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I'm using pre-galvanized unistrut to mount solar panels on our RV roof, I want to paint it white. I'm going to wipe it down with vinegar, after that do I use etching primer or Tremclad glavanized metal primer. I'm hoping the Tremclad primer and a coat or 2 of regular Temclad paint will work ...

I have a lotta Milwaukee M18 tools, some that I've dropped off step ladders etc and never had a problem with anything breaking but my mid-torque 1/2" impact fell onto the gravel from our RV steps (about 24") and the trigger fell off. Since then I've had an elastic holding it in place but I'm...

I'm putting my hoist in, saved this pic cuz I liked how he did his airlines but unfortunately I didn't bookmark the thread for future referance. Does anyone recognize this pic and able to direct me to the thread or tell me the username of the owner? Thx

Putting my BP HD-9XW together soon, I have a 30 amp 220 circuit in the attic. Plan is to mount the electrical box in the ceiling and come out of that with a 10ga teck cable down to the power posts, the cable supported by unitstrut bolted to the ceiling and the top of the post. Will wire this...

I have a 25x40 shop and had an infrared gas heater installed down the middle of it. Now I want to get a 4 post hoist and have the ability to store my car on the raised hoist but am wondering if clearance to the heater will be an issue..? Below are some pics. The pole will be the approx side...

Looks like I'm buying a used Forward 12,000lb 4 post hoist. My shop's inside dimensions are 39' x 24' wide and there's 2 - 10x10 doors on the end. The hoist is 11'3" wide. I'd like it close to the wall if I can so I'll still have room to park something beside it, I have drill presses, welder...

I'm looking at getting a 4 post hoist to work/tinker on my 69 Chevelle SS that will also handle my 06 Dodge 3500 Diesel. I think I'm better buying a new one than a used one that's been used every day in a commercial shop. I've got prices on the BendPack 9k 4 post and the Peak 9k, wondering if...

Have a chance to buy a used Rotary 4 post hoist, the guy who has it vannot find the model number which I was hoping to get so I can download a manual for the hoist. It was bolted down when it was used in a shop commercially, I was hoping to NOT bolt it to the floor, would that be a problem? TIA

I have a chance to buy a Girolift NT-10,000 2 post hoist for a good price.. (These hoists are made in Quebec Canada.) Just wondering if anyone has one and how they like it, anything to look out for etc. Thx

OK, so my wiring is done, almost done insulating, hope to start sheeting plywood in a few days. I'm thinking of using one of the bench light circuits for an exhaust fan instead since my main 'work-bench' area will be on the rear wall under the mezzanine. Can anyone recommend an exhaust fan...

After clicking around here I came up with the idea of using MDO plywood in my 39x24x12 shop but I ended up getting a really good deal on ½" birch plywood. My plan is to use it everywhere, painting the ceiling white and putting a clear finish on the walls; I think leaving it all natural would be...

Hey all, my name is Will, found this site about 7 years ago and got some help with lighting in our old 24x28 shop. Since then my wife and I have both retired from the phone company, left the Vancouver area and moved to 150 Mile House in the cariboo. Pretty rural hear, everyone has acreages...

My shop is 24' x 39' inside, 12.5 ft high. I'd like to put shelving on the end wall using 4x8 plywood and 2x4 framing, it would be screwed to the back and side walls and supported by chain hanging from the trusses 4 feet from the end wall, joists are on 24" centers. If I used 2 chains, each one...

I'm hoping to put side winder type garage door openers in my shop for my 10x10 doors. Wall is 24ft wide, if I built the shop I woulda put in 1 wider door. I don't have a whole lotta room for them, how much does a person need to mount them? I imagine I could cut the shafts if I had to? Does...

Has anyone used the Maxlite - Surface Mount Kit - BLHE90-SMK to mount their Greenlight depot 2ft LED Linear High Bay - 110W - (UL+DLC) high bay lights? Here's the links for each: https://www.beeslighting.com/maxlite-high-bay-accessories/p/BLHE90-SMK...

I've been lurking this lighting section for a while getting ready to dod the lights in my 24 x 39 (inside dimensions) shop, I like the idea of a few fixtures rather than a buncha rows of 4 footers. If has a 12.5 foot ceiling. Here's a couple pics of the shop, it's finished on the outside but...

I have a unheated garage, 24' long x 28' wide, 10' ceiling. I was thinking of using 6 - 8 ft fluorescent fixtures to light it with maybe some 4 footers over any workbench areas. The guy at Home Depot told me I may want to use "high output" fixtures in it, the one he showed me had the big T-12...