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    Chicago Dreis and Krump Brake Help

    Looking for any identification and information related to this brake i am looking at buying. Size L4 Serial Number 50705 It has the larger "I Beam" looking fingers in the front, as well as more conventional interchangeable ones. Any help much appreciated
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    NEW Tap and Die

    Need a new tap and die set. any one have suggestions for a good, reasonable priced set? Just for home shop use and auto restoration. THanks
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    welding table top

    somewhere I read about covering a welding tabel top with some sort of Wax, but can't remember what it was????
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    Man door in Garage Door ??

    Has anyone successfully installed/retrofitted a man door in a garage door? Looking for ideas and suggestions. thanks
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    Compressor in the Attic...

    I'm wanting to locate my compressor in the attic of my home shop. There's plent of room in the 10/12 picthed roof. My concern is that the space is not heated and it will get below freezing, as well as quite warm in the summers. Compressor is a 4-cyl., 3HP Quincy. Comments or...
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    Quincy Compressor Question

    Guys - found a used compressor for sale. A Quincy QTS-5; 3Hp, only a 17 gallon tank. Anyone give any advice or know anything about this model? As well as what it might be worth? Don't know the age but am told it's in excellent condition. sounds like Quincy is a good reliable compressor...
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    Air Compressor Advice

    Hey guys - need some compressor advice. Found a used Bel Aire Model 6061. 3.5 Hp with 60 gal tank. Guy wants $325 for it. What do ya think? Uses will be general home shop and some limited body work/paint. Specs say 12.3 cfm at 90 psi.
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    Floor Stain

    Have a brown floor stain on my Epoxy Coat Floor in the garage. It appeared under my bag of crushed beer cans - leaked beer/soda pop from the cans. Anyone have any ideas for a removal method? its approximately one square foot.
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    Speedaire Compressor Question/Deal

    Who can tell me if this is a good deal. http://omaha.craigslist.org/tls/2390700759.html I'm told it was built in 1966. Anyone know wha the cfm/psi rating might be? its a 2hp, 2 stage unit, I'm told. Thanks
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    Help me choose - Stain or Epoxy

    Need your advise guys and gals.... i have my garage choices down to either Epoxy Coat or Sherwin Williams H&C Sealer Solid Color Solvent based Stain. I've been a little leary with the Epoxy form the point of scratching, burning and the difficultly with touch up and initial application. The...
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    Clean and naked Floor

    Has anyone had luck simply cleaning/scrubbing the concrete floor and applying a sealer? i have a 35 year old shop floor with the average spills, stains and cracks (not bad) that i'd like to spruce up for Cheap. I'm thinking about simply renting the rotary type scrubber and cleaning as best as...
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    Remove Concrete on Garage door...

    Anyone got any good suggestions to remove cured concrete splatter from a metal garage door.
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    Clear concrete sealer

    In reading the forum , many are surprised at how well the floor looks after a good cleaning. I'm curious if anyone has hd success with just clear coating and leaving well enough alone. Can you simply add the color flakes with the clear? Curious if anyone has experience, pictures or product...
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    Anyone used Concrete Stain for their Shop Floor?

    i've been doning some research on floor coverings and am curious about using Concrete Stain as opposed to an Epoxy. I have a 30+ year old shop floor I'd like to spruce up. knowing i won't end up with a museum-like floor, is stain a good option? Looking for pros and cons of each. Stain...
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    need welder advise

    I'm a Welder newbie and want to purchase a welder for home shop use. Want a good quality welder for auto, hobbie and repair purposes around the house/shop. Likely will stay with 115V and guessing MIG. Have Limited welding experience and will be learning on the go. :confused: Any advise...
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