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    Which Gallery Thread Have You Enjoyed Most or Gotten Good Ideas?

    I read GJ every day. Safe to say I've learned something from everyone on here. This is an excellent resource.
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    Farewell from Germany

    How many people recognize the old ASA emblem? My dad was CSM of USASAE back in the day, later on CSM of all of ASA/Inscom. Spent all of my formative years in Germany. Great place and times.
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    Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT Mixed Grill - From London , England - GRIZZMAKES world

    roughly 30 mpg.
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    Lizard skin application question

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    precision instrumentation made in the USA, a worker's obituary

    This is why this site is one of my daily stops on the net. I have learned so very much over the years. Thanks to you all.
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    Now I know what a grease monkey is.

    Dielectric silicone grease (not engine oil) on the gasket will prevent this. Dow Corning #4, or the little packets sold on the counter at most auto parts stores.
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    100 Year old pedal powered scroll saw, tearing into it!

    For the scroll saw blade, you might be able to trim down a reciprocating saw blade.
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    Found 2 post lift for sale... Is it worth it?

    Company is still in business. Site in UK with spare parts and various adapters. google "HH lift Denmark". I'd rather have it than chinee ****.
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    Tiny Terracotta Garage

    The people's republic of Arlington. A completely Bolshevik government of the first order.
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    parts washer solvent

    Diesel stinks. I tried it because it was cheap, but couldn't stand the smell. I've been happy with the Crown stuff from Tractor Supply.
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    Best Advice Given, in a Single Sentence

    "There's an *** for every seat in the house." P.T. Barnum
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    Another spontaneous fire

    Tung oil is as bad or worse. We lost a 10 unit townhouse block on the ocean in Delaware 20 years ago on a windy winter night. Burned to the sand. One of the owners had been refinishing his floors with tung oil and left the rags in the unit.
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    Blast media stuff

    +1 on glass beads. I also use chemical stripper as much as possible to remove paint before blasting.
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    Best Advice Given, in a Single Sentence

    You're only as good as the last job you did. Never enough time to do it right, always time to do it again. If it flies, floats, or fu*ks, it's cheaper to rent.
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    Need advice on anchors

    M18= metric, 18mm stud diameter.
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    How big of a wench should I buy?

    Just be sure you don't get a wench that is big enough to kick your ***.
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    Best way of removing enamel paint from semi-delicate cast aluminum

    Don't use oven cleaner on aluminum.
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    Pole Barn with Gothic Arch Roof

    www.starwoodrafters.com lam-ply gothic trusses
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    Green Metal Roof Generates Heat

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    Rusted Compressor Tank

    It was Campbell Hausfield. The 106 beginning the model number is their supplier code for Sears.
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