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    220 volt 30 air compressor 10 CFM

    Does anyone on this forum have knowledge of good portable 30 gallon air compressor that would make a good shop air compressor. I had to move a 60 gallon air compressor sometime ago and what a job. I was by myself for the most part and almost lost it on the shop floor. I have never forgotten that...
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    husqvarna 55 chain saw

    Thanks for all the replies. I was thinking about it alot and decided to try the business card instead of the feeler guage and it came back to life. My feeler guage was brass and was not straight. It had alot of little bends here and there but the card was straight and no creases where the...
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    husqvarna 55 chain saw

    Won't start. When I use the spark tester I can see spark as I pull the rope but when I stick the spark plug in I don't see anything. The plug gets wet when I try to start but no spark to the plug. That same plug will run my weed eater. What I don't understand is why does the spark tester show...
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    ideas for setting up a chain hoist from harbour freight

    Looking for ideas for setting up chain hoist for lifting heavy objects in my shop. Does it need a gantry or is there a different method to use this. Pictures would help
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    spray foam

    Has anyone use the polyuathane can spray foam around your water line that comes through a 3 inch pvc sleeve to stop rain from coming through. I really don't favor digging two feet down and disturbing the waterline. Don't want to hit water line and make more work. It comes into the...
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    30 gallon campbell hausfeld 220 volt air compressor

    I am looking for feed back on this air compressor. It has the same setup as the 60 gallon tank but only smaller. The horse power and cfm are like 10 at 90 psi. I think I can run the same air tools as the 60 gallon because the pump and motor are the same as the 60 gallon. Does anyone have...
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    welding and glucoma

    Has anyone been told you have glucoma and stopped your welding? I am on drops and have to be checked about every 6 months. I love welding and don't want to give that up. What have you done?
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    pole barn

    I have been thinking about the posts in the ground and talked to a company that drills the holes and pours the concrete into the holes then pours the slab over the peirs and locates the 6x6 poles over the pier. The use a L bracket that is anchored to the concrete and bolted to the 6x6 on 10...
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    another pole barn question

    I have been talking to different builders of pole barns and using this information to pick my pole barn builder. This other company that build pole barns uses the 2x6 on 24 inch centers instead of the 2x4 on 24 inches centers on the walls . Reason being he says makes the walls stronger...
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    6x6 treated posts in ground

    Looking for opinions on the CCA treated posts .06 treated in the ground. My first was already built and the posts were already there. Had no problem other than had to put flashing between the treated band board and metal trim because rain would run under the trim and get between band board...
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    post frame building

    I found a company that builds stud frame and post frame metal buildings. I got a bid for a 30x30 with 10x8 overhead door 2 windows and walk door with concrete for$14200. We live in a county that requires permits and inspections. I looked at the building plans and they put the treated...
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    pole shop

    What do you guys think of the treated and laninated lumber used in posts. A company out here in Missouri use treated 2x6 put together to make a laminated post that goes in the ground to construct a 30x30 shop building. They use either the 6x6 treated or the laninated post. I think the...
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    vinyl back insulation

    I'm looking at building a red iron shop. I talk to the builder that has been doing these buildings for years says that vinyl back is the only insulation he uses and never has any trouble with it. This building will have no wood at all only steel. What are your view points on this subject. What...
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    #10 tradesman auto darkening lens

    I have had this lens for over 20 years and still works but it seems that it is getting darker when using it. I start seeing then it seems to be harder to see. Like it is getting darker, not sure. These lens are expensive so I thought a pair of harbor freight yellow tinted safety glasses...
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    air compressor

    Can anyone suggest a 30 gallon air compressor that is cabable of running air tools like impact occsaional air drill and wired for 220 volt. I think 60 gallon would be over kill for what I need. A good heavy duty 3o gallon would do the job and easy to transport should we move. This will be for...
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