Recent content by JackShephard

French cleat system made from standard plyboard is dirt cheap, but will require more labor on your part

Having no engineering background, I am just concerned with the structural integrity of attaching something to the ceiling of my garage. I found a simple set of plans from Family Handyman (http://www.familyhandyman.com/garage/storage/easy-garage-storage-solutions/view-all - see "Suspended...

Nothing substantial. Building it mainly to store a card table and chairs along with a few other common garage items I want to get off the floor

Been looking into building some storage shelves that hang from the ceiling of my garage. I've seen some designs that I like (), but I'm still hesitant to hang something above my cars. Anybody done something similar? If so, what do I need to know about safely installing in order to avoid a...

That was my next question... where's the best place to find either Milton or Parker couplers?

Got an air compressor and finish nail gun this winter. Finally tried it out a few weeks ago and quickly noticed that the Kobalt male/female adapters and quick-connects I got from Lowe's were leaking air. So much so that the compressor was kicking on after about only 1 minute to refill. I...

After a long winter, I've found water has penetrated through a west-facing window. The caulk sealant between the window and wall has cracked pretty significantly. The white paint has bubbled up and there is a dark tint (I'm assuming mold) behind it. I know I need to remove the paint and apply...

Already had the 18v drill and recently added the 18v impact driver. Drill came with a case, but the impact was bare tool without a case. I know these two come in a combo kit with a single case, so does anyone know where I can buy JUST the case?

I must preface my question by saying that this website is exactly what I was looking for as far as a forum for garage and tool information. Tons of ideas and pictures really make it a great place to browse. Having said that, what forum(s) do you guys go to for more of a "whole home"...

When attaching the shelf to the ledger, should it go against the face of the ledger or be rested on top of the ledger? I had assumed it would be attached to the face, but your drawing looks like it is rested on top and then attached

Was curious so I plugged my zip into both UPS and FedEx. Lowe's says the tool weighs 40lbs and at that weight for standard ground shipping with UPS was $43 and FedEx $32

Thanks! I'll give them a call to price check.

Found some at the $149 price? If so, do you have a location or phone number for the store?

Basically, what I'm considering building is a shelving unit to hang on the wall above the garage door opening, so support beams to the floor aren't an option. I'm very hesitant about the design, considering the potential for it to come crashing down on either my car or my opened garage door...

The latter. The picture I posted was a framed box shape with a few cross pieces in the middle, then attached to the wall. The "front" side hangs freely with the chain and S-hook supporting it.