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I've been in the new shop for a few months now and had a realization the other day that I am working the same as I did before the shop was built. It has been at least 6 years since I had a place for all of my tools. Since moving west I had some of my gear in my daughters garage/basement. Some in...

Time to re-supply on these and I wonder what types everyone uses and suggests. My shop is welding, wood and automotive

I'm having to upgrade and add some tools to the new shop and am not sure which way to go on this. My LWS fabrication shop has been running the Dewalt 872 dry cuts with Evolution blades and say the blades last as long as you don't get in a hurry. I have a Makita abrasive saw and a Hyperthrm 380...

The place is wired for a generator with the Generac panel installed but I have not yet pulled the trigger on the generator. What are the features and benefits of each. 7-10 kW is about where I want to be.

One of my goals in choosing to paint the floor was to make it easier to clean. Sounds fine, right? I was correct, it does make it easier. My problem is that now I find myself cleaning the floor all the time. I'm generally a slob and think a concrete slab is supposed to go "crunch" when you walk...

http://www.rmauctions.com/sj15/motor-city/lots/1972-bmw-2002/1076207 This is a car I built up in the early '00's. Basket case to a great driver. Not collector grade I would think due to non-matching vin on chassis and block, but this is the one you want for spirited driving. My daughter got...

For your viewing pleasure; http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf

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Quite a process, but it goes down easily. 960 Sq ft, 4 month old slab. Only doing 800Sq ft with RB as the remaining corner will be more welding area and will get the densifier/sealer. I'll also do the exterior apron, sidewalks and deck area with the densifier/sealer as I will have enough...

I need to build a lift frame for the new shop. Max 8-8.5' high. Primary use will be wood, metal projects. Somehow the back just isn't what it used to be. Probably not as smart either, so any pictures or suggestions would be appreciated.

My place is about 960 sq ft and will be primarily metal and wood working. Car parking in inclement weather only. I will install 2-3 fire extinguishers in the place. Any suggestions on type, size and source?

In the new shop I'll be building some tables and fixtures and intend to use the 3/4 material shown in the link to ease moving and protect the new slab some. Metal legs will fall the concrete pretty severely. http://www.leevalley.com/us/Hardware/page.aspx?p=32045&cat=3,43576,43581&ap=1 For...

Slab is two months old. Nice smooth finish. Through the construction of the building there are assorted marks on the floor. I'm not looking for beautiful. I'll beat the heck out of it, woodworking, welding/cutting, automotive, etc. I have been reading a great deal here and will rent a machine...

Years ago I had a link that gave the BINN numbers for all the atmospheric reporting stations across the country. The information is run by the NOAA. I have looked and looked, but in computer searching, as well as assorted other things, I'm kind of a nitwit. So, would some of you engineering...

Costco part # 858582. 4' LED twin tubes. Brand FEIT. 38 watts, 3700 Lumens, 4000K Cool White color. My GC has them in his shop and likes them a great deal. At $35/ twin tube it is worth a shot. My electrician kinda pooh-pooh'ed them, but what the heck, If they last 2-3 years, the technology will...

I was just in Atlanta for the SE Propane show and asked an old friend and customer what was new in the world. He showed me a new Ridgid pro press set up for copper and black iron. The Pro-Press copper fittings for gas have a certified o-ring, yellow in color. The fittings for black iron are...

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I like the look of Corten steel. Have an of you used it? Any pics? Comments?

My garage is 30X30X10 with a 4X13 bump out on one corner to handle the garage door. The 13'X34 section will be the pass thru vehicle bay and be lit or controlled separately. The remaining 17x30 will be the shop area and again controlled separately. I'm fixin' to use dual tube 4' LED fixtures...

I am framing the garage currently. The other day a fellow stopped by the job and offered me a Janus M-2000 insulated door, all hardware etc, New for $800. It is a 10W x 12H. He purchased it and realized his RV would not make it through the door and had to get another door. He has had it sitting...