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A sudden interruption of a previously working circuit that has a functional breaker(check that too) might be because you have an unknown inhabitant (4 legged variety) busily using your wiring as a snack. Don't overlook this possibility if there is a chance of it.

I have been away from GA for quite a while but I had a friend who built a big woodshop in Cobb. He ran into amazing hassles when he mentioned the word "shop" so DONT. You are building a garage!. Apparently building a garage was no problem but building a shop put them on the alert for...

I used to work in an insurance related field that involved reviewing medical records on people who had made a claim. I will never forget one on a guy who had a screwdrive slip in such a way that he got across a 240 volt panel. It burned out a part of his brain. He could remember who he was...

With respect gents some RTFT needs to happen. OP has stated that the ONLY view that is blocked is AH neighbor's view of OP's property. Also it was mentioned that the AH neighbor had been turned down for his OWN barn because his property is not large enough. So much for his purported "concern"...

A minor point. The Craftsman 109 is a step up from a "toy" lathe. It has its limitations to be sure. Looks like you got a chuck with yours which is not all that common. Many just used a faceplate and dog. The 1/2 inch spindle does limit finding a decent chuck. I think you got a pretty...

There is a thread on a machinist forum about this topic but I don't make a habit of advertising one forum on another. The OP can easily find it if he looks.

I was checking the HF website to send a link about this welder to a friend. While there I looked at the current reviews now almost a year in from first deployment of this machine. I am amazed had how good the reviews are. I realize this the HF website but the comments are interesting . I...

Others with far more knowledge than me will no doubt be adding to this thread. I suggest doing a search on "power to shop" and / or "subpanel" as this topic has been covered many times. If your Laundry is only wired for a dryer as the biggest consumer you may only have a 30 amp service...

Years ago I lived in an apartment complex that had 17000 BTU Window AC's mounted through the wall in each apartment. They were properly installed, drained well, had good flashing etc and did a fine job of cooling the small apartments.The units had central heating and I guess the AC units were...

While it would require a window sized hole it seems to me that the unit could be installed as a through the wall install with an insert built in place of the window. That could be both solid, weather tight and secure. It is certainly cheaper than a mini split yet has some of the advantages.

I have one very much like that that I know for a fact was bought in 1938 by my grandparents. That fridge is very likely around 80 years old.

Depending on how new the car was they might have been looking for a LoJack or similar GPS locator. They have to be pretty careful of those. I doubt the shop is all that close. That car probably arrived in a moving size box truck with ramps from 50 or so miles away.

I second the Ademco/Honeywell Vista 20P. It is pretty much an industry standard. If you want to program it yourself (which is pretty involved) make sure you get the right keypad as they will not all handle that. I installed everything and just got the company that was going to monitor it send...

I would replace my first of many casement windows before I would let that stop me from using a window unit for the short term. You would still come out ahead! One udder thing as they say down at the dairy, (need a drummer here) , portable stand alone AC units generally ****. I have one in my...

A good investment would be a temporary window unit for the bedroom while you are deciding what to do . Keeping the wife cool would buy you enough time to either fix or replace then sell it before the season is over and get most of your money back.

I have never seen suckage adjudicated on a very first post before but I definitely agree OP you **** in a major way. (again no disrespect, suckage judged here is a high compliment. ) One of you old hands should decide if this is a record. If so it should be a special award!

I trust you have seen this and if not some good ideas :

I remember your first thread when you started your basement shop. I thought at the time that there might be hope after all if young people like you were taking up fixing things and learning about matters mechanical. Thanks for confirming my early impression and keep up the good work.

Lots and lots of 4 x 6 bandsaw info here: https://groups.io/g/4x6bandsaw

Keeping it to 12 x 16 and under the local permit limit might be a good idea, since the garage will require one. The local department of chickens*** might give him more hassle if he already has a large permitted structure. Depending on the lot size he might not be allowed to build the garage...