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Hi all - I'm in the planning stages of a new shop. We live outside of Madison, Wisconsin. Right now I'm in the process of moving a grain bin (full of firewood) and having an existing 22x27 detached garage removed (free to someone on facebook). I've already taken down the corn crib. The new shop...

I'm working on a project tapping off our main gas line (after the regulator) to run a fixed line to our deck for our grill. We have LP service at our house. Right now I've got everything run up to the shutoff. Now I'm trying to figure out how to go from the shutoff to the grill. One catch is...

Looking for a bench grinder, 3/4 or 1 hp. Ideally want a Baldor, but would consider other brands (Craftsman, Wissota, etc). Want something old and beefy. Having the pedestal would be great too, but not required. I think I'd like something near Madison, WI (within 2-3 hours) since I don't know...

Does anyone have experience with the 1022W? It's a 1hp, single phase, 1800 RPM, 10" grinder. I noticed the amp draw seems sort of low at 5.4/2.7A. I think the older version of this model has a higher amp draw (9.4A on 115V). Thanks, Greg

Hi all, Going to try to rebuild my Walker J-122. I got it a couple of years ago, I think I spent $40-60 on it (can't remember if it was 2 or 3 twenties). Anyways, its served me pretty well around the garage, even though it leaked. I had to feed it a little oil a couple of times. Now I'm...

Trying to find some information on the safety of powdercoating wheels. They are aluminum off a 2017 Subaru STI. They are not forged. I tried calling the manufacturer to see if they would discuss the maximum temperature/time the wheels could be exposed to without altering the properties. They...

My cheap-o harbor freight 3 gallon (1/3 hp?) compressor finally bit the bullet after making it through a 1500 ft2 flooring install. The check valve isn't sealing. I did some tinkering and could not fix the leak and honestly, I think this is a good reason/excuse to get something a little nicer...

Hi all, I'm going to be installing around ~1300 sqft of hardwood flooring in our home. I've got the basics down, but I hope I could get some input on how to start. Here is the general scope: -Wood has been acclimating in our house -solid 3/4" prefinished maple, 3-1/4' board width -will be laid...

In discussions with the owner, I'd have to drive about 1.5 hours one way to get it. He's had it since 2010 and says it works fine, he's lubed the slides and the locks work. Supposedly selling because he's bringing his box from work home. What you see is included (matco side cab and single...

I need to replace the sump pump in my basement. Our sump is about 18" in diameter and 28" deep. For the sump piping, the lift is about 5.5'. The total run (including the vertical lift) is about 60' total, all 1-1/2" pipe, with one check valve and five 90 degree bends. Our soil here is black...

Hopefully I didn't miss this elsewhere on the forum. I'm looking at getting SK's X-frame ratcheting wrench sets (both metric and fractional). I'm looking at prices on the web and I'm curious how they can be so different at times. How is it that on SK's website they are asking $400 for this set...

Does anyone have a way to ping Pipehack? Trying to get a hold of him, going to be in his general area next week and was hoping to wheel and deal on an arbor press :thumbup: Thanks! Greg

I'm looking to get my first torch because I need to heat up a shaft on a rototiller that I'm repairing. I've found that there are many more options than anticipated and I don't have a good feel for what I should be looking for. I'm a hobbyist. One day I'd like to restore a muscle car. At the...

Hi all, I just moved into a new house and I'm trying to get the 2nd garage/"shop" set up. While I'm definitely happy that I have some sort of space for working on stuff, there are certainly many problems with the existing space. The problem I'd like to try and fix is the floor. I'm hoping to...

Hello there, I have a quick question about an air compressor (IR 2340) I'm looking at. My fiancee's uncle is an electrical contractor and one of his employees was doing the wiring for a new building in town. Somehow the compressor was started after the wiring job was done and the compressor...