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    Storms cause blow downs and power failures. A worker was in the shop working on his work truck and the power went out. His TRUCK is stranded inside with no way to open or close the shop doors to get his truck out until the power comes on. the door motor is way up in the ceiling 16-20ft wired...
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    Door handle lock mechanism fastener broke

    When this loose screw would not tighten, i discovered it was broken Off from the internal door mechanism thus the screw with the broken fitting. There are no manuf ID on this door except for some numbers on the hinges…. No idea where to go from here.
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    Winch system for lawn mower and outside steps

    Every time i have to move the lawn mower or lawn vacuum up the steps to the upper level, i have to pull them up the steps. I want to install a small winch to help pull these up. Any ideas?
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    Metal Fabrication

    I am modifying a wood splitter to mount vertically on my Kubota. I will weld a cross bar for the side attachment point and making tabs to weld to the top where a pin can be unserted. the tabs will be 3/8” thick and the clevis pin should be about 3/4” in diameter. question(s) If the pin is...
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    Kobalt air hose reel leak

    My air hose system in my shop had a very slow leak for years……HAD. I finally found the source of my leak after using the brush in lek detector everywhere and dunking the pressurized hose in a leaking tub. Bubbles are coming from inside the spool that is mounted in the ceiling. Does anyone...
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    Small air compressor leak:cambell-hausfell

    I did a search and cannot find this part for replacement. any ideas?
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    Gas pouring out of carb MTD SNOW BLOWER

    Models 615, E6AE5, E645E, & E665E Filled the gas tank and immediately gas starts pouring out from around the carb area. Got some vice grips and pinched off the hose from the tank. Lots of gas everywhere. hey, got a light?
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    What is this tool?

    It has an abrasive centerpiece….no idea what it is for.
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    Helicoil Repair

    While removing a valve cover gasket on my motocycle I notice that one screw stopped coming out. I read that the solution is a helicoil repair. this is an M6x1 screw. Any recommendations for this repair. thank you.
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    Portable propane torch inconsistent flame or pressure

    This is the flame source for my annealer. Firstly, there is adequate liquid propane in the bottle. The hose from the bottle to this valve/torch has continuous pressure evident by pressing shrader valve at this end and the shrader valve on the bottle. The last variable is this torch/valve. Is...
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    16hp Briggs cast iron aftermarket air filters

    i am having trouble ordering an air and pre-air filter delivered to my address for a model#326437 engine. Is it ok to use after market air and pre filters from amazon? Do you recommend a particular amazon after market product?
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    Using a die to cut M4 threads on round stock

    I am using an M4 .75 die to cut threads on M4 round stock aluminum. i need the threads to be 10mm in length on this rod. is there a machinist trick as to how many turns equal the amount of travel? Uh, besides using calipers or a ruler?
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    Overhead garage controller, too high to reach to program additional fobs

    Our heavy equipment shop has the door openers in the ceiling, probably 16 feet up. I assume that’s where you push the button so blank fobs can be reprogrammed to open the doors. Is there any other way to get up there or can you copy fobs?
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    Garmin Nuvi 2966 back removal

    I change the battery on our GPS a year ago. I apparently had no problems getting the back off because I did replace the battery. There is an issue now with the plug that I need to address but now I cannot get the back off. I cannot see the screws. I can’t tell what screws they are everywhere...
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    Craftsman 33gal compressor tripped the breaker

    Well, this has never happened. I was using a tiny random orbit sander and the the compressor was running to keep up with it. Anyway, i also notice the foam filter and how it looks. any ideas. I drain the tank after every use.
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    Dewalt angle grinder and size of cupped wire brush

    I have a dewalt angle grinder and went to buy a cupped knotted wire brush…they only had 3”, but I thought It should have 4” since it takes 4.5 grinding and cutting wheels. Any ideas?
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    Cutting torch cart.

    I found a hand truck on craigslist for $10 and cut it down to a size for my bottles. I am goin to MIG this. I have a mock up before I tack it up tomorrow using a piece of PVC. What could I use to hold these together while I tack it up? Metal tape, long enough to tack one tube on far side...
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    SNAP-on QJR-2100 repair kit

    My trusted SNAP-on torque wrench malfunctioned the other day. While torquing something, i felt it “violently” slip In the head. I couldn't find a kit for it Where i looked. can I sent it somewhere for repair?
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    Craftsman acetylene regulator service

    Craftsman model#313.20281 regulator. When the gas is turned on, the need pegs over into the red an is adusted somehow through the torch. I can’t find anything on this regulator anywhere so is it or would it be worth it to have it serviced? It seems pretty beefy. also, does anyone know what...
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    Craftsman table saw fence repair

    As long as I have had this craftsman table saw Model 137218300, the fence has always been off and I have gone to great lengths to get an accurate cut…. Where could i send this fence off to be evaluated and adjusted or repaired. TIA
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