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    Performax power tools?

    I have a need for a planer for a small project. Looking at the 6 amp hand held one. For the amount of use I don’t want to put a lot of money in one. I only have 8 or so pieces to do. I have no knowledge of the power tools.
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    Spalling repair

    Got a few spots were the concrete has spalling. Wondering is this is suitable to repair it with? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KSYPCIC/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Best value in creepers?

    What is a creeper that will hold up for a good price? Tried one of the plastic Harbor Freight ones that sagged and dragged before a wheel broke off. So that thing broke well under it's weight rating.
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    Fans?

    Anyone suggestions for a fan? Want something that is not real noisy but moves some air. Looked at the 24” and 36” fans at Tractor Supply. Some reviews say they are noisy.
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    Code reader/scanner suggestions?

    Tried searching without much luck. Any suggestions on a decent scanner?
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    Masterforce vs. US General roller cabinets ?

    Looked at The new Masterforce cabinet but not the US General one. Slight size differences and about $120 in price. Any opinions ?
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    Welders on top of roller cabinet?

    My original plan was to come up with a cart that I could put my Lincoln 225 and Hobart 210 both on, basically wanted to be able to roll them to different plugs I have in the shop. I really didn't want something very elaborate and was looking at a basic cart that would allow the 225 on the...
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    Pex and exposure to light?

    I have read the UV light is harmful to Pex pipe. If that is the case will it be a bad idea to have Pex in area of a man cave that may get some light? By no means will it be direct sunlight but it will basically be in a closet with a water heater, if the door is open light could get in to the...
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    Mr. Heater Big Max propane usage?

    Is there a way to determine how much propane a 50,000 btu heater uses per hour? Just try to determine what it would cost per hour to use.
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    Which foam board?

    Which one of these foam boards would be best and why? https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/insulation/insulation-panels/owens-corning-reg-foamular-reg-extruded-polystyrene-insulation-1-x-4-x-8-r-5/p-1444450471646-c-5779.htm?tid=-5029212967468770510&ipos=9...
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    Suggestions to lower humidity in garage?

    I have a 30 x40 x12 pole barn construction garage. Ceiling has the face fiberglass insulation behind the metal and the walls have the reflective double bubble. Plans are to add more insulation later. Not heating it all the time but days like today I notice the humidity is real high, 60% +...
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    Electric furnace tripping breaker

    Was given a take out Carrier 10kw furnace that was supposed to be working. Hooked it up to test it and it trips the 60 amp breaker on the unit after a couple minutes. Currently don't have any duct work on it just trying test it. Any ideas?
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    Furnace duct fittings?

    It sure what it is called but need the piece that attaches to the furnace to attach to duct work. Was give a nice Carrier unit and going to try to use it in the garage temporarily at least. Furnace has a 16" x 11" opening that I wanted to adapt to a round duct. Someone told me they just put an...
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    Can foam board be added over double bubble?

    Can the foil faced foam insulation panels be added over the double bubble insulation between the purlins? Didn't want to create a moisture problem.
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    Anyway to use a welder plug for 30 amp circuit?

    Posted this in the heating/as forum but thought I might get better response here. Looking at the Profusion heaters that have the 30 amp plugs on them. Is there anyway that I could come up with a way to use them off a 50 amp welder plug but still have the 30 amp protection? I guess I am asking...
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    Profusion heater off welder plug?

    Is the any way that one of these: https://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/electric-heat/electric-industrial-heaters/profusion-reg-heat-portable-garage-heater-4-800w/p-1444432295017-c-6328.htm?tid=3670963464926663037&ipos=5 Could possibly be used off a 50 amp 220 plug? Is there any type of...
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    Silent Radiant Kersone heater

    Anyone got any experience with one of these heaters: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/master-silentdrive-kerosene-diesel-radiant-heater-70-000-btu
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    Loft flooring?

    Going to have a loft above the mancave inside the pole barn. It is actually only going to be about 4 feet tall so basically just a place to sit items we want to store. Nothing very heavy and will not be up there a lot. What thickness plywood would you use?
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    Flood light/Security light suggestions?

    Looking for a light that will light up as much area as possible. Light will be on a switch so it doesn't have to be dusk to dawn or motion activated. I want to get the light out from the building as far as possible. I thought about mounting it up high on the gable and the ground behind the...
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    Sanders choices?

    Got some Tongue and groove pine inside of the man cave I want to smooth out some before finishing it. Would a 1/4 orbital or random orbit sander be best?
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