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What I like about those Barinna strips is how skinny they are. I put them on the edge of shelving that runs the length of my shop.

I still like using/converting florescent fixtures to by pass LED tubes. then when a bulb fails all you do is replace it . Fluorescent...

We cut down allen keys/tools at work all the time. Use a pipe handle for leverage. Can use a chunk in a matching-size socket, maybe a...

I used 6" block and 2x6" sill to cover them over. Outer wall sheathing drops below the sill. If you are filling the block cores, then i...

18kw is a substantial load. Do you have the headroom on your electrical service? I would do a tank heater. On a timer or switch.

One of my pet-peeves is cords that get coiled too tightly. Puts a nasty memory in the cord and increased tendency to not pay them out...

I have built most of my major storage from dimensional lumber. Fit in a few mfr'ed shelving units and old kitchen cabinets to round it...

A couple months ago I managed to get most **** off the floor & somewhat logically located. I used many nails on studs to hang just...

I put 1/2" plywood on the walls.. refuse to use OSB - too many bad experiences. Ceiling is still open. It will be white liner panels...

None of our Sunnex have Taiwan markings. Must be china. Not concerned. They are company/work tools.

The service to the shop is a multiwire circuit......... There is nothing wrong with them, I run them all the time, even if the service...

My dual lean-to's are integral with the pimary roof line. Its actually one massive truss the whole way across.

At least get a 240V machine. Dual voltage is a nice extra for lighter use (sheetmetal). On that cheap amazon machine we use flux core...

if you can find a major brand 240V machine at a good price, go for it. We ended up with a cheap amazon mig at work due to the low price...

I havent noticed that at all, but i'll check tmw for trivia's sake.