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Hello GJF members , I am looking to buy a 12” dual compound sliding miter saw . Leaning towards the Milwaukee but wanted your thoughts to see if I should consider another brand . I was leaning towards cordless . Any ideas or info would be greatly appreciated . Thank you Sent from my...

Good afternoon Members , I work in the water mitigation industry . I would like to invest in my career and purchase a thermal imager . I found a used fluke tir online for $800 not sure if that is a good price ? Any brand or model you recommend ? Should I go with a used one or save for a...

What are your thoughts on dickies VS Carhartt jacket? I’m looking for a jacket with a hood . Everyday use for rain , and some cold weather . I live in so cal . What are your thoughts ? Should I wait for Carhartt To come back in stock ? Or just buy the dickies ? What are your thoughts /...

So a friend of mine dropped off at my door unbenounced to me a compressor from the 1940’s I believe from the navy. It runs would most likely need hydro test . How much does that cost ? Is there a lot to go wrong ? Could it be a money pit ? It’s 220 I would have to power up sub panel first don’t...

I am looking for a digital multi meter or clamp meter. I was directed to look into fluke . I would like this as a secondary unit because my dad and I currently share one unit . At the moment I don’t do electrical work day in and day out . I do it here and there . I was wondering what your...

I'm helping someone design a bracket to mount some furniture on the wall . Debating if we can still go with 3/8" thick steel plate or 1/4" Anybody have an easy to use formula that will help me decide or do we have to do it with a mock up ? Any advice/ suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

Hello GJF members , I recently installed a hose reel in my garage and used the $5 husky quick connect with push button release connectors . The connector started acting up on me today but Is okay for now . I originally wanted the prevost style push button connectors but didn't want to pay $20...

I have a filter regulator on my setup currently , cheap one $20 . Doing the job for now , but looking to eventually upgrade to a larger compressor for a shed In my backyard . Debating whether I should change the 1/4" galvanized to copper and swap out to rapid air filter regulator like my buddy...

Hello GJF members , can anyone suggest to me why my 110 v wheel barrow compressor 20 gallon I believe , loses air when not in use ? I don't believe I have an air line leak . Is air supposed to dissipate ? Or could I have a leak in the tank due to age ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have a older Campbell hausfield 20 gallon 110 v air compressor . It is for home use for air tools,and a nailer . i ran a line to my back yard to have air back there roughly about 55 feet away. Currently i do not have a filter/dryer and the only thing that is acting as a regulator is my...

Tapatalk App Problem on Android Is anyone else having trouble logging into garage journal forum through the tapatalk app on android? I used to be able to but cant now for some reason. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Have no problems on my apple device. Any thoughts? Thanks

Well I finally got around to starting my welding table/workbench . Material thus far is 1/8" square tubing 1x1 and 1/8" angle iron 1x1 . After some wonderful help from the members on this forum i was able to get the 45 right on my chop saw. I made the top shelf measures 5' long by 2' wide held...

Trying to get around to start working on fabricating a table that i plan to use as a welding table/work bench. Hopefully the warm weather will cooperate with me. Not sure if i will be banging anything hard with it. I started looking at pages on this forum earlier and got lost in the whole...

Hello forum members, my cousin wants to put stainless steel in his fireplace as a backing material . He is using 20 gauge stainless don't know of the grade. So he asked me if i would try welding some test pieces. I have a miller 135 mig welder. i got the tri mix gas and stainless wire from the...

Hello forum members, about 4 years ago i got into welding specifically mig welding.My first project that my friend and i did was a vise stand made out of scrap steel. My next project is a workbench . Im thinking about doing a 5' long by 2' wide . I already started getting the materials ...

Good afternoon Garage Journal Forum Members, I was trying to get ideas together for a future shed build in the backyard at my folks place. Current city code allows me to build 120 sq.ft max with 12' ceiling without permit. Presuming you put no electrical. All i would need approval is for...

Hello Garage journal forum members, I'm fairly new to this forum.I'm interested in purchasing a tool cart/service cart, as my current one is maxed out. I'm not a professional mechanic, I'm a diy mechanic who works on my own cars. I store my tools in my backyard shed so I need to roll the cart...

I am looking for a tool that can help me hang/install my super duty tires, when I do maintenance on my truck at home. It is a commericial super duty with utility body and 16 inch tires with steel rims, heavy and difficult to install, plus the rotor turns on you. I am looking for a wheel...

Anybody have experiences with floor jacks from HF. I'm looking to get a 3 ton. Found some good deals online but shipping is expensive. Any suggestions?

Ive been looking for comfort grip ratchets and breaker bars for some time now. I love the SO, Matco ones but cant get myself to spend that kind of money. On the ratchet end, I found the gear wrench and ordered one today to try out. I have heard good things. I have become comfortable with the...