Recent content by racerex

I've been thinking about a getting a larger compressor, but my small one has been fine so far. As for HVLP guns, the dirt cheap HF purple gun is pretty darn good. I have two of them.....I drilled out the tip on one of them to shoot high build and I use the other for sealer. For base and...

I'm OCD about getting overspray on everything....plus I'm doing a full body-off resto of a Corvette in my 18x24 and having to paint enough parts. My paint booth is a simple 10x10 pop-up tent with sides. I hang cheap disposable plastic drop cloths on the inside walls and ceiling. I use two...

I did the same with a HF purple HVLP gun to shoot high build primer. For base and clear, I’ve been pretty impressed with the $70 HF “professional” gun. I actually used it last weekend to paint a fender and bumper cover.......a metallic base and clear.

I’ve been using a few 4x8 sheets of Masonite/hardboard when moving my project car around while it’s sitting on metal caster wheel dollies. I’ve also used the Masonite under my gantry crane......for engine/trans removal and lifting the body off the frame. My body dolly and engine stand are both...

As stated above, hand dig. Also be careful when using a pick. It’s slow, but you’ll get one heck of a good workout and sleep well.

Lincoln SP-125 + on the bottle.

Agreed! Ask me why I know.....been the Treasurer and pretty much managed the operations of my HOA since the developer turned the HOA over to the homeowners 20+ years ago......and I’ve run unopposed ever since then. My fellow Board members have been pretty reasonable over the years and most of...

I can't remember if this Stihl wrench is for my Stihl brush trimmer or backpack blower.

I went with a 24x32 access port. In the pic you can also see how I got more space so I could use R-30 insulation. The collar ties are 2x8's and I needed 9-1/2"'s for the R-30. For decking, I believe I used 5/8th with clips. I store small parts up there during my car restoration projects. I...

In my opinion, a bridge crane seems a little over the top for a DIY shop...and expensive. When it comes time for my retirement home shop build, I plan on doing a simple fixed I-beam setup. I picked up two nice beam trolleys (free) from a power plant that my buddy demo'd (he has an industrial...

How about on the ground using tire cribs. I built an insert that allows me to go a little higher, as needed. My friend built a slightly higher set for his Factory 5 Cobra.

My 18x24 build https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269821

Rust-oleum safety red (the professional line), applied with a foam roller. I did pre-paint the hard to reach areas with the safety red rattle can version before using the roller. I also removed the cabinet doors....made painting easier. I did debate shooting it with a HVLP, but you'd have to...

I picked up two lateral file cabinets (Steelcase) from my employer. Painted them red and mounted them to bases with locking casters.

Sawzall. I once cut up the body of a VW Golf with a Milwaukee Sawzall and disposed of it in my garbage can. Yeah, it took a few months to finally get rid of it (i.e., garbage pickup only once a week and I tried no to go too heavy on the cans). Needless to say, I gave the DPW guys a good...