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Thanks to both :) First, I went through 3...

Thanks to both :)

First, I went through 3 tanks today (refilled twice). Both times, I shut it off just before it ran out and refilled...also always check oil when I refill ;)

Anyway, started...
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Thanks rockpro...that's an interesting thought....

Thanks rockpro...that's an interesting thought. I've been letting it run out before refilling, but today I'll fill it before it runs out. You just may have the answer :)
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Riding Mower Problem

Hi. I have a Yard Machines (MTD) riding mower with a Briggs & Stratton 18.5 HP Twin II engine. I've used it for over 7 years, and the engine has never had any problems starting. Now, it starts fine...
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Post Support Question

We've been working on a high deck (8 1/2 ft. above ground at highest point) for some time (can't work on it all the time). Since the basic framing was done and the Trex decking screwed in, some of...
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Thanks both for the replies :) Sounds like 2...

Thanks both for the replies :)

Sounds like 2 good reasons for putting them in, so I'll do it!

Best...Larry
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Mid Span Blocking Needed?

The deck I'm building is 10 ft wide and 30 ft long. It is 8 ft. high (walk under to get to bottom floor of house). The joists are 2x6's on 12 inch centers. Whether required by code or not, would you...
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Yeah, Mark, it's exterior. When I watered last...

Yeah, Mark, it's exterior. When I watered last night the water just beaded up and rolled off, so I think I'm OK for the winter. Next summer I'll probably put a waterproof coating on it. Anyhow,...
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Waterproofing Fence and Skirting

I had some old, used redwood from a friend's old fence, and used it to build skirting (mobile home) and a small fence (the skirting and a short divider fence are redwood lattice, plus about an 8 ft....
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I did something similar once using pieces cut...

I did something similar once using pieces cut from a scrap pressure-treated 4x4. I did not cut the shims across-grain, but with the grain for strength. I just cut a bunch of them in varying widths so...
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I'm not an expert, but until they see this and...

I'm not an expert, but until they see this and reply, the first thing I'd do is check your entire property - anywhere there may be a water line above ground or underground - for soggy spots in the...
08-09-06, 08:48 AM
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Thanks so much, 410a! With your post and what the...

Thanks so much, 410a! With your post and what the others have said, I believe it's worth a try. Like I said, I'm OK with handguns and rifles...still just a novice with shotguns. I'll check into local...
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I had a bunch of crap on my computer before I...

I had a bunch of crap on my computer before I started learning some about it. Since I did, and got my computer cleaned out (I even reformatted, since I also had a bunch of other out-dated stuff), I...
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I'm not so sure about the shotgun blast. I...

I'm not so sure about the shotgun blast. I wouldn't want lead pellets in my drinking water (I realize he said it's only for irrigation, but you never know when that could change).
08-07-06, 09:27 AM
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Thanks both for the replies! I appreciate your...

Thanks both for the replies! I appreciate your thoughts. However, in thinking it over and admitting I know little about shotguns, I think I'll go ahead and take it to a gunsmith to go through....
08-06-06, 11:46 PM
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Haven't been anywhere that I can shoot it yet...

Haven't been anywhere that I can shoot it yet (only had it a short time). I've only tried to get one into the chamber, but the shell doesn't want to go all the way up. What do you think if I were to...
08-06-06, 08:10 PM
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Remington 12 GA. Jamming

I have a Remington Model 1100 12 gauge shotgun (2 3/4" shells). It holds 4 in the magazine. When I load the magazine (whether I put in only one or all four), then try to pull the lever to rack one...
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Hope it's OK to add one more thought here. The...

Hope it's OK to add one more thought here. The main difference in SDS screws and lags is that the SDS don't need to be pre-drilled. Apparently, this is why some counties are requiring them now and...
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Thanks for the thought, rdhamm....I spent the day...

Thanks for the thought, rdhamm....I spent the day digging footers (HARD, rock-infested ground, so I'm not done yet). Still, I looked a little at the landing thing. I'm kind of thinking you're right....
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Calculating Step Landing Height

I am building a deck on a house which is built on a hillside. The deck is wrap-around (2 sides of the house). The lowest point of the deck is 56" off the ground. The ground begins sloping there, so...
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Finding Bad Injector

Besides my other post about my other car, I also have a '91 Infiniti. It's a V-8, but only running on 7 cylinders. I've been told it's a bad injector (I have a new one, still in the box). Seems to me...
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For what it's worth, I'm trying to find out...

For what it's worth, I'm trying to find out exactly the same thing about my '93 Buick (3300 V-6, front-wheel drive). I've been told two things which are definite possibilities: First, could be the...
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