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    Hey guys, I acquired an old salvage yard a few years ago....

    I remember seeing a news report about 35 years ago where there was a power plant in south California(?) that burned pelletized scrap tires to power electric generation. Don't know if it is still in operation. I realize that this is not a viable option for you, however. But the city of Columbus...
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    This old barn

    And by the way, the place looks AWESOME!
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    This old barn

    I think I would consider laying 3/4 or heavier plywood decking down, then maybe some industrial floor paint after caulking the joints. The decking would take any unevenness out of the floor. If you are planning using a floor jack or jack stands, consider a steel plate under each one.
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    The barn at Mush Creek

    If you ever need information on the Apache, try this website. http//:apachepopups.net. good people there.
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    A sincere THANKS to Ryan and Crew for a great website

    AMEN TO THAT, BROTHERS!!! This site is the best I've ever seen. Ryan and the crew all deserve a big ATTABOY! and all our thanks!
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    How can I remove rust from inside a 5 gallon jerry can

    Thanks for the ideas guys, I liked the ones about vinegar and rocks and strapping it to a garden tractor wheel but I think I did it one better, I used the vinegar and stones but I wedged it into a 3 Cu ft electric concrete mixer that I picked up last summer for $40. from a guy I worked with...
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    How can I remove rust from inside a 5 gallon jerry can

    Picked up a couple of 5 gallon jerry cans at a swap meet pretty cheap but they are a little rusty inside. How can I remove the rust EASILY and CHEAPLY?
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    Small gas engine identification

    Thanks a lot poppop. I KNEW somebody here could identify it. This site is the best!
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    Small gas engine identification

    I have a log splitter that I inherited that the engine was locked up. I removed the cylinder head and soaked it with ATF and WD40 and got it to loosen up but it is not as free as it should be and I suspect that the rod may be galled causing it to be tight.The problem is I cannot find any form of...
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    Harbor Freight Predator gas engines

    Does anyone have experience with Harbor Freight Predator brand gasoline engines? I need to replace the engine on a log splitter ( locked up ) that my father had for years and I don't want to spend a lot of money cause it won't be used a whole lot. Harbor freight has a 212 cc 7hp gas engine...
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    What's your workbench look like?

    A Damn Disaster most of the time!
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    Looking for a garage with a sweet Cobra in it?

    If you think that Cobra is sweet,about a year ago Hot Rod magazine did a story on a polished COPPER bodied Cobra that was incredible! The stripes were anodized to a flat appearance. No price was stated, but it had to be way high!
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    Gerstner Tool Boxes

    I've seen many threads here relating to metal tool boxes here,ie:Craftsman, Snap-on and others,but what do most of you think of WOODEN tool booxes such as Gerstner? As a machinist, I LOVE the Gerstner line, which include the oak,walnut and cherry boxes! The wooden boxes resist moisture so that...
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    Quality and COO - Made in USA isn't everything?

    JoeB, As a matter of fact,some American made tools are used in the Chinese space program. When the McDonnell Douglas plant in Columbus, Ohio (formerly a Rockwell-North American Aviation plant) closed,there was an equipment sale, and the Chinese bought several LARGE Cinncinnati Milacron Machine...
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    homemade funnel holder??

    Heck, I just throw them in the parts washer and clean them the next time I use it!
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