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    Above 1200 Sq/FT 30x40 + Garage Rebuild

    Over the last few years I have torn down an old 30x40 shed and rebuilt it as a slightly larger garage. Here are a few pics of the dismantling process. It was all shiplap and full dimension lumber. Likely built in the 1940's. There were about 6 layers of shingles on the roof, that was not fun...
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    Rotary Lift - Replacing carriage sliders, how do I know if I need shims?

    Hello, I am working on setting up a new-to-me Rotary SPO-9 lift. I have replaced the "carriage sliders" - there are four on each carriage, 8 total on the lift. What I have been unable to discern is how to tell if I need to shim these sliders. I have looked at other lifts and the amount of...
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    Can you ID this mystery tool?

    Cleaning up a school shop today and found this mystery tool. It was in the machine shop area. As you can see in the pics, it is a cylinder approximately 4" long and 5/8" in diameter, with knurled grips along the length. In one end is a captive ball bearing that spins quite freely. The bearing...
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