Recent content by TopBanana

I started using T8 fixtures in my garage (installed 10) and Home Depot stopped carrying them. Anything else even close to the discontinued units in specs are 4 times the price! They replaced those T8 fixtures w/ a T12 unit that's the same price. I've been using the 6500K color T8 bulbs and they...

I've been using T8/T12 units with reflector from Home Depot - $8.77 each...but they switched to a T12 only unit. Been using the cheap units for ~6 months with no problems. Lowes has them too for same price but no reflector.

I have been slowly but surely getting lighting up in my garage between multiple vehicle projects. I've been using the Home Depot economy 2 tube, 4', T8/T12 $8.77/ea units and they work great for the money and really light my 30'x40' garage up well. I put the rest of what I had previously...

Does anyone know if there's a simple way to convert a single stage compressor to a 2-stage? I found a smokin deal on an 80 gallon single stage compressor, and the engine looks identical to some of the 2-stages I've found. I was hoping to save some $ and do a conversion. Any thoughts??? Thanks...

DAMN! I thought mine was full! That's 10 lbs of sh!t in an 8 lb box!!!

I used a 1" Styrofoam product from a pole building supply house that's white on one side and silver on the other. If I remember correctly it has an R value of ~14. I nailed it right to the purlins inside and then put drywall over that since it dents easy. And make sure the contractor is going...

2DD's - First off, Glad to hear your hubby is coming home safe! Second, Happy belated B-Day! Third, what you're doing for your hubby is awesome. I'm sure he'll like it. Fourth, glad to hear you're getting your house stuff squared away. I've never been there but I know people who have...it's...

Hey everyone! I've had my garage built since the end of 2005 but only found this board @ the end of last year...I've been lurking! I have a 30'x40'x12'h pole building that currently has my 3 old cars in it. I have 24' of workbench made from 2x6's across the back and I'm already running out of...

I live up in Cecil Co...same rules (I think it's a STATE rule). Why do you think I'm doing ALL my work without a permit? The inspectors can be a big pain!!! I ran conduit w/ (3)#2's and a #4 gnd to a 100 amp sub panel, ran all my own wire, set all boxes, and let an electrician buddy set the...

Here's what I did... I used 2x6's for the frame and the bench top, w/ 3/4" plywood backboard. The lower shelf is ~22" off the floor...high enough that I can store transmissions under it. This is obviously right after I built them. They are COMPLETELY full of parts and tools now. If you want...