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    Another Impact driver vs impact wrench question

    Happy thanksgiving I was leaning towards a battery impact wrench but as I read more the archives I’m not sure:dunno: . I see a lot of suggestions towars the impact vs the driver for the heavy user or the guy using it daily for work. I think error going bigger (impact wrench) is safer , not...
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    Source for NewAge cabinet shelfs?

    I want to add a couple shelves to my Newage cabinets, but didn't see anything on their web page and not much on google. I got my cabinets at Costco and they obviously do not sell extras. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Flow Wall wall storage (Gladiator?)

    Is anyone using the Flow Wall brand of wall storage for the garage? My wife surprised me and got me the set up for my garage, but it's not compatible with Gladiator. That would be fine, but Gladiator has more options. I am not telling her she got the wrong brand!! LOL... :dunno: I am trying to...
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    music for my single car garage

    I didn't want to hijack moparfreak's thread, so let me post on here, since there seems to be a few audiophiles in here. I am wanting to put some music in my garage, all 240 sq ft of it, lol. Simple, yes, but since it's so small, I figured I could have something sound better than my Phillips...
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    Room / "man cave" for teenager

    Well, as my 14 yr old has been helping me all along buying stuff for the garage and helping me every step of the way, practically, he wants his bd room as his own "man cave". :D .... So far, he has picked some misc posters, pin ups etc, which I will post on this thread as we go along. But I...
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    Mounting air hose on concrete

    Going through the archives I have gotten some good ideas on mounting my 50 foot hose reel, but most are being mounted on wood studs / roof / etc. I have the perfect place for mine and I am thinking it will be stronger. I want to mount it on the concrete wall to the left of the garage door...
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    Drywall anchor mistake garage cabinets

    Umm, i made a mistake in putting up my new new age cabinets. I am using the Toggler Zip tie anchors. Instead of putting then into the wall prior to putting cabinets up, I put cabinets up to wall, and then put in the wall the toggles and bolted in. I am not sure how big of a problem this will...
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    Cabinet mounting question - screws

    It looks like a lot of people use the Tapcon screws for the cabinets. But I have also read and experienced that they might loosen up in the concrete wall. What do you guys suggest for mounting my newage cabinets? What about the option of using a Hilti? Seems easy enough, if they rent them at...
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    Lighting for single - help needed

    Lots of info on the archives and on Google. It looks like lighting is the top mod to garages, with so much info out there. I have some questions on my application for a single car garage. Right now there is a 2 row 4’ fluorescent fixture towards the back of the garage (can’t really tell by...
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    Epoxy - How long to wait b4 moving things back

    I applied me Legacy epoxy and the last step was Tuesday, when I applied the second coat of clear. Twenty four hours later, yesterday, it was hard, and I was able to walk on it. I’ve read “24 hours to walk on the floor”, and then it goes all over the board from there. I’ve read 3-4 days and...
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    Household & shop tools storage

    Ok, so I want to separate the household tools (basic pliers, screwdrivers, etc) from MY tools :D and my tool box (HF 44"). That way when anyone in the house needs a tool they can just go to that tool box / storage vs mine. I am going to drop some made in china tools, etc in that one (cheap...
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    generator set up for home?

    Living in S Fl, we keep a generator in the garage. I've seen some people online, wiring their generator to their circuit breaker box, then connecting certain appliances only to the generator through the breakers.. I am not an electrician, so would hire someone to probably do it, or at least...
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    Clear coat after Legacy epoxy question

    Didn't add this to my thread, since its a specific question Ok, so I am going to do the clear coat this evening on my Legacy epoxy , which was done yesterday. I know that you can get 350 - 400 sq ft per gal on the urethane, and my garage is only about 250 sq ft. SO I am wondering if it will be...
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    Dome light idea needed

    I am entertaining putting dome lights on my single garage. I like the look, but I need the lighting of T8. Are there any bulbs or dome light fixtures that you guys might be familiar with that fit this need. The ones I saw at Ikea last week were a little bit bigger than these and stainless steel...
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    Help with idea to a/c Single car garage

    Ok, so a mini split system is out of the question. Cost for the size of my garage is not worth it right now. I have a plan b, which to swap my 3 ton ac for a 4 ton qnd then run it to the garage after its insulates. But before i go that route, i thought of a cheaper alternative, although i have...
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    Need two fire extinguishers?

    Omg too many options... Can someone give me a cliff's notes or suggest what I need for my small work area? 1 car garage. Activities in garage will just be basic working on the motorcycle, maybe rebuilding an engine or two. I do plan on getting a mig down the line. I keep no fuel in the garage...
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    drill bit set ?

    Over the years I have accumulated a few drill bit sets, bought individual ones I might have needed, etc.. I want to get rid of them and start from scratch. I Need drill bits for concrete, wood, and metal would be good. I know the concrete ones are specific to the job and am guessing the same...
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    Moulding vs paint for wall?

    Well I started my garage build this weekend..:rocker:.. but might be getting cold feet on painting the stripe I was planning on. It's a single car garage, top 1/2 will be red all around, bottom 1/2 gray. Has anyone used molding vs painting a stripe? Any pics? I just don't see the return on the...
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    Legacy epoxy questions

    Ok, so I acid etched my one car garage Saturday but have decided to paint the walls before I lay the primer / epoxy on the floor. I am covering the floor to paint the walls. Should I be worried about any of the wall paint dripping on the ground before I lay down the primer on the floor? I can...
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    Gladiator wall storage

    Besides Lowe's who else can you buy Gladiator products online from? Is Gladiator's web page direct more expensive? I'm look at some wall mounting ideas, like the wall slats for the bikes, ladder, etc. Thanks
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