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  1. Quick google of "alvin drafting triangle" brought...

    Quick google of "alvin drafting triangle" brought this up

    http://www.draftingsteals.com/catalog-drafting---drawing-aides-triangles-professional-fluorescent-triangles.html

    Theirs go up to 14" in...
  2. Kieth, I know what you mean about luck - Normally...

    Kieth, I know what you mean about luck - Normally I LIKE being right about stuff but not THIS time - sorry, man, that woulda been a sweet setup... Steve
  3. Kieth, I would also take the cover off - but that...

    Kieth, I would also take the cover off - but that box doesn't look big enough to house a 5 horse static converter, I'm wondering if it's just a 3 phase CONTACTOR and if so, you'd still need 3-phase...
  4. I have that unit, and if you don't have a...

    I have that unit, and if you don't have a friendly neighbor with a tractor/loader (not a small one) then maybe a trailer to get it to your garage, and a cherry picker to offload it? Just a thought......
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    Nope, just the opposite - it's probably OK. ...

    Nope, just the opposite - it's probably OK.

    Think of a capacitor as a bucket, only instead of water we're filling it with electrons - and instead of overflowing when it's full, it shuts off the...
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    On the wall thermostat - for a 220 volt heater,...

    On the wall thermostat - for a 220 volt heater, I'd go with the second one down on the linked page - otherwise, you'd only be switching ONE leg of the 220, so the other wire would be hot all the time...
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    I have two of the 18v DeWalt drill/drivers, and...

    I have two of the 18v DeWalt drill/drivers, and love 'em for pure brute force - but on their lowest clutch setting they would probably strip out a #10 screw in oak (ok, a slight exaggeration) - then...
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    Mike, you are a tease - "I don't use the Fein...

    Mike, you are a tease - "I don't use the Fein blades because they are way too expensive. I found a cheaper brand that fits perfectly and lasts just as long with more variety."

    C'mon, share the...
  9. I've found this to be useful - ...

    I've found this to be useful -

    http://www.batteryuniversity.com/index.htm

    HTH... Steve
  10. If you're gonna do more than a few holes, or want...

    If you're gonna do more than a few holes, or want to tap them, you may want to invest in this
    ...
  11. Get on netflix and check out Beer Drinkers in...

    Get on netflix and check out Beer Drinkers in Space - I like bad movies if only to laugh at 'em, but only lasted about 4 minutes with that one... Steve
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    For the country folk - my all-time favorite no...

    For the country folk - my all-time favorite no trespass sign... steve
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    One of the great things about living in the...

    One of the great things about living in the country is this (more realistic) definition -

    Lawn - a green (or brown) area where all weeds are (sometimes) at the same height... Steve
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    I special ordered this one ...

    I special ordered this one

    http://www.amazon.com/Shop-Fox-D2058-Adjustable-Heavy-duty/dp/B0000DD6BA

    locally a year ago, still trying to decide whether to throw it away or spend even MORE money...
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    Dan, I have a Dev-Air 5 horse (real) 80 gallon...

    Dan, I have a Dev-Air 5 horse (real) 80 gallon piston type compressor that's rated just under 20 CFM @ 150 PSI continuous duty 24/7 - just measured SPL at 82 dBA at 2 feet. Not as quiet as a screw...
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    Have you looked here? ...

    Have you looked here?

    http://www.blastgateco.com/Cast-Aluminum-Full-Blast-Gates.htm

    HTH... Steve
  17. Alan, maybe it works on this principle - ...

    Alan, maybe it works on this principle -

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortex_tube

    We tried these in a couple of weigh system cabinets with 6 to 8 digital scales in them for cooling, but the...
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    Also - if by some rare chance your mirrors are...

    Also - if by some rare chance your mirrors are tempered instead of float plate or safety plate glass, you'll know the second you try to cut them - they'll shatter into little tiny "bb's".

    I'm not...
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    Rusty, I just bought one of the Rigid extra hoses...

    Rusty, I just bought one of the Rigid extra hoses (the deluxe one that comes with several choices for the ends) - one choice is the "big" end that fits the vac inlet of the Rigid.

    I also found...
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    That "loose lid" is the float for wet pickup - it...

    That "loose lid" is the float for wet pickup - it keeps water from getting into the motor, etc, when you get the cannister full.

    If you're only going to use the vac with DRY stuff, you can just...
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    Another point - to my knowledge, no building code...

    Another point - to my knowledge, no building code either US or international, allows SCREWS to be used for ANY structural/framing connections - only nails. While screws do tend to have greater...
  22. I've had an acetylene rig since '73 and a 250 amp...

    I've had an acetylene rig since '73 and a 250 amp ac/dc stick machine since '77 - only thing I've used the gas for since getting the arc is heavy cuts and heating/bending.

    I too lust after plasma,...
  23. Keith's got it - the reason this works so well...

    Keith's got it - the reason this works so well (usually) is that if you can pinpoint heat mainly just the screw, it heats quicker than the surrounding, larger mass of metal - when metal heats, (most...
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    According to Rockler's blurb, those only work...

    According to Rockler's blurb, those only work with 3/4" material so there's one difference - also, regardless of pocket depth (within reason) the Kreg will always bear on the shoulder of the pocket...
  25. John's right - that middle (idler) pulley is on a...

    John's right - that middle (idler) pulley is on a swing arm so it can move forward - this will tighten the rear belt while loosening the front one.

    If you want a slow speed for forstners, maybe...
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