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I have a 24x24 garage right now but plan to add 24x12 onto the back and rebuild roof with scissor trusses. I am having trouble with the layout though. I need to park one vehicle in at all times (mid-size SUV) and then a work area and a storage area (including snowmobiles, lawn mower...

I need to add on to my garage. My 24x24 is not big enough to hold all my power equipment and still be able to do minor repairs and work inside. I would like to add about 20' wide and 12' outward to the back gable end of my garage. I was thinking of doing it this size so I can go with the...

I just ordered my drywall today to finish up the basement renovation. I have approximately 40 outlets and 15 light switches that will need to be cutout. Is it worth getting a Rotozip for the job? I haven't used one before but I also haven't done more then a couple of sheets of drywall at a...

I have a Lincoln ACDC 225 arc welder right now. I'm hoping to pick up a MIG soon as my main welding will be body work and lawn equipment/tractor repairs. If I sell the Lincoln will a 230v MIG (Millermatic 211 for example) handle everything I need? I may build a steel bench frame or other...

Well I've been wanting to get a thread going for my garage for a while now and what better time than now? We moved into this house in July 2013 and it came with a detached 24x24x8 stick framed garage, no power, no insulation... a blank canvas. I had a lot of ideas but with moving and having to...

Hello everyone, it all started when I was looking to buy a used bench grinder to replace a crappy Craftsman plastic "block" style grinder I picked up. I came across a 90s era Delta bench grinder and immediately fell in love. It runs great, lots of power, nice and heavy, everything I like...

Hi everyone, having a really hard time making a decision here. The garage is a 24x24, unfinished. I did all of the electrical this spring and just have to add welder and heater outlets now. Everything else on that front is complete. I am having troubles with setting up my bench, tool box...

We are adding onto our deck this summer and replacing all of the existing deck boards for new 5/4 decking. This leaves me with 30 2x6x16' PT boards of which I would like to use to build a lean-to on the back of my 24x24 garage. The walls are 8' and I will be building onto the gable end. This...

Just picked this up tonight. Sanborn Magna force 20 gallon twin cyl. compressor. Wondering what type of circuit to run to supply. Probably will stick to 240 volt but not sure if I should just do 15 amp or 20 amp. Its a 2 HP , 3450 rpm with the spec plate showing 115 volt/230 volt, 22 amp/11...

I am finishing up my garage panel (detached garage). I have 3 feeder + 1 ground running from house panel underground to garage subpanel. I have the ground busbars and neutral busbars separated. There are 2 neutral bars running down each side of the hot "fins". These are bonded with a strap...

So I have my wiring complete in the garage (save for adding exterior lights and the interior lights). I still need to run main feed from house panel but want to check my panel is installed and setup correct right now. I removed the copper clip that attached the neutral bar to the back of the...

I have done some research and from what I understand, this will be fine but I want to get your opinions. I have some TECK cable (direct burial, 2 gauge 3 conductor armoured copper cable) that I am going to run from 100A siemens panel in garage to my house (about 30') into a 2" LB. I understand...

So I'm guessing that these are support but wondering if they are necessary? I've never seen them in other garages and frankly, they are in the way being under the rafters. Also threw up a picture of my rafters, wish I had the funds to replace them all with some better built trusses. Sent from...

Is it possible to use a garage door opener on an uninsulated extension spring 7x9 garage door? Assuming my door has the brackets and provisioning, is this typically possible? It is not that easy to open so I am wondering if the opener wouldn't be able to? Maybe it needs to be readjusted? It...

Wanted to run 3 rows of three 4' 2 bulb t8 lights in my garage and found some troffer lights with electronic ballasts for 100$ (for all 9). I'm wondering if: A. Would they be brighter if I cut the surround off so they are just like strip lights and B. Is flush mounting these the way to go...

Hello everyone, added a couple pictures below of my garage. I am getting prepared to wire it with 60A service over 3-6 armored cable. I want to bring the service cable in the second stud cavity to the right of the white shelf in the picture. The garage is 24x24 and there is one more stud...

Not sure what this is for. Seller said it was for quick release but I don't know how it would even work. It just turns about 10 degrees back and forth. What am I missing here? I am taking it down to prep for re-paint. Probably going to go with a darker industrial grey color.

Supposed to be going to get this stuff tomorrow. He wants $120 for everything in the picture, the two boxes, the wrenches, the sockets, etc. I really just want the top box especially seeing as it is a Snap On and I could restore (assuming not busted in anyway) it. I'm hoping the...

Found this locally and might go get it. Wondering if it is a decent vise? Not looking to make a buck on it just want to see what its worth in current condition. From the limited research I have done, appears to be made in the USA! Edit: The seller wants $20 for it. Thanks