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    Hip Roof Framing and Support?

    I'm researching options for attaching a hip roof extension to shop in picture. The shop is 24x32 with 1ft overhangs, structure: 2x4 walls, with trusses. I'm interested in having covered storage similar to a carport, unsure of what would be required to tie into existing structure and support new...
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    10-3 Romex Through Brick Exterior

    All, I need to wire up two pool pumps. I have 10-3 NM in crawlspace, what is the legal way to pass through the brick? I need to pass through the brick then up for about 4ft and terminate into a small sub panel. Do I need a junction box in crawlspace transitioning NM to THHN/THWN or can I...
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    1st Attempt with Lathe

    1st shot at turning some aluminum. Have a whole new respect for machinist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Lathe tooling I.D.

    Recently purchased a new to me CR/AT 12" lathe. I'm going through the lathe now, but would like to id the tooling below. Top left look like typical cutting tools plus a Williams boring bar set up, but all others are over my head. I appreciate any input Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Wish me luck

    Only going a few blocks but I've got a serious pucker factor. Lot money and sweat in this thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Any Reason not to Reuse Magnetic Starter?

    I have a Siemens WS10-230p (single phase starter believe rated for 10hp but Im using on a 7.5) the box is a little grungy but the coil and heater "look" to be in good condition. Is there any reason I should not clean it up and reuse?
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    Compressor circuit conduit question

    Im planning my compressor circuit. It will be about 25ft total length, begining at breaker panel through crawl space and out the block wall in the photo. From there into an air conditioner style disconnect then to the mag starter. My question is how do i transition from romex style wire for the...
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    Shelving knee brace angles

    Im supporting the outside corner of 4 shelves, and im looking for info on connecting the knee brace to the down leg. Looking for the strongest joint option. The knee brace will be on a similar angle as the level in the photo
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    Advice on multiple rows of wall cabinets

    hey all, looking for some advice on wall cabinets I have tall ceilings and am considering mounting multiple rows of cabinets. Bases would be no lower than 6ft and would extend up the the 12 ft ceiling. is there any strength or other issues with multiple rows on the upper half of a wall? I'm...
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    Ingersoll Rand 231 Model A Service Kit

    Been looking at impacts and would like to pick up an early style 231 model A. Anybody know what service kits will fit it? When I Google kits I only find the following models 231C, 231HA, 231HA-2.
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    Bending 3/4 ACR Copper Tube

    Been trying to bend 3/4 ACR copper tube for a compressor - have been filling with sand and bending over knee. The sand definitely stops it from collapsing but the bends aren't uniform or consistent. considering using a conduit bender after filling with sand, anybody have any experience getting...
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    Compressor cooler bracket

    Am I over thinking this bracket? Cooler mount is solid but all strength is i the bottom so the top has some vibration. Don't want to chew up the copper air line or the aluminum cooler. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk
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    Restoring a smal block grinder - opinions

    Picked up a 1/4 hp split phase grinder, its still in work, but wanted opinions on the red and name plate options. I'm split on the red color not sure if I'll keep it, and the plate was FUBAR'd when I bought it - thought of replacing it with a craftsman logo or decal
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