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    brunnhoelzl jack assembly

    I have a brunnhoelzl warrior jack that is not going to full travel. I bought a rebuild kit and I an having a problem with reassembly. I turned it upside down to clean it and 4 small part fell out into the bucket. Anyone know where they go? Joe
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    Who makes all CRAFTSMAN tools?

    A lot of the power tools were made by Rigid. Now carried by Home Depot.
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    outside compressor room

    I read where there is some concern about freezing in winter. Never had the line freeze but I drain moisture from the compressor periodically and open the separator in the garage periodically. Joe
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    outside compressor room

    My compressor in the garden shed. It is a Home Depot T-111 prefab job. 10' x 12' with a gambel roof. I did pour a concrete floor to set it on. Not heated. I ran a 50' regular air hose into the garage where I build a manifold out of black pipe. The first air hose lasted 8 years outside...
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    Large drywall patch question

    You could plaster the area and cover with nylon spackling wall cover. I have used this repair on big patches. Can be purchased in 3' widths.
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    Drywall vs. Plywood Interior Walls

    I would rethink the VCT if you plan on welding ... Joe
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    Where to nail 3-tab shingles at the gable edge?

    no nails on the edge ... thru the tar line only ... that is self sealing
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    Where to nail 3-tab shingles at the gable edge?

    I am a roofer ... you start from the bottom left hand side (if right handed) you can use starter strip which looks like 3 tab shingle without cuts but is a continous roll. If you dont have it you can turn 3 tab shingle upside down to do the first course underlay. Dont nail through the drip edge...
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    Compressor, where to go, what to buy ?

    I had a CampbellHausfeld ... cheap to buy and it died after 4 years ... we have Ingersols at the job and they run forever. I bought a Quincy last year and it is strong .. my brother has one for over 20 years and he does a lot of painting and body work ... Quincy is the way to go
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    Compressor, where to go, what to buy ?

    Ingersol or Quincy ... they will last forever.
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    PVC drain pipe size question

    Check local code. Here you cannot bury PVC.
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    Ridge beam sizing

    the best buy and you cant beat it for strength is a microlam beam ... I have 25 feet span gable to gable and no sag after 14 years. not pricey either
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    Craftsman workbench on Craigslist

    Offer a hundred if you like it ... there are better buys around for less money. Joe
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    The Shop Stool

    4 wheel stool has to be made before 1992 when OSHA mandated 5 wheels.
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    84 lumber garage kits

    84 Lumber kit is sorta what I built the garage from. The store manager helped me modify their design and up grade where it made sense. He did all the material assembly and it was delivered in one drop ... you can upgrade and order Andersen windows, stanley passage door, etc. They were great ...
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    New to forum

    New to the forum. Built my garage 10 years ago and never really finished inside. Building is 24 x 25. I did add 50 amp 220 electric back when. I found this forum and it inspired me to finish inside ... I will post as I go. Joe
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    What Do You All Do for Fire Extinguishers?

    I have the basic general purpose ABC 5 lb bottle plus a 10 lb CO2 for engine fires. I also keep a pressurized water extinguisher to squirt the kids with or who knows, might need it if the other 2 run out ...
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    How to Heat & Cool My Garage?

    I have a Reznor OH95 for heat ... will cook you in a 600 sq ft garage without much insulation. Cooling is another matter. I have a whole house fan which helps but it is not the complete answer. I have 15,000 btu window unit that I am going to put through the wall in a sleeve. Should make it...
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    Another: How do I cool my garage? thread!

    If you cut the hole at 45 degrees or near that and mark the piece, you can replace it into the same spot ...
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    Found an old Rockwell. What do you think?

    Thats not that old for "an old Rockwell".
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