Recent content by zeebad1

Like everyone recommended, I used oil-based KILZ when we built in 2009. Airless sprayer, and back-rolled to even it out, and fill all depressions. Topped it with Sherwin-Williams Promar 200 semi-gloss latex. Looks as good today, as it did then.

I was wondering if it wasn't something like this!! So now I need to read the book too!!! Is it sad that I'm not even sure what kind of "start" my welder has. It's a Miller Synchrowave 250 DX, and has 3 different options. I played with it quite a bit yesterday, with my work set up on sawhorses &...

I just brought a TIG welder home on Friday, and got it set up & running yesterday. I have some 110 outlets, permanently wired up on the welding table, and as soon as I start an arc with the TIG, it trips the GFCI that controls those outlets. I haven't asked anyone else yet, and thought I would...

That's where mine is, and I see no reason to have it anywhere else. No "up, and then down " fittings to your drops. Just "tee" up off of the main. Nice & simple.

Stopping the air infiltration makes more difference than the variation in R-value rating. Don't kid yourself. You'll never get all of the cracks & crevises plugged. It's like the old adage...."spend a dollar to save a dime!" If you want to see a 3 year old example of spray foam, shoot me a...

Mine was $1.65/sq. ft, for 2" on the sidewalls, and 3" on the roof. Seemed like a lot at the time, but probably the best $14,000.00 I have spent on the building. Best "bang for the buck," as far as insulation goes. Please give Slagel Insulation a call. They're in central IL., but come up...

I found some last month on Craigslist. 36" X 18" X 78" for $50.00/ea. They came out of a factory in northern IL. Very clean, and good condition. The guy had at least a dozen more than the 3 that I picked up. They are a good quality cabinet, and suit my needs perfectly. I'm too much of a...

It's a great choice, and I'm sure you'll hear that from several others on here. This is 480 sq. ft., and the tiles cost $1.60/ea. I initially got some for $.68/ea, at Home Depot, and they weren't square. I returned them, and got these from a flooring store. Very happy with how it turned out.

I got what looks like the XPR-10A model now. It offers me both symmetrical/asymmetrical configuration. This allows me to open doors fully while on the lift. I like that feature. I also sprung for the threaded adjustable pads. They are really nice, but I don't see them anymore.

I found this on Craigslist this morning. Only 100 miles away. It's a BADBOYS Blaster Magnum Series. It was advertised as a BB-750XLD, but from what I can find on the website, it looks to be a Model BB-1500. The guy said he used it very little, and that's quite obvious. The thing...

I've had this drill press for close to 20 years, but never had a spot for it. Now that I have the space, I thought that I might try to get it running. Would anyone know where to look for a model? I can't seem to find that info. (Not that it's very important, but I would like to...

I guess that my thought would be, if you got a "great deal" on this, and the spring is already broke in 2 places, it would be wise to spend the money, and get the correct part to fix it. Not unlike you, I try to make things work, if I can, but I'm going to guess that the spring will just keep...

I keep forgetting to post pictures of the jib crane. What a great addition!! Why didn't I finish this long ago??? The 21' stick covers a large portion of the shop. I use this thing more than I ever imagined. I did confer with a welding/fabrication shop, and used their suggestion as...

That tile job looks great!!! A lot of attention to detail is very obvious. I'm glad I did the small amount of tile that I did, when building the storage area. Very low maintenance. Very easy cleanup. Nice looking car to go along with it!!!

Actually, they are removable. The bottom piece, that the chain fastens to, acts as a wedge, to tighten the shell in the concrete. Knock the bottom down, and there's a device to pull the outer shell out of the hole. These explain it...... http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/anchorinst1.html I...