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    OT- need stud (wall) finder advice!

    My new shop has a variety of wall types, and I want to be able to hang heavy stuff safely. Once I'm set up in the new shop, will get very little use, so I can't justify big $$$. Metal and wood stud walls - pretty easy, but I'd like to see the center of the stud right away without dicking...
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    Recommendations for good dimmable T8 LED tubes?

    The lights in my small office in the new shop are T8 LED tubes, in dropped ceiling fluorescent fixtures with ballasts removed. They are way too bright and harsh, would like to replace them with 3000K, high CRI, dimmable LED tubes (and replace light switch w/ dimmer). This is new territory for...
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    What do you use to back up data?

    Reading the thread about recovering data from a crashed computer drive, I thought to ask what folks are using to back up their vital information. I use Carbonite, which backs up automatically, and two external drives - one at the shop and one at home. I'm a one man, semi-retired operation, not...
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    260 ft lbs on bolts - torque wrench or impact wrench?

    I'm getting a Crown straddle stacker with adjustable width legs. The outrigger legs are held on with 3 large bolts each, and the manual calls for them to be torqued to 264 ft-lbs. Is this reasonable to do with a 1/2" or 3/4" torgue wrench, or do I really need an impact wrench? I weight about...
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    Cutting spiral flutes on the shaper with a gizmo

    I used to be very secretive about this process, but I'm no longer making furniture and would prefer to share what I know for those who can make use of it. The cutter is shopmade 2 wing, silver brazed M3 tips, off hand ground. I wanted to minimize the diameter, so it runs on a 3/4" spindle...
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    Mic 6 Cast Alum Plate - 1/2" and 1/4" - 24" x 24"

    24" x 24" Mic 6 cast aluminum tooling plate - 1/2" $125, 1/4" $75. Has the protective film on it, a little shop worn, but no damage I can see. Moving my shop, have more of this than I need. These will be cut from 2' x 6' pieces, thinking I'll keep the 4' pieces, may change my mind if I find...
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    Gummed up Micronizer lubricator cleanout?

    The thread about using vegetable oils for cutting oil reminded me that the Micronizer lubricator I use for resawing wood on my bandsaw is all gummed up after sitting around for 10 yrs. I can't even remove the reservoir. Pretty sure it was a vegetable based fluid in there...
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    Free resource for math learning

    My math professor wife told me about this great organization that provide free instruction in math, thought some of you might find it useful. https://www.khanacademy.org/ fish There are often math questions asked here, maybe some people would rather learn how to fish than just be given a fish....:)
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    FS - Swiss Pearwood - Wide planks 2-3/4" thick

    A long shot here, but just in case anyone is interested.... Steamed swiss pearwood - 6 planks, 68" long, 16"-24" wide, x 2-3/4 thick, all from one huge log. Imported from Switzerland, have had it since 1984, always stored in a heated space. Moving to a much smaller shop, have to divest...
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    Brass "Chime" tube - 1.125"od x .028" wall x 51.5"long, 34pc - $250

    Got this tubing from the auction of an outfit that made grandfather clock movements 50 yrs ago. They used it for the chimes, I think it's red brass, but not sure. Moving to a smaller shop, time to let it go.
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    Steel Plate, Blanchard ground, 3’ x 3’ x 1.210” $75

    I have a 36” x 36” x 1.210” Blanchard ground steel plate, was base of a large cnc milling fixture. Has 1/2-13 and 5/16-18 tapped holes, no rust, just some coolant stains. As far as I can tell it's within the specs of Nifty Bar for flatness, new would be over $1000. I was going to use it for a...
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    Hydraulic oil for older Yale & Presto electric jacks - how critical?

    Recently acquired a used Yale electric pallet jack and Presto electric stacker. Both need some oil, I'm wondering if It's important to use what the makers recommend or will any quality hydraulic oil do? Also, as I have no idea what's in them now, can I just top them up or is there a problem...
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    Straddle stackers - anyone used them?

    Anyone have experience with straddle stackers? I went to look at the one pictured below, and it was really difficult to move it around. As per the drawing, the tiller is linked to one swivel caster with a chain, the other is free to rotate, as on a dolly. If you push it forward, and then try...
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    Electric pallet jack drops too fast?

    My Yale MPB040E pallet jack drops WAY too fast with a load, bam!!! What could cause this? Fluid was low when I got it, topped it up, no change. Now I'm curious what actually determine the lowering speed, some sort of flow restrictor? Attaching parts diagram. edit- changed pdf to jpeg
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    Need good source for Yale service manual download?

    Looking for a recommendation for a good source for service manual for an Yale MPB040E electric pallet jack. There seem to be a number of websites offering downloads at modest cost, wondering if anyone has had positive or negative experiences?
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    How to read Yale MPB040 pallet jack display?

    Bought a 2005 Yale MPB040 pallet jack, came with no user manual. Wondering what the lights on the battery status display mean? Also, if any one has a spare user manual, or could copy the important parts, would be much appreciated. Only can find service manuals online.
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    anchors in block and brick walls?

    I'm wondering what kind of anchors or shields are best to use in cinder block and brick walls? Moving into a new shop & want to hang cantilevered racks as in the photo. I've always been in old mill buildings with huge wooden beams, just used a couple of 1/2" lag bolts at the top of the 4x4's...
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    Safe load on Aluminum I-beam?

    I have access to a 13' length of 8" x 5" x .230" I-beam, 6061 aluminum. Wondering what the safe load would be configured as in the drawing? I studied this kinda stuff 55 years ago, but never used it and it's long gone... Application would be a small traveling crane for lifting wood into a...
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    Anyone have experience with Noblelift equipment?

    Looking for opinions/experience with Noblelift stuff. I'm specifically looking at their PSE26N SL lithium battery straddle stacker. Like the lithium battery and compact size. Would be mostly for moving my woodworking shop, and then intermittent use. Pretty sure they are made in China, but...
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    Entering US from Canada with used machine, less than $2500?

    What is involved with bringing a used Yale electric pallet jack into the US from Canada? Price is under $2500. What documents would I need, will I have to pay duties?

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