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    "Gladiator" shelf on sale at Sears- $150

    Found the following on Sears.com along with plenty of other Gladiator storage / organization accessories: http://www.sears.com/gladiator-77inch-4-shelf-rack-8000-lb-capacity/p-00959093000P Most of the shelving in my garage is used, craigslist pallet racking. However, at $150, this has my...
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    Painting a 500 gallon propane tank

    Good morning guys, I’m planning on installing a radiant tube heater in my shop this summer. With that in mind, I would like to paint my 500 gallon propane tank. I own the tank and when new, it was the typical light blue. My shop is light stone with a band of taupe around the bottom. I...
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    Drip tray for Harbor Freight engine stand?

    Good afternoon guys, Recently picked up the 1k engine stand from Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-stand-69886.html Pretty nice unit. I did spend some extra money to replace the cheap hardware it came with. It's currently holding a Daihatsu 660cc...
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    Adding a pendant controller to two post lift

    Good evening all, Thought I would run my ideas / questions by the members here. Got a really good deal on a Challenger E10, 2 post lift. I was noticing the motor is made by Stone for SPX. I looked around online about wanting to add a pendant controller and ran across a SPX Stone KG13...
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    Karcher Electric Pressure Washer Help!

    Good evening all, I have a pressure washer question for my resident GJ'ers. I have a Karcher electric pressure washer, 3.68M. I do also have a gas powered washer but I like the little Karcher, sometimes it easier / quicker to use it depending on location, application, etc. The Karcher is 10...
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    Craftsman Air Compressor Help

    Good evening guys, My vintage 14 gallon Sanborn pump laid down on my this weekend (I'll save that for another thread!) I have a new 60 gallon compressor waiting on me in the corner but I'm in the process of a remodel and haven't gotten to the electric yet as I have no 220. Picked up...
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    Pole barn remodel - purlin help!

    Hey guys, Running into a bit of a problem "remodeling" a pole barn on my property. I'm working on a 96' x 60' pole barn built in 1997 (former horse riding arena). 6x6 posts 6' OC (sidewalls), 6x6 posts 12' OC (endwalls), 2x6x12 girts 30" OC, 2x4x14 purlins 24" OC and the walls are 14' tall...
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    2 Foot Extension Kit for 2 Post Lift?

    Good morning all. Just ordered a Challenger E10 two post lift, 10k. It is set up for right at 12 feet tall. I can order the 2 foot extension kit to put me right at 14'. This will get the cut-off bar up a little higher. I'm 6'2" tall and will be working on full size half-ton trucks (F150...
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    Interior remodel - vapor barrier question!

    Hey guys! Slowly working on remodeling a 36'x48' shop that was on my property when I moved here. A little about the building up front : - 5.5" concrete slab - Trusses on 6' centers - 2x6 girts (flat) on 30" centers - White ribbed metal panels on the ceiling, 10' tall - No soffit on either...
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    Bendpak XPR-10A???

    Good afternoon guys. After an extensive and tiring research phase, I'm fixing to pull the trigger on buying a Bendpak XPR-10A lift. I'll be lifting a Ford F150 (CC, 4x4), Ford Crown Vic, GMC Yukon, and a 71' Mustang. I've seen several folks on the forum own this lift. From what I keep...
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    Finishing interior wall?

    Good evening guys! I'm working on converting a horse barn / indoor riding arena into a garage / workshop. This thing sat vacant and basically neglected for eight years in a divorce settlement (someone else's divorce settlement!) I've owned it for 3 years now and have been clearing out snakes...
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    Newb from central Kentucky!

    Good evening guys! A new member here, been lurking for awhile, gathering a lot of great ideas. I finally got my project going (horse barn / riding arena converted into garage / workshop) and now have some questions for you all. Looking forward to many discussions, thanks!
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