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I blew the run capacitor in my 3hp Dust collector today. It was running fine earlier but just groaned and popped the breaker. What can cause this? Should I replace the start capacitor too? Mfg wants $36 plus $10 shipping but I found one online for $13 delivered.

We have a real vermin problem this year post last falls bountiful pinyon nut season. Due to the high cost of pistol/rifle shot shells I decided to try my black powder 1858 replica New Army 44 with wads & #6 shot. First try was 25g of Pyrodex wad shot to the top and another wad. Scared the...

Well, the 'Smart meter' ain't so smart. I've been reading my own meter and reporting to Kit Carson Coop because I've been having some real 'spiky' electric bills. I also read and record the daily usage. A dozen days ago, that meter recorded 1018 KWH for one day! Now I'm trying to deal with the...

An interesting thing happened. I lost all my TV reception from my antenna. I have a large expensive antenna to pull in reception from 150 mi away that requires a booster. I called the vendor and he walked me through testing volts at the input of the booster. Unscrew the cable, check for 5v, etc...

I have a iPhone 5s and need a Sprint sim. I'd buy one from ebay or wherever if I knew what to buy. Seems there are many options. According to Red Pocket I need a CDMAS for 5c,5s, 6,6s,7, or Se. If anyone here has one I'd gladly pay.

WAR OF 1812 AT WALMART Yesterday, I wore my Korea Veteran cap to Wal-Mart. There was nothing in particular that I needed at the world's largest retailer; but, since I retired, trips to "Wally World" to look at the Walmartians is always good for some comic relief. Besides, I always feel pretty...

I sold a small motorhome propane tank to a guy, asked him what he was going to use it for. DIESEL PROPANE INJECTION KIT- DODGE--POWERSTROKE-DURAMAX-UP TO 100 HP! Ebay Propane Do you think there's any real truth in this and what could be the consequences?

Anyone build a Glock from a Polymer80 PF940CL kit?

I have 4 vehicles that don't individually see enough road time to empty the WW fluid reservoir by winter. I have no way to know if the antifreeze property is still sufficient for extreme winter cold. It's difficult to drain them. Can I just add some rubbing alcohol to increase freeze protection?

The wife brought this home the other day from a yard sale. It took 20 minutes to dial the sights in. First top left, then right, down a little-OK left a smidge. Dead on at 5 pumps. Directions say 3 to 10 pumps. Nice long rifled barrel and it came with 2 tins of HP 177 pellets. Not bad for $20!

A wagon train is heading across the desert, when all of a sudden the wagon master notices that on all sides of the valley are Indians watching them. He quickly forms the wagons into a circle to protect the families in the train. Nothing happens. Soon, drums are heard pounding out in the...

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I had a friend spend the night in his RV. 7:30 this morning I let him celebrate the 4th with some black powder 44 cal smoke and booms. He'd never shot anything other than his 9mm handguns and was excited. he actually hit the swing/bing once!

While riding my Harley, I swerved to avoid hitting a deer, lost control and landed in a ditch, severely banging my head. Dazed and confused I crawled out of the ditch to the edge of the road when a shiny new convertible pulled up with a very beautiful woman who asked, "Are you okay?" As I...

I'm trying to find a decent start battery for my motorhome. Prices seem to be all over with even the most expensive having fairly poor reviews. Exide seems to have somewhat decent reviews at a $100 price point. What I'm needing is a vibration resistant grp 31 or 65. I keep a Battery Minder on...

Anyone here belong? What are your thoughts? I just joined with a Silver membership and read one of their online mags-really liked it. Just never know when we might need some legal help these days.

It’s dark in here --- A woman is having an affair during the day while her husband is at work. Her 9 year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them and hides in the bedroom closet to watch. The woman’s husband also comes home. She puts her lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy...

What can you tell me about VPNs? Good, bad, necessary? Looking at Keenow. Would one interfer with my security cameras?

1999 Ford V10 in a F53/F550. About a month ago I traveled some miles in a real downpour and all was well until the last few miles. I've read about the air filter becoming swamped and was parked for 5 days so figured it had dried out and all would be good. Trip home engine had a slight miss but...

I had an old Mod 54 '06 Winchester that I couldn't shoot anymore due to shoulder replacement. Traded for a new S&W M&P Shield9 and a Ruger LCP2. Now I have something easier to carry than my 1911!