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   DMM 1 2

   November 29, 2019 by Patcon

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   I am looking at getting a new Digital Multi Meter. Should I get a Fluke? Is it worth the extra money? I saw a Klein that was pretty cheap but didn't know if it was good. If I do a Fluke, which model?

   

   Last reply by Patcon, December 8, 2019

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   I created some RC tricycles for Halloween

   November 7, 2019 by ramsesosirus

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   My other passion is Halloween and all things spooky and artistic. So I spend most of this year making these RC controlled tricycles. I did all the legally required stuff (patent, TM, etc.) Hopefully I can begin to get them to market this year. I was thinking you could even put a cooler of beer in one of the wagons and drive it around like a tailgate haha. I am grateful for any feedback, advice, critique, etc. I have 13 prototypes at the moment. And yes, I basically invented them and figured out how to do it. Which is a skill I learned by working on cars! RC Tricycles (Horror Trikes)

   

   Last reply by ramsesosirus, December 3, 2019

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   This might be a good flick? 1 2

   October 18, 2019 by siteunseen

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   Last reply by HS30-H, December 3, 2019

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   Veterans, thank you! 1 2

   November 11, 2019 by siteunseen

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   I am a babbling fool and thanks to you guys and gals that's okay. I won't be jailed or worse. Thank you for all you've done for us. Cliff

   

   Last reply by chiefmd, November 12, 2019

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   240Z featuring Pitbull

   October 28, 2019 by siteunseen

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   Last reply by 240260280, October 28, 2019

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   Website help needed

   October 26, 2019 by NVZEE

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   I'm posting this here because I've tried to get Mike's help with no results. Apparently something happened along the way to wizz off the website or server and it keeps asking me for a new email address because the one I used to create my login here has had some kind of mail issues. My mail server spam settings have been reset but this site still asks for a different email address - which I don't have. And I can't access my profile info to see what can be done to change it. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution -- other than creating a new email address just for this site? Thanks!

   

   Last reply by Mike, October 27, 2019

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   0ther toys to show off.

   October 21, 2019 by siteunseen

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   I like to show my other interest too. Here's a boat I had that was really fun for about 10 years. This was taken the first weekend with the stock 150. I went way "overboard " with a 2.5 liter 200 horse Mercury motor that cost more than the boat. My Dad had one too but it was the family boat. I could flood him out with the "rooster tail" off mine. those were the days... $1.50 a gallon gas then we got "Katrina-ed", $3.00 to $4.00 a gallon. ☠️

   

   Last reply by siteunseen, October 21, 2019

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   Welding hat not dimming 1 2 3

   January 20, 2019 by Patcon

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   My Viking 1840 series auto dimming helmet decided to not work today. Any ideas on the best way to try to diagnose it? @Captain Obvious @grannyknot

   

   Last reply by Captain Obvious, October 18, 2019

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    Porsche 914's

    October 12, 2019 by Patcon

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    There are about 40 - 914's at Copart in bakersfield, CA. I know there are a couple of guys here who have them or have had them. Posted for anyones curiosity @conedodger @psdenno

    

    Last reply by Patcon, October 12, 2019

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    Typhoon Hagibis

    October 12, 2019 by Patcon

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    @kats Kats, I hope you and your family as well as your cars are out of the way and stay safe ahead of the approaching typhoon Charles

    

    Last reply by Patcon, October 12, 2019

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    Slashed my wrist on a Honda.

    October 6, 2019 by 240260280

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    Well I am a dumb dumb. Tried to pull the S2000 valve cover off and forgot about the sharp heat shield between the valve cover and my body. 1 slip of the fingers and a nice deep cut. I could see inside my arm.. tendons and fatty tissue. Luckily no blood paths were cut. 6 hours wait in ER behind so many Saturday night priorities then 4 stitches and all is good. No pain and I can continue to work w/o impediment or problems... lesson learned: Situational Awareness when doing any task. I'll put grommets on those heat shields too.

    

    Last reply by Duffman, October 6, 2019

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    interchange of oil filters

    October 5, 2019 by grannyknot

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    Is there some list of interchangeability of oil filters? I ask because the oil filter for my Subaru Outback has shrunk over the years, the current filter is smaller than the filter on my lawn tractor! When I got the car ten yrs ago the oil filter was 3x as large, the photo is the current Subaru filter PH6607 next to the PH2 filter for my truck. Just looking for a decent sized filter that will fit. Thanks, Chris

    

    Last reply by Av8ferg, October 6, 2019

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