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My uncle has this vise and he wants to get rid of it. I know very little about vises. Is this one any good? Is there any additional info I can get that would help determine if it is worth restoring? Thanks for any advice

I am in the very early planning/dreaming phase for building my workshop/garage. I want to build a 30x40 shop. I know the bigger the better but that is all I think I will be able to afford and I think it will serve me well for several years. But I know that at some point I may want more space...

I heard from a friend that you can cut 6061 aluminum sheet with a circular saw. I hadn't heard that. Is that true? If so what saw blade would I need? I know they make circular saws specifically for steel but will a circular saw made for cutting wood wood for aluminum sheet?

I am trying to figure out how much my garage will cost to build. I don't want to get contractors involved at this point because I am at least 6 months from starting and probably longer. I will be moving south before I start this. Possibly NC, Indiana, Kentucky, or Tenn. So just in the very...

I am planning my future garage build. I see that many people build an upstairs room by using special rafters/trusses. How much distance is needed between the roof of the garage and the ceiling of the room for the trusses/rafters? Trying to figure out how much head room I can have in an...

I want to get a Miller TIG machine. I can't afford a new unit. I am thinking of getting a Syncrowave 250 would do what I want. I am looking for a well rounded machine to use for various fabrication projects. How much should I expect to pay for a good used machine? Anyone have any advice on...

Anyone run a business out of their garage at their residence? I am considering doing this but don't know what the legalities might be. Can anyone that is doing this give me some advice on how to do this legally?