Recent content by Wade1969

My detached garage is 30x30 and was unfinished when I bought my house in 2016. Supposedly the previous owner did mechanic work. I want to put a 2 post lift in. I know 4" of concrete is the minimum recommended. These pics show the front of the garage floor where I cut out part of the wall and...

Thanks for all the info and pics guys! I did not even consider the fact that leverage and stability would be an issue with casters! I need to rethink that. Just to clarify I was only talking about casters for the work bench. The shelving will be permanently attached.. I just want to be able to...

Hey guys I am trying to figure out what type of workbench and shelves I want. I don’t think I want anything fixed to the wall. I’m thinking have something on casters. I do mostly automotive work which does include welding, grinding, etc. I’ve been looking at welding tables on Facebook...

Yes. I’m going to center it on this wall. Not really sure why the previous owners didn’t put one there in the first place. Any idea why they would have framed the bottom of the wall like they did? It’s like they were planning on something.

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Here are some pics. The distance from the current door to the end of the building is 11’5”. They framed and finished the existing door with 2x6’s. So I’m thinking: - Nail the “H” frame with 2x6’s directly to the 2x4 wall. - once framed cut out the opening. - use 2x6’s for the side and top...

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Before I put sheeting up inside the garage should I screw or nail a strip of flashing over the bottom plate to protect it from water when washing the floor? The bottom plate is treated 2x4 like it’s supposed to be but I was thinking washing the floor wouldn’t be good for it over time and the...

Thanks guys, very helpful especially the pics. I have to frame the whole opening and saw out the studs and siding for the opening. I will take a few pics tomorrow and post. Getting dark out there now. Thanks! Wade

Thanks all! Since this is a detatched garage away from the house and the doors won’t be visible from the road I just need to get one that is close to the current one that the previous owner installed in 2012. My big door is 17x8. I can get a 9x8 from HD with my veterans discount for a little...

I am adding a 9x8 garage door to my shop. I already have a 17x8 door that I will be doing the ddm garage door high lift conversion. Where should I look for a budget friendly complete 9x8 door? I live in Charlotte NC. Thanks! Wade

Hey guys here is an update. I got a new gun from Amazon and it fit perfect but I am still having an issue with the wire feed. After about 3 or 4 pulls of the trigger while welding the wire is kinking right after the tension wheel. I have played with the tension wheel adjustment and the wire...

Thanks all! I will look at the parts manual and see if I can cross reference the gun. To be clear the welder works fine. I don’t do much welding but do have a need from time to time. It was setup for using gas. Flux wire is all I need for the things I would need it for. This was my Dad’s so...

Thanks guys! Any recommendation on where to look for the gun hose and cable? The hose for the gun is dry rotted.

This was my Dad’s welder and was last used about 15 years ago. I cleaned it up and replaced the tip. I bought a spool of flux wire but the welder is setup for a big spool. I have the manual but it doesn’t say anything about using small spools. I don’t think I can find parts for this so I am...