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    Please help design/layout my 32x30 detached garage!

    Welcome to GJ ! Your sketches are very nice . . . AND . . important as above post mentions that INTERIOR SPACE will be a premium when trying to get 3 cars in small garage. First, you'll get best responses if fellow GJer's know WHERE this build is happening. UPDATE your GJ Profile with a...
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    Is This a Kennedy Box?

    ^ ^ ^ This . . . . AND . . . is reason selling his HF box due to FLOODING ?? :D
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    How close can a dryer vent be to gas and electric meter?

    My last house had dryer vent near the NG meter . . . 3 to 4 ft . . . and it was never a problem. Keep it far enough away that you can remove the outer cover to do periodic cleaning of lint in the dryer pipe, with one of those spinner rods with a brush at the end. One thing I would recommend...
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    15A or 20A circuits in new construction detached garage?

    I'd recommend most all of them 20A at the main use locations . . . ie sidewalls, up by the front of garage (ie divider between doors or overhead if one door - - hanging electric reel). Also, where ever you'll have a bench, make SURE you have 20A 120v circuit(s) there so you have mount a long...
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    Sump pump backup

    Sounds like OP situation best served with a quality battery backup sump pump, along with it's own pipes. I'm firm believer in Battery Tender, especially for infrequently used battery like a sump pump.
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    Air Compressor electrical connection

    ^ ^ General . . "rule of thumb" . . yes . . . . BUT . . . . . . . . . GJ Sparky's have taught us countless times that . . . HP RATING . . . . yes . . do NOT look at FLA on motor plate . . (unless no other way like with "SPCL" or special listing for HP) . . and use HORSEPOWER to determine...
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    Huge Felo Giveaway from KC Tool!

    Knipex for me.
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    The wet garage raise

    OP, good luck with "The LIFT" as the end goal is worth the effort !! :D +1 to Add MANY more DIAGONAL bracing . . . like 24' long 2x6's to prevent any racking of the walls. Same with diagonal bracing across the front of garage (both directions) where opening for garage door creates significant...
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    Recalled Compressor Now what do I do

    OP . . . based on your uses and demands, +1 for the 60 gal compressor. It's very common to end up with TWO Compressors. Above Oil-Splash compressor for stationary use and another for your mobile air needs . . . . . . like California Air 10 gal on wheels, which is nice unit that's extremely...
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    Input needed on gas line to new heater in barn

    Need MORE Info . . . . need to know PRESSURE you are getting AFTER the meter. Often the pressure is regulated down to approx 7 to 10 water column inches or less than .5 psi. My preference would be BIG and as discussed above T off after meter as D45 has done and run buried yellow plastic...
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    Recent Vintage S K set aquisition

    OP . . . . scoring that set for $20 is indeed worthy of . . . . YOU **** !!!! :thumbup: I'd be shining that set for myself as lifetime keeper if I were you.
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    wire as a main or sub-panel?

    ^ ^ Sounds like GREAT shop. Get what YOU want . . . and don't look back.
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    Gas or electric for infloor heat water heater

    ^ ^ ^ This. LISTEN to the pro. +1 for NG since the GasCo will run line for free. OP you didn't mention if this was a 2nd meter as there will be "minimum billing charge" just to get a statement each month like $16 or $18 with the various taxes and fees. I'd make sure meter and line were...
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    Tool list for the green auto tech

    You'll need car ramps and jack stands also. Oil change tools like the filter caps might come in handy, or at least the various filter wrenches. Good luck.
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    Ok cannot afford to fix my grinder any one need original parts?

    ^ ^ ^ What he said. Stick around OP and become "blockhead" by fixing the CM Grinder !!! Then you "have" to also restore/own countless older vises, etc. . . Then get an old school drill press for the . . . tri-fecta. At that point, you WILL know that you've caught the GJ Fever !! ;) Lots...
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    Did It Myself Lista Tool Box

    That is EXCELLENT workmanship and outcome you've got there Bib !! :thumbup: Like the matching of red for toolboxes to the inner red of '32 Ford wheels. :D More PICS of the cool car ???
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    Help me choose new Compressor

    BELOW is what you want . . . . . $100 used . . but QUALITY . . compressor (oil-splash) that just needs an electric motor . . . . fellow "Sparky" GJ electricians will steer you in right direction: https://cnj.craigslist.org/tls/d/air-compressor/6241298799.html Keep your other tank and just...
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    6 AWG Issues

    In a similar analogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEVER, Ever, NEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trim part of your pecker off to fit in a tight woman !! :evil: . . :bounce: . . :evil: . . :bounce:
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    Craftsman vice

    If that Craftsman . . . . vice . . . is just rubbing you wrong . . . . . . . I'll sure take it off your hands !! :D Where do I meet you to pick it up ?? +1 the CrownTop Craftsman . . . Vise . . . is a Lifetime keeper !! :thumbup:
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    Oddball US Government tool box

    OP . . . looks to be awesome quality for $5. +1 on worthy of YOU **** !! :thumbup:
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