Recent content by Marshall2u

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    Why is TV better in the garage?

    I bought a series of VHS tapes on aircraft from WWII probably 15 years ago. Never got around to watching it (haven't had a VCR hooked up in the house for a long time). Finally got to them- in the shop. Can't wait til football season....won't have to be home to catch the MI games. Don't...
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    Homemade Can Crusher

    Love this kinda stuff! Good job!
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    Don't throw out your old drill bits! Drill Doctor 750X is awesome!

    I have an older model I bought a few months ago (older model, but unused/new) for $60. Was able to sharpen the first try. Really love it, as it not only saves on bits, but also trips to the store.
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    Recently joined from Charlotte, NC

    Welcome from Union County!
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    Curbside Find

    That's awesome!
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    Bench grinders

    Don't buy a cheap, low HP grinder. I bought one and it didn't have enough power to sharpen a lawn mower blade.
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    30' x 58' Arch Metal Building Project

    More re-purposed stuff......bought a bunch of these metal pieces at auction for $20. Included were the triangular pieces, round and square tubes, threaded on each end, and flat pieces (used these for the shelf on the rolling table): With all the unused upper space in the building, I wanted...
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    30' x 58' Arch Metal Building Project

    Damn, I answered this over the weekend, so what the help happened to my repsonse?? Grrrr.... They say to assemble the sections on the ground then lift them into place. It might work for the smaller widths, like 20', but not with my 30'. These things are like rubber bands on their own. I...
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    30' x 58' Arch Metal Building Project

    Here is one of the rolling tables derived from the test bench: And here is the front of the shop currently. I want to reduce the "ugliness" somewhat, but not sure what I'm going to do. Painting the walk-through door is obvious, but I'm also thinking about painting the rest. White to match...
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    30' x 58' Arch Metal Building Project

    Actually, the steps are just fine, I've never come close to losing grip, even while my feet were wet.
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    30' x 58' Arch Metal Building Project

    Thanks! I don't have anything for the overall, but I'll post some more later, and you can get a feel for the overall by piecing them together.
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    AAA Batteries. Lithium vs Nimh vs Alkaline

    I'm very glad they are 33% lighter than alkaline batteries.... I wouldn't be able to heft my camera around if I didn't have this "light" battery option! <--sarcasm Sorry, that made me laugh, and if that's one of the best positives they have about using these batteries, it makes me...
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    30' x 58' Arch Metal Building Project

    Not now, because I haven't gotten my final inspection.....afterwards....hmmmm....maybe so! As a matter of fact, I have several plans that I can't put into play until I know the inspector won't be showing up anymore. :thumbup: You're right, they are a seriously inefficient use of space. When...
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    30' x 58' Arch Metal Building Project

    I'm all about re-purposing stuff, so I had 6 of these old electrical test benches which I turned into various things in the shop. First, they were the framework for the front workbench (approx. 25' of bench). The wood (not including 2x4's) was purchased from a mfg. of wood products. It...
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