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Did you ever use those axels that I brought down for you?

Winter of 2022, installed electrical on the exterior walls, insulated and put in a pellet stove. The cabinet came from a school that was being demolished, got it for $50. Still a work in progress as I continue to add storage, move and organize things, in the shop, from the main garage.

Fast forward to the fall of 2020, did the ground work, installed drainage and poured the foundation for a 30 x 14 ft addition. Spring of 2001, started construction and closed it in. Also installed a steel beam for a trolly and chain fall along with an insulated rubber roof. Did all the work...

I would take 40 deg any day of the week in my garage during the winter.

Use a mini excavator to lift things while outside. Inside, a pallet jack is one of the handiest things followed by an engine hoist. The 4 post lift is also handy with it's 9,000 lb capacity.

The insurance companies may be using NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances as their guideline. Sections 12.2.3 and 12.2 4 are quoted below. 12.2.3 Solid fuel-burning appliances shall not be installed in any location where gasoline or any other...

Just noticed how old this thread is, oh well.

My vote is for the Milwaukee Super Sawzall, have had one for many years and it just keeps on chugging. Also having worked in the industrial arena for many years, its the one you see on job sites. Helped a friend do some demo work several years ago. After a few hours, he asked to use one of my...

Welcome to GJ, also from Maine, live in The County.

Another perspective, good excuse to buy a new tool, especially if you plan to do any amount of metal work. As previously mentioned, I have the Morse Metal Devil circular saw, which may sit for a couple years between uses, but its there when I need it. Also have a 14" Milwaukee cold cut chop...

I have the 7" Morse Metal Devil saw. It was recommended by some Iron Worker friends who have used the 7" saw on plate up to 1" without any issues, just have to go slow and use the proper blade. As others have said, they run at a different speed than wood working saws. Here is a video of the...

Ran across this link. http://www.reeve.com/Documents/Articles%20Papers/AntennaSystemGroundingRequirements_Reeve.pdf

I don't think you have enough wall space for all those cabinets. I can help you out by taking a few off your hands.

You're welcome John, looking good!

For my 48 x 32 two story garage, I set up an account with the local building supply for the materials and just paid the contractor for labor. Also paid the concrete guy directly well as the electrician. The materials were billed monthly and I also got a contractor's discount. This approach...