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    Anybody recognize this compressor?

    My friend is shopping for a compressor so I have been trolling the local used market and came upon this compressor. There is no information in the ad regarding HP, CFM etc. I figured one of yall might be able to ID it. It looks to have POWER FOF embossed on the Tank but it’s hard to tell from...
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    Some nice stuff up for auction in Buffalo, and Stoney Creek Ontario.

    https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/stronghold-equipment/catalogue-id-bscstr10226 Couple brand new air compressors, Listas, hydraulic tables, etc.
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    Capri Tools 1HP die grinder, your thoughts please?

    So I came across this set of die grinders from Capri Tools: https://capritools.com/shop/1-0-hp-air-die-grinder-set/ Powerful 1.0 HP motor 18,000 RPM of speed Ultra quiet with specially tuned muffler, only 79 dBA Low air consumption only 0.45 CFM at 90 PSI ****(in the graphics it says 4.1CFM)...
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    UPDATE: Restoration Photos and another question. Scored Vidmar cabinet for 100$ at an estate sale.

    Also got the grinder for 50$ Update: I spent many hours cleaning it up, stripping the old paint, cleaning and lubing all the bearings, and painting it. I sprayed Rustoleum Hammered Deep Green with an HVLP (thinned with xylene 4:1) for the exterior and drawer fronts, and used Rustoleum...
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    Mazda Service Manual Torque Spec Range

    I assume this is the best forum here for this question since it relates to the use of a torque wrench. I am changing the alternator out on my mothers Mazda CX-5 and was surprised to see a torque range specified instead of a torque spec on all the bolts. I am by no means a professional wrench so...
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    Kobalt Toolbox and hitch light 5$ @ Lowe’s

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Illuminator-Toolbox-and-Hutch-Light-Magnetic-Accessory/1000942452 Title should read hutch not hitch. Autocorrect got me. At 5$ I bought one to check it out. I haven’t picked it up yet so I can’t opine of the product yet.
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    Tankless water heater, bad install, CO could have killed my sister and family

    So I just finished speaking with my father and he informed me that my sister had to evacuate the house and call emergency personnel due to the main floor CO alarms going off. They are having their downstairs renovated and no alarms have been put in yet. This allowed the downstairs basement area...
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    Nut Jam question.

    I am restoring an old pinball machine with steel legs. The legs are a length of 90 angle with a threaded plate at the bottom for a leveling foot. One I insert the foot and rotate it to the proper height I should be able to to tighten a nut from the top side of the plate to create a nut jam and...
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    8" hole through brick.

    I am installing an 8" piece of duct through an exterior wall with normal stud construction and brick veneer. This is an exhaust for a range hood. I have the correct damper that I will install on the exterior wall. I have also created a frame made of double 2x4s attached to the studs that the...
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    FYI Recon HF 60gallon Dual Stage Com $160+ Freight

    https://slickdeals.net/f/9710708-harbor-freight-5hp-60gal-air-compressor-159-97-shipping?src=tdw I don't vouch for the product as I have no experience but I figured there would be interested parties.
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    Block grinder problem

    I have a 7" 1/2 hp block grinder that I thought I picked up for a steal but upon taking it apart the left spindle threads are completely destroyed. Is there any way to recut threads on this? I know that they would be reverse threads. Can anybody help me out on what to do? Can I still use the...
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    Question about an outdoor octagon box in brick

    Long time lurker here. I have learned so much by reading the forums here but have never really had an instance that I needed to post a question....until now. I am really looking for advice and suggestions regarding a 4" octagon fixture box that I have embedded in the exterior brick of my...
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    Hello from NC.

    Hi everyone, long time lurker here so this introduction has been a long time coming. I am not sure how much I can add in expertise with the exception of photography and computers but I love tools and insist on not paying anybody to do something I think I can handle. The Garage Journal has...
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