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    Frozen Pipe in wisconsin Help...

    Yesterday around 4pm I wanted to take a shower. All i had was hot water coming out. I check all around the house I was not getting cold water. I also noticed that. But after the water pressure died down i was not able to get hot water either. I do have a crawl space with on exposed copper...
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    Media Blasting Cabinets - experience and lessons learned please

    I am in the proses of making my own. The blasting area is 4ft x 8ft. I got the idea from the one I have seen someone build on the forums. So far I'm happy with it. I have used wooden sandblasters before. I am not sure what I am going to be using for dust-collection yet.
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    Portable Generator Recommendations for Nat.Gas conversion

    I also read that you can pull a neutral from inside from one of the legs. I was looking into getting a transformer, but I think I will just try and re wire it my self.
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    Lets see your motorcycle lifts!

    I can get more pictures Monday when I am back in town. I looked up my lift new and it's over 1500. I have the side rails for snow mobiles and also the posts for lifting the back ends up. I took the sides off too much leaning over to work on the bike. I have the paper work for it at home I...
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    Portable Generator Recommendations for Nat.Gas conversion

    The generator I bought is a military grade generator. 5kw good up too 8kw because of how its DE-rated for military specs these generators are meant to run for months on end with out stopping. I know you wanted something for temporary use and not running it all the time but for the money you...
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    Lets see your motorcycle lifts!

    My lift i got from Craigs list. I paid 800 for it. Don't remember the name but its lifts higher then most lifts. Lift uses air over hydraulic cylinder. My dad passed away, my mom gave us each boys one of his cars. I got the Edsel. The car was a project and I didn't have the time to do it. I...
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    fire rated glass?

    Glass blocks are the first thing that came to my mind. I think the Hr. rating of those depends on what they are being put into. Eg( brick or wood)http://www.glassblockdesigns.com/fire.php
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    Let's see your Shop Clock

    My clock. It's time to go to bed when I can't read it any more.
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    What are you guys using for parts washer fluid?

    I use Purple Power I read the reviews on eating aluminum, I did my own tests with junk aluminum covers let them soak for weeks. I have not had a problem with it. 20$ for 5 gallons was not too bad. I have a very large stainless tank, so it was adding up quick I added water, good dish detergent...
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    What your Dad taught you,

    My dad Passed away a few years ago. He was running a motorcycle shop for about 30years. After he died I decide that I would try and take it over. I kind of always planned to at some point; I just figured I would have more time to learn from him. With that being said I didn’t learn much about...
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    Shop Towels, Whatcha Use

    First time posting I use these. The main reason is because at a previous job I used to make the jugs. I like it also because I can reload it. I think I will also put up a paper towel dispenser. I am also surprised no buddy and mentioned the wife’s wedding dress or old towels. I have a...
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