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    20 Amp Circuit Showing 15 Amps on Meter?

    All I'm gonna throw in here is for all the people that say "I'm the only one that uses it". What happens when you have a contractor at your house, you die and someone buys your house? Or something similar. Power is one thing you don't want to take a chance with. It's worth it to just do it...
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    Wood Ripping Advice

    I wouldn't recommend trying to cut from both sides. The sharp high tooth carbide blade should work fine. The other option you have is do a rough cut 1/8" longer than needed then use a router with a straight bit and a straight edge for the final cut taking off the last 1/8th. I have never had...
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    Can I Paint Foam Insulation?

    That's a good idea, the tyvek could be tacked up back side out so its all white. Its a lil pricey at $110/roll. But it would be easy. I thought that insulation was old fiberglass, but if it's in fact foam it can be painted. I have seen it done. If there's a Menards near you they should carry...
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    Can I Paint Foam Insulation?

    Get some wiring in and slap up some drywall, it's pretty cheap.
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    Dr. Infrared heater

    I think people have used 2 of them comfortably for your size. Or 1, but it takes a while. Check your local HVAC shops they might have an older gas furnace to sell you. I got mine for $100.
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    Wood Ripping Advice

    And a sharp higher tooth count blade.
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    Jacking Points on a Unibody Car

    Generally speaking the pinch welds in the front inline with the firewall which has vertical support, in the rear normally just in front of the rear tires or the suspension\Control Arms. But manuals will give the best indication of jacking points.
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    Colorado build - any advice?

    Couple of shipping containers spread apart and a truss roof built over em. Add more concrete and enclose as time and money permit.
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    CH 3/8" Air Ratchet at Home Depot

    I recently got an Aircat mini 3\8" ratchet for like $80 or something. It's quieter and so much better than any other air ratchet I have seen or used. I actually grab it and use it rather than plug my ears before touching one. It's more than $8, but it's fun to use cuz of the noise level.
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    The "Test House"... a 3 Stall Garage in Minnesota

    Going back to the bedroom issue. Others have been known to build temporary rooms or walls to be creative with code compliance.
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    Well it is a thread hijack, but it's essentially the same issue. You can also search and find multiple threads on this issue. As mentioned previously you can use a range extender or additional access point. Sometimes relocating the router fixes signal issues. Some routers can be used as an...
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    Compression - Show Off Your Compressor

    As previously mentioned, you can take a small part to a paint store and they can custom mix a match, it will have to be rolled or brushed on. A spray can match is available at many paint stores, but it's quite expensive, I think like $50\ 12 oz can. I used a sample sprayed with the Atlas Touch...
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    Where and how do you store your engine hoist?

    I can picture some kind of electric hoist lift to the ceiling like the elevator or trailer lifts seen elsewhere here. Or maybe if you have a 2 post lift, a hoist mounted on top of post that lifts the engine hoist up sliding on some kind of sled with roller blade wheels that keeps it hugging the...
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    40 X 60 Northwest Garage Build

    I would like to add a word of caution on posting such detailed location info, maybe some want to edit their posts and keep the details in a PM.
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    Shop wiring

    A rented trencher will make quick work of that, I would suggest going down 3' or whatever the trencher will do. Deeper is better as far as that goes, in my opinion. Then you won't accidentally drive a stake into it or??? Could even drop a tracer wire down in there so you can "locate" it later...
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    Help with garage plans - Newbie

    Mine was measured from the floor inside but there was a discrepancy in the height where they measured not that they ever did measure at all. The same question came up when I was planning and I got the same advice, and I'm glad. By the wording it sounds like height is to the peak, but my locale...
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    Kraft Facing - Substitute

    Staple up some string that zigzags between the trusses.
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    How much has this website cost you?

    Sit hasn't cost me a dime, it's not mine why would I pay for it? :D
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    Help with garage plans - Newbie

    You have to make sure you ask/understand where/how they are measuring. Is the 15' the overall height to peak or median height(half distance from top of wall to peak). I have 10' walls and can lift most vehicles full height. But the depth is where you will have the clearance issues. I have all...
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    7 x 18 utility trailer.

    I bought a 7x12 that has that setup, I think it's great. Below is a pic of the sides. One on each side makes for a convenient setup. I hauled it around TN with my ATV in the front and 2 cycles behind. I just unloaded whatever I wanted to ride without extra effort, worked out perfect. My other...
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