Recent content by jon.j.shields

Worked on welding up my son’s RZR and almost got my water condenser for my compressor completed. Sent from my iPad using Garage Journal

I think there will be a significant cost increase running everything in EMT as apposed to romex wire in the walls. But, that being said we are having plans drawn for our new shop and everything will be run outside the walls to allow for changes, additions and upgrades. For example, when we...

Yes. 360 (5.9l) that goes in the Durango in the background. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Clean and honed the block, checked bearing clearances and set the crank. Got half of the pistons reconditioned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Was working on my nieces car last week and without paying attention pulled too many drawers out of the HF box. Spent this weekend picking up tools! [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One thing I would check is the type of pvc you have. Schedule 40 vs thin wall. Absent freezing I have never seen PVC Sch40 split. Is it below the freeze line? If you discover it’s thin, it will need to be replaced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What did you do "IN" your garage today? Assembled a parts rack to organize parts as they come off the car. This happens to be a Dodge 5.9L from a Durango that spun a rod bearing.

I started with just a basic roller from Harbor Freight and added a countertop from Ikea. But for organizing I am using the Matco Tool Grid. Expensive but I like it because I can reorganize as needed to new tools. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

According to my wife, YES. Garages are for her to park in, Shops are for my tools and projects. Unfortunately we have only a single detached garage! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I too had the same problem when I built my shop. Seemed the inspector would come out and find something “wrong” or missing. I would fix it only to find something else. The Inspectors locally here aren’t really helpful to the DIY guy. Most jurisdictions adopt the International Building Code...