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    Air operated motorcycle lift seal issues

    There are many models of air operated motorcycle lift tables being sold and in service. Unfortunately, several of the importers no longer have seal kits available for their older lifts. To make matters worse, there are lifts currently being sold with owner's manuals that do not match the...
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    Power Transmission, sprockets -what is all this?

    Ok, I have another post of what is this stuff that I have inherited. I know it is power transmission conveyor parts which are chain driven. The small sprockets say Martin 35B9 and the large sprocket says Martin 35B18. The machined piece on the right has a base that is 7/8" square. I...
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    Help me identify this ditch digging tool

    I don't know the origin of this backhoe ditching bucket. It is approx 23" long X 6" wide. Note: it has a cable attachment point on the end so it must be old. Is it worth anything more than scrap iron?
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    Simlex railroad jacks - set of three

    I have three Simplex railroad jacks. 85A, 310A and an A1022. All three for $400 OBO. The jacks are in west Texas (Odessa).
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    Weaver Tire Changer Wheel Clamping Issue

    Weaver Tire Changer Wheel Clamping Issue - Solved I had an issue with the operation of the clamping mechanism which I resolved. Its explained in a Youtube video. I have no idea how many of their tire changers were impacted by this issue. It can be solved in less than 30 minutes. Please...
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    Uryu 7" Air angle grinder - Made in Japan

    Uryu is the premier Japanese air tool manufacturer. The grinder belonged to my Dad who was a welder and I never saw him use an air tool of any kind - not even an impact wrench so I don't know why he had this. I ran air through it and it seems to work perfectly. It is a very quiet air tool...
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    Industrial Sewing - school me please

    I am investigating how to produce the stitching in this picture. I have no sewing knowledge, but may have a business opportunity sewing this stitch. I assume the material is polyester webbing and is 1 7/8" wide and 1.2mm thick. The stitch is a square box with an X sew diagonally. Also the...
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    Chisels for air tools interchangeable?

    I am looking to buy my first air hammer - never even used on - and wondering if the chisels are interchangeable say between Sunnex, Blue Point, Chicago Pneumatic, or IR?
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    Pneumatic riveter purchase advice

    I need a air riveter of the type like Taylor T-7891N or Chicago Pneumatic CP9882 to install 3/16" rivets in a medium duty commercial application. I know nothing about riveter guns but have worn out several Jonesway JAT6034 guns. I don't have $800 for a commercial grade gun at this time. Any...
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    US Made 72" Tool Chest $3600 new

    http://www.cripedistributing.com/tool-boxes-storage/armstrong-triple-bay-rollaway-tool-chest-16790-usa-no-tools.html Maybe this has already been posted.
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    Experience with INFAR wrenches - Taiwan

    I am looking for offset boxend wrenches for that seldom situation... Anyone have experience with INFAR wrenches from Taiwan. I have generally had good success with Taiwan made tools - much better than Chinese...
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    Change Thread Title or Start A New Thread?

    My title is wrong http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5048501&posted=1#post5048501 The word "Room" should be "Roof"
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    Green Metal Roof Generates Heat

    I recently bought a house around Austin Tx with garage/shop which has a green metal roof. My second garage has a silver metal roof which is about 10 maybe even 15 degrees cooler than the green roofed garage. The heat coming off that green metal roof feels like a heaviness or weight pressing...
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    Acetylene, Oxygen and Argon Bottles

    My Dad was a welder and has all the above bottles in his shop. I purchased an argon bottle for TIG welding a few years ago so I know they are bought and owned. My Dad's bottles have been in his shop for the past 30 years - obviously, not the exact bottles as he replaced them when they needed...
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    PEX as garage air distribution line

    I have seen extended discussions of copper vs black pipe vs RapidAir lines. Why wouldn't PEX be a viable alternative? I don't know the first thing about PEX, but it seems to be a much less $ alternative than copper or pipe. Why wouldn't it be as good or better than RapidAir? Certainly, it...
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