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I started this project right about 13 mos ago and it's progressed in fits and spurts the whole way. Last year my dirt work and slab got rained out for 2 mos and then my block contractor went down with heart problems. When work finally took off at a good pace I went over budget and ran out of...

I picked up an old stand up 220 air compressor for the shop today. It's has an Alemite model UMK 8611-1 vertical twin compressor head. It pumps up but it's weak and has a slight knock until it begins to build pressure then it quietens down. i'm sure it has a million hours on it and could do with...

I have a Simpson power washer from the 80s that I either need parts to repair the existing pump or i need a replacement pump. I've called Simpson and FNA group (parent company) as well as several parts suppliers. No luck. Too old. Out of the system. It is a Simpson SW3000 model, Wisconsin motor...

I'm in the market for a two post lift for my hobby garage. I've read thru most of the relevant threads in the archives but didn't really get the answers I'm looking for. As much as I would like to have a Bendpak, Rotary etc. I just can't afford them. So my question is are there any lifts in the...

My shop building project has come to a muddy screeching halt. We got the retaining and foundation walls up and the back fill all done. The slab guys were scheduled to come in and do the final grade prep, the plumber was ready to do the stub ins and the concrete plant was ready to pour the slab...

I'm building a 40x60 concrete block shop and after it's up my budget will be down to pennies . I would like to finish it on the inside and outside and so far it looks like I'll use a drylock primer covered in latex paint on the interior but I don't have a plan for the exterior. Something with an...

Well after lurking and envying here for a number of years I've finally gotten to the point where I can begin construction of my "retirement" shop. It will be a 60x40 block building with a wood truss/metal roof system. The footer is in, the perimeter retaining wall is going up and the subs are...