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    Burnt lamp on my timing ligth? or something else?

    Hi, My timing light doesn't flash anymore. I've owned it for about 30 years, and I've used it just a few times... Last time I've used it, it was OK (2 years ago). Now I'm trying to use it but it doesn't flash. It has a Xenon lamp, p/n 64200200. I don't even see a brand name on the gun. If you...
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    Old vise, is it a good one, before I buy it.

    Hi, I cam across this vise, inexpensive, with some some rust. What is it? It has 5" jaws. I don't know the brand/model. Is it worth buying and restoring. It has also pipe jaws. Thanks
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    Garage extension; optimal size and ceiling height

    Hi, I'm adding an extension to my garage (internal dimensions of existing garage of 20' 6" X 20' 6") since it is too small and the height which is 9' 1" currently will not accomodate a 4 post lift. I can make this extension up to 13' wide X 24-26' long (internal dimensions). In that extension...
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    looking for a working table, than can have the leg folded when not in use

    Hi, I need a work table (sturdy) about 4-5 ft long by 2.5-3 ft wide. When not in use, I want to fold the legs and put it against a wall. This is to work for example on a car seat ulphostery, so it needs to be strong a bit. Would be nice also if it had lockable wheels to move it around, in my...
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    Proper usage of axle stands on slope floor?

    Hi, I want to use axle stands (4 of them) to rais my car in my 2 door garage. The issue I'm facing is that the floor is sloping towards center for drainage. The slope is be 3 1/2" from left to right wheels at both front and back axles. I'm concerned of that slope. Should I raise the car such...
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    full length ramps on inclined floor, what to do?

    Hi, I've seen a nice set of home-made full length ramps on the following thread : http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51370&page=6 . In my case, my 2 car garage has a slope towards the center to ensure drainage. I wonder then what to do with the ramps. Make them even...
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    electrical plugs on a peg board?

    Hi, I'm adding on my gyproc wall a peg board 4 X 8 X 1/4" thick mounted on 1/2" sq. wood framing all around and a few pieces in the middle. This set-up will be screwed onto the existing wall. Where it will be located, there is an existing electrical twin plug which I want to keep. Is it OK if...
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