Recent content by Frank Dukes

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    Small heater for a 1 car garage?

    I have one of these and it works good enough for my insulated 2.5 car garage. would definitely do the job for a 1 car. sold my kerosene torpedo because it stunk. literally...
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    Having a tuff shed designed to house my tractor, need wall vents w/ ridge vent?

    im in your area, I'd look into the prebuilt ones that get delivered on a truck. my neighbor has one as big as a 2 car garage. got delivered in and set up in an hour. price list is on there at the bottom looks like a 10x12 is around 3k. they place them on timbers not on concrete so that would...
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    Menard's Deals Permathread!

    man that seems like a good price. been wanting to get some more basement shelving, this just might be too nice to pass up. although i would prefer no hole shelves opposed to waterfall style
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    How much torque do I need in an impact wrench for DIY work?

    recently had a lawnmower blade bolt that did not want to come off for the life of me, cheater bar not withstanding. at the behest of my wallet, i went red. the mid torque 1/2 impact is a beast of a tool. popped that sucker off in less time than it took to unbox the thing. it led me down a deep...
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    Milwaukee Power Tools Deal Permathread

    can get it 6 bucks cheaper on the bay with coupon PARTYINUSA. some deals to be had for sure. most appear to be from CPO https://ebay.com/itm/Milwaukee-2728-21-M18-FUEL-Blower-New/332667834572?epid=18019116264&hash=item4d748c50cc:g:1x8AAOSwyDFbDeTB everything that qualifies for the coupon...
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    Rotary Hammer Drill Recommendations

    +1 for Bosch. entry level bulldog is cheap enough to have around, should last you a lifetime of occasional use. at least im betting on mine doing so. you can buy the remanufactured version for 99 bucks on ebay. a steal to be sure...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    hah. my first real tool box. dad gave it to me probably about the 20 years ago you mention its tagged as. filled with craftsman tools. still have it, albeit unused at the moment.
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    Pit Stop garage furniture

    im sure you get what you pay for to an extent but that style seat is available lots of places for cheap...
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    Why so many auto parts stores nowadays?

    ya know i was searching for a trans cooler line this past week.. not a single store in town stocked it or i would of just bought one for convenience. Amazon had the AC Delco version for less than the parts stores wanted to order a Dorman for. Amazon is definitely going to continue to increase...
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    Need help choosing a riding mower

    i was in this perdicament last year after buying a house on an acre a pusher was not gonna cut it. i wound up with a cub cadet xt2 42". great mower, comparable JD was like $500 more. go to the dealers, avoid the big boxes.
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    where would you use 10-24 bolt/thread. common uses

    i had some just a month or two ago in my bed frame that i had to reinforce.
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    Question for all you woodworkers

    i'd start by asking a local mill if you can find one.
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    Who has good DIY storage wall cabinet plans

    these has been on my to do list for quite some time. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186358
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    Milwaukee M12 3/8" drill question

    the m12 fuel is a hammer drill as well FYI... food for thought. love my m12 fuel drill and impact. pretty much all i use regularly.
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