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Haven't decided yet on my compressor piping: Rapid Air or metal/copper, but in the meantime I need some air for a small project. I think I need to install a ****** then a ball valve followed by a temporary regulator/filter. I measured the outlet size, and it's 1". Do I need to purchase a...

Today I finally picked up a used horizontal bandsaw for projects around the garage. It's the small Jet HVBS-56M (5X6 model) that that does not have the hydraulic down feed piston: just a simple spring that is tightened or loosened with a threaded rod. I need to clean it up, replace a few...

I must admit upfront that most of the time I can understand, and with a little advice get myself headed in the right direction. However deciding on how or what to use for piping has my stumped. I've looked at all the compressor posts that I can find. Especially those on Garage Journal. Iron...

While waiting for my last electrical part to arrive (it's in the mail) I began thinking about just how to plumb the compressor. I have been gorging myself on the numerous threads here, but have a few of what what I hope are easy question for somebody to answer. I had originally thought black...

Finished running 10 AWG THHN to the compressor last evening, and was about to order my Safety Switch for my compressor this morning. Yes I overthink things to a fault (that's my nature), but I want to err on the side of safety. Here is a PDF file from Square D for the Safety Switch I was...

I've got a standalone Husky compressor that I am finally wiring up. I have pulled in about 35' of 10 AWG THHN wire: 2 hots, and a ground. What I am wondering about is the in rush current since none is listed on the motor. Here is a picture of the motor, the compressor decal, and a copy of the...

Thinking about purchasing a Harbor Freight welding cabinet. http://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welding-accessories/welding-cabinet-61705.html HF currently has a coupon for $149. I like the idea of the Northern Tool model with the lower draw verses the HF flip up lower panel, but Northern is...

Age and salt in taking a toll in my area. I noticed that on the bottom of my drivers door on the inside of the bottom where the door skin wraps around there is rust. It seems sold right now. Is there anything I can spray or brush on to stop the progress. I've heard of rust converters, but...

Its been a long time coming I mean a really long time. It's a Sterling 60K unit running on propane. The Gas techs showed up yesterday to run the gas lines, I asked if they were going to run iron pipe or simply copper. They had intended on running copper in a ribbed plastic "sleeve". The pipe...

Just finished installing an emergency on/off switch on the rear of my hanging heater. I wanted to install another emergency switch next to my outside door so I could switch it off if necessary without going to the back of my garage getting a ladder, and climbing up. Probably will never use the...

I want to install a service switch on the rear of my suspended propane heater. There is already a 1/2 hole for a cable clamp to be installed. I could drill some small holes, and attach a handy box flush to the heater rear panel over the hole, but I am wondering about how to protect the wires...

I'm in no hurry, but I am thinking about a small horizontal band saw. I have looked over the Harbor Freight 4X6 model, I like the horizontal/vertical option, but I am leery about quality, and future parts if something breaks down. I've also been looking at the Jet 5X6. There seems to be a lot...

It's been a long time coming, but finally today (of all days) when my son was at the house, and the weather was warmer than it should be this time of the year. We hung the heater, and connected the exhaust piping. Still need to level things, etc. Next I'll complete start the last run of conduit...

I have an outside light fixture (motion detection flood lamp) that is metal and attaches on top of a vinyl siding mounting block with screws. The rear of the lamp housing is threaded. What sort of "connector" do I need to thread into the fixture that will allow me to continue through the wall...

Been working to get a Sterling propane ceiling heater hung, and vented properly. I have already purchased, and installed most of the Duravent fasNseal CAT III pipe and parts. Today after talking with the Duravent tech. group they confirmed my opinion that the way this pipe, and parts are...

Looking suggestions on wiring up a hanging heater, and air compressor. My intention is to install a work box not sure what size I need (1 gang or 2). near each unit (on the wall for the compressor, and on the ceiling) and run some kind of flex conduit to them. Since I will be running a ground...

I heard a couple of instances of fires starting from compressors not shutting off after closing up a garage. So I wanted to add a manual shut off without opening the garage sub panel each time. I bought a small mini 2 ckt load center...

I'm almost ready to buy wire for my garage project. Everything is in conduit. The max distance between pulls would be ~12 feet. I was planning on solid wire as I like the way it gets secured to switch and receptacles terminals. Any thoughts?

While I am working slowly on the heating and electrical I'm also inching towards making a decision on garage lighting. I have no idea how many I would need, but I have other questions. I do want fixtures that flush mount to the 10' ceiling, and I would like to be able to connect them with...

Slowly installing my conduit. Thought I had everything planned out. I want to install a 12x12 junction box directly above my sub panel, and now realize that the two 1" knockouts on the junction box do not line up with the two on the sub panel. Measuring on the junction box my two connectors are...