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    Monkey Bars by Gorgeous Garage

    Am not so sure whats the big deal about those shelving units. All they are doing is using the wall and getting it off the floor. It should be easy to make. Just need to know where studs are and spacing.
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    Would ceiling insulation help?

    My 02 pennies. Did build garage with apartment upstairs and placed VB between metal roof panels and interior when installing. Was amazed at the amount of condensation that would accumulate each morning. I did finish off by then installing 6" of insulation from the bottom side . I know, I did it...
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    Acetylene bottle explosion

    A six shooter will never jam and if you can't stop him in six, its time to hunt a hidy hole. LOL
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    Metal bonding epoxies

    Very Interesting thread. E-tek. my background is somewhat similar to what you described about your father, but got into insurance later in life. Do you have a hold of something in the car, or does the car have a hold on you? (Avatar pic) Olsen, very impressed with your design skills. Now know...
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    My ongoing efforts @ garage building

    Yes that would be a 1.6 diesel with 5 speed parked under the porch. I have had to go into engine once due to my own ignorance concerning engine mount. Wish I had a 2nd. This one has been used as farm truck and am sure has tools in the back. I used it in our mountain place to pull 24" diameter...
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    Aluminum "cutoffs" source?

    Am wanting to install set of lifting strakes on pontoon boat to relieve symptoms of plowing and need source of "drops" or waste portions of aluminum sheet panels. I did post in a welding forum and got lot of views, but no replies. Am in relatively close proximity to Austin, San Ant, and Houston...
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    My ongoing efforts @ garage building

    Maybe this time, It's my uploading that is the prob.
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    My ongoing efforts @ garage building

    Hopefully, pics attached
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    My ongoing efforts @ garage building

    This is a garage that was built by an older lady and myself. I have yet to finish off all the trim and make garage portion air tight. The upstairs has 12x20 deck/porch, mostly covered. Upstairs also has an 28x20 560 ' apartment with all amenities excepting heating. A single slope attached...
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    Spare Drive Shaft Build aka My Total Hack Job

    My minute understanding of driveshafts is that they(the yokes) must be 90 degrees out to cancel vibration of other end ( in addition to the balance portion.) In order words, one set of yokes at 12/6 O'clock, and other end at 9/3 O'clock to cancel (or allow) flex.
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    Don't do this!

    First time poster here. Will relate my latest screw-up still in memory. Did make homemade over the air antenna for digital reception from 8 ~13" folded over "cat whisker" onto 2x4's of about 30" height and 24" base which was placed antenna in attic of house garage. For adjustment purposes...
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