Recent content by Chuck.H

Maglites make better weapons than flashlights... for a flashlight get a multi-LED with at least 700 lumens. I got a Kobalt at Lowes that is just that, and small. Uses 3 CR123 batteries and is BRIGHT! Chuck.H

The hose reel looks awesome, what a great finish!!! BTW, how do I make my uploaded pic's appear fullsize instead of just thumbnail size? Chuck.H

This is in my house, not my shop, but it is Porsche themed :-) Chuck.H

I can imagine a future where we have metal 3-D printers with induction harderners(sp) and we can print any grade 8 bolt we need, with perfect shank and thread lengths. Chuck.H

I have this huge spider problem I mentioned in my into thread - this is only one years worth. Fortunately they don't seem to be harmful, just annoying. And yes you all narrowly avoided being flashed, NOT a pretty sight. Chuck.H

Not genius by any means, but here's a couple of my storage ideas for clamps and for loose hardware. I find the plastic bins very easy to locate loose parts in; I use the tackle boxes if I have more than 2 of the same item. BTW, how do I move my pictures from thumbnails to being a part of the...

I'm sure the roll-up doors don't help keep out the bugs, I should look at sealing off the tops better. I could use the glue traps inside, might help keep the birds out of them! Thanks for the kind words Dave - the roof over the regular garage door part uses what's called 'attic trusses' which...

Hi everybody, I thought I'd post some pics of my shop. It's approx 24x48, has an upstairs loft for storage, Rotary lift, metal working area, and mini-split HVAC. My neighbor and I built it about 10 years ago; we did all the work except the actual concrete finishing, I let an experienced crew...