Recent content by jimbojk

As a commercial drywall contractor, hanging sheets vertically was the norm. My pole barn had posts 5' on center; I used metal studs in between maintaining 16" O.C. overall. No **** joints to contend with.

I have an older HF service cart where the lid doesn't open to 90 degrees. Earlier discussions suggest a Snap-on hinge replacement. This doesn't appear to be available anymore. Will later HF struts work and are they available separately from Harbor Freight? Thanks, James

Hi, I have one of the older HF service carts and I am trying to find the latest fix for making the top open to 90 degrees. I couldn't find the Snap-On hinges mentioned in the earlier posts. Can the later HF struts be used? Are they available separately? What are the best swivel casters to...

If you didn't put any sealer on the concrete, there should be no reason to grind; just clean and etch. James Cummings

I would go to a truss manufacturer and ask for a design for a scissor truss with the same span and roof pitch. You may be able to modify your existing trusses the same way. It would be important to support the roof while your doing the modifications, but if you do one at at a time, it could be...

Has anyone used the Eastwood brackets to build a work bench? They allow one to bolt 4x4 legs to 2x4 cross pieces with carriage bolts and they look pretty good... Thanks in advance... James

I have decided to use a BendPak xpr 10 2 post lift in the second bay of my garage. ( I have an Advantage 4 poster in the other bay and I am very pleased with it). My question is, to install a symmetrical or asymmetrical unit? I will be using it to work mostly on fabricating my hot rods so I am...

I am considering buying a Bendpak HD 9 4 post lift and can't decide whether to buy the standard or narrow version. I would primarily be using it for my old Fords, but would also like to use it for later model cars. I plan on equipping it with the sliding jacks. Is it better to have more space...

I am building a new garage which will be heated an air conditioned. I have an existing electrified shed about 12 feet behind the garage. The thought occurred to me to install a vertical 60-80 gallon air compressor in the unheated shed to save space and eliminate the noise. I would pipe their...