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    Mounting data rack to wall

    I agree with Mike, GRKs. I mounted mine to a sheet of plywood with screws, but only because the wall was bare studs/insulation and I couldn't get it where I wanted it without a backer.
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    Time to Replace the Well Tank

    My galvanized fitting on my new tank decided to spring a pinhole leak - while I was on vacation on the other side of the country. Find one with a brass fitting...
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    Lifting a camp trailer.

    I've had both the floor plate model and the overhead. I prefer the overhead as I have one low vehicle that needs to get on the lift and wouldn't make it over the plate. Most of the manufacturers have "extended height" models. If you're thinking of lifting a trailer, you should look at the...
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    Terminating low voltage Network cables, tools and connectors ??

    I'm a big fan of patch panels, I would definitely use one. If nothing else, it cleans up the location you have them all coming into. For my camera/WAP runs I like to terminate in a keystone jack mounted to a device box mounted out of sight or in wall. I use a short patch cable to feed the...
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    Stringing long run of out door lights

    If you get the coated wire rope, there is no concern at all with it not being straight. I used zip ties.
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    If you were given $5,000 free to use towards your shop/garage . . .

    Lumber for a mezzanine Pallet racking/shelving Workbench Engine building tools Hose reel to replace my failed one Use the balance towards a TIG welder
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    Heating your garage, what's your setup.

    20KW boiler - radiant floor heat for my 40x50.
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    Building a 60 x 40 x 12 Building Need Input

    Sounds like the exact situation I'm in - I also have an attached 3 car for my daily driver junk. I set my shop up in "bays" with the right most bay completely flat for race car activities. The center and left bay have a pitch to a floor drain. The center bay has my 2 post hoist. There's many...
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    Building a 60 x 40 x 12 Building Need Input

    I have an identical 40x50 with the same roof trusses you're talking about with 3x 10Hx12W doors on the long side. Zero regrets in door config other than I should have done 16ft walls and taller doors.
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    Train Track Rail

    I'd build some tank traps and set up a perimeter.
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    Black oxide SS fastener durability?

    I too prefer the black fasteners and use them. The black will rust.
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    Thickened Edge Slab Insulation

    I offset my bottom 2x6 plate and my outside sheeting (treated) covered the vertical foam on my thickened edge. I then applied aluminum flashing to it and backfilled with 3/4 down crushed limestone. I insulated my entire slab with 2" XPS and then did 4" around the outside 4' where I planned to...
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    indoor security camera

    Same here. I've installed a couple systems for friends and they love the ease of use.
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    Can someone explain what I will need for Fiber internet in the shop?

    1x Ubiquiti UDM Pro SE wherever the cable company installs their gear 2-3x Ubiquiti access points of your choosing for the shop From the shop you can cable into the house (via conduit) and connect it at a later date with similar access points and possibly a POE switch. You'll be setup to add...
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    Kids Electric Car Storage Idea

    I also hung my kid's power wheels from the rafters.
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    Can’t Open Garage Door. Emergency Release Not Working. Help Needed.

    Does the garage have a gable attic vent or access door?
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    Adding a meter to vinyl siding

    There are meter base mounts designed for this application. https://www.aifittings.com/catalog/siding-mounting-blocks/meter-mounting-bases/
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    Safe places to run a generator (trex deck on top of garage? see picture)

    I'd run it up there and not give it another thought.
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