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Metal buildings are a giant Faraday cage. I had to run wires out into mine. Signals inside seem to work just fine, it's just trying to get through the metal skin that presents the problem. Signals can enter the window somewhat, but signal strength is reduced. For a while, I had my wireless...

I wouldn't go that far, but I can tell you that the aluminum top looks nice to me. I do like my stainless, but that's just me.

Should I start a new thread? since this was a bench thread? Here is a brief description. And I do need to make some more, but I have an engine to rebuild before I make more sawdust. They are simple and fairly cheap. The face frames were probably the most expensive part. I can make (4)...

If the metal surface is mounted to a solid surface, It really shouldn't "dent" very easily. Mine are 16ga stainless over well supported 3/4" ply and they don't dent even with considerable beating. Mine are surprisingly more durable than I thought they would be. I would assume Aluminum would...

The ones shown in the OP were professionally made. These are formed in a large metal brake. Some of mine were made in a shop in Kansas City where I moved from, and the rest were made out in the shop where I currently work. I was able to buy mine at material cost. You could look in your local...

I took down and re-installed my Rotary lift by myself using my foldable engine crane and a ladder. It would have been easier with two people, but I did it. It can be done. Go slowly and it isn't too difficult. I also used a folding 2-wheel dolley (with 4 wheels) to move the columns. A floor...

I can't believe the questions. Aluminum would be an awesome alternative to stainless. Trust me, stainless scratches easily. Any metal surface that is used will scratch if it is used. Like others said, it will add character. I used stainless because that was the cheapest solution to me. I...

They are on 4'-0" centers. I went with duplex outlets because in my last shop I sometimes had need for more than a single duplex. This time, I made sure I wouldn't need more outlets. I also have several 220 welder outlets spaced all around the shop. I planned it to be able to be used by...

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Dude! It's no joke. If you REALLY want control, you actually do measure air pressure at the cap. There are crazier things out there. You do know about measuring viscosity of paint using a zahn cup don't you?

To measure pressure at the cap, one can use a special air cap outfitted with gauges. Here's a link to some other types: http://pdf.directindustry.com/pdf/devilbiss/devilbiss-accessories-for-devilbiss-spray-guns/22575-26378-_5.html

I like the press brake. Any close ups of that? I should build one of those for the press I have.

You need to tighten the fittings fully. Keep turning. You will get the final turn. Maybe you should get a bigger wrench.

Here is my opinion, so please take it for what you paid for it: If I was doing this and I wanted to attach a pole barn to my house, I would try to match the style and building materials used on the house to attempt to make it as one structure. My home is brick, which means that mine would have...

R13? Yuck! I used R14 for years. Started on R2.62 then went to R10, then R12, then R14, when the company went to LT98, I kept using R14 (because I used LISP). I stuck with R14 while the company went through the LT series. I changed jobs about a year and a half ago. They gave me 2009. We...

He didn't come from money? Then how in the world did he (while still in high school) discover that to really get the air out of a Lambo, one had to "park it on a hill" to purge the air out of the coolant? I recall him stating something to that effect many years ago in an interview. He has a...

I have found that a spray lubricant containing a lot of Moly makes a HUGE difference. I have been using an old spray can of what is called "Clarks Inner Slide Lubricant" for quite some time. You need to mask off areas you don't want the lube on. It is difficult to remove and stays in place...

anyone can become a certified home inspector. Take a quiz, send money. Easy as that. http://www.nachi.org/membership.htm

Some good advice here. I would advise (as others have) to caulk all nail holes and joints. Then prime, prime again, then paint about 3-4 good coats. My experience is that it takes several coats to fill in between the strands and make it look like something. After several coats, it looks...

I believe he was referring to only 6. Definitely not "too many". Or perhaps, he meant there can never be "too many" pics.