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Hello, I currently work out of one bay in our 3-car garage (With some side storage). My wife is sick and tired of me seemingly occupying space so we have agreed on building an about 20x24' (or 20x30) workshop in the backyard. I do metal work, have a mill and CNC plasma table (and plan to get a...

I have a general purpose workbench, with a pine 6' x 2' x 1.5" top. Frame is welded angle, legs are 1.5" tube with casters. I would like to make the height adjustable, telescoping the legs with an inner tube (1.5") inside an external tube (1-3/4"). Was thinking of driving a threaded rod from the...

Hi, I would like to get a pan and box brake for up to 16ga aluminum, in 30" size. I already have the Swag Offroad finger brake in a modifed HF 20-ton press, so I can do brackets, etc, but would like to be able to do sheet metal. As a reference the Eastwood 48" pan&box brake is $850, and the...

I would like to be able to make up to 20" bends in sheets. My most common material is 1/8" aluminum, but would also like the option to bend steel. I ordered a press finger brake, and it arrived today, but I have not used it yet. Still need to buy a HF 20-ton press. Will this style of brake be...

My metals/materials cart is a mess, an IKEA cart that I adapted to store sheet metal and some light tubing. I would like to make a new one, and, as space is limited, can't exceed 2x3'. Welded frame out of 1.5x0.75" tube with 3/4" OSB floor, on 4" or 5" HD casters. On one side there is a grid...

My 2001 Tacoma's black bumpers are showing sun damage and are tired from age (black paint is fading). Would love to remove them and apply a fresh coat of paint. What product should I use? I am mostly a woodworker, have a Fuji 4-stage HVLP turbine with the 3M PPS system, a variety of...

Hi, I have an air conditioned 3-car garage, with insulated doors, but am looking at quality thresholds and side (as well as top) seals to stop the leak that happens around the door. I have already replaced the old (house was built in 1994) door bottom seal strip. Anyone with experience has any...

I am refinishing some cabinets and the paints suggests thinning 10-30%. What does that mean: water is 10% of the final volume vs water is 10% of the paint volume? Of course at 10% the two are virtually identical, but at 30% it's quite a bit of difference. Many thanks.

I am looking to buy a house and would need to get a sense of how much it would cost to update its electrical supply. The house was built in the 1950's and has a 200A main panel. I would like to build a garage (about 40-60 feet from the house) and pull in electricity, including a 220V line and...

My goal is to set up a garage for car and basic DIY home-hobbyist work, inspired by several internet examples. Esthetically as minimalist as possible -- with obvious trade-offs in cost and functionality. My suburban house has a ~700 sqft garage with a basic rectangular 3-car setup and an...

Just got a StrongHand FixturePoint welding table and the top came generously coated with an anti-corrosion grease that I want to clean off before welding on it. Any suggestions about how to do that?

I am planning to build a simple wood-top, steel-frame workbench. It will be used for regular DIY, home garage work (no more than 500 lbs total load). The bench will have a wood top that is a 74" x 25 5/8" x 1 1/8" (IKEA countertop). Am thinking adjustable-height legs with 1.5" square tubing...

Hello, I just got today my first air compressor, a California Air Tools 10020, that is quiet and small, and am quite excited to build my airtools collection. Have used a bit this evening and, once done, I have removed the tool from the universal adapter. I am not sure if I can leave the tank...

Hi, new user here. I am a weekend mechanic and am looking to buy a compressor. The main goal is to use impact wrenches and other air tools on a car. Never used a compressor before, but seems that 5cfm at 90PSI is a must. Have narrowed the choices down to a DEWALT 15-Gal. Portable Electric...