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    Filling expansion joints prior to installing Epoxy floor

    Hey all, in the spring time I am going to install an epoxy floor. Long story short I have a friend in the business and he is hooking me up with product to do a 3 part epoxy floor, base, flake and then a final clear epoxy. I won't give any brand names, but it one of the better industrial grade...
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    Best Mig gas for homeowner welding.

    Picked up a Hobart 140 wire feed, been messing around with flux core, next paycheck wanted to get some gas for Mig. Any suggestion, just round the house stuff, lawnmower, snowblower, shop projects, maybe once in a while the truck, not doing like body work or anything. Gonna hit up the local...
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    lincoln 140 easy mig, any input on them?

    Think I have narrowed it down to this welder for handyman welder, Flux core and mig. Home Depot has it for $499. Anyone care to give me some insight to this unit? Appreciate any input.
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    Aluminum ramps for 4 post lift.

    I finally got my four post Forward lift in, and i absolutely LOVE it!! Did a full brake job and installed a trailer hitch on my wife's car this weekend, and I could actually walk when it was all done. Knees weren't shot and my back actually felt pretty damn good. By far this is the best tool...
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    Auto shop auction

    Looks like some interesting stuff. We cast and on line auction, if you are any where near bucks county PA you can go in person. https://stephensonsauction.hibid.com/lot/29627393/pa-official-inspection-station-sign-/?cpage=5&ref=catalog
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    Does anyone have a Forward EFP9 4 post lift?

    Or maybe even the Rotary RFP9? After much help on this forum, checking out lifts any where I could, taking numerous factors into consideration, mainly factory and local service support, many layouts on my floor with painters tape, measuring, parking my car, measuring some more, parking my car...
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    Forward lift EFP9 9000 pound four post lift.

    Anyone have any experience with a Forward lift? I thought I had my mind made up but then stumbled across these which i have never heard of. The specs are perfect, there is distributor/Installer literally down the road from me. On paper its a winner, like to hear from some that have experienced...
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    Garage mat for snow and slop under car

    Hey, anyone recommend a good mat for under my car in the garage, for diverting the snow and slop towards the door? I found this one that looks interesting. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029UNJW/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Little pricey, I need 2 so would like a tad cheaper, but that is what I am...
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    Homeowner shop Welder suggestion, looking for ideas

    Nothing crazy, looking for a medium, general duty welder for a home shop. Love to hear suggestions. What are opinions on the flux core welders? I am not talking heavy fab work, just like general around the house repairs, light auto, lawnmower that sort of thing. Sub $500 unit. What is the best...
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    Another 4 post lift question. Which is the best?

    I know, loaded question. And I know there is a million posts out there, I have read them all. Some that had the answers I was looking for were rather old, so I thought I would get a fresh perspective. So many fricking options out there, and with my OCD I am having a hell of a time getting a...
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    Garage parking guidance system. Low tech, or high tech!

    So, wife is having a hard time judging how to consistently park her car in the same spot everytime. Part of the problem is that are garage is at the top of a heavily sloped drive, so having something marked on the floor won't help due to the approach angle. The old tennis ball on the string has...
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    Advantage lifts 4 post lift installed on sloped floor.

    So, I have been researching all over, including here on a 4 post lit for my home garage. I thought I had it down to an Advantage list, for several reasons, but one of the main was the high clearance when fully raised, almost 7 foot for the advantage, I haven't found one yet that comes close in...
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    Garage expansion project

    So, I am always envious all these builds I see on here with big chunks of land and putting up these super sweet garages. Unfortunately I am in the burbs of philly and have to deal with a 1/2 acre lot, the house I live in had a real old school single garage. Meant for a single medium sized car...
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    Hello from Bucks county PA.

    Howdy all, great site, glad I found it, starting on a plan to expand my single garage shop into a 2 car garage with a 4 poster lift and found this site. looking forward to digging in and hopefully contributing. Fantastic site.
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