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    Mohawk vs Nussbaum Lift?

    I’m torn between a Mohawk System 1 10K symmetric lift vs a Nussbaum Otto 9 asymmetric lift. My slab has a control joint which bisects the bay from left to right and would preclude the Mohawk from being placed in the center of the bay where it belongs which means it would have to be installed...
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    Maine Timber Frame Mercedes Garage Build

    Hi all, I'm on year 6 of this build! The foundation, timber frame and roof were hired out and I've been finishing the rest on my own as time permits, hence the delay! Enjoy!
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    New garage, insulated doors?

    Hi all, I’m on year six of my garage build (many interruptions!) and I’m at the point of needing doors. It is a timber frame building built in barn style and so I’m interested in installing wooden doors as they are more consistent with its design. I’m finding out that insulated wooden doors are...
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    Abandoned architectural gem

    Check out this garage I drove by the other day!
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    Rebar in slab?

    I'm building a new garage which will have a 1200 sq ft slab. Some say to put rebar while others say fiber concrete is sufficient. It will be for residential use but I will likely be installing a lift so I'm planning on a 6 inch slab. Any thoughts on the rebar?
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    Sears and Roebuck Voltmeter

    I picked this up yesterday. Does anyone know anything about it? Vintage? It's pocket size.
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    They're Here!

    The new made in China raised panel Craftsman wrenches!:puke::monkey_po
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    Cinder block garage foundation?

    I'm thinking about building an addition to my garage. I'm thinking about doing the foundation work myself to save some money. I would pour footings four feet deep but was thinking about a cinder block frost wall as I can do it myself at my own pace. Is this a bad idea? Are materials more or...
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    Which SO ratchet should I keep?

    I bought these two ratchets the other day. I'm keeping one and giving the other to a friend. Which should I keep? My initial inclination was to keep the orange one but the red is kind of interesting.
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    Best cordless impact

    What are some good cordless impact guns? Milwaukee rings a bell.
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    Lowes double drive screwdriver

    So what do you all think of the lowes double drive ratcheting screwdriver? Is this just one of those gimmick tools. I played around with one in the store and it seems pretty cool.
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    What kind of vice is this?

    Just got this at an estate sale. Had to remove it from a workbench. Is this for woodworking?
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    Vaseline as ratchet lube?

    Anyone ever use it? A local SO truck guy used it on an ancient ratchet I had him rebuild recently.
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    Best ball pein?

    Who makes it and why?
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    My third Hazet Assistent

    This time it's edible! :lol_hitti Best birthday ever!
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    Cman beam style torque wrench on clearance

    I bought one today for $15. I don't own one of those so I figured why not.
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    vintage wrenches/ratchet herbrand, Cman, MAC, SO

    I picked up these alomg with my bead rollers. Three Herbrand tappet wrenches, two Cman tappet wrenches, a SO flare nut, a MAC DBE and an awesome williams superratchet. I think the Herbrands are nice and the logo is cool. :)
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    vintage bead roller score

    I picked up these three bead rollers today! Two Niagaras and one Pexto. The niagaras have shallow throat depths, one has what appear to be flang making dies while the other makes a very tight radius bead. The Pexto does not have any dies attached.
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    Taiwan vs China tools

    So Taiwanese tools are apparently of higher quality than Chinese. The "open-minded" tool purchsers here claim that Chinese tools have come a long way and that COO is un-important so long as the tool is well built. That's fair enough, but I've noticed that the "open-minded" tool purchasers here...
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    Vintage Indestro socket set

    I just scored this set today at the local flea/junk shop. $12!! Does anyone know the vintage of this set? I was thinking 80's but ratchet looks a lot like a 1950's SO I have.
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