Recent content by Jeff May

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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    I no longer have a garage…. Recently moved and had to set up a shop in my basement…..😁 It’s slowly getting organized. I divided it in half with a wall. One side is for wood, the other for metal. No projects yet, just using the wood shop side to construct shelves and such. Hopefully by...
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    Air Tank Drain Muffler

    Thanks to all for the suggestions
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    Air Tank Drain Muffler

    I recently installed an automatic moisture drain on my air compressor. I was hoping to get some ideas on how to quiet it down when it activates. I have it set to activate about every hour for approx. 10 seconds. It's on a timer so it only active 3 or 4 hours in the afternoon. It personally...
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    Thinking of building a garage, but where to start? (Central, NC)

    Which ever you choose…… DOUBLE it’s sq ft
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    LED lighting suggestions

    I recently bought a new house. I will be moving all of my wood and metal working equipment into its basement. The ceiling is a bit over 8’ tall with the joist and insulation exposed. I’m searching for suggestions as to what type and size LED lights I should be looking for. As an FYI, seems...
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    What to call your haven?

    My shop and my basement
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Went shooting over the weekend. Spent the afternoon cleaning up.
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    Workshop Aprons, Anyone Use Them?

    Yes When I remember to put it on.....��
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Continued finishing a stock off one of my rifles. I’m on the 6th coat of hand rubbed oil. So far it’s looking good. I figure another week it should be close to being done. Also found a crack in my 4 x 6 Harbor Freight bandsaw. Got it prepped for welding. I’ll give it a go. I won’t spend much...
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    What you wish you would have done or would love to do to your Shop

    What would I have done? 12’ ceilings Double the size or more......
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Two new Husky 72” tool chest. A ton of storage space and strong enough for all of my projects. Now to start organizing all of my tools and hardware.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    NOTHING.... I had to get a steroid injection in my sciatic nerve. Wasn’t feeling like doing much afterwards. On the upside, about 9 hours later and it’s feeling somewhat better.
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    What's a good chair to put in the shop?

    I had a recliner. After about a year I got rid of it. All I wanted to do was take a nap in it. I went back to a stool and a few worn out office chairs.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Continued my rearranging of my shop. Removed all the old map cabinets and started setting my 72” Husky mobile benches in place. Didn’t realize how much “stuff” I actually had.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Nothing..... Walked out to the shop fridge and carried a 6 pack of Guinness to house.
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