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I have two 8500’s operating the doors on my shop. One of the doors is for the “cold side” of the building which is divided from the main part of the shop by a full height insulated wall so the door is not visible from the main shop. I have a limit switch mounted on the door that activates a wall...

Replaced the VCT tile in the display area of my shop with RaceDeck Freeflow. I used FreeFlow because I have a hydronic heated floor and did not want to impair the heat flow. The installation was trouble free, I am pleased with the results and the customer service was great.

My swivel head pop rivet tool no longer works well, I am looking for a good replacement. The swivel head feature is nice, the handles are a good length for leverage so I would like something similar. There is no brand name on my current tool and I do not remember where I purchased it. I would...

Is there a source for the Dremel EZ Lock cut off discs at a reasonable cost? Dremel was until recently HQ’d nearby in Racine Wisconsin, as of late they have closed down the facility and relocated to ??. I have used the disc’s for years but the cost has now escalated to about $3 a disc. I am not...

I am looking for a permanent repair of a “star” crack in a clear acrylic automotive part. The area is highly visible so I want the repair to be as invisible as possible. The “star” is not in pieces, it is just cracked in an area about an inch square. I have experience polishing acrylic and have...

I sold my walk behind sno blower because it was just to big to handle especially when the ground is slippery. I have a large driveway and circle for my home and an extension that access my shop, all of it is concrete. This year I stepped up and bought the tool that will make my life easier and...

I have an area in my shop to display my microcars and motorcycle, it is presently tiled but I would like to remove the tile and install Race Deck. The area is bordered by three walls with the remaining area open to the rest of the building. One of the side walls is shorter in length than the...

Now that the weather is becoming warmer it would be nice to open the overhead doors on my shop periodically, the biggest problem is bugs. Sometimes the mosquito’s are real bad and the last thing I want is for them it join me in the shop. Have any of you had any experience with this product ...

I am interested in locating a quality circuit tester to be used for automotive applications. The type I need is battery powered (not for live circuits)I also prefer an LED and a flexible rubber cord, not a cheap stiff wire. Does anyone have any experience with a unit like I have described? Thank...

I may be in the market for a set of four vehicle movers. Go Jak is the big name in these items but they also carry the biggest price. I do not want the HF version because I know someone who made that mistake. Has anyone purchased any of the other brands out there? What are your thoughts on the...

Why do members of this forum post unrelated topics on The Garage Journal?? This forum is for Garage/ tool related subjects, NOT stick & ball, or other non Garage or Automotive topics. Is there something the moderator can do to stop these members from continuing this practice?

I am installing some black anodized aluminum fittings on the car I am building and need to seal the threads. Normal Teflon tape is white and looks strange on the black fittings, is black colored Teflon tape available? I could remove the white tape that is visible after the fittings are tight but...

I have two 8500's for the doors on my shop. Most of the time I have the wall controls in the "locked" position so that they will not operate remotely. Yesterday I unlocked them so I could move some equipment in the shop through the doors, I then left the controls unlocked. Last night I walked...

First of all I would like to say that I do not want my tires to be shiney! I am after a rich black satin finish. For years I used Meguires D163 tire and trim coating, but Meguires and their infinite wisdom decided to discontinue the product. It was expensive but it worked well and gave the satin...

Last fall I paved the driveway to my shop and included an island for a gas pump display. Over the winter I restored a couple of Tokhiem gas pumps and built a light pole. Today it was 50+ degrees so I installed the pumps. I am having difficulty attaching more than one picture so I will post a...

I am working out a swap with a friend who has an old Walker jack stand that I need to match the one I have. He has an old Weaver jack stand and needs a match for it. I can swap him if I find a Weaver stand for him. I have attached a picture of the Weaver Jack stand we am looking for. Thanks,

Today I visited the Weather Tech factory store in Bolingbrook Illinois. It is a very nice facility with all their products on display and even a coffee bar to enjoy while they proccess your order. While I was looking around a found a display of their product Tech Floor, it looks like a great...

I have an area in my shop that I display a couple of cars and sometimes motorcycles. The area has it own decor and lighting and the floor is tiled. The adjoining area is my working space for car restoration. I try to limit the amount of dirty work but some air born dirt is generated. I have a...

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My garage door is 10' wide 8' tall, and is insulated. The tracks folow the pitch of the vaulted ceiling in my shop. When I purchased the door I explained to the door company that My future plans were to install a 8500 operator. I installed blocking in the wall on the left side of the opening so...