Recent content by jimf909

Somewhat related, I had a 1/2 ton of lead-acid batteries to recycle. I called a few recyclers to see if they'd pay more for the lead if I dissected the batteries and brought in only the lead. The answer was that they could NOT take it at all because the lead outside of the battery was a...

Are you saying that pointing to a corporate press release counts as 'research'? Go Chervon!

3/4" thick baltic birch plywood doubled up, covered in polyurethane, 24" x 6' or so in a 19'x 11" garage...

Actually, higher temps accelerate the chemical reaction that deteriorates batteries. Cool temps seem to kill batteries because batteries and their related systems are more sluggish in the cold or batteries are often unused/under maintained over winter. From Kobalt's manual for the 56v battery...

OP, it sounds like you have a great attitude about work, dealing with problems and prioritizing the right things. Stop-gap measures are sometimes entirely adequate to meet needs. More complete solutions can be put in place when time, priorities and resources allow. Keep up the good work!

For security, space savings and acces to a long row of bikes a steel roll-up door would work well. It's just not the most attractive or easiest opening option. 16' - 20' long by 4' wide with a roll-up door (or two for easier opening) on the long side provides easy access to a growing quiver of...

^^^ It is a big, airy, clean and comfortable space. I’ve wondered what it took to clean out 100 years of industry or warehousing out of that place. Well done!

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10 drawers in the HD box v 16 drawers in the HF toolbox makes the HF a clear winner for me. i love the three small drawers in the HF box, they're terrific for small tools and measuring devices. The skinny drawers below that are great for screwdrivers, pliers and 1/4" drive stuff.