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    Capping off gas line?

    Hey guys- We are finally getting around to getting our landscaping done and one thing that needs to happen before we get the sod down is running a gas line out to my detached garage. I don't currently have a heater in the garage, but plan on installing one in the future, so I'd like to go...
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    Lean-to on vinyl flashing..

    Ok, so I've never tackled this before, but I'm planning on adding a lean-to onto 2 sides of my garage. I'm also going to have to figure out how to make the "corner" of the lean to, but that'll come down the road. LOL I'd like to do something like this.. Anyway, the siding on my shop is...
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    Solving driveway runoff with French drain?

    Ok, so I'm at work with rudimentary options available to me, so please excuse the kindergarten level imagery, but here is my scenario.. I'm currently having runoff down my paved driveway, onto the gravel drive and it's obviously creating a bit of a ditch. It's not terrible, but if I don't do...
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    12' walls.. Taking advantage of storage space?

    For those of you with taller walls, how are you guys taking advantage of the extra space? I'm finally getting settled into my new garage and I'm trying to think of ways to use the extra 3' over what I'm used to. :)
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    Anything against code here?

    Thinking about throwing these strips as backers to stabilize the outlet. Any issues code wise? No sure why the pic is crooked..
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    Skylink Home wireless switches.. Anyone using them?

    I'm trying to accomplish a simple task, but it's provingnot to be so simple. On our house, we have exterior garage "accent" lighting controlled by one switch. I am also installing exterior "accent" lighting on my shop ~100' away. I'd like to be able to turn the shop accent lights on when I...
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    Protecting epoxy floor..

    So, I've got this epoxy down on my floor and I'm really happy with it so far. So, now I've gotta think about protecting it from thinks like jack stands, trailer stands, motorcycle kick stands, and other things like this. Are you guys throwing anything down under this sort of stuff or do you...
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    Pallet wood walls?

    Anyone used pallet wood on their walls? I want something a little different in my garage, but also useful. It's likely either pallet wood or boring OSB.. Lol Anyone?
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    How do I?

    Ok, I've got some 1.355" OD titanium tube I will eventually need to trim. I've been using a lathe for a couple years, but haven't tackled anything like this yet.. What is the best way to chuck up the tube without deforming it? If I chuck it as it, it will deform either holding it on the...
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    Deglossing epoxy..

    Got it. Nevermind. :)
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    Welding helmets..

    Looking for a new tig helmet.. Hobbyist use.. Sub $200.. Suggestions?
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    Running gas line..

    Ok, so I'm looking at running gas line for a heater for my detached garage. So, I'm looking at the best way to do it. For insurance purposes, I'm going to let a plumber come do the final hookups, but I'll be running the pipe, etc with him inspecting it, per his suggestion. I'm just not wanting...
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    "Assembly table" with removable waste/spoil top?

    Hey guys- Thinking about building an 8x4 general purpose table to sit across from my main workbench and also act as an outfeed table for my table saw. I'd like to throw a plywood top on it and then put an MDF spoilboard top on the plywood. Short of just throwing the screws to it from...
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    Looking for Tig welder suggestions..

    I've only been welding for about 5 years, but it seems more and more like a tig would see more use for me than a mig. I'll hold onto my mig, but I'd like to grab a tig as well. Won't be welding anything heavy - 1/2 aluminum or anything that large - seems that most of my projects so far are 1/4...
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    DIY Waste Oil burner?

    Anyone running one of these in their shop? Just wondering if anyone has built one that'll heat around 1,800sq ft?
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    Remote/wireless controlled lights?

    Ok, so my situation: My house is located ~100' from my house. We don't have any internet yet and who knows what we'll get. Live in the boonies. It'll be satellite of some sort. Anyway, I'd like to be able to control the exterior lights on the shop from the house and/or via a phone if I...
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    Building some stairs..

    Well, I had intended to just build a ladder to access the upstairs of my shop, but after using the stairs in my pops shop, a ladder seems silly. So.. Stairs.. I'm planning on cutting the trusses and doubling them where the red rectangle is. I've built lots of things, but I've never cut into a...
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    Any way to avoid "sander swirl marks?"

    Ok, so I went with TLPPC, because I'm looking for that "Home Depot Shiny Concrete floor" look in my shop. Well, TLPPC *****. Has to be removed and in order to do that, I have to grind it. So, is it possible to use a grinder and not have a 1,000 swirls all over my floor or am I about to get...
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    US General replacement BB slides?

    Anyone had any luck replacing some of these? Just tore one up during a move. Long story, lack of patience. Anyway, it lost it's balls. LOL Anyone have a source for a replacement slide or do I need to call HF and see what they can do?
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    Your favorite paint stripper?

    Going to be stripping some paint off my airplane in a few weeks for a cockpit color change. Anyone has a suggestion for an aluminum safe strip? Thinking about Citristrip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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