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I'm getting ready to move my air compressor to the outside of my shop. I'm going to pour a 3' x 8' concrete slab to build upon. Looking for opinions on thickness and whether I should use bags of Sakcrete or get some gravel, sand and portland cement and mix my own. I'm guessing as large as what...

I currently have a 60 gal single stage air compressor in my shop. I just picked up another 60 gal unit. Not the same make, but similar in cfms. I was wondering if any one has ever hooked air compressors in tandem and what was the results. I was thinking this could be good for when I use my blast...

Thinking of purchasing a NEW blast cabinet. Just wondering what the guys on here are using and your opinions of the units. I have been looking at TP Tool cabinets. I would welcome any comments, thoughts and / or ideas on blast cabinets. Thanks, Jeff

OK, I'm currently using 8' T12 fixtures in my shop. The ballast seem to die after about a year or so. I just had another shut off the other night. Visited my local electrical supply house today and bought a T8 ballast and 2, T8 bulbs. They assured me all I had to do was just wire it like the...

I've had a 10' overhead fiberglass door in my garage for several years now. Always meaning to insulate it, but seems there is always something keeping me from doing it. So, My question/questions are, I was thinking of using 1" blue foam sheets like Lowes and HD sell. I was going use a hotwire...

I'm not really sure what it is called, but I would like thoughts on putting a beam of sorts in the storage area above my shop that would extend out through my double doors, and allow the hoist and load to be pulled into the storage area. When I built the shop I made the rafters. The storage area...

I noticed some moister today coming out of my air line. When I went to drain the filter I noticed some **** coming out of the drain. I tore it apart and the filter element was shot, it was actually coming apart in pieces. I looked around at various sites for a replacement, it was a no go. It is...

I added an addition onto my shop. The old section is being heated with an oil fired forced hot air furnace. I need to run some type of ducting from the furnace to the addition. It is about a 35' run. My question is, Has anyone ever used PVC pipe for hot air duct? I was thinking of using 6" pvc...

I have a Coleman air compressor that is about 15 years old. The other day one of the capacitors on the Century 6.5HP motor burnt up. Blew a small hole in the end and the oil leaked down over the motor. I unplugged it within 15 seconds of this happening. Purchased a new capacitor today along with...

Looking for a blade guide for the Model 37151 HF bandsaw. The owners manual list it as part # 61 Blade Guide-Bottom Called HF today, parts for this machine has been discontinued. Anyone out there have a parts saw, know of a source for parts or ever tried welding the aluminum on this guide? Many...

I need to fabricate a small jib type crane for my trailer. I have an enclosed trailer and want to mount this crane at the rear doors on one side to help raise and lower items in and out of the trailer. I want to be able to lift and swing into or out of the trailer. Maximum weight would be 300 to...

I have several older Craftsmen upper and lower cabinats. Has anyone ever changed the old slide type drawer runners out for ball bearing type slides? Is it even possible? I have a newer Craftsman with the ball bearing slides, nice... Thanks and Merry Christmas to all, Jeff Hagerstown, MD