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Air Compressors & Pneumatic Tools

Discussion on criteria for selecting the correct air compressor for home or industrial use. Covers tank size, pressure, pumps, motors and duty-cycles of compressors and reviews air consumption of typical mechanic's air tools.
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Pop Rivets – Garden Hose Hanger Fix

How to do-it-yourself instructional on repairing a broken garden hose hanger using a pop rivet gun. Shows pop-rivet gun tip replacement, drill bit selection, installing and removing pop rivets.
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Side Mirror Replacement

How to do-it yourself instructional on replacing a side-view mirror on a car or light truck with complete inner door panel removal and installation process and discussions on torque and the over-tightening of fasteners.
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Spark Plug Troubleshooting

Discussion on possible causes of and solutions to a fouled spark-plug. Demonstrates governor spring tension increase to raise operating speed.
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Lawn Mower Compression Test

How to do-it-yourself instructional discussing troubleshooting an ignition with a fouled spark plug and demonstrating both dry and wet compression tests on a four stroke (four cycle) Tecumseh lawn mower engine.
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Torque Talk

Brief discussion on the dangers of over-tightening fasteners. Shows use of Craftsman click-type torque wrenches in both lb.ft. and lb.in.
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Professional CB Radios from Cobra Electronics