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    My First Shop 35X40

    It was either two small Craftsman Boxes or this 96" Snap On. I got a great deal as my friend owns a Snap on Franchise. I decided against spending $4K+ on epoxy flooring. I purchased sealer and some wax. More pictures to follow
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    Motorcycle Garages Only

    I am in the process of finishing my 35X40 motorcycle shop. I opted to only appyly sealer to the floor, I may do a small area,10x20 that will be my main work area. I plan on installing some "built in" workbenches, parts washer and motorcycle lift. I only do off road dirt bikes, sorry Harley...
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    My First Shop 35X40

    Hello all. I have been lurking on here for over a year to gain ideas and suggestions. I decided on a 35X40 with a 16 foot lean to on one side. It has 14 ft. side walls. I did all the dirt work, as that is my back ground. I beleive in a strong foundation so I wanted to start of correctly...
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    I fell in love.........

    I splurged and bought a new Snap On Classic 96. I've wanted one for 30 years and am finally at a stage in life where I can afford it. Did I need it....hell no but it's cool looking sitting in my shop. Life is to short. If you can afford it and want it, buy it. There is absolutely no...
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    crushed concrete under slab?

    Don't confuse crushed concrete with the pump out I am speaking of. The pump out is dumped on the ground let dry and then pushed into large piles. Most demolition companies recycle concrete via crushing it and selling it as aggregate. It is good stuff and works very well if you have a soft...
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    crushed concrete under slab?

    All batch plants will stockpile "pump out". The leftover mud from a truck that returns with a partial load. They simply dump the concrete on the ground, spread it out and let it dry. I had a 45 X 60 garage apron that had 7 feet of elevation change from one end to the other. We built a...
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    Hello from Oklahoma

    Just finished, or at least phase I is complete, of my our new shop. Now what to do with the floor, paint polish or just seal?? I am hoping for some helpful and cost savings advice on many questions. It's a 35X40 with a 16 ft. overhang on the east side. 14 ft side wall with 12:2 pitch.
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