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    Tools that you thought were a good idea at that time but really serve no purpose

    I have one of those. actually used it a few times.... like in an emergency. :)
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    Tools that you thought were a good idea at that time but really serve no purpose

    This http://www.lowes.com/pd_333329-355-99-080_1z0wchmZ1z13zpb__?productId=3265483&pl=1 worthless. used it once and broke it with my bare hands. WTF??? I AM NOT that strong.
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    Career change to diesel tech!!!

    well, Mechs are making up to $34/hr out here at the coal mine. work 12hr rotating shifts and you get 7 days off every month plus days off mixed in. If I had the skills and certs, I'd like to do it cause it's hella pay more than what I get now and I do some of the **** they already do. grrrr...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    well, today, I went to HD and bought a Husky tool chest and some tools. My company gives us a tool allowance annually. So, ... I used it! didn't take pics before I went to work to drop off said goodies. so there will be no pics since we are not allowed to take pics on company property. nothing...
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    Extension organization

    me likey very much!!!!!!!!
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    hmm, what to do, what to do...??

    Thank you. Yep, she rocks! we've got the cabinets picked out, but we gotta wait til I get another week off so I can install them right away and not have more space taken up on the floor. I try to keep plenty of space open for her to park her ride inside. Cabinets would cut into the space too...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    my latest... Work paid the bill. Yeah, free tools. Next Monday, I've gotta go buy a tool box for work so I have someplace to lock up said tools. can't trust flipping folks. Home Depot, here I come.
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    hmm, what to do, what to do...??

    Well, here's the latest pics... got a lot done the last few weeks. My Honey has actually been pushing to get it done, so I am a very happy guy! This is the storage I built to get some stuff off the ground. It is located where the front of the dually would be. It also has a recessed light so I...
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    hmm, what to do, what to do...??

    as far as the garage door rails, won't be an issue. I won't be able to set up a partition since my wife will be parking her car in that bay next to the bikes. still undecided on whether to put bikes next to work area or put em between the bays.. (between Dually and her ride) I know I'll be...
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    hmm, what to do, what to do...??

    Hey ya all, have come to the conclusion that I have only one wall that I can truly utilize for building my workshop (inside the garage). here it is... the workable area is 19.5' wide and 11' high. I'm thinking the best bet is cabinets along the top, and a nice countertop as the bench on top...
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    new indecisive guy

    and I thank you for your support!
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    new indecisive guy

    Hey ya all, We just built and moved into our first fully custom home last week. we have a 3 car garage with only a dually, minivan, and 2 bikes filling it. I intend to use it as my wrenching and wood working shop (gotta build my shopsmith). I want to build my first real shop to actually do...
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    The futility that is teflon tape

    hmmm, interesting... I've used tape for years and now use it on the job site (coal mine) and nary a problem. If I want it sealed, tape works for me. guess I'm lucky... :)
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