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    Flourescents not starting

    does the led on the gfci come on when the gfci is tripped. you will need to push the TEST button. the led on mine come on when tripped to let you know that there was/is an issue. I work industial maintenance and trust me when I tell you that when it comes to when/why something stops working...
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    New lighting

    The lights that you have now are probably magnetic ballasts. If you go with the higher end electronic ballast High Outpu T8 flourescent we will be fine. The only time I have problems if it is REALLY cold, like -20 degrees F.
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    VFD sources?

    We buy a lot of our drives from our local motor shop.
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    Work Bench Retractible Wheels

    I work I have a toolbox that weighs around 800#'s. It has 2 rigid and 2 swivel casters that have a 1200# rating. The 2 Swivel casters have a dual locking brake that not only locks the wheels but also the swivel. I use a large swivel vise that is mounted above the swivel casters for almost...
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    Reputable car hauling company?

    Alpine Transport, www.alpinetransportinc.com/ it is my families business. They do almost exclusive high line transport, Porsche, Mercedes and the like. They have both enclosed and open trailers, depending on your needs.
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    Conduit In Attic

    i too would run pvc.
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    Conduit In Attic

    the nec gives a min amount of support for conduit, so in an area where you may be worried about the conduit sagging you can always go above and beyond the minimum. since more than likely your attic won't get near 200 degrees F (90 deg C) derating probably won't be an issue. to be safe you could...
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    Help - How to get a good edge to a metal box ?

    check out http://www.tricktools.com/sheet_metal_machines/bead_roller.htm
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    Stainless Steel "refinishing"?

    on monster garage awhile ago Jesse had a guy use a "graining" tool which was just a belt sander to put the "grain" back into a stainless tank. I dont know what grit a person would want to use to get the desired results. maybe some trail and error.
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    Copper airline installation..

    i have yet to find a better to check for leaks. i do a lot of work with copper and the 2 shops i put copper airlines in would be extremely jealous of your shop. looks great.
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    help me develop a new socket tray

    markl, i love what you have done. it's just not what i am looking for. thanks for the pics, seeing all of those sockets that close together really makes me understand how much room they take up.
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    help me develop a new socket tray

    im not sure if that will work or not. i found something on the web today that maybe just what i am looking for. sample of some mold and part making rigid urethane. i'll order some next week when i get home from kansas. i'll let you guys know how it goes. i won't be able to make the whole thing...
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    Socket Organization

    i have the plastic ones from and craftsman, and they takeup alot of room. i had to use 2 drawers in my toolbox to use both of them. they are nice though. the nice thing is that they have slots for both 6 and 12 point sockets and are easy to find the sockets. the bad thing is that there is a lot...
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    help me develop a new socket tray

    i was thinking about doing the same thing, but i want to have something different, call it my desire to forego the norm. but pics would be good. thanks for replying and giving your input.
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    Cleaning the knurling

    have you tried a wire wheel in a drill. i know home depot and lowes have them.
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    craftmans club days April

    i just checked thewebsite. heres the link http://sears.shoplocal.com/sears/default.aspx?action=nuep& just add your zip. looks like the good one (ratcheting clamp) is expired
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    help me develop a new socket tray

    i found this stuff on the web today. the only thing that has me worried is that you can re-mold it. i guess it could work out good for getting the design right. http://www.shapelock.com/index.html
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    Tool Manufacturers

    a friend of mine bought a craftsman wrench set from a garage sale and it had made in japan stamped on it
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    help me develop a new socket tray

    i was looking at making a tray for my sockets and hoping to get some feed back. i was thinking that i could bend some steel in a sort of stairstep and coat it with either plastic or rubberized under coating and than set the sockets into the coating to make an impression for them. maube even...
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    Garage Floor Drain

    my brother has one in his garage which is above a garage turned into an office. the drain ran throught the office to the exterior wall and than out to where it drained onto the lower driveway. i talked to a plumber about running to the sewer system for the house due to ice problems on the...
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