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I just spent a few days researching two-post lifts. I have a Challenger 71000, 9000 Pound, two post lift that is too tall to fit into my shop. I have agonized over modifying the roof trusses so that it will fit, but have decided to keep it for my next shop in Tennessee, and buy a shorter, base...

I'm installing a vac (modified from a dust collector) in my shop. I am plumbing the vac so that I have hose outlets in a number of locations in the shop. Sort of like a whole house vac. What I need help with, is wiring up a relay like this one... :headscrat Honeywell R8285A1048 Control Center...

Hello all. I have a house in Colorado that was originally built in 1971, then added onto in the mid eighties. The guy who built/owned it fancied himself a competent do it yourselfer (he wasn't). We are just starting a multi-year remodel which will touch every square foot of the house...

Ok. I once posted an image of the shop when we first bought the house. I also posted pictures and information about my Champion air compressor. Unfortunately the Garage Journal doesn't let me see all of the threads I've started, so I am starting a new one that I am adding to my profile. OOHH...

I bought a 20 year-old Champion air compressor cheap, and had to spend some time and money on it in order to get it ready to use. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264557 The remaining question I have on it is about the automatic tank drain. I understand that it is supposed...

I was looking for a good shop air compressor and was scouring Craigslist a few months ago in an effort to find a good candidate. I found this Champion VR5-8, 80 gallon two-stage industrial air compressor listed for $300. I met the guy at a storage facility and ended up getting it for $225. It...

Hello, I recently purchased a 43 year-old house on 5 acres, with a 2000 square foot shop out back. It's a pretty nice setup, but like the house its most attractive feature is its potential. Over time, I want to finish the shop nicely with a commercial linoleum checkerboard floor, nice paint on...