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    Having owned a Fein Multi-tool for a long time...

    Having owned a Fein Multi-tool for a long time now I refer to it a “the tool I can’t afford to use,” due to the blade cost. When you need it though it is excellent. I buy Imperial and assorted HF...
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    I lost my best friend at 9 yrs old to another...

    I lost my best friend at 9 yrs old to another friend who was showing off his father’s shotgun. Sweetest kid you ever saw. I actually lost both of them that day. It just took John 10 yrs of suffering...
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    Welding Miss this one a year ago, but by trade I’m a...

    Miss this one a year ago, but by trade I’m a fitter/welder. When I was working in the trade or simply welding in the shop I wore jeans and the heavy denim Wrangler shirts. With mig and tig you don’t...
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    Well done, Brian!

    Well done, Brian!
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    In my business one of my biggest lines went with...

    In my business one of my biggest lines went with new management and it was the top guys chance to hang his star in the heavens. Non-comms were required of all the employees and they are aggressively...
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    I started working construction as a 14 yr old...

    I started working construction as a 14 yr old kid. I always found work because I did work. My neighbor was a Mechanical Contractor and I spent a lot of time mixing up asbestos insulation for pipe...
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    As time goes by you become aware of things that...

    As time goes by you become aware of things that you can’t do or see. Some art is wonderful. We see some of it here. Some not so much. As to those Patty has shown us for me it is really simple. “I...
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    Happy to report our local JC is currently...

    Happy to report our local JC is currently building a Construction Technology building. Should open in the fall. I don’t know what they will offer but they have an industrial DC outside. Looking...
  9. I worked on a couple in the 70’s. One was site...

    I worked on a couple in the 70’s. One was site built and a nightmare getting the angles right. Another was a kit that went together pretty well. The concept of 100% of your building being roof never...
  10. Assuming good insulation, windows and doors a 125...

    Assuming good insulation, windows and doors a 125 should flash fry the place pretty quickly. Have a chat with your propane company letting them know your situation. They are in the business to sell...
  11. 125 k is a substantial device. How big is your...

    125 k is a substantial device. How big is your shop? If the unit sees extended run times you will likely freeze the regulator. Regulators are pretty robust, but regular freezing is not something that...
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    Glad you have worked that out Duane. It will be...

    Glad you have worked that out Duane. It will be worth your while assuming you finish the heating season in good shape to inspect the unit before the next heating season. the critters tend to do their...
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    Like many here I had weaned myself from a wrist...

    Like many here I had weaned myself from a wrist watch, but when the Apple Watch came out the kids bought me one for Xmas. I’m on my second and have had this one for at least 3 yrs. It is comfortable...
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    I find the PCS to offer good DC. Not perfect but...

    I find the PCS to offer good DC. Not perfect but the blade guard does a good job, again, IMO. I connect mine to the DC via a hose from my old Fein vac running to the intake on the G700. It has the...
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    I’m highly biased in mini-split choice. I...

    I’m highly biased in mini-split choice. I represented Fujitsu for about 15 yrs in a six state area. There are a million off brands that can be had pretty cheaply. The question is, will they last and...
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    All I can say is that if you do this and it goes...

    All I can say is that if you do this and it goes sideways, and you have all your fingers, you won’t do it again. You also won’t have a window right behind your saw.
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    Steven, I did something similar in my shop, but...

    Steven, I did something similar in my shop, but did not bolt things in. In my 30x34 I set one receiver hitch in line with the big door and on the other side did a square pattern. I welded rebar...
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    I’ve had a Delta 16 1/2”, 17-900 belt drive for,...

    I’ve had a Delta 16 1/2”, 17-900 belt drive for, well, about forever. It takes a few minutes to adjust the speed but it really isn’t a problem. I agree with Jim that so won’t do that and they can get...
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    I played through college and no longer have any...

    I played through college and no longer have any desire to even watch it, but I agree with the ridiculous antics. Pretty soon there will be another score for dance routines on every play. They can add...
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    I have done a lot of radiant heat over 50+ year...

    I have done a lot of radiant heat over 50+ year in the business and chose to not do radiant in my past shop in the Foothills. Even buying right and doing the install myself, it was a lot of work and...
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    I used FB Mktplace to off load a lot of gear...

    I used FB Mktplace to off load a lot of gear prior to our move earlier this year. Not without its bumps but if priced right things moved. Whichever way you go as a sale develops, as you are talking...
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    I have a friend who has milled a lot of big...

    I have a friend who has milled a lot of big lumber. He has a Ford 450 flat bed with a side boom center mounted behind the cab. It is an old pipe-line welders rig. Depending upon the space you are in...
  23. Where would TweedleDum be without TweedleDee....

    Where would TweedleDum be without TweedleDee. IMHO, to Tom, No it won’t, but they sure do work well together. In my space it is a safety issue having both. If you are shoehorned into a small space...
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    So many good options for the stretcher. One thing...

    So many good options for the stretcher. One thing I will offer on the table I built is taht with the stretcher high up under the table the space below the table has become the fort for the Grandkids...
  25. Jim, like you I am Rt hand, Left eyed. Never knew...

    Jim, like you I am Rt hand, Left eyed. Never knew that until in my 20’s a Rangemaster stood behind me and said I was crossing over. As to the track saw, I’ve had the TS55 for a long time. It does not...
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