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Hi, I have been drooling over the Evolution S14MCS, mitre metal saw and the Evolution stand for it. I have searched for some unbiased opinions, without much luck. Any experience with this saw and or stand? 1000$ for the saw and 295$ for the stand. Any good or bad experiences please let me know...

Hi, this winter has been pretty rough on me. I have 6 electric garage doors, and snow falls in when I open them. I need to shovel a lot of snow to get them to close. My idea is to cut a groove in the concrete, lay the self regulating heat tape on the groove. That should heat the concrete under...

Hi, I have 2 identical 10Kw 240 vac, Harbor Freight generator head units. I understand that each needs to be turning the exact RPM. Would I be able to use L1 and L2 in sine wave harmony? Would I need to time the sine wave, to be sure each is following the same wave? Would the total output 20kw?

Hi, I'm looking at this Kubota welder, and wondering if Miller is the way to go? Also, Cyberweld has them on sale, and would like to know if anyone here has a discount code that works? Or a better place to buy a new one? Or opinions of this unit, product number 907755002 ? Thanks Art

Hi, I bought this many years ago, and I have hated it since. I have had many problems with the halogen bulbs. Should I toss it, or is there a easy socket or a LED for this?

Hi, I have a man door for the shop that has chicken wire laminated the glass. How secure are these to an intrusion? I'm thinking about expanded metal, or similar. Something the pattern is small enough, that an intruder, can't reach inside with his or her hands. The door is very heavy, and the...

Hi, I have a furnace blower that I want to use, and it hums and if I start to spin it will go in the direction I spin. I have a pic of the spec. sticker and says nothing about a capacitor to start. Is it junk, or do I need a cap to start?

What do I want to use, and why? It would be easier to use solid for outlets, which is my primary goal? When would stranded be best?

Hi, I have a question concerning voltage drop an my air compressor. I'm trying to use a 240 leg for the coil of a 120vac relay to break the compressors pressure switch circuit. I had an episode where the 120 relay chattered. The relay drop away voltage is 85%. I checked the 120 side of the 240...

Hi, I want to be sure that these devices will do what I need them to do. Insteon keypadlink 2487S switch to control switchlink relay 2475 SDB? I believe they use existing house wiring, that hopefully will be able to control outlets in any of my 3 outbuildings? What would be some common issues...

Hi and happy holidays. I have decided to try LED for a light in my barn. Great Value brand from Walmart. Didn't work at all. Returned and got a daylight 5000 color temperature GE 60 watt equivalent. Bright to look at but doesn't throw out much useable light. I would like to use a timetable...

Hi, I've been using an abrasive blade on my circular saw, and found on this forum about a Freud blade. Is the D1748F?, DO748F?, blade a good general purpose blade, and are they durable? Any tips on do's and don'ts? I seen a D1472F, what tool would use this blade, chop saw? Thanks for a...

Hi, I have a LP, power vent hot water heater that is cycling. Vent fan runs, switch closes, ignition begins. Runs for 10 seconds. Repeats, the vent exhaust screen is clean. I'm wondering if a thermocouple would do this? Any trouble shooting tips? If i unplug it, works for a while then, issue...

Hello, I'm looking to prevent or slow down rust on vehicles. I have some rust starting and want to slow it down. I'm hoping that Fluid Film would work well in seams, pinch welds and general rust areas. I have lower door seams that are starting to rust, I'm wondering if I was to coat inside...

Hi, I'm retiring my 14.4 Milwaukee stuff. I had figured on a m18 hackzall. I was hoping for a m18 fuel, would that be something that Milwaukee would make in the future? I would like to keep all my batteries interchangeable. I wouldn't mind going to the m12 stuff, if they made m12 heated...

Hi, and I know someone will want to flame me for this concept. I have a steel 15 gallon gravity feed tank. I'm CONSIDERING installing a Schreiber valve to pressurize the tank. 5 to 10 lbs. Understanding the risk factors, static discharge is the one I would be the most concerned, while...

Hi, I failed to do some homework, and bought a vented, unleaded gasoline nozzle, hose, and a break - away with the intention of using it for my diesel transfer pump. Inside the 3/4" outer rubber hose is about a 1/2" hard plastic for the fuel delivery. I can't find a way to make it mate up to...

Hi I need a place fairly complete set of taps and dies for European and Asian automobiles and wondered if this set has a complete set of Asian pitch tooling? And is the quality in line with price verses Gearwrench? Thanks Artie

What are the do's and don'ts? Do I use the usual patch process? I see different products and what is the best for general repair? I have patched for years and is this really the new deal? Thanks Artie

Hi, I have a situation where stretch head bolts, is starting to crack my blocks bolt hole. The crack is not critical to anything, except clamping the head. I can use ARP studs, and I would like to use a thread locking such as locktite. Any advice would be appreciated, Artie