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    The repurposing thread

    When my dad decided to tear down the old barn, I grabbed a bunch of pipe out of it and built a bench light out of it. Built a rock tumbler out stuff laying around. I found an old futon, cut it down, add a pair of grand prix seats, a computer ups, a center console and came up with this...
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    Good Parts Washer

    I built my own using a bathtub, a pump, a little plumbing and some racking from Kmart a neighbor brought over.
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    Controlling rust on tool beds

    Wax works good to.
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    Fancy workbench tops CHEAP!

    I grabbed some tops from the university when they refurbished a chemistry lab. They were 4 feet square and about 150 pounds a peice. I grabbed two of them and decided that was enough. I cut them 1 1/2 feet for the back and 2 1/2 for the top. I got some 10 foot pallets with 4x4s to use as legs...
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    Grease gun...?

    A little tip for the occasional use grease gun is to hang it with the handle down. Doing this will avoid getting the air pocket at the top and having to pull it apart to made it work.
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    Looking for Feedback on Garaeg Plan

    You may need more than 11 ft ceiling depending on the lift you will use. The ones I looked at needed 13 ft. I am also wondering if you need 5.5 ft behind the lift, 3.5 ft would get you enough room to get around the vehicle with door shut and still carry something. If you were to move the...
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    Making progress...cabinets in.

    If you like gagrage paraphernalia check out this site. http://www.genuinehotrod.com/ be sure to check under home/office decor then bathroom accessories.
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