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    snap on top box id

    Local to me box cheap at 200 bucks I was thinking about buying it for my basement. What model is this. Looked for the old giant thread with different snap on box id's with separate url but ..
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    I need of a new to me under 25 gallon air compressor

    My garage has limited electrical so I am limited to 115V. Looking at Ingersoll Rand P1.5IU-A9 and Dewalt DXCM251. Would be for minor shop tools as I have a mix of battery and air and my old Speedaire unit needs a new pump. Thoughts on the matter?
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    Few years back I remodeled my house, squeaking second floor issues

    I have an ungrateful and unwanted long term guest that I have given eviction notice to for failure to grow up and become an adult at 31. My Gal's deadbeat son that won't support his daughter. Enough on that it gives me heart burn. Anyway I'll call him kid, anyway he walks on the balls of...
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    Finally broke down and purchased a QuickJack TL7000

    Happened to see on back of my HD statement that they had them for sale for 200 off and figured why not use 0% and they allowed me to add on Mil Discount so it was a no brainer. Free shipping too. It's online obviously.
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    portable shop lights or lights for under hood work

    I have some corded led lights that work great but there are times where I need battery lights that last a decent time and are bright enough to work with. Recommendations? I have majority of my battery tools are Milwaukee but I know that there is no reason to stay with one brand except...
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    Looking to buy another tool storage

    There's for Matco 5s triple box nearby for a reasonable 3800 for a 5328rx-yb and comes with a hutch and covering. This way I can bring the cheap HF box into work for my tools. I have been using work tools and it's no longer cutting it. I can afford it and it won't effect my budget but...
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    Suggestions for detailing buffer

    I am looking for a reasonable detailing buffer, My cars are looking dirt after the wettest July since ? I had an older Griots but it's dead.
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    Has anyone modified their walls to make your garage taller?

    Really wanting to install a lift but I have very inadequate ceiling height. Was considering Jacking the structure and adding a knee wall out of cinder blocks around the base. Lumber being what it is will be an issue this why I'm thinking knee wall's .
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    Cool OLD Craftsman compressor art deco looking

    Never seen one like this, it looks almost 40-50's? Where is the air stored or is it just an on demand thing?
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    Milwaukee M18 leaf blower?

    I have a variety of their M18 tools but I am tired of small engine two stroke fuel issues. Just wondering if it's a great product or a so so? I like their M18 weed wacker and the extension saw. Thanks
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    Welder, good buy HOBART EZ-Tig

    https://pansongs.top/product/welder-amps/?fbclid=IwAR0aO1p5qwFxvjPIC7VXqKtGoWtIDDA2SEJPdyDIyLbTajAHwNfXbKkDW4A Anyone purchase one of these?
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    Help need new 6" Velcro backer plate for

    older Griots's version 1 or 2 of there random orbital buffer. The don't support this any more and my velcro is coming off the rubber pad. It uses 4 screws vs the newer style 6 screw. Looked on amazon and I could not seem to find one but maybe my search list was not the correct info. I call...
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    Dayton Speedaire 3z323b parts

    need two gaskets one top and bottom for the for other practical purposes I'll call the block.. Got it for FREE, was seized up but lightly honed the bores to take of rust from water in them. It now works but no build up of pressure because the gaskets were shot. Could use some RTV gasket...
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    My garage, the off and on pig sty

    So I can't find my old thread. Anyway life issued me new orders which I complied with begrudgingly, only to get past the sting and find happiness of the other side. Sold the white one to fund a new house that caused the sting...owner that has it still loves it and that was 6 years ago. I...
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    renovation vs destruction

    as well as addition. I have a 26x24 with 1x4 stick built trusses and it frightens me to keep my E30 M3 and my E36 M3 and modified street car in this but I do. I am debating taking all the siding off and the sistering 2x6 to the existing walls then adding proper insulation and then the...
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    Shop Smith owners are they a good purchase ?

    I have been debating purchasing one. I have some wood working experience, but don't have space for normal wood working tools so what are plus and negatives of them besides being older. I am looking a mark v 510 with an optional band saw too. Greg
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    traditional home heating oil vs biofuel

    Is this kinda like E85? Less output at a higher price to take more out of your wallet? My Gal's house has oil heat and I just installed a Roth Double line and they had suggested biofuel. Thoughts.
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    Riyobi 2hp belt drive garage door opener?

    Any decent? My HD bought a bunch for contractor's week and still have them on sale for $148 vs the $248 they were. Only reason I ask is my ancient Chamberlin/Craftsman unit burnt up the plastic spur gear again and I don't feel like rebuilding it again. Would you purchase one? It does not...
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    Not really garage related but Crawl Space Liner

    Anybody ever installed one? I added 2 yards of concrete over the dirt floor when I was renovating my 3 season porch incorporating it into the house. I did not add foam board on the underside and was trying to decide if I wanted to do a styrofoam base covered by a rubber liner up the walls...
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    2018 I want to knock my existing garage down and put a new one up

    but can I expand my concrete slab with out having to demo the one I have? I want to expand my current foot print say buy 6 feet in the back. Could I pour a new frost walls and then pour new floor material with say an expansion crack between the two? Thinking I won't find a concrete company...
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