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It looks like the "Main" feed is the first double breaker on the right side (2 heavy black wires). I don't see any room to add anything else to this box as shown. He has 20 breaker positions including the feed. He'll need a sub-feed box off the mains to even have something tap into for power...

the local (Wichita, KS) HF has been telling their customers ti "Keep your receipt" as they will not refund nor exchange (warranty) any tools without one, no matter the age! While I agree with 'mayday' any tool that lasts beyond the first project is considered a profit. Just remember, by buying...

I'm running four 2-bulb 4' florescents in a single stall of a 10 stall shop (the rest is mostly just storage). They hang about 7'6" above the floor. I have adequate light, but it could be better; I would suggest that you follow your own idea, (the '5' spot pattern) to begin with, then, you will...

Congrats on the multi-garage homestead! When you get ready to add lights & heat, you might want to check out Craigslist for equipment. I found 4' florescent shop lights for $3.00 a piece with bulbs! I've picked up over 400' of electric wiring @ garage & estate sales; total spent on lights &...

Ah shoot! And I was trying to sound younger, I really just call it "The Shop", My wife says it's "The Doghouse" 'cause I'm always in it! BTW, I live about 8 miles from Shepler's Western Wear store, & 3 miles from the catalog warehouse. Thanks for the tip.

I have a "Garage Sale Special" computer. Desktop IBM clone, I gave $20 for it, installed XP & a Wi-Fi USB doobie, works great, I keep it covered with plastic, and blow the dust out every so often (be sure it is turned off) wired Keyboard & mouse, cheapie printer also available. I think I might...

Hi! I'm Rick (AKA Deckape) in the Wichita, KS area. I'm 65, but who looks at calendars? My purpose in being here is to discover what others are doing to arrange their shop & tools effectively & efficiently. My tool organization policy has always been buy the tool, use the tool, put the tool...