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Just be VERY careful on BF. I bought a Rigid shop vac last year. It was a crazy good deal, but it was a "special" model that was only sold on BF. Basically, it was **** and they skimped on it. It was big, but had the smaller hoses. Really weird. Just watch out for any sku's that aren't...

I buy Sam's Club jeans. They're like $13-15 a pair, and seem sturdy enough. If I ever have a problem, their lifetime return policy means I can get a new pair.

It all depends on what you want to use it for. I've got plenty of drawers that are filled with lighter items. Could work as a small parts storage solution with some plastic bins inside. I wouldn't want it any more than 12" if I was going to put it on my workbench. I didn't know it's gone...

It's only the standard duty, but it might work well to turn into drawers for a workbench. At only $41, it's not a bad deal. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00938096000P?sid=IDx20070921x00003h&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=26-355153426-2

I think this deal expires today, so I wouldn't sit on it if you're interested. Makita LCT209W 12v Max Cordless Lithium-Ion Drill + Driver kit for $89.99 from Rakuten (formerly buy.com) when you use the $30 off coupon code: "MASTERPASS30". Looks like this sells for $120-130 elseware. You'll...

So, onward to covering the walls up. I decided long ago to use OSB. I picked it because of a few reasons. First, I like that it is durable. I'm not the most careful guy, and I can totally see myself smashing a hole in drywall. Second, I like the idea of being able to hand stuff anywhere...

So, it's been a bit since I last updated this thread. It's been a cold and miserable winter. I managed to get out into the garage a few times and completed insulating the walls. I'm not sure if I'll ever heat the garage, but I figured now is the time to insulate if I want to! By the way, if...

Great! I just finished insulating my garage walls, and it's time to start covering them up. Good thing Menards has 11% off this week!

I love Menards. Spent $95 today, and I'll get $85 of those back after rebates. So many freebies. I bought two door mats. My wife was asking where I wanted to put them. My response was, I dunno. They were free, so I got two! :-)

Yeah, if I wanted to do this illegally, I could just tie my 10-4 rubber cord directly into a spare 30 amp double pole breaker. Total cost would be $0. Sure, maybe I could justify it to myself that it's alright since I'll never screw up. I'm sure that will be a real comfort if someone got hurt...

Looking at costs, I decided a standby generator wasn't practical right now. That leaves me with trying to get a transfer switch installed. After doing some thinking, I have two potentially cheaper options. First, I could get an interlock kit from Square D for my subpanel in my garage. It's a...

I'm going to use OSB. I imagine it is either going to work or not depending on where the cutout is.

After much obsessing with my electrical, I finally called for and passed my electrical inspection. Time to start making progress. I've got the insulation ready to go. I'll try to get that in tomorrow, assuming I can stand the 20F weather IN the garage. So cold.

Final update. Inspector DID actually show up, which was a shock. He spent maybe 5 minutes in the house start to finish, but he did approve it. Looks like I'm good to go for insulation and OSB. With -8F temps outside, that insulation can't come fast enough.

Closest one is 45 miles away from me in Flint. I'd go get it, but I'd probably get shot. I'll let this deal pass. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

I've had rigid tools for four years now. I've had one battery die. Getting service used to be difficult, but now you can take stuff to home depot tool rental and they'll hook you up. Just know that you must register your tools online to get coverage. 98%of the people complaining didn't read the...

What picture are you looking at? What post and picture number? Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

After my previous dealings with the township, I'll be incredibly surprised if I can even get the inspector to show up. He'll probably just sign off. His roof inspections were drivebys, that probably never happened. After calling twice, they still never showed up to inspect my water heater...

Largest wire is 6 AWG. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Okay, not sure what you're referring to with the bushings. My conduits are smaller than 1". What do I need and where do I get it, and where would I put it? Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk