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    The cheapest cutting fluid is water. Spray with a...

    The cheapest cutting fluid is water. Spray with a garden hose to flood the area, just make sure to wear rain gear with the spray. We drilled many holes in structural plate (1/2" through 2 1/2") for...
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    I would guess that building supplies were scarce...

    I would guess that building supplies were scarce and expensive in 1941.
    As others have already said, it would be likely to be filled with debris of some sort
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    as others said, for most stuff you pay Zero to...

    as others said, for most stuff you pay Zero to list it.
    Most people expect cash at time of sale, a few may take paypal.

    They only charge a listing fee for some professional/business services,...
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    Based on your need to preserve the foundation,...

    Based on your need to preserve the foundation, you might try Vacuum Excavation, here is an example of the tool

    There is an outfit in Tampa that can do it for you, or you might look in Blue Book...
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    Oil is good, but it takes longer to dry, and...

    Oil is good, but it takes longer to dry, and requires solvents to clean up after.

    For a primer, you can go either way, you can put water (latex) over oil, but never oil over water. So if you plan...
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    You might also look into renting the Roust-a-bout...

    You might also look into renting the Roust-a-bout (Sumner Mfg) to move heavy loads (or several depending on need).

    As for the beam, if you want 40' clear span, than you would be best getting...
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    If you have an attic, you might want to vent it...

    If you have an attic, you might want to vent it the natural way, with a ridge vent and soffit (eaves) vents. I put in both, and it made a big difference.

    Then you can add a power boost if you...
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    This might be the six sigma reduction of...

    This might be the six sigma reduction of earth-force
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    I got a recon Rigid drill, saved $40 My only...

    I got a recon Rigid drill, saved $40

    My only problem, the factory had opened the chuck and I couldn't close it. I was sure if it was defective or not, figured i would use the warranty to make...
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    I wonder if Earthquakes zero themselves out, i...

    I wonder if Earthquakes zero themselves out, i mean with the Indonesia, Haiti, and Chile (and a zillion little ones), will the spin gain + loss = zero?

    I dont trust computer models to predict...
  11. I was just reading one report...

    I was just reading one report that they brought in a local forensic engineer



    Allyn was one of the principal forensic engineers of the ill fated Kansas City skywalk collapse, and is known for...
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    If you dont want to insert a stirrer...

    If you dont want to insert a stirrer (contamination, product loss, splashing), you might try electric powered 20rpm Drum Rollers or Tumblers
    The link is a manufacturer.
  13. How much ya wanna bet they will add snow melting...

    How much ya wanna bet they will add snow melting equipment to the roofs of the new hangars? :cool:

    Luckily no one was hurt.
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    The other reason to vent the tank is BLEVE:...

    The other reason to vent the tank is BLEVE: Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion.

    Simply put, if you heat a liquid, it will try to turn to a gas, eg Water to Steam. Water will expand 1,700x...
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    Did you compete the work with 3 or more bids?...

    Did you compete the work with 3 or more bids? Sometimes one bid just throws extra $ because they can.

    I would figure out what the contractor would charge for each section of the work, you might...
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    I used to be a part owner of a construction...

    I used to be a part owner of a construction welding company, 40 or so employees. We had 7 gas migs (GMAW) for the shop, and only two flux core machines (FCAW).

    The tiny Hobart flux core (sim to...
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    You might consider a small insulated box (plywood...

    You might consider a small insulated box (plywood and styrofoam) and a thermostat controlled forced air heater (or an incandescant light bulb)

    just make it removable for when you want access to...
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    For a business, you actually need to know at...

    For a business, you actually need to know at least a few different things:
    1) what you paid for it,
    2) what its worth.
    3) tracking information

    Your accountant will help you with tool...
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    I always put a price, everyone needs a reference...

    I always put a price, everyone needs a reference point.
    If what you have is worth that much, use eBay for a bidding war.

    I found that 4 sentences is the most for an average CL ad. Anything more...
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    I presume that your OP infers a minimal budget...

    I presume that your OP infers a minimal budget for this project.

    The science is called traffic calming, but that usually involves the political money to make that happen.
    -Institute for...
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    Cheap Used, look at Craigslist for something...

    Cheap Used, look at Craigslist for something used. Make sure it works.

    Thats how i got my base unit, its a Total Shop dust collector. Then I modified it per below.


    Cheap, but New:

    Get...
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    Congratulations on the move up. I was in that...

    Congratulations on the move up.

    I was in that scenario a couple years ago. It truly is is a blessing from God when that happens.


    Never forget, a JOB means Just Over Broke.
    :rolleyes:
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    Congratulations, (hope he sleeps alot). ...

    Congratulations, (hope he sleeps alot).

    Welcome to the land of parenthood.
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    I picked up a used Sears shaper that had no...

    I picked up a used Sears shaper that had no fence. The cast iron table for mine has these big finger pincher holes in it.

    I might have to try your modification for that one.
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    It's not just a story I personally know one...

    It's not just a story

    I personally know one family nearby who lost thier father from one last year. He jumped in to save his disabled son. I went to school with thier kids, a great family...
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