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    Clearing tree for a new slab

    Hello, In the planning process for a new 30x40 garage, 2x6 and truss construction. I'll be starting a build thread separately but had a question about slabs and trees. There is a large tree in the yard that I'll want to take down regardless. In my preferred layout, the tree is within the...
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    2 post lift on different slabs?

    Just ought a house with a 25'x26' detached and 30' x 40' detached (Sorry, pics to come). Trying to figure out where to put my Mohawk lift. The floor is either jointed into (9) approximately 10'x13' sections. Where I want to put the lift will keep away from the joints but will require each...
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    Installing a new lift, different mounting holes

    Hi there, I have a new (to me) lift that I want to install in the same location of my old one. The pad bolt patterns are obviously different so what is the safe way to do this? Do i just cut the existing bolts flush to the floor and put in new ones? I know the lift instructions talk about no...
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    Compressor motor problem- Smoking capacitors

    So here’s the background: Recently bought a nice Rol-Air 5hp compressor used from a business. It has a 5hp Leeson motor. Worked fine until one nice day I was airing out the shop. It was pretty damp and when a turned it on, it sparked some and kicked the breaker. I let it sit for a day or so...
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    Fused panel and breaker?

    So i just picked up a Quincy QE-10 compressor. It's 240V 3 phase 10 hp motor that draws 28 amps according to the tag. I had planned on buying a 30 amp, 3 pole breaker for it but it came with the fuse panel it was wired with. My questions is: Do I need a breaker or do I wire the fuse panel...
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