Recent content by dlefty

Need a short length/small/compact 3/8” torque wrench that can do low ft. lb. work with decent accuracy. Track day car has some brake bolts that require 12 ft lb to 81 ft lb. The 81ft lb ones are the tricky ones with not much space to work. Appreciate the advice on what’s out there that you...

Single 8’x7’ door. Recently got a quote of $1,590 installed total with taxes etc. $800 was for the opener installed itself, makes sense since $550-600 everywhere for just the 8500w so $200-$250 for installation and taxes seems about right? But the $790 to just raise the already existing track...

Thanks for the great feedback. I will purchase all you describe and do it best I can! It was a spec home so I’m sure they just threw it on quick. Is the paint mixed in with the mud? Or is that the mud they used white color with no paint on it you think? I have a hard time imagining they...

Please see pictures, it looks to me as if drywall mud had some level of white paint mixed into it and was applied then as ”paint” for the garage walls? If I’m correct: How/what’s best way to apply? What is the mixture/dilution? How much paint mixed with drywall mud? If I’m wrong, what is it...

Anyone have experience with “budget friendly” lighting that can be flush mounted and link/chain together at least 4 fixtures? Lighting is not a priority right now, but if something good exists at a value price point, I may experiment. Not looking for anything I have to put much work into, just...

Can’t wait to see some new pictures pop up from these recent sales!

Thanks for all the thoughts and feedback all! Going to keep it and roll with it, and upgrade/build it out in future as needed. It will be a great foundation the more I think about it.

I have been extremely happy with my Tekton experience so far. Easiest shopping navigation experience for tools I have ever come across on their web site. Free shipping. 10% back every purchase. Ships and shows up quick. And the most important, the tools I have experience with from them so...

Experiences and opinions please! This 8pc. Dewalt 20v Max cordless kit at HD for $499: http://https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-20-Volt-MAX-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Combo-Kit-8-Tool-w-2-2Ah-and-1-4Ah-20-Volt-MAX-Batteries-and-ToughSystem-Box-DCKTS882D2M1/305585076 Mainly features older tools with...

Electric and mechanical permits appear to be $115. Asked for a part by part breakdown from one vendor and waiting since all bids have just been a lump sum.

Thank you, sent him a PM, hope to hear back.

On my 3rd....

Thanks for the heads up on the heater. That’s the funny part, everyone scratches their heads when I ask who did it, drives me crazy!

Thank you for the feedback and the sizing. I was just going off the Hot Dawg marketing material for sizing recommendations, and all the HVAC companies doing the bidding didn’t suggest anything smaller, so learned something there, thanks! The brochure reads: 1-1.5 car = 30,000 2-2.5 car = 45,000...

Hello GJ! My first endeavor into a garage project is to add heat. Want to share my experience and conversations to see if I am on the proper path. Newer construction house (finished construction January '17) Attached 3 car garage, roughly 600 SQ FT Approx 31ft wide The 2-car portion with the...