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    4 post lift manufacturers, which to choose?

    Hi All, I am looking for a 4 post lift. Google, Marketplace, Craigslist search comes up with several in a wide range of prices. Anywhere from $2900 - $6000... For context I have a home shop, we have 3 classic mustangs (2 1965's and a 1966) a GMC sierra 1500 and a Honda Pilot & a zero turn...
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    Harbor freight desiccant Air drier help

    I know harbor freight is ****... I bought this air drier last week and it started leaking from the clear plastic cap on the top. I tried replacing the o ring which did nothing. Also looked closely at the plastic and it’s not cracked, in fact when it starts to leak you can see the o ring deform...
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    Need advice\opinion on work not completed but still invoiced

    Hi All, I know this is not a legal forum but I figure a lot of you have probably been in my position and wondering if anyone could provide me with some guidance on my situation. Situation: My yard is rough so I contacted a local dirt guy and received an estimate to grade my yard. The estimate...
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    HF Blasting Cabinet, air line size?

    Hi all, Just bought the HF blasting cabinet, I won't complain about it here as that topic has been beat to death... Anyway, my question is regarding the sizing of the air line? I have a 60 gal Kobalt air compressor that can take I think up to a 3/4 line. I was going to buy the Rapid Air 90500...
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    How to get some airflow in my shop?

    Hi All, I have a basic 30x40 pole barn with 14' sidewalks and a 12x20 overhead door. The shop is insulated with 2" foam on the walls and 4" foam on the ceiling. Overall I love my shop but yesterday I was installing tile in the shop bathroom and I realized there is ZERO air moving around in the...
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    Lean to on Pole barn what to do for Flashing?

    Hi All, I have a 30x40 pole barn that, surprise has become to small... I plan on building a 12ft wide lean to on the side. My pole barn has 14ft side walls and concrete floor. For the lean to my plan was to make the side walls 10ft and do compacted gravel since all I will use it for is my boat...
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    Looking for advice for garage\shop floor coating

    OK I know this topic has been beaten to death but I after reading as much as I can stand I am just left asking myself what is best for my needs??? OK I am planning on coating two floors. 1. 30x40 pole barn, typical uses are relatively light auto maintenance, storage, some wood working...
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    Anyone using their 2 post lift for their Zero Turn Mower?

    Hi All, I am a new owner of a 2 post lift and I was thinking of different uses for it and my mower came to mind. Changing the blades is a pain and the lift would make it much easier, is anyone out there using a 2 post lift to lift a zero turn mower? Specifically a Hustler Xone?
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    Eagle 2 Post MTP-9A Installed this week.

    Hi All, I have been contemplating a lift for a while now and I finally pulled the trigger on this lift. https://www.eagleequip.com/product/MTP-9A.html ($1495.00) I know everyone says to buy a Bendpack or more so any ALI certified lift and although I appreciate why I choose not to... Anyway...
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    Safe to hang shelves from roof truss?

    Hi All, I am wanting to get stuff in my shop off the ground and looking at building some shelves in my 30x40 pole barn. My plan was to build a 4x8 shelves around the entire shop. I have already framed in walls between the posts so I figured each shelf would be secured on top of a wall so...
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    Looking for coupon or hot deal on 4 post lift?

    Hi All, Looking to buy a 4 post lift. I have found a couple used lifts locally but they seem to hold their value very well... I'd rather pay a little more and have a new one. I am just a hobbyist with an old camaro so not looking for anything super heavy duty, just a basic no frills lift...
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    Roof Insulation, Closed vs Open Cell

    Hi All, I am about to pull the trigger on foam insulation in my shop (30x40 Pole Barn ) and I have a suggestion from the foamer that I am not quite sure about... His suggestions is to put 1" closed cell foam on the walls which I agree with and then do 4" open cell on the roof. His reasoning...
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    Foam insulation minimum thickness

    Hi All, So I had contracted a Pole barn in Oklahoma and did not know that I needed to specifically include insulation in the bid, so here I am with my awesome new barn and there is no insulation whatsoever, just metal screwed directly on top of wood. We have had several storms with high wind...
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    How much should a Loft, Office & Powder room Cost so Add to shop?

    Hi All, I am in the process of building a 30x40 (14 ft walls) pole barn in Claremore OK. I work form home and my plan is to have my office and a powder room inside my shop. So let's say that I had a 10x10 office with a 5x5 bathroom and a loft going along the top all the way to the other end...
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    Build Office & Loft in 30x40 shop

    HI All, I am in the process of building a house and as part of the build I have included a 30x40 pole barn (14 foot walls) that my builder will be building for me. I will eventually want an office, bathroom and possible a loft in the shop and I am debating doing it myself. I have asked that...
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