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I recently purchased a Stihl BR600 backpack blower and I would like to have something to store it on to get it off the floor. I’ve seen racks online, but they are expensive. I’d kind of like to make a wall rack myself. I have a Hobart Handler 140 and I’ve been practicing a little, but have a...

I have a 40” Toolbox set I need to sell. Just wondering if I’m in the right asking price range. Opinions? Craftsman 40” Ball Bearing w/Grip-latch - 7 Drawer Top Chest (16” deep) - 1 Drawer Intermediate Chest (18” deep) - 13 Drawer Rolling Chest (18” deep) - 16” 6 Drawer Side Cabinet (18” deep)...

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I have a conduit run with pull string so I can pull CAT6 to the shop from the house. For now, I’ll use two lines for my POE security cameras and a line for wireless access. I’m wondering if it would be best to add a router to the shop, or an access point. I have a router in the house and I’ll...

Well, I bought two 44” HF US General boxes, and I’m happy with the build quality. Sure, they aren’t Snap-On, but it is what I could afford. The only issue I found is that one is about 3/8” taller than the other. It seems the boxes are the same size, but the casters are different, which makes the...

I’m just learning to weld and I need to fabricate a bracket assembly to mount a hoist to for my LJ hardtop. I’m not really a fabricator, but I want to learn to build my own stuff. Hardtop is about 150 lbs and I already have a hoist (400 lb electric) and hanger assembly. I have red steel cee...

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I’m looking at the HF US Gen toolboxes, along with others (Homak RS and NewAge). I’m thinking maybe a 72 and 44, since I have a lot of tools. I’m looking for ideas on what multiple box configurations seem to work best. Multiple 44’s, 56’s, 72’s. Those of you who have multiples, what has worked...

I recently completed my shop in Texas. It is 35x45x14 with insulated doors and closed cell spray foam insulation. We have propane at the house, but not run to the shop. Is there a preferred brand of electric heater for this size shop? I’m hoping to keep the temps around 60 or so only when I’m...

I finally got to build a shop when we finished our house. No home owners association (will never do that again), but the deed restrictions said that 1600 sq ft with 14’ walls was the largest building allowed. So, I built the max. 35x45x14 Welded building 35x20 Front awning Grey w/black trim and...

This drill press is for sale in my area. Anyone know if this is a good deal, or even a good drill press. I want to be able to drill steel, but nothing real thick. 1982 16 speed king drill press. Everything works $300 obo

Just finished building my 35 x 45 shop. BendPak lift should be installed next week sometime. I’m having a hard time deciding on tool storage. I currently have a Craftsman 42” bottom and top box and it is overflowing. I’m looking at the Homak 72” RS Pro bottom and top box and the NewAge Pro...

I am about to start a 35' x 45' x 14' shop build on my property. I will be installing a two-post lift and I'm trying to find the best mounting location for the posts. I need to reserve as much room in the back of the shop as possible. So, the lift will need to be as close to the roll-up door as...

Well, we finally signed a contract for our land (1.8 acres) and the house we are building. The house builder will also be building a metal building (shop) that will be roughly 1,600 sqft. I'm trying to figure out what the most cost effective size would be and the best layout. I know there is...

A while back I was able to get my hands on these light fixtures for free from a building that was going to be demolished. Right place, right time situation. These are all new in the box. They just never used them. I will be building a 40x40-14 metal building with a 10K lb bendpak lift in the...

We are in the process of having our new house plans drawn up. Our lot is 1.8 acres, but we do have some deed restrictions. I want to build a metal building for a shop and the max size they allow is 40x40. The home builder can build it for us, but I want to get some quotes from other sources...

I had a guy build me a 12' metal/wood swing gate and he really hacked it together. Doesn't seem you can hire anyone these days to do good work. We told him we have dogs and need to make sure that it is sealed off as much as possible. We are responsible dog owners and we don't want some kid...

Hello all! I'm having an issue that I need help with and I thought this might be the place to start. This past winter I noticed that I was getting a yellow spot on the ceiling in my living room (water leak). I went to the attic to investigate and noticed that there was condensation building up...

Sorry, this is not garage related, but I didn't know where else to ask. I've looked all over the internet and I can't seem to find what I'm looking for. I'm not even sure if I'm using all of the right terminology for that matter. My issue is that during a bathroom remodel, I've discovered that...