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I’m thinking strongly about going to my local radiator shop and having my now rare gas tank boiled out for $89 including painting. Anyone know what they use and do you have seal the inside of it afterwards? Going out and replacing is not a cheap and easy task and would prefer not to.

I have a brand new Dewalt angle grinder and will be using it in the new place once it’s finished. The foundation has been poured for the small shop and am currently waiting on the framing…can’t wait to get out of the rental-been almost a year and we still have about 4-5 months. one of the...

Currently hunting a Snap On Utility Cart such as KR488 (I think that’s correct model#). I know they made different ones through the years but can’t seem to find model#’s. Anyone have a listing or know where to look? Not looking for new ones as they typically expensive and I can find those...

Carb cleaner eating through my gloves. Suggestions? Preferably not a baseball mitt dexterity type. [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Didn’t want to veer that topic off but did any of those older books discuss keeping tools rust free? Curious as metal quality has somewhat changed. Not wanting this to be what someone does for their tools just maybe a history discussion from days gone by. Sent from my iPhone using Garage...

Anyone every try silencing a generator or compressor by doing any of those things on YouTube? Curious to see if some one actually tried this with some real world experience. I plan on doing a box of some sort in the new place. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

I’m constantly (at least lately) trying to determine sizes of nuts and bolts. Not to mention TPI. I decided to buy a template for quickness as I work a lot and my time is valuable anymore to bring out the tape measure. I also try and buy Snap On when I can and CERTAINLY DON’T BUY NEW. Not...

I have a older 2 & 3-cell maglite flashlights. Can I convert it to LED’s easily and is it worth it? Looks like more than $150 to buy a newer light for same size. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Anyone pressure wash their floor in their garage or just spray it? Prevention of mold/mildew? Always curious about that. My plan is to use batt insulation with plywood for walls and am now considering using only a bare floor in my detached. Obviously I’ll keep the windows & doors open and use...

So I'm over budget according to builder on the electrical fixtures for our new house and detached buy $3k. I was going to use (3) 8' LED fixtures inside that put out 11000 lumens. I have real issues in my seeing things when i work on something. Anyways, they were pretty pricey (and that may...

Anyone use wood or something to fill the expansion crack on their floor? Creeper gets caught in it and it’s a PITB to get out out of it! Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

The name plate is gone my pump. How do I determine what model it is? 3Z323, 3Z355, or 3Z395 is the model for SpeedAire and the pump determines which model I have. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

If her heels will go through free flowing tiles and how hard is it to clean the tiles to keep them looking good? We are building a new house (some here may know this) with a 3 car garage and a detached garage. The 3 car will have some type of flooring but detached may or may not have...

I use forearm crutches and they are not made like they used to be. The ones you’re seeing in the photo are cheap Chinese product that the medical industry has farmed out are garbage...absolute.garbage. The problem I have is the bolt and nut I’ve had to fix them tear and scratch and dent...

We are building a house with 3 car garage and a detached. I want insulated garage doors. Builder is quoting $1200 for VINYL insulation over the original price of plain doors. I was going say “pass” and just put in the styrofoam myself but can this be made to look well? Spending a ton of...

Haven’t welded in decades. Have recognized a somewhat need for one but it’s only going to be here and there. Feel like I’m imposing if I ask friends so I’m thinking about buying this. I normally nowadays try and stay away from there but I thought this might be good fit for my needs. I plan...

Any used this small parts washer? Any other suggestions? Trying to keep price below $100. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Well finally after several months I may have located a vintage drill press. Actually two... Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Anyone built a barn or restored one? I see a lot of dilapidated wooden barns and was wondering if anyone actually redo them or build them? Hate to see them rot. Just a shame. Show some pictures! Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

I really want a set of vise grips. Never had pair due to grip strength issues and small hands? Any way around this? Do they make a set pliers or vise grips that help in this area? Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app