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In the next 5 years or so I will be starting construction on an off grid garage/workshop. Power will be supplied by a solar system with a back up propane generator. Size is basically as big as I want it to be, it's going on a 10 acre lot. I started planning out a 30x40 building and quickly...

Put the sealer down approx 3 years ago and most of the shop still looks great, but the heavier use areas are showing for sure. Lot of vehicle fluids, brake cleaner, etc. What would be the best way to re-seal this area or touch it up? Figure throw plastic over everything I can in the shop...

Looking to get some nut/bolt/washer assortments for the shop so I don't have to run to the hardware store every time I need something. Primarily do automotive work in the shop, so i know there are definitely some specialty items I won't be able to stock. But I'd like to at least keep some...

Working on some DIY doggie gates and having trouble finding a hinge that will do what I want. Basically it needs 180* of swing, but I want it to self close at 90*. I've gotten really close on McMasterCarr but still can't find what I need. Basically need to hang a 35wx32h door in a doorway...

Looking to add a band saw to the shop. Primary use will be small woodworking projects, like Adirondack chairs and other small things around the house. LOTS of the older 12" Craftsman units on Craigslist for around $100. Are they any good or should I spring for something nicer and/or new/newer?

My wife inherited a few Jorgenson clamps from her father recently, but my mother in law didn't keep them in the base shape after my father in law got sick (left them outside . . . .) so now the screw adjusters are completely seized. They've sat in penetrating oil for a while now and now sign of...

Bought an 8' Gladiator bench a while back and the top is well used. Lot of small dings, scratches, etc. Looks kinda nasty in my new shop as dirt and grease has collected in the nicks and such. Given that it wasn't cheap, and the top is still in overall good shape, what would be the best way...

The more I work on my F250, the more I want one of these. What are you guys using that you like? I also need one that's . . . . strong. I'm 6'5" and reaching into that engine bay is a PITA, but I also weigh in upwards of 300lbs so something durable is a must.

Been at this all day and making almost no progress, can't figure out what my issue is. Grinding disc appears to be in good shape, the little nubs protrude a good 1/4 inch. Using my shop vac with dust bags. Been working on this section for about 4 hours and this is all I've been able to get...

Getting close to starting on the ceiling in my shop. Planning on blow-in insulation, wondering if the blowers put out enough to do the whole ceiling except an access point and then go back in or if we should do it as we go. I'm a pretty big dude so I don't really want to be climbing around up...

Looking to have the ability to shut power off to a 3.7hp 220v compressor and a 7500 watt electric heater close to the units and not just have the breaker which is 20' away. HD has a 60 amp 240v 14,400 watt air conditioning disconnect that I'm looking at. Looks like it would work well for the...

The HF website lists the box as 40" high, does that include the wheels or not? Thanks!

Getting ready to start putting lights in, want to make sure I have enough, but not too many. My plan is to use the 8' Home Depot T8 strip lights that use 4x 4' lamps. Current layout calls for 8 of these in my shop. Ceilings are 11' high. Workbenches on the back wall. I've got 2 of the...

I'm 6'5" and like the portability of the MaxJax system as I don't want a permanent 2 post lift in my garage, and even then I wouldn't be able to fully stand up under most lifts anyways. Are you comfortable rolling around under your vehicle on a stool with it on the MaxJax? Crawling out from...

We're getting ready to break ground on our detached garage that will be used for all sorts of vehicular repairs and modifications. Our current fleet is a 1995 Grand Cherokee that is heavily modified for 4-wheeling, a 2001 F250 tow pig, a 2014 Grand Cherokee Daily Driver, a 2013 Outback Daily...

Not breaking ground on the garage until early Spring, so I've got plenty of time to nail down the specifics, but trying to budget it all out too, and adding a lift obviously makes a big impact on the cost of everything. My concern though is the lift impacting the usefulness of the rest of the...

Sounds like a cheesy title for a bad dating website . . . lol Anyways, my wife and I bought a new place last summer with the intentions of building a shop in the backyard, and we hope to start construction next spring, so it's time to get ideas! Looking to go around 25'x25', absolute bare...