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I am looking to add a new circuit to my existing panel. I have run the cable to the attic above the panel. In the attic, there are a series of ~3/4" holes, that are already pretty well occupied. In the panel, there are a few punchouts, that are again, pretty well occupied. The panel is in an...

I am making the jump, and buying a SawStop this weekend. I figure cry once, and am going to get the 3HP 220V version. However, I do not have 220V in my garage, but that has never scared me before. The electrical panel is on the other side of the garage, but I have good attic access, so I...

I saw these eBay LED lights mentioned in another thread: http://www.ebay.com/itm/25pcsLed-Integration-T8-4ft-1200mm-Tube-light-18w-60w-nature-6000K-High-Quality-/281446465749?pt=US_Light_Bulbs&var=&hash=item41878440d5 Anybody have any reviews of these? They are cheap, and appear to be easy to...

Let me start, I know nothing about Vises. However, coming here, I learned that there is a great deal to know about vises. However, there was nothing great to be found locally. And, I was just looking to put something solid on my bench, and grabbed the 6" Bessey from Home Depot for $80. To be...

I am looking for a quality option for small part storage. I want something I can toss screws, nails, bolts, etc. in. I went to Home Depot and purchased a 28 Drawer Husky, but it just feels cheap. It is all plastic, and the drawers do not slide easily. I took a peak on amazon, but it seems we...

I recently purchased a house built in 2010. When we moved in, we were impressed with how clean the concrete garage floor was. The garage is approximately 25'x25' (625SF). We are in the Pacific Northwest, and park two cars in it. Additionally, I have a casual little woodshop. My parents...

I recently picked up a Dewalt 745 from Home Depot. I have not unpacked it, but am excited about the rack and pinon fence. However, I just found a Craftsman 315 on craigslist: http://corvallis.craigslist.org/tls/4838311357.html Which table saw do you believe would be better for a beginner...

I am currently building out my tool collection, and have some HD gift cards from christmas. An air compressor seems like the next logical step. I get the impression it is one of those tools that you can't live without once you get it. I am thinking about this 6 Gal Porter-Cable Compressor...

I am thinking about redoing the light in my garage. My garage is approximately 25'x25', with a 10' tall ceiling. The walls and ceiling are white drywall. I am targeting 100 Lumens/SF (based on a ballpark number I read here). Therefore, I compared my T12, T8, T5 and LED options. The...

I am setting up shop in my garage. And I quickly realized that I might need a little more current. The garage was wired with two circuits: 20A -- Connected to a pair of 20A simplex outlets (originally intended for a fridge / freezer) 20A -- Connected to a series of 15A GFCI duplex outlets...

I am in a small area, so used vises are not readily available. I just built a workbench, that needs a bench vise. I don't do anything real serious, and an import would probably be fine. I have a budget of $100. Would you recommend, say a Craftsman Pro, or this used Olympia...

I just finished my first workbench build: http://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/workbench/how-to-build-a-workbench-super-simple-50-bench/view-all Now, I am looking to get some great lighting. I want to hang the light under the top shelf of the workbench. The workbench is 6' wide. In order...