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Howdy all, It’s time to start on my ’69 Lincoln and I’m looking at options to get it up in the air a bit. I’ve read most of the archives about jack stands, but I’m looking for something a little more stable and permanent. My Lincoln weighs in at roughly 5800lbs dry and I really don’t want to...

Howdy all~ I need to get some hose that connects to the exhaust on my rigs and runs out the door so I don't get killed! What do you guys use? I assume the hose is a standard size, but I also need adapters to fit different tail pipes and possibly a "T" so I can hook up dual exhaust. I'm not...

My question is, how to clean rusty tools. I set up a toolbox for the wife and kids to use, but it seems easier to go get a "good" tool from dad’s toolbox than use the ones I gave them. Bear in mind that my wife will use my good 300 dollar kitchen knives to unscrew a rusty regular head screw in...

This is rather long, but quite good, I thought. 1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. 2. Don't worry about what people think, they don't do it very often. 3. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian anymore than standing in a garage...

Howdy all~ I purchased a new LG 24,000 BTU Mini-Split air conditioner for my shop. The unit is mounted and fully wired, tubing run, etc. but I need to get it pressure tested and filled. What should it cost to check it and fill it? How long does it take? I've talked to several of the HVAC...

FYI~ Dads Day Sales at Sears, 8pc GearWrench Stubbies (SAE and metric) normally $60.00 now $30.00. Sale ends today. gotta run~ Scott...

Mornin' all! It's dumping outside so I'm getting some computer time out here in the shop. I need your opinions on metal chemical storage cabinets and drywall lifts. 1) I need to find something in a freestanding cabinet about 60" tall, 48" wide to store oil, cleaning chemicals, waxes, etc. It...

Howdy all, I've got 10' sidewalls and want to put up 8' sheets of plywood, 2" off the floor and plan on drywalling the upper 2'. I need the tops of the ply to be flush, level and even so I don't have gaps when I hang the drywall. I tried to measure 8'2" off the floor, but the floor isn't...

I know it's kinda a dumb question, but I need to trench for a 30' sewer line and it goes around a blind corner. I lent my transit out a couple of weeks ago, and they are 100+ miles away. A string line would work, but the corner shrows a gotcha into the system. I know I need a 7.5" drop, but...

Greetings all~ Wiring the new shop and I've got a question about 3-ways. Circut has 4 can lights with a switch on one end and a dimmer (3-way) on the other. Power comes from the panel to the switch before going to the lights then out to the dimmer. I've got a fair understanding (along with...

Mornin! I had 2 different plumbing outfits out this mornin for shop estimates and I don't want to get hosed (grin). #1 gets $75.00/hr, 1 plumber and 1 helper, 20 margin on parts. #2 gets $100/hr, 2 journeymen, NO margin on parts (yea, right!) It's pretty much a cake job. Toilet and ped lav...

Howdy all! Stopped by Costco to check out the specs on a compressor (below) and saw this scaffolding for $147.00. 70" tall but stackable, 6'x6'x29", 750 lb capacity, 73x28 plastic platform with 4 large locking casters. Just what the doctor ordered to finish my 10' ceilings! Unit felt sturdy...

Howdy all, I've got the new shop pre-wired for speakers and need to get some opinions. Shop is 28x28, 10' sidewalls, fully insulated w/ 8' t1-11 (painted) and the top 2' and ceiling drywall. The sound system will primarily be used for music, but it's also hooked up for surround sound from the...

Howdy All! I been visiting here for a while and figured I’d post some pics of my project. Site looked like this 3 months ago. Shop is up, but I can’t paint until spring. Stairway to upstairs “pool” room Doors at each end to boom up heavy and bulky things, like pool tables! Little “room”...

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Greetings All~ I just got back from Costco and they have 30 x 60 (approx) stainless steel restaurant style benches for 100 bucks. I'm going to head back over and get one for tear-down, etc in the shop. A decent one on the web is 300.00 plus freight. Just thought I'd mention it! Scott

Howdy all~ Decided against central heat/ac due to the comments here about Dawgs and after finding out I don't need ducting for a 28x28 shop. I can always hook-up a split-air type system for A/C ig I need it. I'm trying to decide between a Dawg 60 and a Max 75. The Max doesn't come in a 60, and...

Howdy all, I’ve been searching the archives extensively and lurking here for a while now, but my situation hasn’t come up yet that I can see. Need both heat and A/C and need some design help. Specifics? New shop/garage, 28x28, 10 foot sidewalls, 8/12 pitch with 12x28 room upstairs for pool...

Howdy All! It's my first post, although I've been lurking for a while now. I searched the archives for compressor posts, and picked up a LOT of good info. I recommend the archives as THE place to start research! Anyways~ I need a decent compressor for the new shop, 240V, something under 700...