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    going vertical

    I had a lift point of unkown origin in my shop. I used it to lift all kinds of stuff, Heaviest I ever lifted was a 460 with an auto trans attached. Then just recently I was attempting to lift a 6 cyl diesel. The whole setup came crashing down, including drywall. All that was holding was an...
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    Attaching a garage - breezeway or no?

    make the breezeway in the back of a carport.
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    Attic Lift (Mechanism to Lift Things into an Attic)

    I think I'd build my own. Those kits dont look cheap. depending on your fab capabilities though.
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    Wheel Bearing Grease

    how about lubri-plate? I've used it before. we have a gallon of it at work. My boss swears by it.
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    Paint Booth Fan

    Youd have to isolate the motor ftom the air flow. Maybe build a sheet metal box around the motor, or move the motor further away.
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    $20 per SF Container garage

    Thats about the price I've heard, but minus the insulation part.
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    $20 per SF Container garage

    how much would a 500 sq ft steel building cost?
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    New Garage Project begins, Please comment with thoughts and Ideas

    I usually have a few projects, an then need room to work also. That being said, my shop is about 9' by 30'. I cant get much done in there, too small.
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    New Garage Project begins, Please comment with thoughts and Ideas

    Bigger, you'll have room for 2-3 cars as is.
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    Paint Booth

    I dont know if I'd go to the trouble of building a downdraft. I never painted in one but have used crossflows, and I think they work fine. You can just have an insert for you door to be a filter, with the exhaust fan on the other end. Gary
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    What large tools are a must for a garage?

    must haves, worthless withouts... Good set of hand tools Oxy/Ac setup sawzall good 1/2 drill compressor and basic air tools grinder floor jack and stands. you can pull off alot with basic tools. Tools that make life easier, and projects faster... Mig welder Tig welder Plasma Cutter Abrasive...
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    Murmansk Garages

    Wish I had one.
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    Organization, neat garage help

    I really agree about having everything on casters. It also helps when you get an odd or oversized shape your working on. You can just roll stuff out of the way.
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    Enclosed Outdoor Carport for Temp Storage?

    what about a shipping container? or an old semi trailer. I dont know what your neighborhood is like, but you can pick these up for around 2k. Once you have the extra space, it'll never be empty again.
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    Garage/shop design software?

    I think thats the only option. I bought the Punch Home Design Platinum. I think it was $49.
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    Posting of pictures

    How do you link the pictures? Just type in the address? or do you have to add something else? thanks
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    Completed Shed / Workshop

    I could use about 6 of those. A car and some junk in each one.
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    Most awsome garage I've seen!

    I'd be happy with a palm tree growing, its been in the low 20's here at night for the last 2-3 weeks
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    A new work bench thread!!!

    I think one of th ebest ideas I have seen is to place 2" receiver hitches along the underside of the bench, then have your different tools, like a vice, sheetmetal forming tools, all plug into these receivers. that way they can be stored easily and set up with out taking any additional space. I...
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    In ground lift?

    what is a two post inground? Gary
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