Recent content by Ldsteiner

I put together a shed kit with hollow plastic panels. Worked great until the tree limbs pierced the roof...several times. I patched with fiberglass/resin kit, but now would like to cover the entire 10' x 12' shed roof with something strong enough to withstand the small branches that come down in...

I have 4 cordless tool battery chargers plugged into a power strip is that a problem? And do I need a surge protector power strip? Usually they are all fully charged.

It's not powder coat and it's not clear. It's black. A 60 grit flap wheel works better than the grinding wheel, but either only gives you a 1/4 inch of metal with much effort. Looks like thin asphalt so epoxy might be it. Can't scrap it out. Shop mate is brought it in and is so careful with his...

I have a 4'x8'x.25" piece of steel that a friend got from the scrap yard to use as a welding table. The problem is that it is coated with something that prevents it from passing a current. We've tried paint removers, mineral spirits, rust removers and at least 10 different solvents and nothing...

I used the apple cider vinegar to soak the rust off a snow chain that I found buried in a yard. It did a great job on the dirt and rust, but you need a way to dry it afterwards or you get a fine surface rust. The chain had been in the soil for years and was badly pitted, but is clean enough to...

Thanks for the input. I make some calls.

I finally get to put a workshop addition on my house and the debate is about lighting. The addition is 29' x 35', cement slab, 10' outer wall height, 14+' center ceiling height. Since the shop will be used for welding among other things, I need good lighting. Halogen track lighting (4 tracks...