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My friend and I made a cool mirror for my shop restroom that has a silhouette of the the front of my 67 Mustang laser etched into the back so that you can see it, but still use the mirror. You can put a light source behind it and it just looks plain cool. Anyway, some of my other shop buddies...

I just picked up a spray cabinet parts washer and I was wondering if anyone had any home grown defoam-ing tricks for the wash solution? Something I could get easy locally instead of ordering an expensive agent on line.

This old Matco box is on Craig's list right now and the guy wants $600 FIRM for it. Assuming all the drawers and castors work fine, is that a good deal? Any idea how old it is?

A friend of mine sent me a picture of a set of a Dewalt socket and ratchet set he saw on display at Sears. Anyone know the scoop on that? Are these types of Dewalt hand tools new for them and why Sears? Competing with Craftsman?

I picked up a used Sullair ES-6 10HP compressor and I have been very happy with it. However, yesterday I noticed that the automatic drain is blowing out oil which means that oil is getting to the inside of the 120 gallon tank. I don't have a lot of experience with this system and don't want to...

I could use some advice on how to manage the mess associated with body work in a nice shop setting. I was thinking of taking some industrial curtains that I have with some PCV pipe and build a portable enclosure, but I would rather use something more made for the job if it is not excessively...

I would like to get a quick assessment of folks experience with using or not using color flakes on epoxy coated shop floors. Here is the background. 3200 sq.ft. shop. Red iron building. Very good lighting. Activities will be vehicle restoration to include all aspects of the process like...

I am sure the answer to this question is buried in numerous discussion threads, but given that I am in a bit of a hurry I'm simply going to post the question directly. I have a 7000 W generator that is capable of putting out 220 V 30 amp power. The 220v 30 amp outlet is a four prong outlet with...

I promise that I have read numerous threads hoping to find a clear answer(s) to my current situation before posting a new thread, but my clock is ticking so I will ask directly to experts. I have a 70x55 shop with 18' walls and 2/12 roof pitch. It is a metal bolt up building. 3" insulation...

I am starting this thread to follow my new garage build which is now far enough along that I finally believe it is actually happening. Here is path... Start with years of working on any and everything in my house garage and driveway, which has put more strain on the marriage than living next...

Has anyone seen or have pictures of a full kitchen in a man cave built with shop cabinets or toolboxes instead of normal kitchen cabinets? I was looking at some of the shop storage options on Sam's club web site with an eye toward finding a way to do this nicely. There would be full kitchen that...

First, I have read many threads till my eyes are crossed before posting this question and it is confusing and chaotic out there in thread world so I thought I would just ask exactly what I need to know. I make this statement so you won't answer with, there are already many threads covering this...

My builder had the foundation for my slab formed in, sandbagged perimeter and the rough plumbing installed with plans to pour the weekend. The foundation is on a slope and is 7 feet elevated on the back wall and one side wall. We just had a VERY heavy rain and when I checked the job site the...

There is a Delta/Rockwell drill press and rotary table for sale locally and I am trying to decide if I want to drive out (1hour) to look at it and if I like it, what is a reasonable price. The owner can't tell me the model number and I can't seem to find a direct match on internet to check price...

I have a 70'x55' slab being poured for my new shop next week. This will be a metal building with 18' high walls. The concrete will be high polished and the building erected 3 weeks later. My builder told me that the sky lifts and other heavy equipment used to put up the building will most...

I have to pick my final colors for my new shop and I was wondering if anyone have had any problems with any colors holding up, fading quickly or just really regret. The shop is a metal building. 70x55 with the three 18x14 steel roll up doors and one man door in the front. The 70' side with the...

I've been crawling though some posts trying to get a sense of what folks thought of Greg Smith Equipment lifts and compressors. They have a store right around the corner from my office and I went int to look them over before ordering my lifts and compressor. I liked what I saw and I really liked...

Getting ready to pour a 70x55 slab and need to decide on drainage. Perfectly flat and squeegee liquids out the front to a grate drain at the entrance, put a drain in one part where liquid might used but leave the area for lifts flat, or just drain the whole thing in the center. I would love to...

Anyone using fabric style duct work like DuctSox etc.. and thoughts on advantages, disadvantages?