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So my neighbor gave me this Acetylene torch setup that he got for free and never used it. So hopefully it will not just sit in my garage for the next 5 years without getting used like it did in his. :) I like to do occasional art work projects and was wondering if this type of setup is good for...

So I am building a fuel injector tester/cleaner. I have the basic electronics built and seems to basically work but I would like to make a small bottle, about 2-4” in diameter x 8-12” tall to fill with carb cleaner and pressurize to 40psi to be shot into the injector. I tested it with a can of...

I took a chance on this compressor that my gardener had for $50 bucks. He said it ran when he got it from one of his customers but while moving it, it fell over and oil leaked everywhere. It's been sitting for about a year. Looking for advice on what to do before first startup or probably...

Looking at getting a new set of bits. Whats your thoughts on getting a big set (100+ count) with every size imaginable vs. a smaller set with just the basics (like a typical 29 piece set). I've found that my larger sets I've had over the years I ended up screwing up the "normal" sizes and have...

My garage is 40' deep X 60' wide X 20' tall. There is a 40' X 20' mezzanine (full second floor). That basically leaves me with a 40X40X20 cube. This area is mostly for working on cars and such. Anyone have any creative ideas on how to utilize the upper large empty space for anything? It's...

So I need to replace about 50' of fence between me and a neighbor. Going to use metal posts set in concrete. Question is what type of wood. Redwood, cedar, pressure treated pine? In all honesty I'm sure it will outlast me being there but just wondering in general what people think is the best...

I just ran across a bunch of Pacific Scientific tube and socket guages. Pressure guages from 0-200 and 0-600. Can these be used for air compressor guages?

Among a bunch of other stuff like a **** load of recently certified Amerex fire extinguishers, steel, copper pipe, EMT, stainless steel storage racks, hose and electrical reels, and some tools, I got the following noteworthy items when my company was closing up shop in CA. Bitter sweet for sure...

So picked up abfree Makita cutoff saw from work. They said it didnt work. Pulled thencover off the motor and I see this. Appears to be some burnt and bare wires. Does this look like the morot is shot? Repairable or replaceable?

Obviously a ton of threads already on piping so lets just assume that copper is the best because I have about 350' of 3/4" it that I got for free. My shop is 40X60 with 20' at the eave and a second floor that is 40X20. I'm putting the compressor in the corner with a straight run up to the 20'...

So I noticed this weekend when it was around 85-90 degrees out that I had a spot in the center of my floor that had a small puddles of water from what appears to be dripping from the center line of the ceiling. I'm assuming its from condensation and it's right under the connection that I've...

So my current dual run capacitor is 70-10uF +- 10% 370VAC 50/60hZ Looking online I can get a 70-5uF or 7.5 370VAC The 10uF's seem harder to come by. So I guess the general question is...is it OK to use a lower MFD?

Im putting 1 1/8" T&G over my steal joists. Joists are placed every 2 foot. Im securing the subfloor using Simpson stronge tie TB1475s screws specifically for wood to steel. Plus Im leaving 1/16" gap between each sheet (I saw that recomendation elseware). Total size is 800sf. Question is should...

Not sure of vintage but got this today. Rusty, crusty and missing parts but I dig it.

So I have a 40X60X20 building and am looking for a general ideas of where to setup the dusty/dirty woodworking and metal grinding area. On the left side I have a mezzanine at 10'. The area under the mezzanine is 40X20...so basically I end up with a 40X20X10 area on the left then a 40X40X20 area...

Any thoughts on installing a roof access door on a steel building? I have 20' eves with solar on the roof. Solar guy says to clean the panels at least once per year. I guess I have a couple of options; 1. Get a very tall ladder and climb up that onto the roof. 2. Cut a hole in my roof and put...

So now that I have the garage built, thinking about buys a used scissor lift but those things are pricey around here...I was thinking about getting an 18' scaffolding. I've been up on a 12' one before and it was fine. My building is 20' at the eves so it should be just the right height for the...

So I'm looking at Porvene and Clopay sectional, insulated and motorized for my 12X14 doors (2 of them). Does anyone have any preference or pros/cons on one vs. the other.

I posted in my garage thread but figure starting a new one specific to my questions would be better. When they were pouring the slab they ran short of concrete (3 truck loads) and didn't pour the front part of the footing to the full 12" depth. It's only about 6-8". Stem width of 24" was done...

Does anyone know of/have an off the shelf staircase design that I could submit to my city. My building (steel) has a mezzanine but we did not put a staircase in the design. I just need a straight standard staircase drawing. It would be a straight staircase the goes along the back wall. Kind of...