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    Garage Door height restriction - creative solution suggestions?

    I've seen a video of one in the last month. Not sure if it was on this forum. Owner had restrictions about the 'appearance' of the doors in his neighborhood. Building had was looked like a regular size door, and a decorative overhand above -- but the overhang pivoted up, so he could get the...
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    Equipment Key Storage?

    Many mowers, tractors etc have identical keys. Especially if they are open station. I've been known to carry common ones on a key ring. That said, we often hide keys somewhere on a machine when parked in an outside location (and sometimes when inside) Slows down joyriders. Serious thieves...
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    Busting Concrete Ideals?

    If you want to know how thick it is, rent a concrete coring drill and bit. One or more test holes and you will have better idea about thickness and reinforcing. They are available in different diameters and body lengths...
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    Garage Size

    In some areas, it would be called a 3 car tandem garage, if one of the bays is 2 cars deep.
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    First time building a work bench, came out ok

    Thought you planned it that way... Well done!
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    Metal Ceiling - Cut Circle for Fan

    I didn't want to say it, but 'is the drill going the correct way?' was my first thought...
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    Air lines.. what are you using?

    When planning out the air system and the locations for air connections don't forget that for many tasks we are moving to battery operated tools. We still need air, but maybe not at as many locations as in the past. I'm currently thinking Rapidair for the garage/shop that is in the planning...
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    pole building ceiling insulation

    Have you considered blowing in loose insulation?
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    Dimensioning New Shop

    Now make the door(s) at least 8 ft tall instead of 7. You (or a purchaser) may want to put a enclosed utility trailer inside. Many will be close even with 8ft door height.
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    Left over Motor Oil - Use or not?

    I use the 0.8L on the next oil change, to avoid aging it longer. After the second oil change, the last container opened will have 0.6L. etc, etc. If I happen to need a top up between changes -- any open container gets put into service sooner.
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