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Some details and lesson learned on my bench build... Built close to the original design due to blatant plagiarism. My existing bench was 36” high and comfortable to me so design goal was to minimize height. The legs are 34” which is about as short as possible given the overall height of the...

I'm building a steevo workbench with a 93" x 32" 11ga steel top. Under the steel will be 1-1/2 of MDF, so I picked up 2 sheets of 3/4 MDF. Looking for advice on easiest/best methods. I have a few options: 1) Wood glue and an array of screws. I bought a 1/16 in. Square-Notch grout trowel so I...

I installed a TP link AV500 powerline network in my home some time ago and it works OK given the crappy DSL service (~5MBPS) I have. I then added a port out in my shop with wifi and it appeared to work. It supports an Acurite weather station hub, at times. I've got some more equipment that...

I am considering installing a dual head mini split in my 1300 sq ft shop. Each indoor unit has it's own thermostat, similar to 2 complete separate A/C units. The building is all one space, no division walls. After reading this tread on dual compressed air systems...

Disclaimer: I am an incompetent hack. No responsibility is taken for any content in this thread. View at your own risk. Do not look directly at any of my welds. Grammatical and speeling errors should exist. Do not apply any techniques obtained in this thread to your personal property. No...

I have a 34' x 40' (~1300sqft) shop with 12' ceilings. I would like to install a A/C system this winter, so trying to put together a well though out plan. No heat needed (who would heat their shop?!? that is what the sun is for). Shop is well insulated (R30+) and has no windows. I really only...

I am planning to build some large doors for a shallow cabinet. The frame is 8’ tall by 12’ wide, with provisions for 3 sets of doors. This makes each door about 23”x96”. I have built a few this size using ½” MDF, but they are not flat enough. The paint process can further warp. I have also...

I have a bunch of 18V DEWALT cordless tools. I would like to get a 1/4" impact driver as my next toy. Options: 1) Get the 'legacy' DC825B which used same old school 18V batteries as everything else I have. $100, done. 2) Adopt the newer technology. Get the 887 kit w/ bat & charger, and also...

I have an Evolution Rage2 chop saw that is having motor issues. The motor will turn but brushes arc considerably. Speed and torque are very low. If loaded (cutting) it will trip 20A breaker. Does not trip GCFI, so no current is going to GND. I disassembled saw and visually inspected...

Looking for recommendations for a programmable thermostat with remote temperature sensing capabilities. This is for a 2.5t heat pump. The existing t-stat is just in the wrong room/location. Wifi is a 'nice to have', and seems to be a feature on the few I have found with remote temp sense...

Starting the installation of my compressed air system tonight. Going to use 1/2" black pipe. I have 70' of mainline on 2 walls, with 6 drops. Planning on something like this: http://cached.tptools.com/Images/airline-piping-diagram.pdf Is it wise to install at least one or more union(s) in...

Airchair seat needs to be re-attached to the tower. Looking for advice on best type of glue/adhesive to join closed cell foam to cast aluminum. This contraption is stored inside the engine compartment of my boat so need something stable at higher temps. The original adhesive was a thin plastic...

Looking for some advice on my A/C woes. I have a 2500sq ft home in PHX area with a pair of heat pumps, a 3T and a 2.5T Goodman. I think the 3T is a 2004 and the 2.5T is a 2011. Air handlers are from 1999 3 Ton unit...

I am investigating options for wiring a future A/C system. The electrical service to my shop is not ideal, and is currently only 40A. There is an existing, 2nd 40A (#10 wire) run to essentially the same place, just 6' from my shop. It is connected to an existing sub panel on the exterior of...

I am running wiring for future A/C and would like to get an idea of what size of a unit would meet my needs and hence the wire size to support it. I have used several calculators (j load?) and get answers from 15k to 50k... so looking for more specific advice from GJ HVAC experts. Cooling only...

I am planning on installing four 6-50R receptacles for my welders, plasma cutter and future 230V machinery. Most welding equipment I have looked at has a 6-50 plug, regardless of it's input current requirements (for example, my Miller 375 PC needs only 14A) so I want to use the Nema 6-50. I am...

Disclaimer: Read at your own risk. I do not claim to have the best skills or equipment, nor am I comparing my $#!& to yours. ******* in my Cheerios may or may not make you feel better about yourself. Your welcome to build your cart however you wish, this is just a look at how I did mine. I...

If you 'like to enjoy' working on cars/trucks and you don't have a lift, you should do whatever needed to get one. Especially if you are 'old' and don't like the results of getting up off the ground 37 times for what should be a simple task. I just installed a 2 post lift and did a few jobs on...

I prepped my new building for a the installation of a 2 post lift. I now have the opportunity to use a friends lift that he just acquired, for at least a few years until he builds his own shop. The lift is a Atlas BP 8000. I was going to get a Bendpak XPR-10S. The Atlas is not enough, on...

I am installing 2 runs of #6 NM to support future welder/plasma cutter type equipment. Should I run 6/3 or will 6/2 (no neutral wire) support most of the welders out there? 6/3 is 50% higher cost.