Recent content by MoparMarv

I am thinking about a new torpedo Heater for my outbuilding. I have ended up with a used few torpedo heaters over the years but they are at the point where I am fighting little problems all the time or they are just rotting out. What brands has everyone been having good luck with recently...

I have up to an inch in stubbies at work. Over the years select sizes a have been handy to have. I downsized at my new job from a rollaway to a pelican case and just carry the stubbies to save space. But that’s on airplanes. At home I have no metric stubbies and have gotten by with out for...

I would take the top box off to keep the center of gravity low. The tools will most likely be a mess in the drawers after the trip. I would empty some of it out into boxes or take the drawers out to make it easier to move and load(you will be putting everything back in place after that trip...

I would look into the 3 phase conversion before you jump. Definitely a reason not to pay the full asking price for sure. Single phase would be very fair price. 3 phase seems high. Shoot a low number and see what they say. around here 3 phase stuff is usually pretty cheap. They are in the...

So I have an older(1975) Dayton 80 gallon 2 stage compressor that I converted over to single phase from 3 phase with a motor swap. I'm in the process of hooking it up and it works and builds pressure fine so I would like to do some PM and change the oil on it. What kind of oil does has...

I'm a DIY'er and aircraft mechanic by trade as well. I started with craftsman which I still use at home. I have been replacing with snap-on over the years when deals come along. They are better IMO however not at full retail price. Over the years I have split a few craftsman sockets but...

I don't see a harbor freight tool truck in the future. I could see someone selling import tools out of a truck and have heard of independent tool stores doing stuff like that. Find a tool guy you like and buy some stuff not just bring him tools you bought at a garage sale looking for a...

I do not plan on having it inspected. I'm not cutting corners and will do it to code or better and per the instructions. It would be close to below the rails though. I see the point and reasoning behind it but given the location in the back of the garage and type of traffic in there I see it...

Is that air filter setup a custom unit? I'm thinking about making a shelf for mine due to lack of good rafters to mount to for the short term. I'll try and get pictures on when I get it up on the wall.

I was told at more than 2 people in the house there is no gas savings compared good typical water heater. I am considering one as my old heater it's getting up there. When I inquired at my local plumbing supply they were not talking them up like they were the best thing ever and the guy even...

Well I picked up the beacon Morris brt45 garage heater while the 11% deal was going on. About 400.00 plus tax. From the browsing it seems they are all about the same. What size piping should I use to feed this unit? I have a 50000btu(output 37500btu) wall furnace that's fed by a 3/4 inch...

Here is what I have. I have a 2 car 20x22 8' walls that is attached to my house. At one point it was detached but it was connected to the with a rec room approx 15x25. There is no forced air available nearby and the great room just has a wall furnace so gas is close by. I have insulated the...

Im in northwest Indiana. I have been browsing the site for a while. Tons of great ideas and solutions on here. It's my go to place for anything related to the garage.