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    Found a crack in my new lift tower late in the installation. FML!

    IF we are going to talk about possibilities, here are some things you could think about. You could be sued by anyone injured. If you have kids and one gets injured mom could sue you - people do crazy things when bad things happen to their kids. Mfr would be on the hook in most jurisdictions...
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    Ron Covell

    Yesterday I attended Ron's "Beginning Steel" workshop near Georgetown, TX. I was an hour and a half's drive for me, and it was well worth it - it would have been worth traveling much, much farther. And Harold Chapman was the consummate host - his shop and crew are just amazing. For those who...
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    hands sweat like a faucet in latex/nitrile gloves - solution?

    Speaking of rubber and cotton, I have a pair of madgrips. The rubber is really thick, so they are great for absorbing vibration like from a chainsaw or a push mower:
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    Stainless Steel Sink Scratch Removal

    Lol. Is there anyone on GJ who isn't. About something? Really?
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    Cordless Tool Wars

    Not interested in a flame war, but this past year I got the 20V Matrix line of tools from Black and Decker. I really like them - I have the drill driver, the impact, the reciprocating saw - all head attachments easily swapped onto the trigger/ battery unit (and the Craftsman ones fit too)...
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    MP&C Shop Projects

    Wow. After lurking this thread for the past year, I feel like I need to mail someone a check for tuition.
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    Automotive/low voltage Splicing and Tapping (or I HATE Scotchloks !)

    Anyone want to volunteer an explanation of the physics behind the statement that crimped conducts electricity better than soldered?
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    Making a gasket

    If your wife is a really bad cook, you can use her pancake batter.
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    Cutting tight hose clamps (or Zipties) with "side cutters"? Want a cheap pair.

    Re: Cutting tight hose clamps (or Zipties) with "side cutters"? Want a cheap pair. And then do the opposite, unless you are just flat-rating the job. Gently pry open the band clamp and it can be reused, especially if there are no replacements available. Since you are going to drive the...
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    Houston area auction, lathes, automotive, 5 hrs left

    Thanks for wasting about an hour of my time. Used up about all my willpower resisting bidding on the lifts. But I am bookmarking this site for when I am ready to start stocking a garage. If stuff like this is available then, it will save thousands of sawbucks.
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    Rounded

    A tiny plumber's wrench if you've got the space.
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    melted wirenut on hotwater heater

    Lol. Twisted nuts argument. Gotta love GJ. Not to mention "hot water heater" police. Since silliness abounds, thought I would give everyone a chuckle: Best Mythbusters episode ever. Seriously, don't screw around when it comes to water heaters.
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    architectural program (DIY addition plans?)

    Have you tried Sketch-Up? It's pretty cheap.
  14. K

    Interesting on youtube "lift stands"

    I think these would be a better solution:
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    Jack stands: what happened to these?

    Use them as-is. Just make sure you back them up with cinder blocks. /sarc.
  16. K

    HF 6k scissor lift clearance $900

    Yeah, but how do you get them that high in the first place?
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    HF 6k scissor lift clearance $900

    If you want to do exhaust/ trans jobs, why wouldn't this work to raise, then put a couple of tall jack stands under, then lower?
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    So who makes Peak Oil?

    I believe the problem with plastic core cartridge filters on some GM engines (specifically the LYZ) is not so much fitment, but durability, since the filter spins inside the housing. The plastic core filter has been known to collapse.
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