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    Metal roof on garage

    So my garage roof needs to be replaced and I want it done with metal. I have a friend that does roofing and he cut me a pretty good deal for the whole job. Roof currently has one layer of 3 tab shingles that are 23 years old and just starting to leak during very heavy down pours. I'm not...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Installed the body back onto the frame.
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    Method of addressing Stainless Steel Weld Discoloration

    It either needs to be passivated or electro polished... Or both
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    Fly Control

    Old fashioned fly strips and when they get really bad I use fly spray for horses around the inside of the shop. We have farm fields on three sides so they can be bad at times.
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    Home Shop Tire Changer Questions

    You can thank me later... https://nationalautotools.com/collections/tire-equipment/products/ntc-950-2-tire-changer-ntb-550-wheel-balancer
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    Garage Doors - 2x10 or 1x18?

    I have a 16' door and hate it. I heat the garage all winter but only to 40°. Open the door and all the heat rush's right out. Plus we have high winds because we are surrounded by open farm fields. So you can watch the door move two inches in the middle and there is extra bracing on each of the...
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    Preventing Rust on Brake Rotors When Stored

    Its because they are made of junk material. I have my project car, that has been torn apart for a very two years. The mostly stripped frame has been sitting outside, next to the garage, uncovered for the whole time. The rotors are original to the car! There is almost zero rust on the surface of...
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    Re-roofing costs

    I'll guess.. 12k all in thats $300/square installed. Figured $150/square for materials and same for labor.
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    Water heater - tank or tankless? Eliminate chimney/flue?

    so 3 fixtures that would require hot water worse case. Why only 3? No washing machine or dishwasher in your house? I think you are severely underestimating your hot water usage. I had a tankless. It/they have their pro's. Endless hot water being a big one. But to support that many hot water...
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    Shop air- what type of valves and fittings?

    You can use either. Which ever you feel more comfortable with. I did my system with galvanized pipe so the threaded worked for me. Good luck and post pics when you're done!
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    First winter in my new shack!!

    Glad to hear it! The wife and I are in the stages of planning our house. We're tearing down the rat trap and rebuilding. With spray foam of course!
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    My heater for the winter

    So your Hot Dawg doesn't draw much electricity, but how much fuel does it use?
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    thinking new cordless tool purchase !what brand?

    Re: Free sinking cordless tool purchase !what brand? Yep, this. I had a circular saw, sawzall, drill, 1/2" impact, impact screw gun, flashlight all in 18v Dewalt. Batteries did ****. Bought a 20v kit with the impact, drill, charger and two batteries for $149. Adapter was $35. Also bought a big...
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    building in massachusetts log(ish) garage?

    How about log siding? You can get wood log siding, or you can get this.. my wife and I are actually going to put this on our house next year when we tear down and rebuild. www.trulogsiding.com
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    Flatscreen TV in garage for use as computer monitor?

    Just use the HDMI output from your computer to an HDMI input on your tv, simple as that. Resolution will be fine. I have the tv in our living room connected to my desktop so we can watch movies from the computer on the tv in the living room. Use www.monoprice.com for cheap cables. IIRC the 25'...
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    What do I need in my Shop?

    If you put casters on things, plan on spending some $ to buy good ones. Make sure to get ones that can lock. Nothing worse than the whole table moving while trying to work on something. A set of four quality casters will set you back $150...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Installed Vortec heads and roller rockers on my project car after remove the old heads.
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    Heating Garage

    Gas furnace hands down for your application. Quick recovery time. Plus a minisplit will not work in temps that cold. You can use a house furnace, but if at all possible, get a large furnace that hangs. Saves lots of floor space and is safer because it won't **** flammable fumes from the floor...
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    Has anyone done this?

    No vapor barrier? That surprises me...
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    propane tank transport

    There is a slime, for lack of a better term, in the tank. It will get into the valve which in turn will get into the regulator if used right away. Let it sit upright for maybe 30 minutes and you're good to go. It is not put into the tank on purpose, but builds up over time. Doesn't hurt...
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