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I just bought the combo metric/sae T-Handle allen set from Pittsburg tool. Pass big time. Has a life time guarantee. A must for every shop.

Hi Stiney To make sure of anything electrical in your area. Call your electrical inspectors office and talk to them. They will tell you what to do for no charge. There are many different correct ways to do what your doing. You want the code correct and safest as well.

Hi Yes no problem with making holes bigger or adding another where there is no knock outs. When making a hole bigger with a holes saw attach a piece of wood, metal with screws over the hole you want to make bigger, to keep hole saw in place. Just make sure and use KO seal to fill any holes not...

well done my friend. I just got my shop up 24 x 48 x 14. I am putting up a lift as well and see your track around the lift, nice idea. Where did you get it? Nice lights as well around the lift. Look forward to seeing more.

Hi Rock Nope it's not good. Just went to the hall yesterday, we have about a 1/3 out of work with not much coming. Glad I am retired. How are you guys doing?

I just got in the tail end of this but when they install the bigger panel for 100 amps you will have all the space you need. But you need have breakers at both ends in main and sub panel. It is code. But everything looks fine except the bonding screw. Take it out and chuck it. Not needed. When...

Its ok to drive them in the same trench. You can call your local inspectors office for all your electrical questions. They are more than happy to give free help.

I have installed quite a bit through the years as a wireman. Love the stuff, just take your time with corners. Makes a entire work bench easy to operate all your electrical tools.

Use HO 8'. Run 3 rows the length of your shop. Don't put T8 in unless you don't have the money to do it right. HO's are twice as bright and work in all temps. You just paid a ton for your new shop.....don't sell your shop short. I am a retired Elec. and would put nothing else in. By the way...

The old saying comes to mind.... you get what you pay for. Want to do it right, spend a little and get the best at lowe's, 8' HO (High Output) fixtures. They cost around 70.00 with lamps per fixture but well worth it. They are great in low temps not like the usual T8 tubes and give you at least...

Retired Sparky Do you really want the best lighting for your shop... Use HO 8' fixtures ( HO, HIGH OUTPUT) from Lowe's. These lights work great in low temps, not like the others. They cost a bit more but well worth the extra cost. The lumens these put out is far more than any T8 tube. Total...

Hi guys If you need a good full size lift for your shop go to Nationalautotools.com Home :: Two Post Automotive Lifts Two Post Automotive Lifts NTO-9A 9,000 Lb. Two Post Asymmetric Automotive Lift Our most popular two post lift with all the features you need. The NTO-9A is built tough to...

Yes 9 fixtures... was thinking of my garage. Thanks for catching that.

You want the best lighting for your shop... sure you do. Use HO 8' fluorescence dual lamp light fixtures. HO stands for high output. Everyone suffers from lack of light from traditonal 4' fluorescence fixtures in cold days. It takes forever for them to heat up to work properly. With HO fixtures...

Lowes sells a 2 part epoxy in a kit 65.00 that covers 250 sq. ft. Best deal I have seen. Several colors as well. You can add sand to the paint to give it a no skid affect. Anyone install radiant heat? What the best? Best price etc. thanks Mike