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As I finalize my final lighting plan for my garage (700 sq ft, 8' ceilings, ~20 4' fixtures w/ led bypass bulbs from the 'best light fixture' thread), I can't help but think there has to be a better way. Is putting a clunky metal fixture that's large enough to hold a ballast, but no longer has...

I started this addition on the 4th of July in 2013. I’ll let the pictures do most of the talking, but in short, I added approximately 1700 sq ft to my existing house, which was approximately 2000 sq ft to start. The garage is about 21’ wide x 32’ feet deep with a 10’x14’ loft above it. The...

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Here's my take on a shop trolley/hoist system, partially inspired by others on this site, so thanks. As part of my current house/shop addition, i added a loft above the garage to store the tools, parts, and clutter that doesn't get used that frequently. A unistrut based system seemed like a...

At this time, I do not need my Quincy 210 pump to operate in a continuous run mode (even though it has unloaders at the top). It will strictly be used in conjuction with a pressure switch to turn the motor on and off. I have a combination check valve/unloader that I intended to use, if it will...

background: new garage addition with master suite above it. garage will not be heated on most occassions, but will be occassionally. master suite will be heated via radiant floor heat, with PEX under the subfloor i live in eastern PA, just north of philadelphia. I sent off all the BTU heat...

I’ve been collecting parts to build a better compressor for quite a while now. The idea has been to build the best compressor I can, while keeping cost down as close to zero as possible. At this time, my air usage is on the smaller side, and i'm trying to finish my house/shop addition, so...

I’ve been working on installing a weil-mcclain gold oil burner for my house and garage. I got the heater and burner as a freebie from a friend who changed over to a natural gas setup. It is only a few years old. Another buddy is a HVAC guy/plumber, and he’s been advising me on the install...

Help me over-think my electrical layout a little more with one last circuit. I’m finishing up the electric in my 21x32. As it sits right now, I ran a separate 20 amp circuit for each wall for outlets. I also have (6) 220 outlets (dedicated for plasma cutter, welder #1, welder #2, spot welder...

in the midst of my garage addition, i have also added approx. 1000 sq foot of 2nd floor addition to my house (living space). in a recent plumbing inspection, my inspector noticed i had started putting some insulation in the ceiling that was not kraft faced (he had said i could start insulation...

bought a new dual brite motion sensor for the front of my house. in case you don't know about them, they behave exactly like a traditional motion sensor, with an additional function of being able to automatically turn the lights on at dusk for a specified period of time, dimmed about half way...

Every few months another story of a compressor that exploded shows up. I don't care how old or new your tank is, this should, and does scare the **** out of me. So what can be done to make an air compressor safer? Obvious preventative measures include frequent tank draining, newer equipment...

finally got around to building a stand for my 48" enco box and pan. i figured i'd post it because none of the other 4' finger brake stands i've seen met my specific needs. requirements i was looking for in a stand: smallest footprint possible, while still maintaining necessary stability 4...

Here is everything I know. Looks like a slightly older HF to me. It is for sale near me through a friend of a friend. The picture is about all I have to go on. Asking price is $550. 12 speeds. R-8 collet. Supposedly weighs around 450 lbs. Comes with a handful of (probably Chinese) mills and...

i spent the summer working on an addition to my house, which included a new attached 21 wide x 32 deep attached. i'm working on the lighting plan right now so i can start wiring. since money is tight, i'll probably just be using inexpensive T-8 4' 2-bulb fluorescent fixtures. with 8'...

i'm adding a 21'x31' garage to my house, with living space above. only place i could find local that specs beams works with wood only, and they spec'd two Rosboro Big Beams along the 21' span, dividing the long length into 3 even spaces leaving the joists with 10' spans each. the spec'd beam...