Recent content by E55 Bulldog

Good morning, I'm getting to the point of the build where the electrician is coming in to install fixtures and lights. I'm planning on mounted some long CFL lighting along the walls but don't know what height I should do it. Electrician thought 6' would be a good height but I'm 6'1" and...

Last time I checked.... acid does not play well with anything

Do you think 18 gauge is think enough for garage shop? Also, is a 24x24 large enough tub? I can't remember what size mine was in my old house Here is the link...

Yeah, I know its preference but I wanted to get your thoughts. I'm looking at a stainless steel sink for the garage which is a about $100 more than a plastic standard utility sick. Would you guys do it or not worth it?

yeah its sink only. The slap is not poured but the footer already is. Was looking at an under the sink utility pump.... something like this maybe? anyone have experience with this? https://www.homedepot.com/p/AquaPro-1-3-HP-Utility-Sink-Pump-55011-7/206852252

Hey everyone. I'm in the portion of my build where plumbing is about to go in for the sink in my detached garage. He have been told there is not enough grade to meet the required drain pipe slope. The plumber mentioned a pump that would be needed is that correct? Whats the name of it so I can...

demand will be low. Just a shop sink for hands, tools, and parts cleaning from time to time. No shower, no kitchen

Good morning everyone. I'm building a detached garage and we are about to lay out plumbing. What is the best cost efficient rout to go for getting hot water out in the garage? Small tanked unit or an electric tankless unit?

I'm sure from time to time there will be some welding and grinding but that is still a field I don't have a lot of experience in but would like to learn more. I will have 2 lifts in there and general tools. no fork lifts of anything like that.

all kinds. I'm an automotive hobbyist and do all my own work on my cars.

Hey everyone, I know this is going to cast a large net but I'm looking for a good floor coating. I'm building a 30x30 detached garage so the slab will be new and Id like to coat it before I move all my stuff in. I have gotten a few quotes locally but they are up near $5k. And I really don't...

Its a tough call. I am 100% for a 2 post lift, I have worked on them and they are great but I'm really struggling with the fact I would only be able to put one car in that bay. I'm not a fan of have a car up on a 2 post for any long period of time with suspension sagging as well as only having...

My kind of man..... great garage and owns an HMC4 !!! I have a 97 HMC4 !! And looking for an XLC2 if you know of anyone.

Well after spending 8 hours under my truck yesterday changing a broken transmission dipstick tub I'm ready for my garage to be built.... oh yeah, and the 8 hours was in a storage unit because that is where all my tools are. Here is a little information. I do a good amount of work on my cars...

Yes, I know the debate will never end. Guys who have 4 post lifts do any of you use the center roller Jacks that lifts the cars up off the 4 post lift to access wheels off work? Does it really work comfortably like a 2 post lift or is a 2 post a lot better? I was going to add one 4 post...