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    Metal lathe; preferred mounted height?

    I have a Smithy for the last 25 years. Built the bench (solid core door) while I was building the shop/garage. My bench is belt buckle too. No probs!
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    Add a battery to your garage door opener?

    So you say there is no other side people doors? NEVER seen ANY garage without some people small door.......:confused:
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    More Hercules to come

    Get a grip here will ya? All this stuff is like car battery's! Simple made by one or couple more then sold with "slapping there label on". China is China....and owns us. At least its getting better.
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    Nose hair clipper?

    Man up for chrissakes! I use a pencil torch!
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    Welding sheet metal with AC stick welder

    Acetylene torch easy with rod. Done that in the Army on a jeep.
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    Correct drill size for 1/8" npt tap

    3/4 threads usually enough. It has a taper, so check with the plug.
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    New Tool Idea......

    Silicone
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    TV In Your Garage

    And theres another 42 inch in the loft above the one below! Can't help myself as dad was a TV repairman!
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    Drilling through Joists with only 5" clearance

    Square hole would add 4 stress points for cracking in a joist. Round hole spread out equal...
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    Drilling through Joists with only 5" clearance

    Right angle stubby something and a hole saw?
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    Multiple 240v outlets on one circuit?

    I had a electrician in my shop when built. 240 line with two outlets, one weld bench, one big door for outside work.Only one used at a time, so no biggie me.
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    What would you do differently next time??

    Nothing. Did what I did, some "that didn't work as planned, but a good 80% did the right thing! But...(and no regrets)
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    hacksaws?

    So you need to saw up the "A" to get it in the garage? (Kidding) My Buddy has a 28 (hers, Red) and a 31..his..
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    wood stove help

    4 MONTH cut fresh? Damn right green as its gets. Let it sit at LEAST one year..
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    Motorcycle Garages Only

    Fixed it.. (Love the "Z" bars! )
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    Motorcycle Garages Only

    NEVER enough room! :thumbup:
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    My mini moto garage

    Love the bikes and the "cave"!
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    Drilling 1-1/8" holes in 1/4" mild steel

    Step drill it. Small to large bits
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    Dumb question about gas

    When done, tanks shut off, regulators (screw handle) loosened and drain the hoses at the torch. Don't leave regulator diaphragms under pressure........
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    Diy air tanks for compressor

    I'm not even WANTING to see the pic of a Shrapnel in the head.."don't mess compressed"...
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