Recent content by rogabbott

A career mechanic friend of mine once said, "Match the tool to the job." I have both: a four post and a two post asymmetrical. Here is my opinion: for getting the car on and off, the four post has the advantage. However, for working under the car, I use the two post lift. The two post...

I would say your place qualifies for the Garage Olympics, 2-car class. The rest of the house and garden isn't bad either.

Wonderful shop. Great workbench top. It occurs to me that car nuts are the ultimate recyclers. Some years ago, a retired carpenter was selling off his stuff, including an untidy pile of oak flooring he salvaged from demolished homes. I bought it and it wound up as flooring for the loft in my...

Here in the hot southwest, before universal air conditioning, many older homes were built with an "attic fan" - a fan with 36" to 48" diameter installed in the ceiling, most with louvers that close when it is off. These fans may be direct drive but most are belt driven with a 1/4 hp motor...