Recent content by K2Orion

Thanks Beemer. Thats exactly what Im trying to accomplish. The USB port is only for charging, and only has power when the radio is plugged into 110v. I would like to be able to use the USB to power the Bluetooth or charge my phone or anything else when the radio is not plugged into the wall. I...

I have a dewalt DCR015 radio. Its the 20V variety. It works well. It even has an aux input and a USB port. I bought a bluetooth receiver so I could stream music from my phone while its still in my pocket. BUT the usb port is only powered when the radio is plugged in. :mad: Anybody out there know...

As an operator who has laid sanitary, storm, and water line I vote for the excavator. The trencher will go through almost anything. But with hoe, you can work around or through whatever you encounter. And backfilling will be a gentler, more precise process with the hoe. I suggest digging your...

So I guess this fan was not wired correctly. Somebody had messed with it before, there were crimp **** connectors on both wires. I'll get a new fan. 220 or 110, either way I'll wire it accordingly. And I refuse to clean the connections. You're not the boss of me.

Like most garage guys, I've got a Lincoln AC225 tombstone. Bought it a fundraising auction. It rarely gets used, welds great when I do use it. The last time I used it I noticed the fan wasn't running. So I pulled it out from under the bench, opened it up, took a look. The fan spins easily...

CUP HOLDER on the creeper seat. THAT'S GENIUS!!! Why didn't I think of that? I have a similar seat I got from Summit Racing 15 years ago. New casters and the plastic tray has been replaced by some sort of baking sheet I found in the kitchen. But no flex out of the frame for me.

Nice bench build. I'm doing something similar with a 44" HF box i picked up on black friday. I plan to add toe boards, kick boards under my bench. I don't know how many times I've ended up on the floor with a flashlight and telescopic magnet or grabber trying to reach that small part that rolled...

I scored some 4 bulb 48" T12 fixtures for my 24x32 garage from craigslist. I had 6 of them surface mounted and they all worked fine. Last weekend I added 8 more and recess mounted them all. I tested them before hanging them. Now that they are all up, they are not all lighting up. I have a mix of...

Looking for current Northern Tool Coupons. I misplaced the direct mail coupons yesterday after I went to the store. Now I need to order something from the website and cant find my coupons. I really need the $20 off $100 or $150 (not sure what it said) but any of them would be helpful.

Get it hot and try the press again. Have you checked the local metal yard for replacement material? Got any more info or athread on your insert build? Im burning a Lopi Answer now but its a compromise due to my small firebox. Id really like to build my own someday.

Use a hammer, chisel, knotted wire cup brush in an angle grinder, and a crew of finishers and laborers who are hungry and broke after a long wet winter. A needle scaler or air hammer works also.

replace the motor and keep the compressor even with what you will have invested, you could sell it and get your money back then plug it in to your existing outlet and try it if it pops the breaker, upgrade but you might get way with what you have

Radiant floor heat in a building you're not gonna stay in? I like your style!! Asphalt is probably too expensive, but you might check anyway. Might be a good choice for between your existing driveway and the new shop/apron.

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Congrats. Thats a nice sized garage for your first. I gradually increased in garage size from my parents 10x15 to my current 24x32 detached. My 1 bit of advice, paint the walls and ceiling white soon. It will make the place so much brighter. Even if you don't have all the walls finished, paint...