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    What do you wish you had done differently when you built your shop?

    I have two floor drains, but I wish I would have put in a covered trench by the doors instead. Lots of good suggestions in this thread
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    Site Prep For Pole Barn

    Good luck with this build. I have a pole barn for my horses in SE Wisconsin. 1. level it off, but don't "count" any fill as part of the measurement for depth of the post. 2. 4' down from the finish grade, as Bondo stated.
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    Lift Modifications - Wiring Related

    HETPE3B, nice work. This looks nice and functional. :thumbup:
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    What would you do differently next time??

    I have two floor drains. "Next time," I would slope the floor toward the doors and have grates and a channel drain.
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    Bendpak 2 post install lessons learned

    Wow, I applaud your work! I (briefly) considered putting my lift up myself, but quickly dismissed it and paid to have it installed. Nice job :thumbup:
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    What do you guys with a lift use for an oil pan

    Wow, that looks great. Nice work
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    Finally got my lift installed, for the 2nd time

    Glad you got it setup and put to good use already.
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    Rainwater for washing cars?

    I have a well with very hard water. I soften the water using the double garden hose filter with a water softening filter and a sediment filter from here https://www.purewaterproducts.com/garden-hose-filters I "recharge" the water softening filter by backflushing with salt water. The cartridge...
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    Need a Temporary Garage

    The canopy should work as a temporary solution, unless you have high winds. A few days of high winds tore mine up.
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    Heating part of shop using a tent ?

    Among other things, I need to change the starter. The LT5 engine is a DOHC, so the starter is in the valley, and a lot of stuff comes off to get to it. So, while I"m in there ... :D
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    Heating part of shop using a tent ?

    Yes, temporary. I'll see if I can really discipline myself to get out there and work. If so, I will look for a more permanent solution.
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    Heating part of shop using a tent ?

    I'd only trust this tent outdoors on a sunny, windless day :lol_hitti
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    Heating part of shop using a tent ?

    Thanks, I think it's the right amount of space to work inside. Yeah, this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGTWG4H/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Heating part of shop using a tent ?

    The tent arrived today, and we got it assembled and in place. Preliminary tests are positive :thumbup: I won't have time to really work on the car for a few weeks, but I'll report back in after I do.
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    Workbench build using H.F. 44 inch tool boxes

    Wow, you have amazing skills. I've enjoyed following your build -- that's a great workbench. :bowdown:
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