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    Paying back just a little.

    Your a good man.
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    Tree on house. Big one. Need advice

    You have a very good friend that will run his crane after dark for you. Think I'd live with the 15 pound paper.
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    Broke truss when installing

    I'm a long time framer and worked for a PE doing structure repair. If you haven't sheeted yet just get another truss.
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    First time 20-ton press usage - FAIL!!

    A good man learns from his mistakes!
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    Magnetic Drill Recommendations?

    I picked up a old Bux with a B+D drill motor at the swap meet. Had to fix the magnet (wrap the coil and insulate). Has a regular 3/4" chuck and a roto-broach adapter. Nice to be able to use both. Paid $20. It's old, HEAVY, and ugly but it works. If I used it every day then I'd spend the money...
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    10 Lbs of Cookies in A 1 Lb Box 'Garage'

    I don't feel so bad now!
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    new old shop light

    Well Done!!!
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    Repair Cracked Ridge Beam and Dipping Roof

    I'd use screw jacks and 4x4 posts under the ridge about 6 or 8 foot on center and your cable idea. Start in the center. Raise the ridge tigthen the cables a little at a time working back and forth under the ridge until you get it where you want it then add ties at the plate line. The crack in...
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    Circular Saw - Replace my Skil HD77

    I'm an old west coast framer. 77 is the only saw to have period. Needed a trigger last time I was in Georgia and when I asked, they looked at me and said "a what?". So parts could be a problem on the east coast. You sure it doesn't need brushes or trigger?
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    Is it ok to run cable (tv/net) and telephone in the same trench?

    Spare conduit for future use is a very good idea. Bigger is better.
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    Best Porta band saw blade

    lenox Diemaster.
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    Bought me a new project for the stable

    That's a nice, clean ride. Congrats.
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    A little something I am working on...

    Cool! Please do shirts the trade mark on the back.
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    Acetylene Price?

    Just got hit with the hazmat charge, then they charged sales tax on top of it! Wont go back.
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    Hein Warner Floor Jack

    Just want to say thanks to Elroy and Hiball for the info in this thread. Just rebuilt my HS using this thread and the info is spot on. Thanks
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    Own a largest puller??

    jcm, that's a very nice puller set.
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    Old Boice Crane Drill Press saved from the dump

    Good score. Treat it well.
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