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When my house was built, the previous owner had concrete curbing installed around various shrub beds. He then glued wall brick on its side on top of the curbs using some type of construction adhesive and then mortared the joints between each brick. The adhesive failed for the most part and...

Anyone install a grease trap on the sink in their workshop? Debating the merits of doing so. I'll be adding a parts washer to the shop when finished but I have a septic system and know I'll be putting some grease down the drain just from washing hands, etc. Other than having to clean the...

I had an interesting (to me) circuit breaker tracing experience recently. Thought I would share in case someone else comes across the same issue I did. Background: I've been in this house about 18 months and decided to replace the poor quality outlets and switches the builder used. The...

Ordering parts and making plans to install the sink and toilet in the workshop. Plumber left 1/2" copper stubbed out of the walls for the supply. Looking for a recommendation for a good quality 1/4 turn angle supply valve. Not really interested in compression or Sharkbite type fittings...

I'm in need of a replacement electrical connector as shown on end of this battery charger. The one on my Mom's electric start Craftsman walk behind mower was damaged beyond repair. I'd like to just replace the connector instead of ordering a new charger. Does anyone know of a source for...

Just finished the first coat of Rust Bullet on my workshop floor and now waiting for it to cure so I can put down the 2nd coat and flakes. Questions: How large of an area did you cover with the 2nd coat before putting down the flakes? Would you do it differently if you had to do it again...

I managed to score a free Wilton C-0 vice. Fairly rusty when I got it but was good internally except for the swivel hold down carriage bolts. They were rusted enough that the shoulders were gone such that the bolt would just spin when trying to tighten. The rest of the hold down clamps were...

EDIT: This thread is not about PVC. If you want to discuss PVC, start your own thread. Planning the air lines for my new shop. I've pretty much settled on copper lines but after searching and reading for a couple of hours tonight I have a few questions. Currently I have a cheap 120V...

Planning for a future AC and natural gas furnace (updraft) in the new shop and I need some help with duct design. I've sized an AC unit and a furnace but duct design is one area I've not yet dabbled in. Here are the airflow specs from one manufacturer's system that would meet my needs (both...

I'm planning to install the Liftmaster 8500 garage door opener on the new workshop. I'm going to install an external keypad for entry. I'd prefer a wired keypad but the one offered by Liftmaster (KPR2000) is pricey ($160) and is a 2000 user system which is extreme overkill for my needs...

Do the codes require tamper resistant outlets in my new detached workshop? I'm being told they are required everywhere except for outlets over 66" high and those in enclosed places. Just wanted to confirm. If tamper resistant outlets are required, are there any choices for quality outlets...

I'm getting closer to finishing up my rough-in wiring. When are pigtails required in the installation of outlets, switches and fixtures? I know I'll need pigtails for multiple switch locations, etc but got to wondering when they are required. For example, are they required when connecting one...

I have some left over 18-7 sprinkler control wire. UL listed for direct burial and 75C. Would there be any issues with using this wire to connect to the AC/Furnace thermostat in my new shop? Also, around here, they routinely run the control wire for the outdoor unit into the AC disconnect and...

Putting two 240V circuits in the new workshop. One for a planned new vertical air compressor (probably 5 HP but no larger). The other for a future welder. Is there an ideal mounting height for the outlets? Thanks much, DC

As I'm wiring my shop, I'm planning for future air conditioning (typical ducted gas furnace/AC unit). There is about a 4' space on the outside wall between the building main electrical disconnect and a water faucet. This space is also the outside wall of the furnace closet and so would be an...

I'm in the planning process for wiring my workshop and wanted to run some code related and other questions by the electrical gurus on the forum. 1) I plan to install two separate 240V outlets. One for a compressor and one for a future welder. What are the box size requirements for the...

Are there any good alternatives to Plasti Dip for tool handles and such? I like the rubberized texture and the tacky feel but the product is just not as durable as I'd like. I'm wondering if there is something on the market that is more permanent and durable. Below is what I've been using (in...

Maybe it's just me but I find it irritating to be reading what I think is a fairly new thread, only to get to the end and finally realize it's over 5 years old and the only reason it was resurrected was so someone could toss his two cents into a problem that was presumably solved long ago. If...

Of course I do this to myself two days after the slab has been poured on my new shop. I am now considering a high efficiency natural gas furnace & AC combination. This was in the back of my mind while planning the shop and I thought I would just run the AC condensate drain through the wall. I...