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I am only planning on staying at the current property for another year or so. Afterwards I will be moving cross country. I have a full shop as well as tractor, implements, etc etc. I currently do not have a shed on the property and all equipment is stored in the garage, forcing me to store some...

Hello. Not new here but haven't been active for a long time. In November I moved to my new property in Illinois from Toledo Ohio. New Shop, New Thread. After unloading and a lot of head scratching, I have begun working on the space. Shop is 24x34, Hip Roof with 8ft ceilings. Plotting for an...

Is anyone using battery adapters for their power tools? I'm currently pretty vested in Milwaukee but I hate the paddle on their m18 grinders... I hate the idea of buying another brand and having more batteries to track. Sent from my LM-V405 using The Garage Journal mobile app

Hey guys. Found this Husky made in USA set at the local HD. I haven't broke them out yet but snagged them as soon as I saw my second favorite 3 letters. Here's some shots. I'll post again once I get them dirty. Anyone else using these? Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

Hey guys. Picked this guy up for $20 a few weeks ago and just getting around to it. Most of the writing is faded. Generic Taiwan drill press. 3/4 16spd. No markings anywhere. Only thing that has scratching my head is idler pulley adjustment. Are these idlers supposed to be self adjusting...

Show me. Your parts organizers! Big, small, I love them all! Looking for some inspiration for my shop! Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

Hey guys. Looking to get a new multimeter. Not sure if I want to pay up to a fluke just yet. Does anyone use their newer range of meters? Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

Hey guys. Just finished setting up in my current location amd am moving again. Due to circumstances I will probably be holed up in an apartment or extended stay hotel for a while. Looking into some other possibilities to house my work. I'm looking into the possibility if getting an 8x20...

Hi all. Trying to do some long term planning before I put in some garage heaters here in NW Ohio. Space is a 24x24x8 with hip roof. Partial lofts. Currently completely uninsulated. I have already 1 240V/20A circut with plug for my lift or whatever else I need to run for now. Wired with...

Hey, looking for an air hose reel for the garage. Not looking to spend an arm and a leg. I've been looking out for a used reelcraft but they are still going for upwards of $200 around here. I wouldn't mind picking up a cheaper used one with a warranty as an alternative. I am wanting to go with...

Hi, pretty new to welding. I have a HC 110v flux/mig welder that I have been using for the last year or so on random projects and I am ready to move on to something heftier. I'm starting to get into some structural auto fabrication and would like to get something 220/40v. I like having the...

Hi all. A bit off topic here. Looking for an electric fireplace to put in the house. Going in to this blind. Any suggestions or things I should know while looking?? Looking for something that looks simple, no logs. Controllable heat and light. Thanks!

Large ratcheting spanners for suspension adjustments, do they exist?

Hey. I have a spare air compressor with a bum compressor, tank is in good shape. I was thinking about pulling off the pump and using it as a gas tank for the welder. Any thoughts on this? If I can't find a use for it it's getting chopped for scrap.

What are you fellas usimg for lumber storage? Inside/outside? Skids/shelves? Vertical/horizontal? Building a mew shed and thinking about making a covered patio on the side for material storage. OR, extending the shed and keeping it completely covered. Show me some pictures of your setups!

Been in CADD and plastics for a while and have worked with a lot of different equipment. Prices on hardware have been dropping significantly and the low overhead of having a 3d printer at home is really tempting. Looking into something expandable I can get and keep in the garage as a quick...

Hey guys, relatively new here. Bought this property not too long ago and just now getting myself to a spot where I can take my work space more seriously at home. I will be posting updates and brainstorming ideas here as well as pestering many of you for more information on your amazing lairs...

Hi all, new here. Just bought my first house not too long ago and am aching for more garage space. Right now I have a 20x22x8.5' block garage. Looking to add a wood framed work room and tall bay out the back side of the garage. Going to have a small wood working, light/medium duty metal working...