Recent content by cdenton

Get on craigslist and buy a buffer. then go to jon don and buy these: http://www.jondon.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=39591 Get some densifier from the supplier of your choosing. You can have the whole thing done for less than $500 plus your labor. One pad will do about 5k sqft...

Well, there you have it. :)

Mueller. The best in the business.

If you enjoy being in the garage and working and you are willing to teach and inform then you will have the best chance at your kids wanting to learn. The key is happiness and being a person that your children genuinely want to be with. Ultimately kids gravitate to things they are interested...

I suggest you purchase a 3/4" 120v solenoid valve to put on the pressure output of the compressor tank. Then wire it with a 120v switch and you have a simple solution. The benefit here is simplicity and the fact that when you power off the air will not drain out of the system. All of the...

Ah, codes. I was able to build my shop without even Pulling a permit. No muss no fuss.

If you want a non-spiral space saving solution do something like this. http://www.elevestairs.com/alternated-tread.php I read about them years ago and they say that they are really easy to walk up and down. IIRC they are an old style from tibet or something like that.

I will vouch for the quality of the Mueller buildings. They have done mine right. Could have used a little more detail on the instructions, but John (sales guy) was helpful and got answers asap.

Build it yourself. Use the spare $$ to buy tools to put in it. Personally I would look into the metal buildings. They are lower cost and maintenance and a quality unit will last your lifetime. http://www.muellerinc.com/building/prefab_kits.php This is where I bought mine. Don't forget that...

Ok, I have been using a mityvac to bleed brakes for 15 years. 1st, remove the bleeders from all calipers and put two wraps of teflon tape around each. This will keep air from coming in when they are cracked and better allow you to bleed out the abs. Second, bleed the master first at the...

Well, if you'd like a more powerful solution you should check out the automation direct DL05 series plc. They are a touch over $100 and offer a ton of flexibility with the option to have relay outs etc. The sky is the limit.

So, a 10 awg ground is too small for a 20A circuit? If the outlet was installed with 50A capability then it should have ground rated for a 50A service which, it would seem, would be enough for a 20 A service.

Seems to me that you can swap the breaker (now 20A max) and rewire the outlet for a standard receptacle. Not a big deal.

Rockwall. When I am done we will be at 2400sq ft. Am I in the running for Garage night??? Also does anyone play 42? I am planning to set up some tournaments after the shop is up and running.

Looks like part of an industrial pallet rack system. Perhaps you can find the side rails and buy some plywood.