tractor on a 2-post lift?

    I need to work on my tractor and I've never put it on the 2-post lift before. It is a Kubota L4330, ~40 hp with 4wd. The Front End Loader (FEL) will be on but no implement (bucket, grapple etc.). The rear tires are filled ~750 lbs of liquid ballast and there are two lead, steel concrete wheel...
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    Anyone have a coupon for the HF Bauer drill press?

    This one: https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/drills-drivers/10-in-5-speed-bench-drill-press-with-light-58782.html Thanks in advance!
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    Gutter downspout drain pipe: Schedule 40 PVC vs. DWV pvc?

    I'm having my flower beds redone here shortly. I decided to catch 3 of my downspouts and put it into pipe to keep the water out of the flower beds. I'll need about 40 feet of pipe. The pipe will be covered with 3-4" of river rock; no traffic to speak of. Gate City Foundation and Drainage on...
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    Tool storage ideas for Pallet Rack woodworking bench bottom shelf

    I just got done building this Pallet Rack Woodworking Bench and it comes with a 48"x8' bottom shelf. I'd like to use that shelf to store all my powered hand tools, drills, impact wrenches, etc. etc. etc. My initial thought was steel 2 drawer filing cabinets. Unfortunately, here's the rub: I...
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    What charger do I need for this Snap On battery light?

    Picking up trash on the side of the road around where I live. I found this Snap On LED battery light. My android type charger and Apple iPhone charger won't work. What do I need to charge this light? See pics below. And once again, GJ won't allow me to post pics from Imjur. "Image...
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    Attach pallet racking to pole barn?

    I'm installing some pallet racking to the outside of my pole barn, see pics below. In reading on pallet racking, the recommendation is to not attach to the wall unless you exceed a 6 to 1 ratio of height vs depth. Mine are 10' high and 42" wide for a ratio of around 3 to 1. However, mine are...
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    Dumb question of the Week: Does Amazon accept HD gift cards?

    I want a new welding helmet. My new Son in Law welds for a living plus he's an adjunct professor of welding at a local tech college. He recommended the Lincoln 3350 Viking helmet. HD doesn't sell it, even via the internet. I have a bunch of HD gift cards I got for Christmas and birthdays...
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    Looking for a remoted-controlled light switch

    I'm looking for two remote controlled light switches. The current switches are in my garage and control the LED lights over my garage door and garage side. When someone drives up my driveway at night, I'd like to be able to turn on these two switches from my front porch, about 45 feet away...
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    Which bench vise should I buy?

    I need another bench vise, I broke the **** out of my refurb'd chinesium bench vise a couple weeks ago. I've down selected to two Yost bench vices and I'd like your opinions on them plus any other alternatives. Yost ADI-8, $372...
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    How hard is it to replace a door frame and door?

    We need to replace a door on my shop; frame is rotted out. Same with a neighbor's exterior door. i figure we'll do ours first, then my neighbor's. Here's the door I'll be installing in the shop...
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    Wiring a 2hp 3ph motor

    I just bought a 2x72 grinder sans motor and VFD controller. I'm in the process of ordering the motor and I'll need to wire it in the my shop. I'll be running 230 VAC 1ph to the VFD; then the VFD will run the motor. According to this wire sizing calculator, it says I need 12 ga...
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    Who would have made a Sears Craftsman stick welder 40 years ago?

    A friend of mine has a 35-40 year old Sears Craftsman stick welder and would like to know more about it and learn to use it. IMO it wouldn't have been actually made by Sears, just be labeled for Sears. Assuming that's true, who would have been the manufacturer during that time? Anyone have...
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    What NEMA receptacle is this?

    This is a pic of a friend of mine's RV electrical plug. He said it was 125 VAC at 30 amps. He left this morning, so I can't relook at the recept nor take another pic. I want to put the same recept in my shop so he can hook up to 30 amp service while he is here. Thanks for the help.
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    CH air compressor

    CH 26 gallon tank, 125 psi, 5 HP (reality = 3hp, see motor tag). Portable, 120 VAC, preferably 20 amp CB. I've had it since the early 90's, always worked, just replaced it with a bigger/better AC.
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    Anyone made a lift mod to lift a ZTR?

    I need to be able to get my ZTR up in the air so I can service it. I've got a 12k lb Atlas 2 post lift, so I'm looking for something that I can install on the lift and then safely lift the ZTR up in the air. I'll probably also use it to lift my Kubota RTV as well. While searching the net, I...
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    We have any blacksmithing or anvil experts here? Please step in...

    I got this anvil a couple weeks ago. I finally had time to get it unloaded and into my shop. I had to use my lift to lift it up on my welding table so I could take some pics of it. Here you go: Left side, no known markings that I can see. Right side markings, length and anvil face...
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    Need help removing these brad nails

    My wife has an antique drying rack. One of the lower drying rods broke off, requiring replacement before the rack can be used again. At the fixed end, they didn't use glue (as far as I can tell), they used short braid nails. The nails do not extend through to the other side. So, the only way...
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