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    Parts washer fluid

    I tried the non-toxic water based cleaner from Northern Freight were I got my parts washer. HMMMM lets just say I followed the directions exactly. It cleans about the same as dish detergent and has now started to grow mold in my new parts washer. :mad: Does anyone know of a GOOD cleaner that may...
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    Think inside the box (the Toy Box)

    Exterior pitch is 6:12, interior pitch is 3:12. Ya don't need much slope in South Fla. so I matched what was on the house.
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    Think inside the box (the Toy Box)

    It works great. I've made all of the pieces for the garage eaves from alum. roll stock. Nice 48" long pieces, easy to handle by myself. I also made the frenched license plate box and the rear trunk sill for my 49 coupe from 18ga. steel. The only critique of my design is the leverage of the...
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    Think inside the box (the Toy Box)

    OOps forgot the picture of the metal brake.
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    Think inside the box (the Toy Box)

    Wanted to share my still under construction 25X50. 8' beam height w/ valuted ceiling center bay for future lift. Each end has standard trusses so I get free storage lofts. Above the scissor trusses, I've got nice flat truss webs for those pesky bumpers and sheet metal items. My electrician buddy...
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    dirt floor *****!

    Same deal with my shed when I moved in. The previous owner built a 12x12 concrete block shed and left the floor dirt. GRRRR. I raked it smooth,added some pea gravel and 5/8" plywood. Works just fine for the lawn tractors and such. The only caution I have is to somehow seal the perimeter where...
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    Naming My Garage

    I call it the Toy Box, and the wife calls it the widowmaker. Poor thing thinks she's a garage widow. She has lost her man to the garage. :beer:
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