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Hi Garage Journal, Is there a small C-clamp that has a V attachment for pipe on one side and a flat surface on the other side? I did an internet search that resulted in me buying a 2 inch capacity cantilever clamp that will arrive in the future. This will work for my project of clamping a 1...

Hi GJ, Could you provide a link and the proper name for a compression plug to allow me to plug this 3/8 inch flexible water line temporarily please? Big picture: The on/off was leaking under the sink, so I removed the valve and capped it temporarily with a shark bite plug. The new hollow...

Hi GJ, Do you have any profound ideas on installing wheels/better casters for the grass or any other solutions for the 320 pound combination planer/jointer? Backstory: My parents have not used this in years, they used to do woodworking when they were younger and it has been sitting idle in...

Hi GJ, What are your thoughts on how to create a 316 stainless door stop or use some type of off the shelf door stop to keep the door from opening to wide? (UPDATE: I think I want to lean towards a type of door stop. There is no electricity in the shed, so I keep the doors open regularly. I...

(Disregard this post, I disassembled, cleaned, and just put the vise back together with more lubricant but noticed the female threads were not smooth inside of the nut so I will return it and probably get an older used vise) Hi GJ, I bought a new Wilton vise last week and I might return in it...

Hi GJ, What is this screwdriver for? I have never seen a screwdriver like this. I thought maybe the tip is for countersinking a wood hole or maybe making threads in wood? I was a garage sale, it was 1 dollar and said USA, so I figured I would use it for countersinking holes in wood. Thank you!

Hi GJ, Please recommend a better way or what you would do when installing 4x8 Hardie panels on a shed. I plan to install 4x8 Hardie panel sheets that look like stucco. I read that uncoated aluminum corrodes when in contact with cement board and that PVC or vinyl or coated aluminum is a good...

Hi GJ, Does anyone make ball end square/robertson bits? I see Bondhous makes ball end square screwdrivers. I am interested in a bit set because I can put the bits in a battery impact driver or battery ratchet etc. I have been using #2 square 1 inch stainless screws in soffit lately on a shed...

Hi, What is a good trailer for carrying 4x8 sheets of plywood around town? (Preferably one that is aluminum and folds to a small footprint.) I have had a 2 door Tacoma for almost 20 years now. I am thinking about selling it then getting a used ~ compact 4 door car with a hitch, 165 pound rated...

Hi GJ, Does anyone make a 12 inch combination square with (2) levels/bubble vials? I saw one a combo square a while back in a thread here with (2) bubble vials but cannot find it anymore. I did an internet search but it looks like nobody makes that type anymore. I have a Craftsman combination...

Hi GJ, What is the best way to fix the fascia on the gable end? How would you fix this? Is there another option that I am not aware of and should do instead? I plan to use aluminum fascia wrap but am open to other options. In hindsight, I should not have installed hurricane brackets on the on...

Hi GJ, I want to upgrade my Craftsman long mini pick set. My first choice would be picks with chrome shafts, 2nd choice would be painted shafts. I am good with any COO except China (Taiwan is fine). I am not looking at the best like Snap On or Matco but a middle of the road priced set. I...

Hi GJ, I am getting ready to attach the flying rafters then the outriggers then the verge plate. I am following along in a YouTube video called “Gable Roof Erection Procedure”. I plan to use a Simpson VPA4 at the bottom. This is for a shed in FL on beachside/hurricanes, so there is a lot of...

Hi GJ, I am “supposed” to have (3) full size studs next to the double door. I can only fit (2) studs without hitting the anchor bolt. I read online that in these scenarios, it is recommended to use slotted bearing plates. I have a slotted bearing plate and it still interferes with the stud. The...

Hi Garage Journal, What is a recommended “moisture barrier protection” for the ¾ inch edge of the sheathing that touches the concrete? Is there a roll of approved tape or something similar that you recommend? I see online there is sheathing tape. I used pressure treated wood for the bottom...

Happy Father’s Day weekend Garage Journal! Is it recommended that I build the walls (sheathing > wrap > cement fiber board) up to and flush with the double top plate and then build the rafters or should I have the rafters framed before building (sheathing > wrap > cement fiber board) the...

Hi, I need to make concrete forms 20 inches high with a 4 inch curb on the inside per the PDF drawing. I included an example picture of a similar monolithic slab pour that includes the curb. What size wood should I use for the 20 inch concrete forms? What size wood or alternative should be...

Hi GJ, I bought plans that are signed from an architect to build a shed in my backyard. I needed PE signed plans in order to have a permit issued. The architect sold these plans to someone else years ago in the same city and I purchased the same plans as it was less expensive compared to drawing...

Hi, Does anybody recognize this type of weather stripping and what it is called? https://www.eurekazone.com/category-s/2080.htm I searched tubular weather stripping, door sweeps etc. but did not find anything similar. This is made of silicone. I bought a track saw from Eureka Zone a while...

Hi Guys, Has anyone in Florida bought shed plans that have an engineering stamp of approval then built their own shed? I would like to build my own shed but need a permit. The building office/permit office said if I show them plans that have an engineering stamp of approval, they would give me...