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Located in central MN - cable in question is aluminum (2-2-2 I think) roughly 120' long, about 100-110' underground. The wire is almost all buried under hard packed gravel driveway and a portion runs under poured shop apron. I believe the cable has been in place for about 23 years. Last...

Screwing around with a unit from the early 90s. It is a 12v LP 12k btu manual light pilot model. I have not been able to smell or hear any gas flow through the unit at all. The blower fan appears to operate as it should. I confirmed 12v with a meter at the gas valve solenoid at least once...

... of AC power coming into my shop? I did some work in my detached shop last night after work, used several circuits as usual, no issues. I've never had any real electrical issues in shop, ever. No flickering lights or anything of that nature. I believe shop, most wiring, and panel are...

I have one rental property, former home. Tenant said electric dryer quit, dead. Stated worked fine yesterday. I asked him to check the outlet if comfortable. One leg of the 220v outlet and plug is very melted. Outlet is directly below house breaker panel, concerning. I went through this...

I recently acquired a used Graymills parts washer that I would like to put to use and have started the lovely process of cleaning it. (PL36-A model) It is a well made unit with a seemingly good pump that needs a little TLC. I have drained and saved about 4 gallons of fluid. I think the...

Shop is roughly 32'x48' and currently has 2 rows of 4 - 8' double T12 110W bulbs. 13.5' ceiling. Lighting is a bit inadequate IMO. I would like it to be brighter and have the existing fixtures to work with. There is a separate workbench light with an additional identical 8' fixture. I plan...

I've been mechanically fixing up a recently purchased 2010 F-350 CC Longbox. I live in the heart of the rust belt. Went out of my way to buy a slightly-less-rusty-than-most-local truck within my budget. Anyway, it has plenty of body issues. This is a work truck. I would like to treat + slow...

Sorry for huge pic. What is the recommended way to connect this to solid 10/2 wire (with ground)? Does this connection need to be made inside of a box? Obviously the leads here are pretty short. The inside of the box doesn't really have much extra room and still need to make a connection for...

I need to pick up some hydraulic oil for lift install in MN. Shop is heated to 40* min and would plan on using lift at this temp or just above freezing periodically. The manual says to only use "46#" hydraulic oil without exceptions to climate. I think AW-32 would be a better choice and...

I am proceeding to install a 2 post lift in personal shop and I'm trying to be **** about epoxy prep... Have holes drilled already in minimal depth spec'd concrete for included expansion anchors. I have drilled all the way through concrete. I realize this is not typically recommended. I am...

I'm interested in picking one up. I have used in the past and found them handy. I would like one that will comfortably allow me to reach a 13.5' ceiling in the "A" frame position if possible. I would also like to use as an "extension ladder" for painting and related tasks. If it gets...

I want to install a 12k 2-post lift in my purchased home shop. Concrete is in generally good condition with no relief joints. I have no idea on PSI, although it is finished very smooth. I have about 6" of concrete at floor drain. At 20 years old, it has cracked, cracks are insignificant...

Backstory: I recently bought a home with an old (early 90's - maybe '93?) YORK fuel oil furnace. The unit has a 1 year old a-coil and central air conditioner integrated. The central a/c and blower seemed to work well this last summer. Was unable to find an HVAC tech willing to come out and go...

I purchased said 3/8" impact kit off the truck 2-3? years ago. It has been great until recently after fairly heavy use. The motor will intermittently "cut-out" or intermittently nothing will happen at all when the trigger is pulled, both in forward and reverse. I have swapped batteries and...

700 lumen, rechargeable, alkaline, or usb powered. Good reviews. PM500R. Shipping for 1 was only listed as $5 for me, bought a couple for free shipping... https://coastportland.com/collections/led-work-lights/products/pm500r

The rear bumper cover on my daily driver is an eyesore and I'd like to have it repainted. I believe this particular bumper may be aftermarket and has been painted before, poorly. The paint was applied quite thick has has obvious adhesion issues... Anyways I'd like to start rounding up some...

Brand new sealed. Excellent USA pliers. Includes 47ACF, 97ACF, and 87ACF. Orange. PIC HERE ALT $135 + I'll ship it free to the continental U.S. Paypal is probably easiest. Message me.

I'm trying to make some headway on this project as time allows in my cold 24'x30'x8' central MN garage. The plan is to install a BM 45k btu heater directly to 2x4s strung across the ceiling joists at a 45* angle. I'll be using a concentric/sealed combustion kit going horizontal. I am going...

I'm interested in possibly upgrading from my basic triple bay 4s 72" roll cab work box. I'm running out of room and likewise organization is suffering a bit. Some add-ons would solve my room issue but upgrading the main cab makes more practical/financial sense to me. I do have limited room at...