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    Mini split help.

    I have a 12k pioneer mini split. It will blow hot/cold air but will freeze up relatively quickly. I have been waiting on the HVAC guy since about August. There is an insane shortage of plumbing, hvac, and electrical where I live. The fact that they didn’t install it, I know isn’t helping. I...
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    Husqvarna 450 saw - $352

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BRNRXWJB/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Shop/kitchen counter top ideas

    I want to put a sink/range/dishwasher in the corner of my shop. I have a sewage pump in the corner also I want to hide below it. The problem is, I need about 30” deep counter tops to hide it. Any ideas that won’t break the bank? Home Depot has in stock counter tops that aren’t priced bad but...
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    Calculating/cutting angles for metal tubing

    I feel silly asking this. Whats the best way to calculate angles/where to cut on square tubing for odd angles? Obviously a 90 would be easy…..45 on each side. I need something like the picture below. Maybe 110 degree on one end and 70 on the other.
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    Mini split help

    I have a 12k pioneer mini split. It heats and cools. However, if I make it work very hard to cool the head unit freezes up. It’s 3 or 4 years old and worked fine up until the last month or two. Any suggestions?
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    Foam cannon/power wash soap for shop?

    I want to wash the outside of our shop. It has a lot of dried up bugs, fly poop, etc on it. Any suggestions?
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    Grainger cabinet…lista vidmar?

    Waiting for more/better pictures but any idea if this is a lista or vidmar knock off? Value?
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    Bulk bolts?

    I want to do some bolt bin stocking….any suggestions on reasonably priced bolts?
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    Garage door opener opinions

    I have a small vertical lift garage door(8ft) between shop and cold storage. I did not add an opener when it was installed. I am thinking I want one now. Is a wall mount opener my only option really? I didn’t realize how expensive those suckers were!
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    help wiring a valve

    I bought this ball valve for an air compressor. I kind of feel dumb asking but the directions are terrible. It is has a black and red wire coming from the valve. What should these go to? https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Solid-Motorized-Electrical-Stainless/dp/B07CWNQC4V/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Air Lines....black pipe....

    I have a bunch of 3/4 black pipe and fittings. I want to run some air lines in my shop so I think I'm going to use it. Most of it was used for airline for about 1 year....a few pieces are new.....but its in good shape. My compressor is on the other side of my shop that isn't fixed up. I am...
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    6 gauge wire. Usa made vs ?

    I need 350 feet of 6 gauge wire. I think I am about going to have to buy a 500 ft roll. When looking at Lowe’s I noticed they had some made in the USA and some not. Any thoughts?
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    Pressure washer hose suggestion? Hose reel?

    Looking for a new 50ft or maybe 75ft hose? I want it flexible…suggestions? Any hose reels that are good and affordable?
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    Milwaukee hammer drill slipping/ratcheting

    I have a Milwaukee 5263-20 hammer drill. I don’t use it much but it’s almost useless. If it’s under much load at all it just slips or ratchets. Anyone know if their is a clutch or anything inside that can be replaced?
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    Looking for Work bench top ideas

    Looking for ideas for a work bench top. I always planned to use bowling alley. I am struggling to find it local or prices reasonable. Anyone have good ideas?
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    help/thoughts on shower/install

    I am putting a bathroom in my shop. I am looking at the shower linked below. I put in a pit/pump to pump stuff to the septic. I had to cut out concrete, etc to do that. I still need to plumb things up and finish the concrete afterwards. The walls are just studs yet. Any thoughts or...
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    Fan control switch ideas

    I have 4 fans in my shop. I was considering wiring them in pairs. 2 per switch. I am using EMT/metal boxes. Any thought on a switch for them? I have one like the switch below but not sure it will work with a double box? Use two single boxes?
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    lista cabinet opinions

    I purchased a lista cabinet a year ago for almost nothing. I am considering getting 2-3 more for storage under my work bench. I found 2 for sale locally. What’s a fair price? I would probably paint all 3 of them black or something. They don’t have many drawer dividers included. Not sure I...
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    Storage/drawer ideas for under work bench

    My slow shop progress is creeping along. Gonna build a big work bench soon. I want to incorporate some sort of drawers/cabinets under some of it. I’ve been looking at Yukon boxes from harbor freight. Also wondered about more of a traditional roll around box. Or maybe something designed for...
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    paint tape advice/suggestions

    I finished part of my shop walls with good smooth sided plywood. I very briefly sanded it, primed, and put on 2 coats of paint. I am going to paint a stripe around the building for looks. I am worried about getting a good seal/line with tape. I don't have the shop part sealed up yet so I...
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