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September 2, 2003

Hello - While contemplating an upcoming cable pulling task which involves eight 2" conduit runs (already in place) and a 500' spool of sheathed SE cable rated for 200-amps, I…

September 1, 2003

All: I have a Remington powder actuated fastening tool - model 494 - the pistol style one with the orange handle.  Single shot.  The problem is that is misfires - probably…

September 1, 2003

 Need to custom make some storm windows that have a special "bead" shaped into the perimeter. Who does custom cutter grinding?

September 1, 2003

I have a 12 1/2 planer that just died. I have it in for repairs, but if the repair  cost more than 1/2 the cost of a new one Ill buy…

August 30, 2003

We're dependant on our fax machine for receiving orders for some products we make.  Seems every couple years our machine suddenly quits acting normal and we take it in, the…

August 30, 2003

I am considering Paslode's "cordless" framing nailer, for doing those annoying little details my framing sub won't do.  Blocking for cabs, drop ceilings, nailing up the framing the plumbers and…

August 29, 2003

Im thinking of getting a pair of wall jacks.  What do you people recommend, and where can I get them?  Toolcrib has some by Qualcraft, but it seems to be…

August 28, 2003

Hi All Here is a follow up to a purchase from the Old Milwaukee Tech School Auction Here is the before: http://www.owwm.com/PhotoIndex/detail.asp?id=509 And here is the after. . . Steelkilt…

August 28, 2003

I had to post this because it was cheap and it works. I had to smooth a rough concrete slab so I took a old floor buffer and fasten some…

August 25, 2003

My local Lowe's Contractor Yard used to hand out these great pencils.  They were round, and about 3/8" diameter.  Not the usual flat carpenter pencils, which I don't like all…