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You can also use an IR thermometer to locate the lines before drilling.

I also solder my wire connections. You can use that brushable electrical dip stuff to help seal the connections. Some dielectric grease in the bulb sockets and plug keeps the wiring going for a long time.

I found stuff called Paint & Prime at Menards in a black 5 gal bucket for $25. It seems to work fine. Goes on a bit yellowish then dries a nice white. I used it as the primer and final paint. The price is unbeatable.

So far it has been doing good. I do take precautions to protect it. I have put a few scratches in it. But with all the flake to break up the pattern. Nothing is really visible. I do have some additions to add now. I convinced the concrete guy to let me use his bobcat for the weekend so I...

Might I suggest some outlets above 7ft to be accessible above most wall cabinets. You could also switch half of the outlet or random outlets. Then you can easily power your favorite neon sign with an off switch. Or you can plug in cord reels, stereo, tv, wall art or a nice light up pic of your...

For anyone planning on a TV mounting. I would recommend adding 2 runs of Cat6 from TV to a computer location. Using Cat6(recommended) can allow you to run HDMI with Baluns. Running an HDMI source from a computer is a great option for playing...music vids, movies, pics for parties or youtube vids...

I would check with your local electrical supply house, not HD or other big box. Those standard occupancy light switches are being used all over in commercial establishments with CFL and flourescents. They're available...just gotta find em.

I mounted mine about 4' off the floor. I welded a steel frame then put 1 1/2" of plywood on that, then lag bolted the feet through rubber isolators to the plywood. Steel frame has 5/16" by 4" lag bolts into the studs. Then there is a 1x1 square steel tube leg for support. Does it vibrate the...

Yep as stated previously make sure you have the main grounded and connected properly. 20a circuits and 12 ga is great for a shop. Yes always try to stay near the center of the stud or other structural member so nails and screws are least likely to puncture. I recommend using nail plates...

Yes it is.

All the info and pics is available in the link in my Sig. I used Epoxy-Coat in Assembly Blue with Black Charcoal grey and White flakes I was originally gonna use a dark blue with some accent flakes. But decided not to especially for the light reflection and looking dirty issue.

Yep, I like my color. I chose something other than grey, just because that's what everyone does. I think I have gotten more compliments on the floor than anything else.

Yep a tv is a nice plus, you could buy a nice flat panel and a wall mount. Then spring for the wiring installation if he can't do it himself. Don't forget to add wiring from the tv to a shelf etc where a computer could be plugged in for displaying on the tv etc. Another related idea is a Stereo...

You can put a gfci in the first box then wire the rest on load side. Then you only need one gfci per light circuit. You can also just put blank covers over boxes most of the time to satisfy the inspections.

You can also use the round light boxes that are on the metal bar that nails to studs on each side. That makes the box adjustable horizontally for centering and can nail it closer to exterior. Then use a can of spray foam and spray all around the stud bay side of the box so you can't see the box...

If you have to ask...its probably not worth it. Flat slabs are not for the weak.

3/8 hose with 3/8 fittings and Milton type V high flow couplers or similar will do wonders. I picked up a 25 gal like new Porter Cable air tank for $20 on CL. Works great for auxiliary or a portable tank.

3/8 hose and 3/8 fittings with Milton type V high flow couplers or similar and you should have no issues.

I did a blue stripe of color matched Atlas blue. Looks cool and ties everything in.

For door jamb kick in reinforcement look at Ez armor type jamb kits and strengthen your doors and jambs. The Liftmaster 3800 shaft openers like I have does not have a rope in the middle since its mounted off on the side of the spring shaft. It also comes with auto deadbolts that lock and...