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Zachary Drumm

Zachary Drumm got his start in college, working on cars during the semester and framing houses during the summer. It’s given him hands-on skills in both worlds, although he has a preference for the predictability of auto mechanics. Whether you are adding a room to your house, wiring an outside light, or replacing the alternator in your car, Zachary Drumm has done it before. He majored in History at Pensacola Christian College, and loves living in the Florida panhandle where he surfs, skimboards and fishes. On any given morning will find him running along the Perdido beach as the sun rises. 

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Do I Need A Regulator On My Air Compressor


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Disclaimer:  This article is for information purposes. Compressors can be deadly to work with and this article does not provide enough training to qualify someone to

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Walabot vs Flir One


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Our phones are more powerful than the computers used to put a man on the moon.  And all we use it for are endless games

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How To Fix A Floor Jack That Leaks Down


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The symptoms of a failing jack are that when you pump the handle up, the jack raises, but it doesn’t stay up, or it cannot

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3.5 Ecoboost Rattle On Cold Start


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We have a 2012 Ford Expedition with the 3.5L Engine. Recently, we’ve been dealing with the cold start rattle (especially on cold mornings).  Normally the

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PCM Reprogram Due To Engine Shudder 21N08


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The F150 is the best-selling pickup truck in America and has been for 45 years. The Ford F150  sold 663,508 trucks in 2021, beating out Ram

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Diy Garbage Can Hauling Devices


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We recently moved out to the country with a long driveway. After trudging the quarter-mile to retrieve our trash can, I noticed the neighbor was

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How To Vent A Washing Machine Drain Pipe


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I’ve always taken washing machine drain pipes for granted. Most of the time they work. In our new house, the cold water line developed a

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My Car Fell Off The Jack


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About 4,822 people across the United States have received emergency medical treatment for injuries sustained when a car fell because of jack stands failing. (according

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How To Remove A Rust Stain On Quartz


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Why Does Quartz Rust? Homeowners and designers choose quartz over marble and granite because quartz isn’t porous like the others. Porous stone will soak up

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Can You Be Written A Ticket For Leaving A Car On Jack Stands


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“City to crack down on inoperable vehicles,” the headline read. Apparently, in 2019, the city of Springfield passed a proposal allowing the city inspectors to

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Where To Hit A Starter With A Hammer (Solved)


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You don’t generally want to beat on parts of your car. However, sometimes, when a car doesn’t start, a smart rap in the right place

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Why Does My Car Smell Like Gas?


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I grew up poor and we drove a lot of poorly-maintained cars. I’ve only been in 3 cars that have caught fire, and in each

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How To Rehydrate Wood Floors


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As a homeowner, you already know that the condition of your wood floors instantly influences the beauty of your house. While wood floors add a

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How To Jack Up A Car On An Incline


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Jacking up your car on a slope or inclined surface is extremely dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jacks, causing injuries and even loss

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Can I Use A Tire Jack To Change Oil?


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See Related: What Does a Clean Car Say About You? How To Use A Jack To Change Your Oil Depending on how your vehicle, you

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How To Put A Car On 4 Jack Stands


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How To Put A Car On 4 Jack Stands This process is super-easy, and once you do it once, you will never forget the process.

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How To Remove Fence Posts With A Car Jack


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Remove Wooden Fence Post With Jack Sure, you could dig it out, but digging a hole takes a lot of time. Most wood posts are

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How To Jack A Car Up Really High?


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Invest In Tall Jack Stands In our article on the best jack stands for lifted trucks, we list some semi-truck jack stands. These are capable

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Where To Put Jack Stands Under A Car


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How To Use Jack Stands 1 Park On Level Ground Most of us work on our driveways with a natural slant built into them to

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How Much Torque Do I Need In An Impact Wrench?


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Ultimately, the amount of torque you need is dependent on the task you are doing. There is not a one-size-fits-all standard impact wrench torque. Instead,

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What Is The #1 Mechanic Injury In An Automotive Shop?


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Mechanics work a physically demanding job. They stand on concrete all day, work around heavy equipment and are exposed to toxic solvents on a continual

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Can you put motor oil in an air compressor?


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What Kind Of Oil To Use In Air Compressor? Whether you purchase your oil online via Amazon or physically going to the store, you need

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Using a Track Saw as a Jointer:


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Track Saws, Table Saws & Edge Jointers: Need to Know Track saws, table saws, and edge jointers are all unique tools. Let’s talk about them

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How many amps does an air compressor use?


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The size of an air compressor determines how many amps it will use. A 120-volt compressor will draw 15 amps or less. A portable, 12-volt

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Wood Filler Vs Wood Putty – The Difference


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We had just installed our luxury vinyl plank flooring and I had borrowed my brother’s finish nailer to install shoe molding. Now I just needed

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What Size Generator Do I Need To Run An Air Compressor?


