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    Traffic light wiring

    I picked up a really neat traffic light from the 1930's. I want to hang it up from the ceiling in my lift bay. The guy had wired it to use regular household bulbs with a plug hanging out the back to plug into a 110 houehold outlet. I wanted to see if I could wire it to cycle through each bulb...
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    Parts washer

    What solvents do you guys use in your parts washer? Where do you get it from? More importantly, how and where do you dispose of it in a safe manner? I've been using simple green for a while and it just doesn't dissolve the thick grease like I want it too. This is a semi-production...
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    Wiring 220 for welder & compressor

    I got a great deal on a 2 stage compressor for the shop, now I have to wire it in. Its got a 16.5amp sticker on the motor plate. I bought a 30amp breaker and 100' of 10/3 wire. The compressor will sit at the opposite end of the shop from the panel, approx. 60' of wire away. Along the way I...
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    Is my jack broke?

    I have one of the Harbor Freight alum. jacks - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47246. It has served me well for several years except recently. It puked some fluid a few months back and since then the rise from each pump has been very small. I bought some new...
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