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I'm pretty sure all SAE connectors are the same. Something intended for heavier use would use a different plug such as an EC5. How heavy of gauge are you wanting to use? Heavier than 12awg? I'm pretty sure SAE connectors are only rated for 10 or 15 Amps, so anything more than 12awg won't...

I second the Wera Lasertip recommendation. The lasertips really work quite well. I'm very happy with mine.

I think it would look like the den from a house built in the 1970's with cheap wood paneling - yuck. Not to mention it would make for a very dark space - not really what you'd want in a garage/shop. Painting would be about the same effort and much much better results. Even OSB looks pretty...

My electronics bench is built exactly the way you described in the first post: 1" MDF with 20" heavy duty shelf brackets. It works well, my main goal was to be able to access any part of the bench with a rolling desk chair, but I don't do anything heavy-duty on it - just electronics work and...

Huot is the leading manufacturer of drill indexes. If you just do a search (in google, amazon, ebay, etc.) for "Huot Index" you'll find a bunch of them. The circular type one you asked about that Norseman, and other drill bits often come in is called the "Bit Buddy"...

How much heat will you really be generating? I built a mini media center with a router, switch, and media server (rack-mount computer with 8 hard drives), and the closet does get a little warm, maybe 8-10 degrees warmer than ambient, but that's not hot enough to cause me any worries. I think...

Like others said.. in theory the darker colors hide oil stains and the like, while lighter colors help reflect light and brighten up the shop. Realistically with modern paints I don't think there's anything wrong with painting the entire shop a light color, it definitely has practical...

Most electricians will prefer to use an extension ring. Its generally not ideal to have an electrical connection on the cover of the box, just makes it harder to stuff the wires in the box, service it, etc. Not against code or anything like that. If it were me in my shop just to hook up a...

Its possible to hook up both a relay-type light switch AND a motion sensor to a fixture. You'd just have to do some creative wiring. You can wire up the motion lights like you normally would: an always hot (or switched where the switch is normally on) to the motion sensor light. There will be...

Very cool! I'll have to keep an eye out for it on his videos. Very nice job on the restoration. I don't blame Adam for wanting to ****** it up.

I've watched a few youtube videos on this subject, which seem to show that torque sticks are made for 1/2 air impact gun TORQUE RANGES. I believe the sticks had issues when being used with things like 3/8" electric impacts, due to the difference in power. For all the people bashing torque...

I generally don't think can lights are that great in garages/shops unless you just want the "fancy" look. 4' LED tube fixtures will give better light distribution, and are generally cheaper, faster, and easier to install. Nevertheless, your idea would certainly work. I think 4 cans spaced out...

^ this. I'd drill 4 holes (1/4" or so) with a hammer drill in the 4 corners of where you want your box, cut the 4 sides with a 4" diamond blade, and then chisel and hammer the rest. An oscillating multi-tool won't do hardly anything. Are you installing an electrical box into a solid concrete...

90% of the time when I use my taps I use these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TGM7HY/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Not sure if they're made in the US, but they're decent quality. Use with a ratchet or breaker bar of course. Here's the more expensive kit for use with dies as well. I don't own this...

The IRWIN sets are USA made. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000EI9AW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Those are cool! Glad you got it up and working the way you want.

I bought a single Sunnex wrench for like $5 on Amazon to keep on my trailer. I was surprised at the fit and finish of it. The V-groove and non-slip ridges on the mouth of the wrench might be gimmicks, but I sure like them. Of course the quality and durability is probably just average for a...

I thought the proper way to install a new tip was to crimp it on, but the crimper/repair kit is about the same price as a new fish tape... I've had decent luck with super glue, but its not as good of a hold as a new one.

StrictlyToolBoxes.com has some boxes close to what you're looking for. Similar layout to some of the fancier Snap-op boxes, but with lower prices. This Tool Vault 55" box has 3 full width drawers for ~$1500. https://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/tool-vault-55-x-24-11-drawer-tool-cabinet.html

Gray wire is typically used for "high voltage" (277v/480v) neutral wiring, to differentiate it from 120v/240v/208v neutral wiring. Should be fine to use as a neutral in a house. Even in commercial buildings, the white/gray convention isn't kept very strictly, especially when most 277v lighting...