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    advice on heating and cooling a wood shop

    +1 for radiant with NG hot water . . . = = = =recipe for comfy Canada garage !! ;) Mini-split for your AC/cooling "needs" if any.
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    Is there a "best" architectural shingle?

    OP . . . there will be a predominant brand in your area that gives you bast value for your money. Where there's a plant, shingles are cheaper as not paying transportation from out-of-state. Here in midwest . . . Tamko is good brand for architectural shingles, yet affordable. GAF Timberline...
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    Found a deal on craigslist? - List Here!

    FREE small house (32 ft x 24 ft) that would make a great garage. Anyone in Tulsa area have a need ?? Get some long I-beams and a flat trailer and plan a route to tow your "mobile garage" . . . ???? Region Midwest USA Location Claremore, OK Item Free house 32'x24' Price . . . . . * * * *...
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    Found a deal on craigslist? - List Here!

    x 100000 . . . . . Holy Crapola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . crack open the kid's piggy bank and immediately buy those Listas !! B100 . . . . you got the cash ??? Grab a truck and trailer and SNAG those !! :rocker: I'm in for 2 and can wait a year for the "GJ Transport" to meet up half...
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    Wilton 300 and powrarm 301 restore

    OP . . . you scored 2 super cool vises in one trip. But $20 . . . . wowsa . . . you stole that and deserve YOU **** !!! :thumbup: I'd vote for vintage color like verde green or baby blue.
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    More info on unknown tool chest

    Those are Cool !! :thumbup: I'd guess output hybrid of . . . . . . . late night *** . . . between . . . Remline AND Kennedy !! ;) Have got to love the mobility of that baby with the big tires. :3gears:
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    Destroyed a HF Breaker Bar

    ^ ^ Where is that picture of GJer with 48" or longer 3/4 or 1" drive breaker bar ?? Imagine that would be an "easy" pull even on tractor lug nuts !! ;)
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    Garage Repairable?

    I'd say consider . . . Phases . . . . . . . . . Phase 1 . . free . . . scour CL for free tin and put a roof on it (becomes "cold storage" that is relatively dry) . . . . . Phase 2 . . spend a little . . . start fixing walls for long-term use . . . . . Phase 3 . . spend $$$ . . . decide...
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    Tool box conundrum

    +1 to Keep BOTH. If no room in garage now, then the Snappy becomes a "dresser" in bedroom !! :D
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    Destroyed a HF Breaker Bar

    Unusual failure . . . +1 for a dud. I'd guess that HF pin would fail first ?? Lucky that you weren't hurt when she broke. ;)
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    Future 220, what size wire?

    ^ ^ ^ Kinda like the guy/woman in parts store getting oil filter . . ..... PARTS GUY: What kind of car do you have ?? CAR OWNER: The green one !!! :D . . :bounce:
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    SK Brazil wrench or not?

    I'd say the USA story is more likely . . . . . . . . . people in Brazil spell it as Brasil.
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    2017 Garage Sale Thread

    ^ ^ ^ That qualifies as YOU **** !!! :thumbup: That baby is in cherry condition.
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    Found a deal on craigslist? - List Here!

    ^ ^ ^ Agree, it's worth full price asked on CL. But you know, we GJer's are a "cheap lot" and bargain down EVERYthing !! ;)
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    Time for a new bench vise

    OP likely missed out on super sales of Craftsman Professional 4.5" vise that were under $100 with discounts from Sears when all those were dumped. There were 2 styles . . . rounder and squarer . . . see prior GJ threads. Nice vise for $100 below if you are local and can avoid the shipping...
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    Found a deal on craigslist? - List Here!

    ^ ^ ^ Looks to be in nice shape for $150 . . . . . . . . . . a GJer needs to go "negotiate" down that price for nice drill press.
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    Hobart plasma cutter

    OP . . . you missed out on recent GJ group buy of Chinese CUT50 plasma that ended up under $300 IIRC. Lots of positive comments from GJer's about ability of the plasma cutter, just like Nine4GMC mentions above. There also were some sales on Lotos not too long ago . . . see prior GJ threads...
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    Paver driveways?

    That looks great JVB :thumbup: . . . I hadn't seen this thread until now. Another benefit of pavers (for KS real estate taxes anyways) is that they are "Not Permanent" so not added as improvement to Real Estate subject to real estate taxes on the property. Absolute key to good paver job is...
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    Time for a new bench vise

    OP . . . if you have no vise now, seriously doubt you "need" a 6" vise. Here is an extremely nice 5" vise that will last you a lifetime for $332 with free shipping from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VXW490/?tag=atomicindus08-20 If you want to get budget back into $250 range, then...
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    High electric bill, 3/4 amps on breaker box ground!?!?

    First thing I'd do is Unplug the old frig . . . . . . . . . then test every circuit in the house. Good luck.
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