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I just built a new garage and want to go with jack shaft openers for the doors. My ceiling is scissor trusses so it's not flat. Since the wall and ceiling isn't a 90*, what are you guys using for the tracks to go up the scissor truss? I want some of the door to follow the roof line so I'm not...

This is probably a stupid question... but can mild steel be welded to Stainless Steel? I've got an O2 bung that is mild steel that I need to weld to my stainless exhaust. I'm to new at tig welding to try it so if it can be done I'll MIG it. If not I'll order SS bungs and have it TIG welded...

I need some advice / help on what am I doing wrong. I'm trying to weld an inside corner and I can't figure it out. The 2 pieces are different thicknesses, 1/16" piece into 1/8" piece. Once I get the puddle started on the 1/8" it burnes through the thinner piece. I've tried extending the tungsten...

What bench mounted belt sanders sre you guys using? I got a POS Royobi (4X36 belt) that sounds like it's eating it's self apart. All the ones I've found look like the Royobi, just re badged. Thanks

I picked up an Alpha Tig about a month ago and it's going pretty good but I've got some questions about the tungsten. How often do you stop and re sharpen? I use the Estwood sharpener. How do you cut or break the tungsten? A couple times the tungsten has turned black about 1/4" up from the...

I just picked up the Mr Heater 50k BTU heater and I've got some questions regarding the exhaust ducting. I'm going to run my exhaust horizontal but I'm unsure of the pitch. The paper work says both ways, downward pitch and upward. To me downward makes sense for condensation. Which way did you...

I've got a vertical band saw that I'm going to pulley down for.cutting.metal... the motor currently is 1750 rpm how much slower should I make it?? What's a good Teeth Per Inch for a metal cutting only blade?? Thanks

Does anybody know of any coupons or codes for Eastwood? I'm going to be spending some coin there and I'm looking to save a couple dollars if possible... Thanks

before we start, i did use the search, i read all 12 pgs. ask my wife, she's ready to kill me!! i've been looking for a 4 post lift for some time. the one that works the best with my garage and the requirements i need is the Atlas Pro 8000 EXT. the dam thing fits my garage perfectly! (i've gone...

i was watching one of the car shows the other day. they had what looked to be a 4' fluorsent drop light with suction cups on either end. it looked very usefull, but i cannt find one anywhere. anyone know where to get one?? thanks!!

hello i found this forum through a link on another site. decided to join, looks like alot of great info here