Recent content by JBudd2

I build ornamental windmills and I like the look of the tower parts that have been dipped in aluminum paint because it looks like old time galvanized steel. But… the paint never dries. Even months or even a year later it is like handling Neverseize. Any thoughts or answers

I built an 850 sq. Ft shop here in central Nebraska, in 2012. Installed a middle priced LG mini split (18 k , I think). We get below zero weather and sometimes the unit has been buried in snow for a week. Yes the shop might be in the 50’s and the compressor is just spinning it’s wheels, but so...

Best advice ever....”Let’s have another beer and think about it”

I self installed a mid level LG with two heads, one 12k and one 8k in my shop two years ago.here in Nebraska it gets cold in winter and hot in summer and I love my mini split. Even down to zero it is putting out some heat. Temp might drop to fifty. Below zero I stay in the house. In summer it...

Rent a telehandler, chain the press to the carriage and you can then pick it up and tip it over forward and extend into the garage. Even small telehandlers will pick up 6000 lfs with ease. We rent one for $250/ day. Rates may vary. They can also be roaded for s verbal miles if need be.

Craftsman 'bone wrench' stuck to overhead beam in the shop is a good conversation piece and everyone that spots it agrees that is a good use for it.

I-pad with internet wifi from the house. Hooked to old Onkyo receiver and playing through a pair of Bose 901's I bought on e-bay. I can hear over almost any machine in the shop. Sounds great and I can blow the roof off when I am in the mood.

I got a mini split online. 24k but with 2 indoor heads for the 2 rooms. It was 9 degrees this morning and the shop was 55 inside. Cost about $2500 but there were cheaper ones.