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The bossman said you need to go work on that old barn. You are a long way from an electrical outlet, and you need a

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Do Air Compressors Run Out Of Air?


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When running regular duty cycles with an appropriate load, a compressor should not run out of air. If the compressor is turned off, the tank

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Air Compressor Tank Certification


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We know that air compressor tanks become weaker with age. Where is the danger point that indicates a tank should be taken out of service?

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The History Of Air Compressors


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The history of air compressors dates back to kiln fires. Prior to the air compressor, the human lung produced air as the earliest “air compressor.”

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How To Count Chain Links


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Measuring For Chain length When Measuring for chain wear on a motorcycle, you want both wheels on the ground. Pull the chain away from the

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What To Do When Your Compressor Will Not Build Pressure


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Diagnosing An Air Compressor That Doesn’t Build Pressure As mentioned at the start of this article, the check valve is a big culprit. An open

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Why Won’t My Air Compressor Shut Off?


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How Dangerous Is It If My Compressor Won’t Shut Off? The biggest risk comes from the potential of a tank explosion.  Hopefully, the safety valve,

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My Air Compressor Won’t Turn On


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Disclaimer:  This article is for information purposes. Compressors can be deadly to work with and this article does not provide enough training to qualify someone to

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How Long Can You Drive With Low Tire Pressure


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Is It Safe To Drive With Low Tire Pressure? Most cars these days (at least those built after 2007) have a tire pressure monitoring system

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What size air compressor for framing nailer?


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Does Horsepower Matter? Something I find funny is how much manufacturers promote the horsepower of their compressors.  Additionally, manufacturers may each use a different horsepower

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How To Clean Windshield Haze


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7 Products to Remove Interior Windshield Haze from your windshield Below are DIY mixes and branded products you can use to remove windshield haze. You

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Can I Use 5w-30 in My Air Compressor


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The Right Oil Viscosity For Compressors From my perusing of manuals, most compressor manufacturers generally recommend a 20W or 30W oil.  The viscosity of oil

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Why Does My Circular Saw Keep Stopping?


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STEPS TO SOLVE A STOPPED CIRCULAR SAW. Whether you have a Craftsman, DeWalt, Skilsaw, or some other power tools brand, here is a general troubleshooting workflow for blade stops.  STEP 1: DISCONNECT

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Can You Use 10w30 in Your Air Compressor?


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No. 10W30 oil should not be used in your air compressor. There are two major differences between air compressor oil and motor oil. See Related:

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Salvaging Free or Cheap Lumber


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You have unlimited creativity. If you could only find free wood, you could use it to craft your ideas. While free wood is difficult to

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Do Rain Guards Really Work?


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Rain guards are great for reducing wind noise and rain spray when you crack your window slightly. From getting a little breeze while cruising to

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Mineral Spirits vs Acetone


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Solvents and thinners are vital requirements for painting. Acetone and mineral spirits are two of the most common ones used. They are similar, but there

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Best Torque Screwdrivers


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In the bike shop, torque specs were everything. Having the best torque screwdrivers meant having an edge! We worked with carbon fiber and aluminum that

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Best 20 Gallon Air Compressor


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RANT: One of the competing blogs in Google is ratting on some of these models and saying that they “aren’t strong enough to run an

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How Does An Air Compressor Work?


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Electricity and air pressure are the two power sources that power the bulk of America’s workshops. Just as we have circuitry with easily accessed outlets

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Oil-Less vs Oiled Air Compressor


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Most of us will be using piston-driven reciprocating air compressors. (Rotary screw and vane compressors are typically only used for industrial applications. )  These compressors

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Drywall Vs. Sheetrock: Worth The Price?


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As you shop for building material to finish in that project, you have likely run across the terms “sheetrock” and “drywall”. The first time I

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Topside Creepers For Sale Online (2023)


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How are you supposed to reach those tiny areas at the back of the engine? Until a few years ago, I thought a stepladder was

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How To Adjust Air Compressor Pressure Switch


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Caution: Air Compressor Pressure Switches can be dangerous to adjust. Tool Tally advises you to have your units serviced by a qualified individual and only

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Best Air Compressor Oil Reviews


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The best synthetic air compressor oils can make a massive difference in the longevity of your compressor, as well as it’s the ability to start

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How To Drain An Air Compressor


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Proper compressor maintenance is an essential part of increasing the lifespan of your air compressor. This includes cleaning the external parts of the unit, checking

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How to Adjust An Air Compressor Regulator


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Regulators on an air compressor – what they do and how to adjust it – are often misunderstood. Additionally, adjusting an air compressor regulator is

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What Size Air Compressor Do I Need?


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One question that seems to get asked all the time when it comes to using air tools is “how large of an air compressor do I need”? Manufacturers make

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Dremel 3000 vs 4000 Comparison: Which one’s Better?


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In the next 35 seconds, this Dremel 4000 Vs Dremel 3000 comparison chart and buying guide will give you the information you need to make

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