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I have finally received my Eastwood Dual Voltage Powder Coating kit! Being in Australia I had to buy from the local Eastwood Distributor at a significantly higher price but I am excited to give it a shot. Hoping to hear any tips and tricks for this unit before I give it a go? I just need to...

Hey All, I am about to finish my Diner's Restroom. It has a Urinal, Toilet and 44 Gallon drum Sink. I need to clad the walls with something to hide pipes etc. I would like to do the top half in recycled Pallet Timber as it is cheap and looks good. I am trying to think of something period to...

Hey All, I am painting my floor in my Garage, which is brick and I want to add a skirting board to it, something interesting perhaps metal? any idea's? Thanks Shane

Hey from Down Under! I am painting my concrete floor this weekend with PPG Amerlock 2K/400 paint. The concrete is 4 6 months old and has been acid washed. I am looking for suggestions, I have Brick Walls. Any tips or tricks? anything fancy I can do? should i add something to make it less...

So as the Garage gets closer to being finished I am busy building all new workshop equipment. The last project was a vertical bandsaw table with casters. Now is the Plasma table, for the plasma I have had for 1 year and never used :( This is what it should look like: Over the last few...

Hey All, I am trying to decide which period correct lighting to use under the canopy for the gas station. I feel Down lights are the easiest but also believe this will ruin the vintage styling? Please can I have any suggestions? Thanks Shane

Hey All! My Garage is coming along nicely and I am now looking for a couple of 50's vintage Gas Pumps and a Air Meter. I am looking for a non branded Pump that can be branded to suit or theme and something that will last well outside in the weather, Being in Western Australia it does get hot so...

Morning from down under, I would like to put on of these into my new Garage. I have the rim but I need to work out how to get the Gas Pump to work as a tap (Fawcett). I have a couple of old handles already but I don't want to have to pull the lever on the handle for water to come out. is...

My Garage is getting close to being finished. I am planning my storage solution for it now and have a question. In a corner what has everyone done with the dead part of the corner? Im looking to build an L shape work bench but don't want that wasted corner area? Thanks Shane

Hi All, Here is a build thread for my Aussie Garage. I currently leave on a block that is about 215278 sq ft and have a couple of smaller garages. I have purchased a new block of land that has been untouched since it was developed in 1981. We purchased this block a couple of years ago for...

Hey, This is my first major Welding Project Started today. It was over 100 Degrees (38+ C) today and I was at work until 2pm so I didn't get a lot done. I have copied a lot of different designs from GJ and I am excited to get this finished. I have a little man that will slow the process...

Hi From Downunder, I am overdue to start construction on a Garage on my new lot. I am stuck for idea's to get the best value and look. My needs are: 1 Hoist/lift (6 Car Bays in total) Good Size Workshop Diner/Service station at the front (2 Car Spots inside) about 2700 sqft We build...