Recent content by jimgerken

I keep watching for a coupon for the 6000 lb scissors mid rise car lift, but NEVER see a coupon for it. Here is the item... http://www.harborfreight.com/6000-lb-capacity-scissor-lift-91315.html Please post the coupon here if you see it. thanks!

What is the heat source? How high above the floor is the ceiling? What temp do you plan to heat to? Are you planning on turning heat up and down daily or weekly, or leaving up all the time (continuous occupation, or weekend type occupation)? I am having trouble with the air space. Is this...

The Meanrd's 11% off sale goes through this Sunday I believe. You get the 11% in the form of a rebate certificate you have to spend at Menards again, but it seems there is always something you need from 'Nards.

I like the little Puma, usually on sale in my area for about $350 or so. Its a 2Hp so will usually run on a 110 volt circuit without trouble. V-twin compressor, nice vertical tank for less floor space used up, etc. Great unit! Here is a link...

I agree with 12 foot ceilings in a workshop. Once the dor tracks are in and the lighting is hung, and maybe a dust collection system or a ceiling fan, you end up with 11 or maybe even only 10 in places. My old shop was 9 foot ceiling, the new one is 12. Once everything was hanging on the...

I purchased from a local retailer called Brock White. All they sell is everything related to concrete. I am not sure how big of an operation they are. You could yellow pages search for concrete finish product suppliers, or possibly construction supplies, concrete. The Ashford page appears to...

If you want to seal it to make it easier to sweep and less dusty, a densifier is in order. If you don't want to have to worry about damage to the sealer from solvents or welding, densifier is the answer. If you want to improve the surface integrity, densifier. Why not use the best? the price...

Ashford Formula, the originator of densifiers. Cost for 5 gallons was about $150. The retailer said I could probably get by with ten gallons for my 2100 square foot shop floor. Luckily I had the foresight to bring home an extra five gallon can, which the retailer said I could bring back if I...

I heat a shop with RFH and a 40 gallon tank type power vent water heater. First thing, heat loss from the tank: The heat that is lost from the tank goes into the heated space anyway, so somewhat unimportant. Cost: I am heating the shop to 50 degrees all winter long in MN for about 150 gallons...

Hopefully you have rebar (NOT mesh, which IMHO is useless and usually mis-applied). If you do have at least 3/8" (preferably 1/2") rebar on a 2 foot grid, the slab is going to stay together wherever it cracks. Do you know, or remember, or have any pictures of the prep before pouring? Was...

I recently finished a workshop with concrete floor. I chose Ashford Formula densifier. Of course there are 1/8" wide by an inch or so deep cut lines in it, so those I filled with self-leveling polyurethane crack sealant. Its easy to use, and looks good when done. I like the fact that now the...

Its really weird to read the title, then the post. You seem to imply that we shouldn't worry about COO, yet you yourself have American made tools. I don't know what this says about you. Usually a person with a strong opinion isn't this self-disrespectful. I feel sorry for you.

Can you elaborate on this statement please?

Sounds like a good use for the parts you have. Start slow, watch for a 5Hp "special" motor in 220 volt single phase, in craigs or other. Actually this 5Hp special is not a terribly expensive motor brand new, so up to you. Another idea would be to watch Craigs list or similar for a complete...

My Champion will be installed in a building with radiant floor heat, so no drilling into the slab. I was going to do what I did last time, namely to cast a big block of concrete with four bolts sticking out to mount the compressor to, and put hocky pucks under the conc block. But thought there...