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Yes, the vacuum was being used in an area with gas fumes The fumes were sucked into the motor and exploded.

You only require 3 tools to do anything. BFH, duct tape, wd-40. If it moves and isn't supposed to then use the duct tape. If it doesn't move and it is supposed to spray it with wd-40. If it is in the way of a more important part modify it out of the way with the BFH. I have found that for...

30 is about the max you will find in ear muffs. You may find slightly better but not much. You may want to consider using both in ear hearing protection (ear plugs) and over ear (muff type) at the same time. It will give you much better noise reduction. That is what is used in industries with...

I have a 1970 Jeepster Commando I have been working on as a project vehicle. Today I also added the repair of my 1992 Jeep wrangler with an unintended dip into some water that was bit to deep. #6 piston rod is broke and slapping the inside of theoil pan so Now I have 2 jeep projects.

Weight is going to be your main problem. But you can look into a pulley type system that raises the skis up to the roof when you are not using them . That will keep them up and out of the way. Here is an example of one that is used for a jeep hardtop. In the link you can also look at the...

They make expansion anchors for use in concrete. You drill a hole in the concrete with a masonry bit and drive the anchor into the hole. You can then place the safe over it and put bolts down into the expansion anchors. Another option for mounting items to concrete is to use epoxy. You drill...

YES! you must turn the power off to the circuit you are working on. Electricity does not play, you make one mistake and it will kill you. I have been an electrician for 20 years and still turn the breaker off every time. We all can do drywall, or frame a porch up or paint a car. If they...

Sand blast it or media blast it. If it is rusted clear through the metal remove all of the rusted piece and replace it with new metal. Any other method such as sealing or "rust convertors" will eventually wear off and allow the rust to star back up. Thorough removal and replacement of the rusted...

Most valves have a rubber washer in them that seals the valve to stop the flow of water. Over time the rubber seal wears out and allows the valve to leak. You will need to shut the water off at another valve, ahead of the leaking one. Remove the handle of the valve and unscrew the shaft of...

That style of fan is designed to filter dust from the air. The issue with a standard electric motor is that there is always an electric spark between the brushes and the motor. The fumes from paint can get into the housing of a standard house type fan and be ignited by the spark. Electric...

I just picked up a set of Blitz Extreme ramps from Tractor Supply. They are a plastic ramp rated for 3000 lbs per ramp. They have a rubber pad at the beginning of the ramp that helps keep it from slipping on concrete. I also like the stop at the end of the ramp it is rather high and you can tell...

I have metal, wooden and plastic dogs. I use different ones depending on what I am clamping and what tool I am using. Most of the time I use a wooden dog as I am using a hand plane and if I slip they won't tear up a plane blade like a metal dog would.

You may want to look into a fan designed specifically for painting. The fumes are flammable and the open style of a standard home type fans motor can get the fumes into it and explode.

Use a satin or semigloss they will be easier to keep clean than a flat. The high gloss is just to much.

http://www.fauxpanels.com/ makes a paneling out of polyurethane. You can get it in fake stone, brick, wood, asphalt, sandstone, diamond plate steel, and even ones that look like a concrete wall.