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Buy a Greenfield Industries set from MSC. I have a cheap set and one of these. HUGE difference in feel and performance. Cheap set from Lowes is warrantied forever, but they don't help you dig the tap out of the hole in your priceless whatever it's stuck in. Guhring is also good. Stay away...

Found a 21mm Snap-On box end wrench in the front wheel well of my truck once. It had been at the dealership for some service work and the wrench was still on the nut or whatever they were working on.

Long lag bolts and washers. I used two to mount a 1935 Ford wire wheel to the wall for mine.

Good brands can be purchased from MSC. Look for Atrax first, Made-in-USA, second. I've seen plenty of times where they are running specials at 40-50% off. Other catalog stores have the same brands, so shop around. I'm just very familiar with MSC. Also try on Ebay. Sometimes you'll find...

I "think" you need to make sure and either run a ground strap from the pipe to a ground or use electrical conduit. The purpose is to prevent a static electricity buildup that can lead to a spark which can burn your garage down. Sounds crazy, but we used to live in a house that didn't have 3...

I bought one of the 12v models for use at work, not in maintenance, just by operators. Everyone was real pleased. Because of this positive experience, I picked up their impact driver for me at home. I've been very satisfied with the brand and tool. Unless there was a great deal on a...

My 4' lights with 2 x 40w T12 pull 0.72 amps each. This is off the ballast behind the reflector. Your mileage may differ... I've got 14 of them plus some incandescents on one 20 amp circuit with about 7 amps to spare.

My roll around box from Kennedy has a bedliner coated board on top. Its great for that. I bought one of the Sams club 6' work benches the other day, figured I couldn't build one for the money. It has a 1-1/2" maple top. There will also be a rolling welding table with 1/2 plate for the surface.

I put a "MENS" sign on the back walk door of my shop. Fooled more than one person by telling that was the bathroom door. Of course, it just led out back so they could pee in the weeds. I'm liking the idea of the perf pipe buried in gravel for gray water out of a sink. Probably going to pull...

You can get new, 4' HO fixtures that will start down to 0 degrees for about $50 each and $4 bulbs. I am using 14 of the $7 standard shop light fixtures in my new garage. These will typically start after a few minutes when it is cold (< 30 degrees). When they go bad, throw them away and...

Guys, Two questions: Question 1: What size wire to use? Copper or Aluminum? Installing an "external tap of unlimited length" from a 320amp meter base to the 100amp main disconnect panel in the detached garage other lug will connect to the 200amp panel in the house. Garage is approximately...

30' x 50' (4/12 pitch), 12' sidewall plus a 12' x 50' (2/12 pitch) porch on the long side (to park the truck and trailer under) 4" concrete, 4 windows, gutters, 2 walk doors, 18' x 8' garage door, 12' x 10' garage door, 3" fiberglass insulation, 29ga painted steel and a cupola The guy is doing...

I bought some to use as door panels in my 4x4. The sheet was 4' x 10', 1/8" thick. If I remember correctly, it was about $80 from a metal supply company. Look in your yellow pages, do not buy from a home center or tractor supply - the prices are about 10X higher. You can easily cut aluminum...