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Hey guys hows it goin. I scored an old Weaver AFH-50 2 post lift. Seems to work great. I wanna make sure I install it correctly. Anyone have any of the old documents for installation / use and maintenance?? I spilled some of the hydraulic fluid transporting it. What type should I use? And how...

On the OUTSIDE 2x4 garage wall. I can squeeze 4'' of Foam board in. (2 layers of foil faced R13) Giving me R26 in the wall. = $900 this is with NO insulation from the house to the attached garage. garage has roughly R40 in the attic above it. OR should I just go R15 in the outside garage...

So we just finished up drywalling the ceiling. Blew in somewhere around R40 above. Garage is MUCH warmer now. buuuuuuut the walls are still just the 100 year old cinder block walls. I love the look, but they are cold. Any ideas???

Hey guys hows it goin?? I am getting ready for a floor pour this week. They are gonna add the accelerator to the mix. The garage is heated, so I'm not worried about the temp inside the garage, BUT I have a small slab I'm pouring outside next to the garage as well. Have any of you guys...

Hey guys what's up ? Prepping for a floor pour soon. 20x22 garage. Floor is currently all sand with random rocks and gravel. We are just finishing up leveling with another 2 yards of fill sand. Next we'll rent a compactor to compact the sand before putting down 6Mil polyethlene vapor barior...

Hey guys whats up? I have a super small garage that I park my BRZ in for the winter. I am looking at those metal roll up doors , but they are kinda pricey. Any ideas for an affordable garage door option? the garage door will be 7'2'' wide, and only 5'5'' tall. I was thinking I could just...

Hey guys, how thick did you guys poor your floor slab? I'm thinking 5" thick with 2" foam board underneath. But what about under the lift colums??? Did you do 3000, 4000 or 5000 psi concrete??

It has recently occurred to me my method of jacking up my automobiles is sub par. I would like to add a rubber pad to my Jack and Jack stands. I have 5 ton stands, and the big harbor freight Jack (goes up to 24") What are some good rubber pads I can use? What do you guys use to protect your...

I've been pre-planning a garage for a while now. Well today I called the building inspector to try and see what I need to move forward. He told me because my current garage (10x29) is so close to the road, and the property line that I will need an zoning variance. I will need to have a surveyor...

Hey guys. I'm finally ready to start my garage project. I'm shooting for a 20x26 pole barn. I'm not sure where to start with the town, building inspector and plans etc etc... I am going to build it myself along with a good friend who is a pro builder. Whats the best place to start usually? I...

I'm looking @ different options for roof construction for a 20x24 garage. I am very curious about the steel trusses that span across a couple 6x6 posts. These are extremely easy to install, and pretty much allow you to construct your entire pole barn in a weekend. The only downside I see to...

I'm rewiring my garage. Other than the obvious, (dedicated line for welder, drill press, compressor etc) what should I DEFINITELY include in my schematic? I plan on installing 2 outlets per 4 feet on the wall, about waste height. 4 boxes per 20amp breaker, with Large amperage items on...

For my Job I repair appliances and refrigeration. I am currently using a Craftsman 12v Lion 3/8 drill. I also have the LED worklight and battery with the light on the end. The drill is ok. But the light is garbage. I am looking to upgrade to a new 12V platform. Drill and light that uses the...

I want to expand my 1 car garage so I can fit a lift. Honestly my biggest concern is how much my taxes are going to go up. In my town we pay $24 per thousand. what would be the cheapest way to expand my garage tax wise??? I'm looking @ doing a slab just big enough to install the lift next to my...

Anyone built a shop/garage all by themself? How exactly is the best way to get a permit? What do you present to the building inspector? exactly what are the steps here? What are some tips for ease of building??

Goal: To fit my 9'6'' 2 post lift. I need more space. my plan is to dig 3 12'' sonotubes 48'' deep and attach 6''x6''x10''s to on this side for the framing. Then on the other side, add another 2 feet ontop of the current 8' wall. on the left and right side of the addition I will re-use the...

Hey guys hows it goin. I have a 6k constant run(7200max) Campbel Hausfield Generator. Its powered by a 11hp Brigs and stratton. The generator starts up RIGHT away and runs perfectly. BUT there is no power being produced. I have pulled the cover off the generator and checked for power, 1.4v is...