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Hey guys, Currently finishing up my 32x40. I got 9 3 lamp led t8 tube fixtures from prolighting and installed them, all are hard wired and run off a single switch. Fixtures here...

Hey guys If I clean the seam out of 2 in box with 1/4 wall will 1 1/2 box with 1/4 inch wall slide in it with minimal slop or will it not fit. Trying to avoid the slop from 3/16 wall 2 inch. THanks

So I was just in my local napa and they have 41 inch homak top and bottom chests as a pair for $799. It also showed available add ons like side lockers and such. I was in a rush as I was on lunch break but does anyone have one of these or familiar with them? How is the quality? Thanks guys

OK guys, I know exactly what I am looking for, I just don't know the correct name to be able to locate it at an on line such as MSC or McMaster. I am looking for a stud with left hand threads on one side, right hand on the other aprox 4 inches in overall length with a nut in the middle for...

Hello everyone, I am getting close to finishing my garage and am in need of lighting suggestions. I have read many threads on here and the problem is anything that has to do with lighting is like reading Spanish to me. all I am looking for is a suggestion on t8 fixtures and led bulbs. I can...

What should I use for fasteners for purlins to trusses, regular straight shank framing nails out of a gun? ring shank? screws?. building is 32x40 trusses are 2 foot on center purlins are 2 foot on center and laid flat. any suggestions are welcome

Hey guys, Just finished framing the walls on my garage 32x40 and waiting on the prefab trusses and metal roof to show up (next week I hope). but any way, I am ordering metal roofing cut to length for siding and I don't know how to insulate? If I use fiberglass batts should there be...

Hey guys, For those of you with osb interior walls did you nail or screw the sheets up? not sure if either is better or correct but just looking for opinions, thanks

Okay everyone, I have a craftsman tool box the got a pretty good dent in the corner this weekend (my fathers friend crashed his cobra kit car into it) There are 4 tool boxes in the garage and of course he hit the only one I care about (first tool box I ever owned) I don't currently have any pix...

Hey guys, I really like the Carlyle socket rails because there available in 8, 12 and 15 inches long and also different colors to differentiate SAE and Metric but they are currently not available on NAPA online and my local napa doesn't have any. Does anyone else make the same thing (like same...

Anyone check out the strictly tool boxes website lately? They are now selling and exclusive box branded gatorbuilt (produced by extreme) that is 55x25 deep with 150 and 300 pound drawer slides for 2350 for the combo. Seems like a reasonable price for a heavy duty box with decent depth.

Hey guys, Im looking for an extended 1 inch 1/2 inch drive impact socket like the ones shown here http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H4NWCQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Reed Tool makes many of them but I cant find one from them or anyone else in 1 inch. FYI this is for a cordless impact gun to change...

Are any of the harbor freight plastic welders decent, just looking for one to play with and learn but also don't want to throw money out the window on junk.

So I have searched and couldn't find anything comparing the two and if im missing it somewhere someone could just post a link here, But has anyone hands on touched both 4 drawer black tool carts. I know the us general is the garage journal cupcake but the Husky has a higher load rating and it...

Hey all, So I am looking at getting a few new socket sets but cant afford or justify SO, SK ect... I am looking more in the Carlyle or Gearwrench price range. What company offers a more complete set (with fill ins) I know I wont get an 11 mm in a set but do they offer them as singles. and...

I am looking for a small mill for my garage, I don't have a ton of space and I also have access to a full size Bridgeport at work. I have looked at the 1900 dollar unit from harbor freight but I am skeptical. Who else makes a decent small mill for lets say less than 2500 thanks guys

Who makes the best screwdrivers? my father has a set that I love but the name is worn off all of them, they are blue handled with three black "grip pads" almost like a hard foam. but any how who else makes a good comfortable in the hand screwdrivers

Does any one have any experience with the Extreme Tools boxes? Im in the market for a 56 inch and I like the looks of there's but how does the build quality and materials stack up to say a nice 2k craftsman box? snap on, mac ect are out of my price range. Thanks in advance guys

Hello all, I am currently in the process of finishing up my garage and am in need of a Drill press and vise, I have been scanning craigslist for older stuff as I like the look and construction of it better but I don't have much knowledge of it. What would be good brands to look out for...

Hello every one, this is my first post and it will probably be lengthy but please bear with me I will be putting up a 30x40 shop/garage next spring and i cannot decide what route i want to go i know this has been discussed before on here but i would like to explain my ideas. i will have 30x30...