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    help me ID this little light

    have 3 of these as accent lighting above sink and one is burned out ,there seems to be no marking as to brand ..wattage..etc...does any one by chance have any idea on a replacement? total outside diameter seems to be 2-5/8" Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    20x32 garage addition build (slow progress)

    bought a different house In April with a detached 20x24 garage..in the process of attaching a 20x32 addition. I started this project a few months ago. time spent working is some week nights after work and a couple of weekends in between family outings.. the first task was to clean out from the...
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    TMG industrial 2 post lift

    bought this lift the other day, got caught up at an auction , and paid $1600 for it..havent seen any reviews on it so just wondering if its worth keeping or maybe i should sell and get a more known brand, my primary use would be light trucks ( 1/2 ton) ...any input on this from the experts? i...
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    Problems with neighbors and garages?

    just recently bought a house that has a detached 20x24 garage, the plan was to add 24x32 to the existing garage ..my small city in Iowa has an ordinance that garages in town can be a maximum of 40x40 without a special permit ( which requires a city meeting to be held and neighbors can attend...
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    Lithonia sb232 fixtures and led

    For my 20x24 garage im thing of going with 12 Lithonia sb232 fixtures, and rather than buying bulbs , I'm thinking about going to a 5,000k led bulb right away..what would be the benefit/disadvantage to this? Would there be a different fixture that would better suit my needs? This fixture is...
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    South Bend lathe

    Work was gonna throw this lathe out, so I thought maybe I'd tinker with it so I had it dropped off at my place.. I know absolutely nothing about this but would like to learn...or if it's junk I'll throw it in the iron pile..practical machinist I'm sure would be better for this, however I'm not a...
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    Fan wiring diagram

    I'm not much on reading wiring diagrams, could someone interpret this for me? I will be using this for a 115v application, which leads for hot and which leads for nuetral..thanks Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk
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    Exhaust fan for paint room

    Just got this exhaust fan for $100, thought I'd see if there's a reasonable way to install it in a paint room in my shop. It's 3 phase which is an issue right off the bat, so I'd be looking at a different motor most likely..just thought I'd see what you sparkys had to say Sent from my SM-G930R4...
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    Vinyl flooring OK over bare cement?

    Would like to spruce up the floor in the office part of my shop, bought some vinyl ID like to use. Before I put it down I'm doing a couple moisture tests ...provided those turn out OK, am I able to just put the vinyl down, or do I need a sealer first? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Wood stove gurus

    I probably could have posted this on the hearth forum, but I don't have an account there (yet) Lol..anyway I've burned some wood in the past..just got a woodstove in my shop just this winter, and i m having a hard time getting alot of heat out of it..#1 I don't think my chimney is tall enough-...
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    Disadvantages of ceiling mounted airlines?

    Thinking about running part of my compressed airlines over the ribs of the tin on the ceiling in my shop, just was wondering if there was any drawbacks to this versus mounting them on the wall? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Old Texaco station

    So in the last 3 months I've acquired what used to be an old Texaco Station in the 50s..I've never thought of it till now, wondering what it used to look like, and if I can get some memorabilia to sort of bring back some style to it. Even the the last two owners pretty much remodeled the...
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    Less than ideal compressor wiring

    Needed some fast air so I temporarily set up my Coleman powermate 60 gallon compressor. Used 10 gauge romex on a double 20 breaker. As you see in the picture I ran the romex down the wall and into the pressure switch on the compressor. While it does work I know its not correct, plus its looks...
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    Junk it or try to repair? Old compressor

    Just acquired a building with this old compressor left behind. It's a old Gardner Denver, seems to have good compression by free spinning.. Tank doesent look to be in the best shape ( patches on bottom and two feet broke off)I have a 60 gallon Coleman single stage now... Didn't know if this...
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    Just got my new place!

    So I've been after a new place for awhile now, my single car cobbled together garage had been outgrown long ago.. Bought it off a local- about 28'x 48' in size , bathroom with shower, utility room for compressor and such, and a room with the furnace and water heater..needs some work in places...
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    Electrical service on new potential shop

    Finally decided I need to upgrade from a single car garage to a larger shop, looked at one in my area yesterday, and was curious what you guys think about this electrical? I will be using a 220v welder and 220v 80 gallon air compressor for the largest equipment.. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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