Recent content by Manicmech

Thanks for the input, I'm not about to get new doors though, the ones that are there are new. I think I am going to extend the rails to the ceiling, add a top section and then "Gerry-Rig" the opener, should be one of those "mechanical genius" things that most of us on these pages can be proud...

Been a while since I did any welding, figured I may start playing around with it a little. Maybe I'll wait and get a better set up. Thanks for the insight.

bird - thanks for that advice, that is a point I wasn't giving an consideration to.

Not sure if I should call these dilemmas or opportunities. Built a 28' X 30' garage and I'm looking for some insight on what to do as I get ready to finish the sheet rock on the walls. 1) Due to the grade of the house, I built the walls 12' 6" high, to allow for set of steps up ~ 5' to a...

Anyone got one of these ? Saw them on sale for $179.00 and thought I might like to start doing some welding.

One thing I found real useful is a "dropped down" section towards the middle of the bench for my sliding chop saw to rest in. The drop allows the bench top surface to be even with the chop saw's cutting table surface, making working with long stock much easier, without having to break out the...

Thanks Johnny, some great ideas on here, but double-edged. I just saw where someone installed copper airlines into the walls... I am 3/4 done with sheet rock down stairs, wish I had thought of that !! Will install from here on though... This really is a great forum, I will get nothing done...

Bull, getting sheet rock and insulation done on the inside now, the walls are 12' 6' - so i could step up 5' to a platform and walk across the deck, into the house. Also used 12/12 attic trusses, so there is a 14' X 30' room above. I check out the forums before I work, to get ideas like the...

I was looking for some ideas for a mud room between my newly built 28X30 garage and the the house when I stumbled onto this forum. Spent the better part of the morning checking it out so I figured I would join.