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I'm looking to get a 40x60x18 built on my residence. I've reached out to Pioneer, Morton, Conestoga, Shirk, and A&E. The first 4 are pole barn only, A&E quoted a nice block and stick build. Does anyone have a suggestion for quality builders in the SE PA area? Lots of people mention Amish...

We had the well water tested, came back with traces of lead and copper, and a slightly low pH (6.11). Doing some research, the EPA suggests pH between 6.5 and 8.5. The acidity can supposedly cause the metals in the water via plumbing corrosion. There are point-of-entry neutralizing systems...

I'm partway through a treehouse build and will be getting started on the roof soon. Just to set expectations I'm a complete rookie at new construction. The plan is PT plywood sheathing, felt, asphalt shingles, and drip edging. The tree runs through the center of the structure and therefore there...

I have a MAC Tech 1000 I got used with stiff drawers on the right side, particularly the few at the top. I took out all the drawers, thoroughly cleaned the slides, and put them back in one at a time. The drawers slide fine until ALL the drawers are back in, and then the detent gets super stiff...

Can anybody provide some input on how these boxes differ? Mac's website is basically useless for specs and comparing, and I don't have a truck guy. Looking hard at the used market and they're in the $1-2k range, the 41" EDGE being cheaper than the 51" Tech 1000. The 44" US General is also hard...

I have a barn with a 60a panel. The current run is straight about 100', 1" IMC. I have some equipment coming that calls for upsizing, ideally to 100a but could get by with 90. From my research it seems like 2awg THHN will be sufficient for 100a, but with a 4awg ground that puts me at 44% fill...

I am looking to apply something to my concrete floor to reduce the "dusting" I get from the concrete, ie every time I sweep it clouds the whole shop and I get a dustpan full of dust. A densifier/sealer combo seems to be recommended, but I see most sealers will cause problems if I want to apply...

I just put a new top on my workbench. It’s 2 layers of 3/4” particle board skinned with 20ga stainless. I’m pondering what to do to cap the sides. I had intended to leave them bare but once I got it in place and saw it I decided to look into finishing them. I just want to protect it from spills...

I have a raised ranch with a two car garage out the back. This means that two walls are poured concrete foundation (underground), and one wall is shared with the house. Garage doors are insulated, as is the one wall. Come summer time, the garage stays cool to a point that when I open one or both...

I have a line on a "Model A" WF Wells and Sons horizontal/vertical bandsaw. I know nothing about the brand, nor the style of saw. Seems like it could either be a great two-in-one machine that would make my life easier, or be a major compromise in one or both configurations that wouldn't be worth...

New homeowner here - house is on a wooded lot, sloped from the front of the property to the back a decent amount. Here are the relevant facts: There is a French drain around the property to divert water from the foundation The lawn is shaded for most of the day, so the grass is pretty much...

I'll try to make this as short as I can... In the process of purchasing a new (first) home, should likely be settling very soon. It's a bit of a fixer so we are getting a renovation loan. One of the first things I want to do is break out the existing garage floor and repour it. It's settled...

What's everyone's preference on dressing bench grinder wheels? Star type, single point diamond, cluster type diamond, abrasive sticks? Doing a little research, it seems there are more opinions than facts, many of which contradict.

Can anyone ID this old vise?

As I've posted before, I'm patiently waiting for a good deal on a nice vise. I've been eyeing this one for a little while, but the seller doesn't know anything about it. It's a 4 1/2", non-swivel, missing a jaw, and he's asking... way too much. Before I lowball him and try to haggle a reasonable...

I got this as my first drill press a few weeks ago. I had been looking around for something a little more decent but found this 5 mins away for next to nothing, so I figured it couldn't hurt to get my feet wet with. It was (is) rough... has quite a few hacked repairs. When I got it, the column...

I'm kinda new to vintage vises. I can't find much info on Atlas but this hulk caught my eye. Anybody know if they're all USA made or if they went chinese at some point? Worth $125?

Found this for sale locally. I've never seen one with the switch on top. 1/2 hp, model number is 397 19330. Can anyone tell me anything about this model?