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I'm going to be connecting my compressor to a rapid air system and would like to bypass the craftsmen regulator and come right off the tank which has a 1 7/8" threaded fitting that I think I need to reduce to 3/4" to thread a coupler and flexible hydraulic hose before going into my standalone...

I bought a house and the previous owner has a 240V 30 amp breaker hooked up to 10g wire which is great. Problem: at some point he converted the plug to 120V travel trailer plug and has just the black hooked up to the breaker. He also cut the red wire but I'm not sure where that would go anyway...

Good idea? Thinking of putting a couple 4 footers in the wall...

Good idea? Thinking of putting a couple 4 footers in the wall...

I am a dog trainer and I am looking to light a section of property 100 x 150 to enable training at night. I plan to install 2 or 3 20-25ftpolls to mount these flood units. I have been looking at LED units. I currently have a set of 1000watt metal halide lamps on a portable base and they do not...

Hi Everyone, I will be converting a 44 by 20 carport into a garage. The structure has a very nice thick concrete pad but what sits on top of it is not ideal for my intentions. Currently there are engineered trusses at about 8 feet tall. I would like to take half the garage and extend the pad...

I'm looking for a whole house dehumidifier but I don't have central AC or forced hot air. I need this for a basement workshop and separate office. Do they make standalone units I can install with ducting to each area? Thanks

I am building a 10x12 shed using skids set on concrete blocks. I am not setting the skids directly on the ground because the ground is out of level and must be built up in the back. The skids will be constructed of 4x4 or 6x6 material. Thoughts on this? There will be 3 skids - front, back and...

I am faced with rebuilding a small section of wall that rotted because it was built on a concrete slab even with with a poorly sloped driveway. I am curious if I can use ice and water shield on the wall to better keep the water out. I will be using closed cell foam insulation on the inside...

I need to patch a small area about 4x2x1 inches in order to repair an exterior wall. I wanted to use HD-110 from Legacy but that product requires cure temps above 55F. Any alternatives? Thank you!

I'm in the process of restoring an old Diehl 6" bench grinder. I need to order some new grinding wheels but I'm not sure what to get. I'll be grinding metal and need a setup suitable for general purpose deburring and sharpening. Where should I start? Thanks so much!!

I just bought this 1962 Clausing 22v - moving it sucked *** so I guess it's well made.:rocker: What types of thing do I need to do to maintain the press - I noticed the motor has zirk fittings... Is mobile 1 synthetic ok to use? What else do I need to keep an eye on, grease, oil, etc?

I'm looking for a floor drill press under 1000 bucks that would be suitable (variable) for drilling more metal than wood. I've seen and researched a number includeing the Powermatic PM2800 - Delta 950l, Jet JDP-17dx and some Rikon's... I'm coming up with a lot of mixed reviews and I can't tell...

I am looking for the name of something that I have seen used but can't find anywhere These are sheets of thin, plastic/fiber material - based on where I have seen them used I don't think they are too expensive and aren't made from Kevlar or anything crazy. Any help in finding a common name...

Hi all, I scored some extruded aluminum and I am wondering how strong it will be when welded. My plan is to make a welding cart from this stuff and I have a Miller 211 MVP. I will miter the corners on the 90° bends. Do you think I need to Gusset with some sheet aluminum? I'm concerned because...

Hi all, I'm looking at a new hobby where it will be necessary for me to make multiple punches in aluminum sheetmetal. I am contemplating making custom, fully welded, dog kennels with integrated drawers. The punch will be used to make hundreds of ventilation holes in aluminum sheetmetal. I'm...

I need to remove and reinstall some studs on the top plate of a MacPherson strut assembly. What tools have you used to do this? I don't have room for a press so I was thinkig more along the lines of a specialized c-clamp. Thanks in advance!

I am having Vinyl asbestos tiles removed from my home as well as the accompanying asbests containing mastic used to fasten the tiles. One of the companies performing the work has recomended a citrus based product to remove the mastic. I am concerned that the product used to remove the glue will...

I have an attached 25 x 13 garage that I am insulating and heating to 50°F when not in use. Three of the four walls are 10" concrete with the back and side being below grade and the other side is a shared wall with what will be finished space. Because the garage is already pretty small I am...

Hi All, I am working on completing my home shop which will be coated with Epoxy-Coat floor coating. My Question: The foundation floor has had an interior french drain installed along the perimeter. The concrete covering the drains has a good wave to it. I used a diamond cup wheel to grind the...