Recent content by BoydS

I've used that program in the past for estimating lighting needs and find it a good program. There's another program by Cooper Lighting, but it's been some time since I've used it. There are several things to consider when designing a lighting layout. And I'm sure you noticed that when you set...

I went with a product from Convergent Concrete Technologys and am very happy with the results. The details are in the linked thread. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32025

I ran across an ad that had a 4 spindle drill press for sale. Ok, this is new to me as I've not heard of a multi-head drill press before. After doing a quick search, I find there are many types by several manufactures. Have any of ya'll ever used one of these before and do you own one now..? The...

I need a tool that will cut through Bubba's old welds on a restoration I am about to begin. Some of the welds are in a place that are difficult to get to, but I was thinking an angle grinder would be the best choice. What is ya'lls opinion on a good quality angle grinder..? Thanks...

Thanks guys. I'm gonna check out HD for that Harper brush this weekend. Hopefully, they have them in stock.

Is using a propane torch and a putty knife the best way to remove bondo from a vehicle body.? Any tips on how to do this or lessons learned..? I ask this because I recently purchased a '43 Willy MB jeep and the tub has bondo in several undesirable paces. Thanks..

I'm in the market for a decent brush to clean off the top of my work benches. All of my bench tops are plywood, except for one that is steel. Right now, believe it or not, I'm using an old paint brush. I need a brush about 6-8 inches long that will last. Ya'll have any perfered mfg that offers...

yeap 16 studs are needed for a 20' run, but the corners are typically double studs so you can tie-in the adjacent wall at 90 degrees. Why 2x8's ..? Is this a 2 story structure..?

I had the separate meter installed for my 200A service to my shop for a couple of reasons. One being that the feeder from my house would have been 400 feet underground and that was very expensive. While the separate tie in was only a 200 foot run UG. The other reason is that I just wanted it...

I agree that you should keep the low voltage and power feeder separate. Running both in the same conduit could interfer with the signal. I would run at least the phone line in a conduit as you may want to add an ethernet, serial cable or coax down the road for a computer, TV, etc. With the short...

I also would pass on this deal. Too many short pieces and no specs on the lenghts of each gauge, insulation or mfg.

Shop looks great. What kinda receptacles did you install .. 15A, 20A, GFCI..?

Take a look at the motor data plate. Send that info to the mfg and ask them the question.

I agree that you need to contact your power company, mainly the company that owns and maintain the wires, utility poles and restores power when lost. They will usually install utility poles along an easement up to a certain point, then it's on your nickle from there. They will also have specs on...

I've had several metal sheds in the past and here's my 2 cents. For the base frame I would start with two (2) 4x6's (pressure treated) running along 2 sides and then tie the 2x4' to them. You can use galvanized joist hangers or toe nail the 2x4's to the 4x6's. I would also use 3/4" marine...