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    Need a piston ring for older Coleman Air Compressor

    This Coleman Powermate compressor was made by Sanborn and its twenty plus years old. It stopped building pressure and a teardown revealed a broken piston ring. Mastertool has a piston/rod/ring set for $162, I don't want to invest that in this older unit. Any idea where I can source just a new...
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    Solution for mounting lights to ribbed exterior surface

    There have been a few posts floating around on how to mount lights to the exterior of a pole barn with ribbed sheet metal. The method I choose involved the least amount of sheet metal removal and its extremely sturdy. Exterior weatherproof box has a 1/2 galvanized pipe threaded through the...
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    Need recommendation on 200w bulb for hanging fixture

    I have 17" hanging round fixtures in my barn, they are rated to a 200w bulb. Any recommendations on something with good light output that won't break the bank?
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    Looking for input on layout out garage/work area

    As soon as I am done with my wiring I need to move the workshop out into the barn, which also means setting up and laying things out. I was thinking of running some pallet racking along the back wall and using one of the shelves as work space. I am curious to hear input from folks, and maybe...
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    How to make mc cable look pretty and organized

    My barn is has open walls and I am using 12-2 MC cable for my runs, mostly outlets and lights. Does anyone have pictures they can post of how they organized the wires? For example, near my main entry door I will have 4 light switches in two metal boxes, looking for an idea on how now to make it...
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    Light over electrical panel??

    I had the inspector out to review my trench work (it passed) and while he was here I had him check the rough in on the panel. He had no problems with it but mentioned I needed a light over the panel. Any suggestions on what type of fixture to put over the panel? Has anyone else heard of this...
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    What is the standard for a conduit run into a pole barn?

    I got my trenching done - planning to run conduit tomorrow. 2", schedule 40 outside. As I approach the barn I will have an LB that 90's the feed into the building and have a few questions. 1. Do you run another LB on the inside of the building up to the panel or just a 90 in schedule 80 up to...
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    How to mount these light fixtures..I must be missing something.

    So picture are a Millennium gooseneck mounting bracket for our exterior lights. I think I have a plav for the areas that have the ribbing. Cut some 4" PVC that I am going to cut to match the profile of the siding - so all I need is a small hole for the wiring and screws. The think I am baffled...
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    Craftsman 113 Table Saw Parts..Anyone?

    In a bonehead maneuver I got a little rambunctious with the circular saw and cut into the soft aluminum fence gear rails on my vintage Craftsman 113.27520 table saw. Does anyone have these parts on an old dead table they would part with? Thanks Derek-
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    Middle TN - 40x60x12 Build Thread

    Hello all, I have been working on my 40x60x12 project for a few months now. I am using National Barn out of Portland TN, Paul is my sales guy. The crew has been really great and couldn't be happier with the service. I am located in Thompson Station, 30 miles or so south of Nashville. We are...
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    TN - Getting ready to pull the trigger on a 40x60x12 bldg.

    I am in the Nashville area, Thompson Station/Spring Hill to be exact. We are pretty set on a 40x60x12 steel building from National. Have met with the folks there and they have been very helpful. I am looking for any local resources to do site prep. We need a bunch of trees removed and the area...
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    Building a 42x60 in Nashville area - considering using Morton

    We need an outbuilding on our 5 acres to handle car parking and workshop area. We visited Morton in Murfreesboro and got a quote. Was curious if anyone in town had experience with Morton or has any recommendations on someone else to quote the job. We are looking at a steel building 42x60x10...
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    Looking for a reccomendation on garage heat

    I am in Michigan and have used a kerosene torpede heater. Its starting to act up and I have already thrown $40 in parts at it. Was thinking it may be time to get something new as I have a few big projects to do this year. I was thinking propane and doing a. torpedo heater, b. can type radiant...
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