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Just got a well used finger brake recently & the handle to lift/clamp the fingers was already cracked. It gave way tonight. I don't care about getting a correct one, I just want it to be functional, but I need to know what correct name (outside of broken) is for this kind of handle/lever is...

Quick generic LED strip light question (hopefully). I'm planning my lighting layout, going to be using LED utility lights, 4ft fixtures (don't know brand yet) My question is about determining fixture output - when I last looked at this (with florescent lights) you took the output of the tube...

Self admitted electrical noob, it scares the crud out of me. About the only thing I know for sure is it can ruin my day. It's my understanding that you can connect a tool that uses less amps to an outlet that provides more amps, it will only use what it needs. Connecting the other way around...

Finally getting a house with a garage & 220v! I had one 13 years ago, moved, never got 220 back until now (or soon). My compressor has been sitting since 2004, it's a Craftsman 60 Gal. upright oil-free model 919.165600 (or very close). Looks very similar to/same as: Before I fire it up...

There are some things that I'd like to do to my project car that require cutting/minor shaping of metal. I'm talking about cosmetic items, custom spacers, brackets, etc. Small items, *not *Rollbars, custom exhaust, etc. I would like to try these things myself but I am not in a position to do...

I have a chance of picking up Prentiss Bulldog 4" (looks like # 264) - it is missing the Jaw inserts. Are replacements available, or something that will work? Thanks! Chris Thomas

My garage is enclosed, but not finished yet. I'm hoping to finish it before this winter. The 1st step is fixing a leak at the Sill Plate. It's not the whole length of the sill plate, just about 3 feet. The interior is unfinished, no insulation, the exterior is Pennsylvania Field Stone...

I was given a Mont. Ward/Eclipse Bench Grinder years ago - never used it. Need to clean some rust off some parts, dug it out. My questions are: How safe is it? A 6 inch stone or wire wheel does bolt up securely. I'll need to rewire it at least to have a ground wire (not to mention the...

Looking to insulate my enclosed garage, about 1/2 joins the house, the other 1/2 is just open studs, Thermax foil faced "wallboard" (don't know the proper term) & stone or stucco. The Thermax is between the studs and the stone/stucco. My understanding is the foil facing on the Thermax (foil...

Planning my Detached Garage build, and have always planned on having running water. Someone asked me why, cause he's never had it. We discussed it and I started to wonder. Who has running water in their detached garage? Is it worth it in your opinion? Who doesn't have it? Do you wish you...

Getting ready to build my garage, 30x44, 1/2 cathederal ceiling, 1/2 storage attic trusses. For zoning reasons I don't want to install permenant stairs, just fold-away stairs. I am thinking putting in a hoist (like a small Pickup truck winch) at the edge of the attic truss so I don't have to...

Geting ready to build my garage, 30x44 with Radiant Floor Heat, vapor barrier, with 6 inch slab, and the building will be insulated 2 Questions: 1) I've gotten quotes from people, for the radiant heat some recommend a small hot water heater, others a small boiler (both electric). Each say's...

I'm getting ready to build my garage, and am thinking about adding floor anchors as pull points to help move cars around. I've seen 1 thread where this was mentioned, but the items used were very long. I'm planning on having radiant heat and a vapor barrier, so the pictures I saw would not...

Getting ready to build my dream garage, 30x44 Pole barn. Floor is going to be stone, vapor-barrier, 2" insulation, 6" slab w/radiant heat (liquid based not electric). I'm planning on using Epoxy on the floor. Racedeck, etc would be easier on the knees/back, but not the eyes. I just have...

I have some questions about Pole Barns vs Stick Frame buildings. I am looking at building a 48x30 detached garage. Attic (storage) trusses over 1/2, cathederal ceilings over the other. Cement floor (radiant heat), 2 16 ft doors, 1 man door and a few windows. The exterior of the garage will...

Need some help here. I've done graph paper drawing of my dream-garage, but reading the info I have from my township it states that I need architectural drawings for the approval process. Also talking to other people I work with they recommend getting a Architect familiar with my township to...

Still planning my garage, but things are starting to come together. :bounce: I am trying to determine the ceiling height/door height in relation to a 4 post lift. The plan is the garage will be 30 feet deep. I want a nice looking door (double wide) to match the neighborhood/house, not an...

First off, A huge THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to the site builder. :bowdown: Your site could not have better timing!!!! If I ever meet you I'm buying the rounds that night! :beer: I have someone who's only business is building Garages coming...