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    Might have lost my garage fridge

    Not sure if the stickers from the manufacturer are still on your fridge but there should be a specified operating range on there. I'm unsure of the exact numbers but after reading many comments on here most guys will tell you to unplug the fridge in your garage if it's un heated or has a...
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    Excavating/grading question

    Keep in mind like the above comments state, make sure you survey for utilities.. follow any by-laws, etc.. that stuff can lead to a lot of trouble if improperly followed. Definitely watch for " natural" run off areas etc, sometimes disturbing them can cause more of an issue than having them...
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    Excavating/grading question

    I have several years of experience in mining and road/water/sewer excavation... I wouldn't bother with the tractor, time consuming and you don't know what you may run into underground ( utilities, rocks, soil type, etc) You have a few options!. - A mini excavator and track skid steer...
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    Slight sag to foundation on my lil 1920 garage

    From looking at those pictures I think you need to extend the foundation through a process called underpinning. I've done the excavation for this process on a few factories in the past. Concrete floor is removed first, then one wall at a time is excavated below the foundation base inside and...
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    Vidmar and maple workbench ideas

    I have a set of these on the way for my new shop and can't wait to get them, heard some good reviews on them as well as one on here by username A2jon. http://www.costco.ca/NewAge-Bold-Series-12-pc-Cabinetry-Set-in-Grey.product.100095310.html Also available at home depot, lowes etc. worth having...
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    outdoor motion detection lighting

    I know they have white available as well even though it's not showing online, they are also carried in store which is how I got mine. http://www.homedepot.ca/product/heath-zenith-180-degree-motion-sensing-light/804581
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    Flush Mount Floursecent Recommendations

    I know this isn't a 4 bulb fixture, but I did recently pick up 5 of these for my shop to be wired in series and they are bright as hell with natural light T8 bulbs...
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    outdoor motion detection lighting

    I have Zenith motion sensing lantern style lights with a feature called ( Dual brite) on the outside of my home. Bought them at Home Depot for around 35$ ea. The light can be set to a strictly motion sensing system or it can be used as a dusk to dawn feature ( which I use) turns on automatically...
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    Buying used construction equipment

    Coming from an Operator with numerous years of experience on these and many other machines, CAT makes a really nice skid steer, and this is definitely a good piece of iron. At 250 hours it's already due for a service.. if it hasn't yet had one. Make sure to take a good look at the tracks...
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    starting the build

    I have several years of excavation experience.. pictures for this one would be great, it all depends what your base is like. Clay, loam, sand, shale.. drainage etc.. if you can grab some pics of the area that would be a big help!.
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    Looking for feedback on workbench idea

    I can admit it took a lot ( to convince myself) to pull the trigger on that set up.. I can think of a million and one things I could have done with that money!. The only thing that really convinced me was the fact that if I don't beat the living hell out of these they will last a lifetime and...
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    Looking for feedback on workbench idea

    Those are beautiful cabinets without a doubt, but after reading through I saw that you mentioned the urgent need for cabinets and the fact that you considered yourself to not be the best carpenter. Building cabinets may be cost effective yes, but to achieve that quality (which I'm sure you'd...
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    Welding Jacket & Game Camera Recommendations Wanted

    I use Spy Point BF-7 cameras on my hunting property with a black infrared flash which is invisible to the eye... basically with trail cameras the more you are willing to spend the more you get. More mega pixles, 1080P vs 720P, HD, pictures or video can be sent automatically to your cell or...
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    Where did you put your Beer fridge??

    Haha these are all great set ups guys, and some nice garages as well!
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    Schlage door hardware quality

    I just replaced the doors on my house with new Schlage hardware, had them in my previous home as well and never once had an issue, excellent product.
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    BIG Trencher vs Cat 308 for digging through "forested" area

    If you could get your hands on a newer style CAT 312 excavator with a Zero degree tail swing and push blade you'd have plenty of clearance trenching through those trees by the looks of it. There are also some good points to consider in the above post.
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    Any Themed Garages!? JD,CAT,Harley,Racing ETC

    Just like the title states.. Lets see pictures of your Themed Garages! such as Harley, CAT, John Deere, Yamaha, Hunting, Fishing, outdoorsman etc. As an Operating Engineer by trade, and my main past time of hunting I'm looking to incorporate my love of Caterpillar Equipment and the Outdoors into...
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    BIG Trencher vs Cat 308 for digging through "forested" area

    Coming from another Operating Engineer who has a number of years of experience in mining and road/water/sewer construction. That excavator will do more than what you need without a problem.. plenty of mobility and like what was previously stated you'll be able to back fill with B and A grade...
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    Where did you put your Beer fridge??

    Hey everyone, new here and am in the process of rebuilding my 20x30 attached garage. The walls are already dry walled but since the screws were backing off, various damage to the drywall, old doors, windows, lighting etc I decided to overhaul the garage into a shop. Bought all new lockable metal...
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