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    Powder coating chamber in garage? Concrete concern?

    Realize this may be a long shot but i know there is a vast amount of knowledge running around on this board. Planning to build a larger sized powder coating cure oven that would potentially be used in my garage (or on driveway). Size is likely to be 5x5x10' long. To make it portable or...
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    How to locate septic pipe(tank to mound)?

    Would like to increase the size of my shed (currently 10x14) but i know there is a line moving the effluent from the septic tank to the mound. The septic tank is about 75-100 feet from the mound so there is a line connecting the two. Is there a simple way to locate where the pipe is ran? Also...
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    Cutting heater vent hole in roof during winter?

    Heater installed and all venting is ready to go through the roof sheathing and shingles. In mn with highs in the low 30s and an inch of snow on the shingles. Good idea to install vent at this point with outside temps? There a way to heat shingles safely to soften them before cutting? Thanks
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    Garage NG heater B vent out fireplace type vent?

    Hi - not looking to join an existing vent from a fireplace or otherwise. This is a question about options to vent a 75K NG forced air low profile heater. Obvious options are vertical through roof or horizontal 52" out side wall. Is there any reason why i cant go horizontal but use the "low...
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    Weird phenomena viewing through car windshield...

    I was recently handed down an old used 96 pontiac bonneville from my father because he doesnt want the extra vehicle sitting around. As soon as i sat in the passanger seat I asked "whats up with the windshield?" He immediately stated that my sister had concerns too and asked to have it...
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    Rolling work bench/cart....

    For the last 6 years I have had cabinets running the length of one wall(upper/lower) of my garage. I found myself using the cabinets as a place to pile and/or store and forget about stuff that didnt belong or was never used. I have since gotten rid of the cabinets and reclaimed my floor space...
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    School me on Diesel Trucks...

    Currently running a 2005 F150 as my daily driver. I only really "use" the trucks capabilities 3-5000 miles a year, the rest is commute. I am planning to get a cheap better mileage vehicle to run for DD and store the truck until its needed. I know several individuals that let their ford...
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    Can my house power a welder??

    :lol_hitti Looking to purchase a welder and would like to get one that would work well with both steel and aluminum (so needs functionality of alum spool gun). Currently looking at MIG/TIG from miller and I feel dumb for asking but where does it show the actual amperage draw of the machine...
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    Ceiling Shelving Support Ideas

    Tried to search but such a broad term I couldnt filter through all the threads! :lol_hitti I am looking to add some shelving (ceiling supported) around the perimeter back wall in my garage. Looking to make a 2x4 rectangles with plywood on top. Attach the back 2x4 plate to the wall but I am...
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    Anyone ever made carbon fiber parts?

    Looking for reading material/processes. First hand knowledge would be great. Would like to understand benefits of the different weights/patterns on fabric and then also what epoxy to use when and why Also, if anyone knows of a place to get materials/supplies at good prices I would be...
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    New welder, how to know if weld is good?

    Just borrowed a weld pak 100 MIG setup (with gas) from a friend so that I can learn how to weld. Whats the easiest way to tell if my welds are good? Also, any specific abilities I should strive for when learning to weld? Thanks all.
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    Wood Stove Vs. Natural Gas Heater

    Im looking for pros and cons of having a wood burning stove to heat the garage(Minnesota)!? I do not heat my garage 24/7, I only use it when needed. My cars dont break down much any more and I think I used the heater once last winter. I would like to start using the garage for drinking/poker...
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    Are your kids mechanically inclined?

    I ran across a thread on another forum and it made me wonder. How does one become mechanically inclined, nature or nurture. For the individuals that have kids; Are they mechanical? Did/do you teach them to be? Anyone with kids that grew up with you in the garage buy couldnt work a screwdriver...
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    From motorhead to motor-not....

    Has anyone else out there completely lost interest in cars over time? I have always been (im only 25 now) a car enthusiast. I have always owned at least one sports car at all times. I bought my first camaro at 15 and spend the first year I couldnt drive it, tearing it apart and re-building...
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    Adding concrete to walls of garage?

    Yeah..Yeah, sounds weird, I know. I will try to explain. I have a 22X27 attached garage and I would like to go ahead and expoxy the floor. Towards the front of the garage (keep in mind the floor is sloped for run-off) the concrete foundation blocks stick up higher (in relation to the poured...
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