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    Machine work needed.

    Anyone here got a lathe and might be willing to make a small steel post for a clutch pedal? It should not be very complicated for someone that knows machinery. I can supply phot's and dimensions.
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    Attic truss's

    Anyone here save with reading load rating on truss plans trying to figure out what real weights my trusses will take and the company that made them is out of business. They originally told Standard load rating but whats that mean? Here is a copy of the plans if anyone can spell them out for me...
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    Hot Tub wiring?

    So I have a Hot tub to wire up it's a 50amp unit. it has to run up and down the walls and across a small attic into a 2030 box on the wall near the tub. I planned on running 6/2 Romex thru the attic and walls for an easier install Vs conduit but once outside I will run conduit into the tub from...
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    Air compressor whip sizing?

    I'm getting ready to connect my 7.5hp single phase compressor with Mag starter up but not sure on the whip wire sizing. My compressor has a start up of 64amp running amp of 35 and recommended breaker size of 50amp. I ran #6 Romex to the disconnect will a whip with #8 THHN work or will I need to...
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    Floor tile

    What’s a good floor rubber tile that not overly pricey? I have a epoxy floor and what to do some tiles under my tire machines for looks and to protect the floor. I need ones that have end caps also.
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    Mini split sizing help.

    I'm looking to size the mini split system for my garage which is 35x50' with 13' ceilings. It is 2x6 walls with R21 and R30+on the ceilings. It has 4 3x5' windows and two 10x10' roll up's. It also has a attic storage which will get it's own mini head not worried about that one it's easier more...
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    Diesel fuel in torpedo heater?

    I have a 55K Btu torpedo I use from time to time and my new location I moved too don't have good access to K1. Is it ok to run pump diesel in these heaters? My new shop is not insulated yet and the mini splits are a few months out so I need something to keep the chill down for now.
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    Split Panel clamp?

    I got a home inspection list to repair today and one item on the list was the service panel was missing a Romex connector clamp. When I got there I found that all the wires and feeds are fed down though one of the large knock outs. This is a 40 year old condo and I would guess all the units in...
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    Ufo Led lighting

    Anyone using Ufo style Led lighting in their shops? Been looking at Hyperlights Led hero's 100w They did a layout and have 10 in my 35x50' garage with 13.5' ceilings. This layout provides high 60's FC in the center and tapers down to high 40's near the walls. I did have them do a 12 light layout...
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    4 way switch?

    I need some assistance with a 4 way switch setup. I have a current 3 way switch in my house to my first detached garage for the outside lights. I want to make it a 4 way by adding another switch to my second garage which is doable however I have additional lights on the second garage I want to...
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    Staggering receptacles?

    I'm in the process of laying out receptacles in my 35x50' garage and have them spaced about 6' apart. I'm wondering if I should stagger them like a kitchen A-B-A-B? What amount of receptacles would you limit per 20A circuit in a garage with a fair amount of equipment?
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    Dry well

    I'm working on getting power to my new garage and I dropped a water line in the trench while I was at it so I can have water as well. I want to install a hand wash sink in it and pipe the gray water to a dry well. What's the best way to construct a well and how large would I need? The house has...
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    Control joints

    I'm getting ready to epoxy my 35x50' garage floor and it is saw cut into basically 10' blocks. I would like to fill the joints before applying the epoxy and flake so it's a seamless job. Is this a bad idea? The floor is 3 months old and I will more than likely be using Versatile products unless...
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    Sub panel wire sizing.

    I'm ready to run some electric in my new garage but not quite sure on the wire sizing and type. I have a 200amp main panel which jumps over to my first detached garage less than 20away and it's 100amp sub-panel with nothing more than some outlets and lights. I want to pull another 100amp...
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    Derek Weaver Tire/wheel balancer combo

    So I'm almost got my new garage up and ready to order some equipment. I'm probably getting a Bendpak 2 post and was talking with them about the ranger machines. While they look decent I think they are over priced and I started looking at Weaver's W-989XS changer and W957-40 and W987 balancers...
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    Newage cabinets

    Where is the best place to buy Newage Pro cabinets now that John is retired?
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    Deck post Questions.

    So I'm a contractor of 30 years and I have built many decks typically digging holes pouring concrete in the bottom or cinder blocks. Sit the posts on that and fill with concrete. Never any real issues too date now I'm building a new deck for a buddy which is getting inspected and code now states...
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    3/4" multi stage air dryer/regulator

    I'm looking for a decent but not super expensive dryer/filter/reg. combo in 3/4" size. Been looking at the PneumaticPlus units which seem to get good reviews on Amazon but never heard of them besides there. Any other's priced reasonable?
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    Oil or Trans cooler with 3/4" endsi

    Oil or Trans cooler with 3/4" ends Looking for a oil or trans cooler with 3/4" ends for a air compressor aftercooler project anyone know where to get one?
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    Compressor poll!

    So I have narrowed my choices down based on noise and price now I need your help with which one I should pick and why. All are right in the $2000 range. Champion Centurion II 5HP/7.5hp Quincy pro QT5/7.5hp Polar air 7.5hp ind. plus
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