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    Thinking out a heater for small garage, wiring

    Hey Everybody, I was looking for some clarification and suggestion on materials and possibly where to get them for a planned install of a 5K watt, 240v electric heater. I had a couple questions coming up while I'm browsing for materials: 1. Does that sound like sufficient capacity for a...
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    Drill press cross slide advice

    Hey guys and girls, I've been wanting to find some way of anchoring my work to a drill press "bed" before I start drilling. In the past I've used the trigger actuated clamps, my free hand, a proper vise (really had to rig it to get it to work). All of these methods worked, but they either...
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    How in the heck do I get the ends even on a bottom lip garage door gasket?

    Hey Guys, I just bought my first house and so, of course, I start fixing up the garage first. I probably have more stuff in there than the house anyway. So my garage door is one of the wide 19ft jobs. I need to know how to safely get this gasket in there without tearing up my door in the...
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    Recommendations for a new box

    So this is my current box and I think I've grown out of it. Pretty much all my drawers are full. I'm curious as to it's actually worth. I'm wondering what you all might recommend for a replacement in something that's wider, that I can put a nice work surface of some sort on top to complement...
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    Vintage race bike build

    Hi guys, is it ok if I make a thread of my build here? My garage isn't near as nice as some here but I've added some things to make is more usable, like my stereo and some nice large shelves, etc. The best thing is that it's a good size, about 625 square feet, so plenty of room for my soon to...
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    What's a decent bore guage?

    Hey guys, I'm currently rebuilding an old inline four Honda mc engine and I need a decent bore guage able to measure up to 38mm for the crankshaft journals. I can take measurements on the outside journals on both sides with my cheapie sliding bore guages (the ones you have to set, pull out...
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    Need suggestions on a saw

    Hey guys, I'm wondering what saw to buy to cut aluminum plate, maybe up to 3/8" thick for some brake caliper brackets. I'm trying to keep costs down but I'm not the type that likes buying an inferior tool to be used once or twice. I like to get my money's worth. I was thinking buying a...
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