Atomic Industry World HQ: Part 7 (Security)

I look at security kind of like a defensive coordinator would look at attacking the New England Patriots’ offense. It sounds a bit silly, but I actually learned the ideology from a good friend of mine that is a detective in a pretty bad city. If it works for him, it should be good enough for me – right?

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The Shop Stool

I love old stuff, but when it comes to work and efficiency I don’t hesitate to go modern. In fact, as I write this, I’m sitting in a legendary .com era Herman Miller Aeron chair. So, you might be surprised to find that I don’t own a shop stool made after 1950.

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The DualSaw

The DualSaw seems to be an “As Seen On TV” gimmick. Hell, even Billy Mayes promoted the product before he passed. Even so, there have been a lot of whispers going around the tool world about its effectiveness lately. I’m not sure I buy it… In fact, I know I wouldn’t as we all know the typical Chinese quality behind gimmicks. Even so, it’s news. So, here ya go.

Thoughts?

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A Barn Build

I’ve been so damned busy on my own build lately that I haven’t had time to check out the Garage Gallery forum. I took some time out today to do so and boy, am I glad I did! “Jbs” has been busy building a classic barn to use as a shop and progress has been brisk and entertaining. If you have a minute, stop in and check it out.

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Plastic Bins

Through the years we’ve had some pretty amazing articles pop up here on The Garage Journal. The following is just a few of them:

  • Pass/Fail

    Love the prices of discount tool houses, but not the quality? Learn which cheap tools make the grade and which don’t right here.

  • Two Car Garage Gallery

    Have a typical two-car garage and want to use it as effinciently as possible? You’ve come to the right place for ideas. Check it out.

  • Nimrod’s Domain

    Our favorite work shop in the world… You can’t buy cool and you can’t by atmosphere. Nimrod proves it!

  • The BMW House

    Need space to hold Bavarian’s finest? No sweat. Just follow this build from start to finish for some incredible ideas. Check it out.

  • The Bunker Garage

    It’s huge, gorgeous, and almost done… Check it out here.