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I have a 1970 Chevelle that needs to have the floor and trunk pan replaced. I bought a complete floor pan and a trunk pan, both with braces. What would be a reasonable price to have then replaced. I could strip the body down and take it off the frame and take it to a shop. I just don't trust...

I need to bend a piece of 1" stainless steel boat rail about 75 degrees. I have a 1" conduit bender. Would that work? Any other suggestions? I'd prefer not to have to heat it because of the discoloring.

My 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP sometimes surges at cruise. Occasionally it will throw a MAP sensor code. Would Mass Airflow Sensor cleaner be ok to try on the MAP sensor. I'd prefer To try something before shelling out the money for a new sensor. The engine is turbocharged. Thanks in advance.

I need to run a water line underground to my workshop, about 150'. The line will need to go under the gravel driveway. Any suggestions on what kind of tubing to use and how deep it needs to be? Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know where I could get some parts for a Handler 120 MIG welder? I really need a liner for .030 or .035 wire. The one I have got kinked. Since the welder was discontinued several years ago, I can't locate one. Any suggestions???

After many years of moving around a lot with the military, I finally have a shop and am starting to play/work on my toys. II need to pull a couple of engines and tyranny. I've never used one if the engine lift plates that bolts to the manifold. Can you pull the engine and trans together, even...

I purchased a Bernzomatic propane torch a couple of days ago. It was the one with the igniter built into the torch head so you can just click the button to light it. Last night I used it to heat some copper. When I was done, I closed the valve and laid it down. Then I noticed there was still...

We have a cabinet from Germany that is MDF covered with Laminate. My wife wants to change the colors. Can the laminate be painted? What do I need to do to make the paint adhere? Is there a particular paint that I need to use? All advice is appreciated.

I'm seriously considering getting rid of my Dish TV, but my wife needs to be able to record some of her shows. Anybody know a good way to do this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I am getting ready to hook up my Quincy 5hp 2 stage compressor. The plate on the motor says 21 amp. Is a 30 amp 220v breaker adequate? Is 10 gage wire adequate? The manual just says to have it wired by a licensed electrician but I can connect wires. Thanks for any advice.

I bought a used Hobart Handler 120 MIG welder for my shop. The instruction manual said to use a 20 amp slow blow circuit breaker. I went to the local GE distributor today and they said that GE doesn't make one. I have a GE Homeline main box. Any suggestions? Could I just use a 30 amp breaker and...

I am getting ready to install my wood stove in my new metal shop. I want to go out through the wall about 10 feet off the floor and then continue up once outside. I think I need something that I need to install where the chimney goes through the sheet metal wall, but don't know what it is called...

I am getting ready to build a 12X30 loft across one end of my workshop for storage. The room below the loft will have 2X4 walls. Will 2X10 floor joists on 16" center be adequate across the 12' span or should I use 2x12s. I'm thinking about using 1/2" OSB plus 1/2" plywood for the floor of the...

Now that my workshop is completed, it is time to buy a compressor. After some research, I'm down to the Quincy 5hp, 2 stage, 60 gallon or the Bellaire 5hp, 2 stage, 80 gallon. I'd appreciate some of your opinions on which one you would recommend. I will be doing some painting/body work on my...