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I torqued my aluminum feed to my home panel ten years when I installed it. I understand it needs to be redone or checked as they loosen up. But how do I do it on a hot panel. Only the meter before the lugs which I cannot pull. Is there a special nonconductive extension I can use on my torque...

I ran a black/red/wht/green in emt for outlets. Used red for three and black for three. Had both on their own breaker. Electrician says I need either another neutral or a two pole 20amp breaker. No problem but how is this different when someone runs a 12/3 Romex? Is that supposed to have a two...

Just got an old beast. M.f. Wells a7 bandsaw. Noticed quick I don’t like the height. Would like to extend the legs another foot or two so I’m not bending over. Does this make it wobbly in general? Thinking some splayed legs will compensate. Also going to put in some new wheels. Never even used...

Just picked up my 2/0 aluminum for my feeder. So 2/0 black,white, red and a green #4 alum for ground. I asked for them to be on reels which i thought were plastic or wood things the wire is wrapped around. What i got is nicely wound wire only in separate coils. I have 2 different runs of...

I bought a 3x4 ft 3/16 thick certiflat table last year. I like it for my needs. But I bought drop in stop bolts from fireball tools. You know the ones used to keep something straight so I can align a corner or such. Anyway the fireball stops fit in the holes perfectly but when pushed against the...

I’ve run conduit throughout my garage. Made it perfect so it looks nice. Ran conduit to box above my two post lift and intended to use flexible metal conduit down to the box. But it looks like ****. Thinking of running conduit straight down to a box. Question is the post can move a little and...

I’m using 3/4 type rw flexible conduit to go from compressor to shut off box. I have two questions. - my cutter does not go this big. Just use hacksaw? - smaller mc like this has red bushings. This did not have them nor do the ones I saw at the store fit. Is there something that has to be done...

Just finished running conduit for this and wanted to double check with you guys to make sure this is ok? Will have three rows of led lights starting at box1,box2, and box 3. They will be daisy chained to only getting power at these boxes. Also have outside lights near man doors and garage...

I've been asked by several people about how my floor is holding up after homeowner type auto and welding abuse. Its hard to describe so as i mopped it today i figured i'd put up the below video. Refresher. Used epoxy-coat with epoxy primer and top coat. New concrete was ground before...

Just want to confirm I’m ok? I use 100 pound propane tank with trash can type reddy heater in garage. Tank is a year old. Just got it filled and think they overfilled it. When they filled it the temp was 25f. Today I go out to garage and distinct smell of odorant. It’s about 60f. Heard hiss from...

Making steel rolling lumber rack. It’s 3x4’. So far used 1/4 inch 2x2 for rectangle base. Hoping I can stand several 4x8 3/4 plywood upright without it tipping over. Already welded on casters as well. The problem now is what is the best way to hold a six foot 1.5” 1/8 tube at a ten degree...

My old table saw has recently refused to start. It sounds like there is something jammed in it so I just get that buzzing sound. Hoped it was the switch but got confused on how to test it once opened. I have 117 bolts on the feed. But under the feed screws were also one wire going out. I assume...

Starting on my variation of SteveO’s harbor freight workbench. I haven’t seen this yet. My issue is I have too many drawer storage units and I need to conserve floor space. I got several 27” wide units from a school auction for cheap. I choked when I saw price of leveling feet so not sure what...

This is driving me crazy. Before i start tossing parts at this can you see if i'm missing anything. I went through this myself a week ago and then had my pro out. He did not see anything either. This is a becket oil burner about 15 years old. Keeps tripping out after non start every 12-18...

Desperately trying to put all parts of garage in place. Lumber and plywood are an unsolved issue. None of it is trash. Want to minimize floor space but have mobile. Anyone make one about 2’x4’x6’ tall? Thinking with one leaning side. Can make out of steel if needed. All the tall ones I’ve seen...

Running pvc conduit to the garage and up the wall using long 90 into entrance pull box. Was hoping to come out the back of that and through the wall then up into bottom of surface mounted panel. Going for a clean look. I don't see a stubby 90 that would work on my 6" ish wall. Am i supposed...

Is there a code or general practice for two or more sheathed cables crossing each other? While I’m try to eliminate issues I’m finding I have to do this when running new wire and want to make sure there isn’t an isolator or something needed. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal...

I am welding two one inch nuts and a one inch bolt to tube. The nuts are stationary and the bolt will raise and lower for an adjustable leg. Any trick to keeping the threads clean? Cover the exposed bolt threads with something? I do have the bolt in the nuts so I don’t have issues with alignment...

I just watched this and wanted to post it here in case anyone is looking for a good beginner or refresher video on oxy acetylene cutting and general use. I found several great tips and facts that i was not previously aware of even though i've used my hobby set up for years.

I’m laying conduit in my basement for garage power and getting oil tank replaced $$!! Dirt floor. Low headroom. Fieldstone foundation. Digging out a four or so inches of soil. Have winch and trying to think of a tray that will hold say 5cu ft of soil that I can winch up a temp wooden ramp. Any...