Recent content by PLUM72

As someone said earlier, when you have a small shop both have to co exist. I find myself making more saw dust that metal chips. I typically keep the metal working tools, i.e. Milling machine, covered with a sheet. This keeps the sawdust from gumming up the light oil applied to many of the...

There is a guy on YouTube called "French Drain Man". He has some good how to videos on what to use and what not to use.

Adhesive anchors might be a better choice here. They are generally stronger than a wedge and better for dynamic loads. Use high strength B7 threaded rod. The rod can be cut to the embedment that works best for your concrete depth. Whatever anchor you choose, you should follow the anchor...

Cool stuff from Snap On. Do all these mini tools need to go in the Snap On mini tool boxes? LOL! I like my 5" Knipex Cobra pliers and the 4" Vise Grips. Knipex needs a mini version of their twin grip pliers.

For nailguns, Paslode has some products made in the USA. For clothing...maybe under garments...checkout All American Clothing Company. https://www.allamericanclothing.com/

The answer to this question is based on your needs for the tool. If you are going to use the tool once or twice and it sits for years, buying cheap might be okay. If you're going to make a living with the tool or use it multiple times throughout the year, I would agree that you want to spend...

Milwaukee ratcheting screwdriver. I liked the bit storage in the handle, the magnetic bit extension and being able to remove the extension from the handle and the interchangeability it provides. Using the tool, the back drag on it is so bad, it makes it almost un-usable. You might only get a...

I used 1/2" galvanized pipe. At each of my 3 drops I used an ARO filter and/or regulator. My garage is typically not heated nor cooled 24/7. As the seasons change here in the midwest, you sometimes get moisture build up on metal. Right or wrong, I figured the galvanized pipe was better for...

Purchased a Milwaukee ratcheting screwdriver. It looked good on the HomeD shelf and the price was right, about $20. Getting it home...the backdrag is so bad on this thing, its almost unusable. Should have done a bit more research on ratcheting screwdrivers. Moral of the story, research a bit...

One reason to mechanically galvanize a fastener is to reduce the chance of hydrogen embrittlement if that fastener is heat treated. Those Simpson screw anchors have a case harden operation on them. Adds hardness to the threads as it cuts into the concrete. A typical grade 2 hardware store...

Lots of tool box photos on Garage Journal show tools that have either not been used or barely used, so don't go overboard. There are alot of good tool brands out there...even the "cheap" stuff isn't that bad these days. They all will turn the nut/screw no matter the brand. Unless you need...

If you're in the market for a compressor, remember the noise! Typically bigger compressors = more noise. You can get a smaller 20 gallon with low noise i.e California Air and those like it. If it meets most of your needs its a winner. That said, cant hurt to have some 240v in the garage...

This file organizer is cheap and works well...I bought one and made a couple additional shelves for it https://www.amazon.com/Purbambo-Organizer-Desktop-Documents-Adjustable/dp/B0C233GSXY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

With your set up, use a couple vertical 4x4's to put on either side of the vehicle. These will reduce the span and transfer some load. These "posts" would be temporary so fabricate them to support the beam above and have a bit of a base below with some method to keep them in position. Its...

Fasten some 2" XPS rigid foam board to the walls. If you nail directly, you can use a Ramset IF insulation tool, Rodenhouse washers, etc. You could fasten light gage metal Z-furring in between the rigid insulation and screw drywall to it. Peg board, slat wall, or corrugated metal could be...