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    outdoor locking ladder storage

    Does anyone store their ladder outside, and have it locked up and secured some way? I saw a thread somewhere around here where someone had their extension ladder on hooks on the side of their garage (outside), and the hooks latched and locked. I cant find it now, but would love to find...
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    Hoffman Werkstatt

    Hoffman Werkstatt (17x24 with an 8x19 attached lean-to) Hi Gang, We finally moved into our new old home back in August; an 1895 built Victorian with a detached 2 car garage. Has all the character we were looking for, and a detached garage so i can have more fun with my hobby and car...
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    craftsman mechanics tool set -all made in USA!

    not sure if this is old news or if i got lucky or what, just picked up this 207 piece mechanics tool set, http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-207-pc-easy-to-read-mechanics-tool/p-00933207000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL I have been hunting this set for a while for a lower price...
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    100 year old garage with no vapor barrier

    Just closed on the new house last Friday, and was asking the seller/former owner some questions and general chit chat about the house. He is a motor cycle guy so we hit it off fairly well. I told him some of my plans for the garage, and he happened to mention that its pretty humid in there and...
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    who makes nice 6 point sets (all i see are 12 pointers!)

    I was doing a valve adjustment over the weekend and noticed that my 13 mm craftsman USA combo wrench (about 7 years old), felt a little loose. not end of the world unusable loose but obviously just not great. something i never really paid attention to before. I have a basic set of tools...
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    lighting for noobs

    is there a good thread for noobies like myself to go to when it comes to lighting? some basic questions here but i dont want to hit too hard on a belabored topic.. 1) whats the best recomendation for shop lighting with out going over kill (504 sq ft shop). 2) is there a prevaling thought...
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    Hose Reel and Hose (for air compressors)

    What is the best air hose reel and hose out there? i have seen the HF reels and skeptical about quality. also eying the craftsman reels too. what about the air hose? I know some can be too stiff or too flimsey/weak. is there one that people prefer over others here? i did a search and...
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    jack stands

    Hello, I have my dads old jack stands which are tall and great to work with because of that, but they do not seem very sturdy and honestly make me nervous that it's going to tip over. they also have the pin to hold them in place -not sure if thats good or bad these days. I also have a set...
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    making an old dark garage brighter

    Hi gang, So we are finally in contract on our turn of the century dream home. Its in great shape except for a few things to be corrected here and there after the inspection. the garage has a bit to be desired.. 2 car with a lean to next to it, really old, bad lighting, no walls -just open...
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    tool storage suggestions

    Hi gang, i lurk quite a bit but rarely post. up until a few months ago, for the last 12 years i had a house with a one car shoe box that i could barely fit my porsche in. I finally sold it and now i am contingent on a house with a 2 car garage that i hope i can sink my teeth into. The...
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