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Went to the barn to get tool..man door lock tumbler turns freely to the point where the deadbolt should retract, but wont budge. afraid to bust key. It was binding a bit few days ago..Now stuck I suspect frost heave.. :( Any suggestions? No other easy way to get into barn.. :( Thanks Dan

I am preparing my gas line run to my barn, and have a question regarding the need for a swing joint. I live in the north-east, and we do have a frost line of 42 inches. I am tying into the meter output via anodeless riser, with underground run of MDPE pipe. I see some folks using swing joints...

I am installing a 60k BTU heater in my barn, and need some inputs on gas line size, etc. Attached is a layout of gas line in house, and yet to be installed gas line to barn and gas line in barn to new heater. My questions are: 1. Do I need to redo the internal house line to 1" ? 2. For...

I picked up a nice unused Gast 1022 rotary vane vacuum pump years ago, and I am not sure what I might use it for. Looked good on the flea market table and the price was right. :) I will never use for vacuum press and thought I could use for AC work, but it doesn't pull low enough vacuum...

I recently installed a 2 post lift in my barn, for my personal use. I am struggling with what to do/say to friends who want to use it. I have no problems helping friends on many different things, I really enjoy it.. And spend quite a bit of time volunteering to help friends. But I have...

I just saw this today on youtube: Anybody have one... feedback?.. Looks interesting.. might be gimmicky. MAC tools sells them, as well as others: https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/LT855/TEXAS-TWISTER/ Dan

I recently installed my 2 post lift in my barn which has a 10' ceiling. I purchased some Astro under lift stands which didn't go low enough. So I got out the abrasive chop saw and cut down the legs 9" to give me a 40" minimum height. I know I could have purchased a lower profile stand, but by...

I am going to get a 2 post lift, and was curious as to what other uses you folks have for your lift, other than the obvious of lifting your vehicles. :) Such as temporary work table, unloading from truck, garden tractor maintenance, etc. Would appreciate any pictures you might have. Thanks. Dan

Hello folks, My first post ! Thanks to all for a great forum. Anyway, I am looking into a 2-post lift for my 24x36 barn. The ceiling is 10'. The lift I am contemplating is the Bandpak XPR-9DS.. I like the idea that its direct drive and certified. The posts however are 12' high.. So I was...