Recent content by Marcm157

Although technically not a "Purchase" as it was gifted to me by my wife. The Gator one size fits all socket has to be the worst I have in my arsenal...

I bought a Husky from Home Depot about 2 years ago. CFM is onl 11.5 @ 90 psi but i have had zero issues with it and it runs everything I need it to. When running die grinders I sometimes need to wait for compressor to catch up but other than that its a great compressor for my home shop...

Agreed all the way around! I've only had to contact SK once but their customer service was great....

I am a hobbyist and do all my own automotive repairs in my home shop. I bought a Miller 190 as my firs welder about 3 years ago and have become fairly proficient on it. It was my first welder and still serves me very well. Its basically the same machine as a 211 but without the dual voltage...

This is what I use. Got it and a second one just like it from work when they upgraded to newer / larger storage...

Another split decision for me. I've bought from both with zero issues...

I'm still trying to figure out what the 1/2 inch "Bits" are that he has....

Mine is 2 1/4 inches from the ceiling over my lift bay - Didn't plan it that way, just how the installer did my high lift track. I just told him I wanted it high enough to clear a car or truck on the lift...

Welcome to the group! Lots of talented folks here for sure...

From one "Old Dog" to another - Perfectly Stated...

It seems you posted asking for advice but already had your mind made up to do what you want. You have countered every post with either an objection or justification for what you want to do. There has been some very good sound financial advice provided but you seem determined to do it your way...

I am just a bit older than the OP and I see much of what he sees. What really boggles my mind is the stuff I see others throwing away. Perfectly good mowers, yard tools, carts, tables etc. My dad taught me to fix most things and not toss them away and buy new. I consider myself lucky in that...

I did almost the exact same thing in my garage and did not use vertical supports. I have way more weight stored then I originally thought I would and my platform is rock solid. I will post pics later when I get home.

34 x 30 detached

I have a 2 post lift, 3 floor jacks and 8 jack stands. I have a very hard time getting rid of anything especially from the garage. As others have said, sometimes its easier to throw a jack under something than set it up on the lift...