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    How to remove one piece vinyl

    Hi Guys, Haven't been here for a while but have gotten great advice in the past. Current project is a kitchen revival including new floor. Plan to install peel and stick vinyl tile, grouted, which I put in my basement about 10 years ago and looks great. Current kitchen floor is one piece vinyl...
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    Anyone know what this is?

    This was in a box of stuff that came with an old drill press I got from a friend whose father had passed and who had been a wood worker. The stuff included old auger-type wood bits, paddle bits, files and rasps, etc. I don't know if this item is used with the drill press or ? No instructions...
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    MAP and Propane torch question

    hey Guys, Can I use the starter/tip off my propane torch to put on a new MAP gas cylinder? Everything is or will be Benzomatic. I see the MAP cylinder for $10 at my local store but the auto lighting tip for it is $40. I'd like to reuse my auto lighting tip on my propane torch on a new MAP...
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    A Plus for Factory Rebuilds

    Hey Guys, My post may be old news to some of you but maybe of interest and use to a few. I'll start by saying as an old timer, I am a firm believer in rebuilding or fixing something rather than throwing it out and replacing it and I was raised such. I also am disappointed in the quality of much...
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    Wiring new ballast

    Hey Y'all, I have 2 bulb, single pin, 8ft fixture that I want to put this new electronic ballast in http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DT6KU6/?tag=atomicindus08-20 The wiring diagram shown on the ballast is for a 2 pin bulb. Any way I can make this ballast work with my single pin fixture? Thanks...
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    Opinions or experience with these TP drill bits?

    Hey Guys, Been looking for a set of quality USA made drill bits for drilling mostly steel and saw these 2 sets on the TP web site: http://www.tptools.com/29-Pc-X6-Chrome-Drill-Bit-Set,8084.html?b=s*drill+bits http://www.tptools.com/29-Pc-Black-and-Gold-Drill-Bit-Set,8083.html I'm leaning...
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    Snap-on Portable Generator

    Hey Guys, Anyone with any experience with Snap-on's generator: http://www.farmandfleet.com/products...p.html#reviews It must be new as I don't see any reviews anywhere that sells it. I know Snap-on's reputation for quality but this unit is "made under license" blah blah blah. It's made in...
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    Snap-on Portable Generator

    Hey Guys, Anyone with any experience with Snap-on's generator: http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/830244-snap-on-5000w-6000w-portable-gas-generator-13hp.html#reviews It must be new as I don't see any reviews anywhere that sells it. I know Snap-on's reputation for quality but this unit is...
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    Dumb air compressor question

    Hey Guys, I recently purchased an 80 gal, 175 psi max, 2 stage IR compressor and am in the process of plumbing the air lines. I want to install a regulator at the compressor to reduce the pressure below 175 psi so that I can use various filters and other accessories that are rated at something...
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    Tank vs tankless water heater?

    Hey Y'all, I'm putting finishing touches on my shop and plan to install a sink to wash my hands and keep the honey's laundry sink clean. I want to install an electric water heater to be used for hand washing or maybe a bucket of water for car washing. Would I be better off with a small tank...
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    Air compressor question

    Hey Guys, I'm finishing up my shed which is divided into a 24 x 36 shop and a 32 x 36 garage. On the shop side I'm planning to partition off a little utility room, may 4 x 6 or so where I have my electrical panel, and where I plan to have a small hot water heater and a compressor, 60 or 80 gal...
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    Cummins drill press owners manual

    Hey guys. I recently acquired a Cummins model C114 drill press. it's the old one, made in Chicago, and I would like to get an owners/operators manual for it. Any suggestions? Downloadable from the web would be my preference but I could live with ordering one if anyone has a source. Thanks, Pete
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    Halogen for shop lights?

    Hey guys. I've almost completed a 36x56 post-framed shed that will be partitioned into a 24x36 shop and 32x36 garage and my question concerns lighting the shop side. The walls are 10' and the trusses are 8' OC and I plan to use OSB for the inside walls, left unpainted or possibly a light gray. I...
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