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Garage and Tool Discussions links:

Air Compressor Safety Issues Focuses mostly on recommendations for safe air compressor operation, specific instances of exploding air compressor tanks, and tips for assessing used air compressors prior to purchase. Includes a poll enumerating the various different kinds of air compressors used by hotrodders.

Auto Dark Welding Helmets Forum discussion covering auto darkening welding helmets.

Basic Soldering Tips Discussion on soldering, including specific techniques for "tinning" the tip of a soldering gun.

Building a Homemade Garage Paint Booth Discusses how to construct a homemade garage paint booth from plasting sheeting and a simple frame. Specific issues discussed include: proper sealing, ventilation, framing, vapor safety, overspray, filtration, and door construction.

Connecting Air Compressor Flex Line for Shop Use Discussion of different ways to hook up a flex line from a shop air compressor to the permanent hard lines in a shop.

Diagnostic Tools and Scanners Discussion on different kinds of automotive diagnostic tools. Includes personal preferences and specific brand recommendations.

Do Extensions on Torque Wrenches Affect Torque Measurements? Discusses the effect of torque wrench extensions on torque measurement accuracy. Includes a variety of technical references and links to external sources. Also mentions "flex head" torque wrenches.

Garage Safety Recommendations Discussion of recommended practices for a safe garage or shop working environment.

General Tools: Which Are the Best? Discussion on general hand tools. Covers similarities, personal preferences, and quality. Includes a poll on the "best" popular tool brands: Snap-On, Mac, Husky, and Craftsman.

How to Remove a Broken E-Z Out or Tap Discussion on different methods of removing a broken E-Z out. Also covers broken tap removal.

Installing a Wood Stove in Your Garage Discusses the installation of a freestanding wood stove in a garage or shop for additional heat in cold weather. Includes diagrams and step-by-step instructions. Insurance considerations, safe installation, creosote drip, pipe selection, and proper clearances are all discussed.

Leak Down Test Discussion acceptable percentages for leakdown tests on cylinders.

Piping Air Compressor Lines Detailed discussion on piping air compressor lines. Includes information on safe pipe selection, piping procedure, and links to various external sources specifying proper air piping methods.

Rotisseries and Tilters Discusses various options for pre-fabricated and homemade body and whole car "flippers" and rotisseries.

What Impact Wrench Should I Get? Discusses various kinds of impact wrenches, the differences among them, and which ones people prefer. Also mentions several different sources for purchasing impact wrenches.

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