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    Help identifying this tool box

    Can anyone help me identify this tool box? I got it from a 95 year old neighbor. It has a leather handle, but no other markings. It’s not a Kennedy or Plomb. If you have guesses, through them out there.
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    Damp concrete shop floor

    I had my shop built a year ago and have had a problem with dampness. I live on the northern coast of California. Humidity runs from 60% ish during the day to 100% at night with temps in the low 50's to 60's. The concrete slab is 4" thick with a black plastic vapor barrier. It has 2x6...
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    French Drain Questions

    In an attempt to stop any ground water from finding its way under my slab and down spout water from pooling, I'm installing a french drain. My plan is to run 2 3" drain pipes. One pipe will be solid for the down spouts and the other will be perforated for ground water collection. This all...
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    A dream becomes reality

    For 20 years I've waited for this. It's 1,500 sq ft with 800 sq ft of bonus attic space. 2x6 construction that's insulated and sheet rocked. Tall bay is 700 sq ft with an 18' ceiling. It's 20x35. The shorter bay is 25x32 with a 10' ceiling.
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    Lighting for 2 bay shop

    I've run into a couple of craiglist deals on some light fixtures and was hoping to get some feedback on them. First deal....8' long T8 fixtures with 6 bulbs for $40. I planned on using 10 in a 25' x 32' bay with 9' ceilings. All walls will be sheet rocked and painted white. Are these fixtures...
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    Hello from Northern CA

    Getting close to retirement and want to build a new shop. My county will allow a detatched 1500 sq ft building with a peak height of 26' with no special permits. So I am here to find ideas for the ideal shop.
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