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    Follow up on Frost free faucet

    Turned out to be a quick, easy fix. Used a torch and a couple of pipe wrenches to get the job done in less than 30 minutes. Turned out that this was an 8' unit.
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    Replacing frost free head

    You can use so much JB Weld! I cannot find a manufacture name on this handle. Installed about 20 years ago and I don't remember the depth. Can I turn the water source off, remove the head, cap the pipe and braze the crack? Otherwise, it will cost me a untold bucks to get a mini X to dig it up.
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    Extending an RV hanger/garage

    Bought a new motor home that was 9' longer than my existing RV hanger. Cantilever 2X8 boards are out 5' at each end with 11' in on the metal beams. Sides will be gray canvas. Ends are open so I can drive through and turn around in the field so the motor home is always point out and ready to go.
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    4 Post Lift Double Duty

    Using 2 posts on a 4 post lift for painting parts.
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    Internet in the shop

    I have a set up that allowed internet in the house, shop and guest house. The shop system went south several years ago and the guy who had the codes left town. Did without until I purchased a Starlink Mini for my RV. Now I use the Mini on a 4' post in an outdoor umbrella stand next to the...
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    New life for my old Backyard Buddy

    Bought a BYB in '98 or '99 at a Goodguys show in Scottsdale AZ for $1800 and broke a cable a couple of months ago. Finally got a hold of someone at Real Garage Life and for $1321 (including freight) got new cables, pullys and pully shafts with Zerk fittings to keep everything lubed. It's...
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    Back Yard Buddy Follow up

    Posted a request for a good phone number for Advantage Lifts. Talked to one person on August 22, sent photos and haven't heard back after 4 emails and three phone calls! Emails bounced back and phones went to voice mail.
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    Need a good BYB phone number

    I bought this BYB at a Goodguys show in Scottsdale around 1998 or 1999 for $1800 and change. Pushed the up button and the cable on the right rear post broke instantly! I can push the Model A off the ramps and use the bucket on my tractor to lift the ramps so I can replace the cable(s). I can’t...
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    Hydraulic Table

    Bought this hydraulic table at HF and it's the greatest thing since sliced bread! $250 with a 250 pound capacity.
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    Space saver

    I have limited space in my garage, so I use a 20” lazy Susan and a couple of pieces of 3/4” plywood. I can rotate the table saw to rip material instead of pulling it away from the wall and turning it 90 degrees.
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    HF Blasting Cabinet Fixes

    Looked at 8 or 10 YouTube videos on modifying a sand blasting cabinet and spent $100+ and 3/4 of a day installing a gravity feed system and increasing the air hose size to 3/8" id. Only made it worse. What did I do wrong?
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    Bauer 1.5 ah vs. 3 ah tools

    I have the 1.5ah Bauer drill and impact that work fine. Bought the Bauer. Brushless compact reciprocating saw and when I got home, I see it for 3.0ah battery. Question: will the saw work with the 1.5ah battery or do I need to bite the bullet and buy the 3ah battery/charger? Thanks in advance.
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    99 year old 4 post lift

    Attended a car show in Creede Co this morning and saw this 4 post lift in a yard as I was returning to my car. As I was taking pictures, a lady came out of the house and asked if I had any questions. Turns out that his was part of Larson Chevrolet and was made in 1924. There was a late 1920’s 1...
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    Shark bites ****!

    Had two more shark bites fail! Last year one failed and caused $30,000 damage. These failures are ones that were installed by professional plumbers. cost $600 to replace a simple water softener installation with soldered copper. Now I know why everybody uses them.
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    Dropped my post on van mods

    I suspect that you tossed my post on using the seat belt anchor post for safety/liability reasons. This has third row seats that have never been used. If I was ever to sell it, it would take 5 minutes to reinstall the seat belts
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    MIA6 Italian Multi Tool

    Picked one up at a garage sale for $50 bucks. Got a manual and there are some you tube videos. Looking for a source for parts..Everything seems to work.
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    Lawn mower solenoid switch

    I have a 52” husky zero turn with an 18 HP engine. The solenoid crapped out and impossible to get Husky parts. Can I use a regular auto unit? Thanks in advance
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    Source for a lost motorhome key

    1 have a 1983 Beaver motorhome and the keys are lost. I have the VIN and title in my name plus the key number. It is an ‘83 Chevrolet 1 ton with a 454 gas engine. Locksmiths here are all mobile.
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    Bradford Metalmaster 8” saw

    Find this cleaning out a shed and curious to know more about it. The design is interesting, almost Raymond Lowey. However it weighs a ton.
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    Cheap garage/shop sink

    Bought this at IKEA for a hundred bucks without the fixture. Purchased the place next door and removed the washer/dryer stack unit in the garage and replaced it with this.
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