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    acid wash for epoxy floor

    preface: I searched the archives :D and this is the closest I came up with to my question, but its back from about 2005 (see quote below my message). I am going to be doing the epoxy on my garage in the next few weeks and am concerned on the pavers / landscaping outside.... Is it a problem? How...
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    Newage Performance cabinets - costco

    Costco has on sale for $1,099, down from $1,699 the Newage Performance Diamond Series 8 piece for the garage, matte black or diamond plate. I can't afford the Pro line. I had been thinking of putting up the Gladiator or using used kitchen cabinets for my new 1 car garage, but $1.1K sounds...
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    Epoxy questions - new floor

    I have been doing a lot of reading through the archive and have come up with some questions of my own . It will be primarily for my motorcycles, no car will be in there. I will need to the floor to withstand the basic garage issues; oil, gas, grease, etc. I don’t know if I am going to sprinkle...
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    shed low height ideas?

    I am looking to put a shed in the back yard... sounds easy.... It has to be under 6' tall so it doesn't go over my fence, as I don't want it to be an eyesore. I saw this one at Sears but could be a little higher and deeper for me. Usage? Misc **** that usually goes in the garage, maybe misc...
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    How long for new compressor to fill up

    I just connected my new dewalt 20 gallon compressor, oil lubed and after plugin it in for about ten minutes it was only about a quarter full. I shut it off just in case but that seems very slow to fill up. What is a reasonable expectation in time?
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    Test

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    race deck? Local garage plastic tile installer

    This guy had a booth at a car meet recently in Ft Lauderdale. He had his "race deck" booth all set up, tiles looked good... He said he installs race deck tiles but I checked his web page and there is no mention on who's tiles he installs. He is charging $3.45 / sq ft installed, which isn't...
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    Kitchen cabinet questions - cost and paint

    Hello all I'm entertaining kitchen cabinets as a less expensive alternative to newage cabinets for my upcoming one car garage. I like the red newage and came across this thread .... .... And the user has red kitchen cabinets. What would be the best way to paint kitchen cabinet doors? I...
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    Riding jacket storage?

    I see a number of people with store their motorcycle riding jacket on shelving with hangers in the open. Is anyone storing their riding gear in a closet in the garage? I need some ideas. I don't want to store the jackets out in the open. The long metal garage cabinets I've seen have shelves. The...
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    AC to a one car garage ?

    I'm wanting to get some air conditioning in the garage for those summer days here in Florida. In the pat I would just leave the kitchen door open and get some ac in that way, but I want some better way of getting my garage air conditioned. I thought I had the solution with one of those wall...
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    Ernst wrench organizor / large wrenches

    I'm doing some reading on the archives and came across the Ernst name a few times. I see they have a wrench organizer that is magnetic and a basic wrench organizer. I would like to use these for my larger wrenches (see below). Can anybody tell me if these Ernst racks will fit these larger...
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    Start of 1 car garage for my Harley

    Oct 2014 edit - Title should now be "start of 1 car garage for my motorcycles", as the Vrod, has a new mate, a 2012 GSXR 750; couldn't pass it up. It only had 350 miles on it. Ok, so I am starting my one car garage build thread. New Townhouse being built so,will have a clean slate. Main purpose...
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    Help organizing the tool box

    Here are some before and after pics of tools in the new HF 44" box. The after isn't the finished product, really just the start and I know I have quite a ways to go. I got some organizers from HF yesterday but was really only able to use the one for sockets. I got some drawer organizers but...
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    Pushing stud finder with metal framing

    I'm having a problem with my stud finder... I realized that most new construction I'm dealing with has metal framing for the drywall mounting vs wood. Simple question how in the world do I find these spots to mount sometHing on the wall ( ie bike rack, mount for my roof coil extension cord etc..)?
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    Help with ceiling mount electric cord reel

    I did a search and found some info on the archives but not enough detail. I'm going to mount my ceiling mount electric cord reel and all I know is I should use lag screws and find a stud with a stud finder. Anything I'm missing? This garage is only until they finish my home later this year so...
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    IR 20 gallon oil lubed compressor?

    Sears has this IR compressor (# P1.51U-N9) on sale locally for $329, down from $550. It is oil lubricated and 20 gals. What are the thoughts on the specs on this compressor? My uses? Just weekend tinkering with the car, so I might change a wheel, or on occasion use an air tool or two, but not...
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    Race deck pics with car jacks. oil change etc...

    Ok, I lurked and read the archives and hear high praise for the race deck flooring.... Could we see some of you that actually use your garages to work on your cars? Your car, do you put it on floor jacks or stands? Changing oil? What about each time that oil drips under the floor? Or changing...
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    One car garage "and" motorcycle trailer?

    So I was planning on purchasing my next property with a two car garage, but something came up and the property I'm looking at is just a one car garage. There goes all my plans for a nice two car garage, trailer on one side , bike in front, and the other half as a working garage. Any of you...
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    Tool stores in London?

    If this is the wrong section, mods please move I am going to be traveling to London, England tomorrow and would love to go see some place like our Home Depot in the United States or any other suggestions for tools. Any brands I should be looking for? I might want to bring back some unique...
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