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    2 Post Lift Install Location Review

    Help me from making a mistake. My 10k 2 post shows up Friday 6/15, I have been working hard to make sure I install it in the best location for my needs. Current thought as seen in the attached image. Lift set back 17' from rear wall. (42" Pallet rack on rear wall leaving 13'6" from CL of lift...
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    The Time Has Come: Need 2 Post Lift Recommendations (Houston, Tx)

    Well the time has come and I am ready to jump and purchase a 2 post lift. I have plenty of headroom in the shop (12'+), and plenty of thick concrete below (6"-8"). A few questions I hoped y'all could help with. 1. Pay for install or DIY? 2. Any contacts for a Houston, Tx area sales or...
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    Christmas Pedal Car Stroller Build

    Thought I would post some pictures of my Christmas build for my son. It is a TBird Gasser Stroller. Started with a fiberglass body fabbed the rest. Fenderwell Headers, V Stacks, Candy Metal Flake Paint, Gold Leaf Lettering.
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    Houston Area 30x50

    So we will be closing July 11th on our new house. 2.4 acres 30x50x12 Shop I will utilize this thread to post updates of the build out and to ask questions. Planned Changes/Upgrades Electrical: Currently there is no electrical run to the shop. 100a Panel 2 - 15a Light Circuits 2 - 20a...
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    Advice on Whitworth (British Standard) Tools

    Alright, I am about to start the tear-down process on my 1972 Triumph T120R and was looking for some advice on purchasing tools for the job. I have a fairly stocked garage of vintage/new USA only SAE tools but do not own a single British Standare (Whitworth) tool. I will be needing a few sockets...
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    How to Plan 1200 Sqft

    Ok, so we are starting out build first part of 2017 and are in the planning process now. We have 2.7ac waterfront lot. The HOA states minimum 2 stall garage maximum 1200 sqft garage. What are some ideas to maximize space use, layout while minimizing cost in a 1200 sqft build. Square or...
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    Purchased a Large Lot of Power Tools this week.

    I am just getting in to the collecting using of larger power tools. I picked up a Craftsman DP150 about a year ago for free, since then I have been building my collection. I am new to the larger stuff and try to look at for the older American made stuff, but the first lot included some import...
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    Warrior Brand (Nuckey, Scott and Co) Tap and Dies

    Just picked up this little gem, I think the box is worth what I paid for it. Cant find much or really any information on the company. If anyone has any information it would be cool to see. I have found a few catalogs for sale but that's about it.
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    New Guy from Houston, Texas

    Howdy, Just wondered over from the HAMB (same user name). Not good at introductions but these photos should tell you what I have, what I like, and what I am working on. My First Garage: (Ocean Springs, Ms) - Circa 2013 My New Garage: (Houston, Tx) - Purchased 2014 Ongoing project...
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