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    Planning my Multi-function Shop (Wood/Metal/Auto)

    So like a lot of people I am in a small space (1 car garage) and it must serve a number of purposes. It is also a space that I am already inhabiting so i am retrofitting items as I can. What i was hoping to do was get ideas from folks who have to make a small space like this work. The...
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    Looking to buy a Respirator.....Suggestions?

    Not sure where this should be posted so I put it here. Mods feel free to move it if it is better elsewhere. I have typically just used those paper filters when it came to lung protection. I was moving some boxes and my table saw in my basement and noticed some black mold. I immediately...
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    What is the advantage of a Sliding Miter Saw

    I have an older Ridgid 10" Miter saw that has served me well. Not that I am in the market but was noticing some of the newer models at Home Depot that have a Sliding feature. I think this might have been the one i was looking at ...
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    Anyone familiar with Automotive Multimeters

    I decided I need to get a new meter today when my old one crapped out. (might be an ideal but it is green so maybe not) " Anyway i started searching on here and found out obviously that Fluke is the hands down favorite. And i have used Fluke at work as well, but might be ope n to a less...
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    Looking at Getting a Drywall Screw Gun

    So i have been looking into getting a Drywall Screw Gun. Let me say that this is ONLY for home DIY use, not pro use. I have only few sheets to hang but can forsee a big project in the future. But I'm going to say I probably won't spend over $200 on this. It looks like the big...
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    Pliers lust and where to buy them from?

    i have been in the recent kick of updating my tools and the pliers in particular are a huge item of interest. I picked up a few Proto pliers which seem to have the right value of fit and finish as well as strength. I found these Knipex in bent tip long nose and I lust them. I have...
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    Looking to buy a dual role Nail Gun - Siding & Framing

    So I am relatively new to pneumatic nail guns. I do have a nice 8 gallon wheelbarrow compressor which I bought mainly to do some air tools for autowork. I got a nice finishing nailer from Hitachi so I really like their stuff. Anyway I have some a large shed project I am finishing putting up...
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    Budgeting Costs for a New Garage

    I just joined here primarily to lust after some of the amazing garages on this web site. My question is about how to budget for a garage building project . I am thinking I want something like at 32' x 28' detached garage. Hopefully big enough to house two cars and for tool storage and...
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    Budgeting Costs for a New Garage

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