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    Wire for exterior gooseneck light?

    I got a porcelain pendant light and made a gooseneck. It's a modern light made in 2003. I'm not sure what wire should be used inside the 1/2" IMC conduit. I have some flexible cable, can I use it or would I have to strip the outer sheath off and use the individual conductor wires? Edit: It's on...
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    Vise score, rusting in Dad's garage!

    I borrowed a pipe threader from my dad and he "gave" me this vise to clamp the pipe in, with the usual caveat of "I'll loan it to you but I'm not giving it to you"... It was sitting in his garage floor rusting and he told me he got it in an auction lot a while back. Well, if he wants it back...
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    220v circuit or motor problem

    I just got the power on in my shop and installed a 30a/220v circuit for my table saw. It's a dedicated circuit, single run of 10-2 romex 40' from the panel to a L6-30 receptacle. I have 110v on each leg but the motor will not run. I took the motor to a motor shop twice, he cleaned the start...
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    Ground up cross-linked polyethylene as insulation?

    I may have found a free source for this, seems like it might be an inexpensive way to insulate my shop if blown in or dumped in like cellulose. Any thoughts on it, or experience with this?
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    Low pressure boiler questions

    I found a Carrier PWB-3D boiler for sale for a great price, and was hoping to get some info before buying. It's intended for radiant floor heat for my shop. * The unit calls for a water supply, which I do not have in the building, so I was wondering if a tank/reservoir system could be used. *I...
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    Pole barn/garage builders Bowling Green, Ky area

    Hi, new member here, my name's Shawn. We're buying a house near BG and I need a shop built right away. I have one contractor to meet with but I want to get a few different quotes. I called Quality Pole Barns, they have good prices - is anyone familiar with their buildings? Thanks in advance...
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