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I got a used 2008 or so Kobalt 26 gallon stand up compressor. It runs for about 20 or so seconds building pressure but then pops the circuit breaker on the back of the electric motor. Switch it off the unloaded clears fine, holds pressure fine(no leak down). All the filters are clean and inlet...

I am working on a car project, 1957 Triumph TR3A, I have been sandblasting a lot of the little bits and using rattle cans to paint. I am now getting to some larger parts that will not fit in the blaster. So what is the best methods for cleaning, degreasing and prepping so I can paint some...

So I am working on a car project and have a beat up cabinet at work. It can be used by me off duty etc but the media has been worked over. I want to dump it and put in some new stuff, just trying to find the best kind of media and the best price. I mostly will be removing dirt, rust, paint and...

So I have a project and I am a novice welder. I picked up a northern tool welder but it is limited in what it can do, mig unit with 2 power settings, variable wire speed and no gas! I am trying to find a hobby welder better suited to what I am doing. So it is a car restoration and the gauges of...

So I have a lift woohoo but the power since it is a 110 volt motor is 15.7 amp! The outlet that is closet to it was a 15 amp circuit! Not comfortable with that being the draw for running the lift! I have a 20 amp circuit but need a cord to connect form the outlet to the plug for the...

So I have a chance to get a 4 post lift at a discount Bendpack model 9 something. I would need to disassemble and move plus reassemble to make it all cost worthy. What is the hardest part about moving one of these units? is it something a hobbyist could do over the weekend with some friends and...

Looking for the best way to organize my socket/drivers drawer! I have seen a couple ideas but not sure what is best! show me what you got!

So I am suffering with tools that have accumulated from different sources and I am constantly looking for them. I saw these being tossed out and decided to snag them: Not sure what I was going to do with them but the I had a moment. Drawer dividers, not only that but that makes a select group...

So I am looking for the best way to heat a newly finished and insulated garage space. I had an old one car garage that was finished but not insulated, added to the outside garage wall another one car bay that is fully insulated r38 in the ceiling and r13 in the walls. I also added two new...

So the dilemma I have is my Garage addition is rather small(zoning issues). I need to store one car in the air and height is not the issue but length is. Most 4 post lifts are around 14 to 15 feet deep which is not optimal is my space. It would leave me no working space at my bench. It is also...

So the electrical guy made me install a GFCI breaker to pass code on a group of outlets in the ceiling. These outlets are in the ceiling 10 and 12 feet off the ground. I am using them as switched plugs to control fluorescent lights. I got the lights pigtailed with grounded plugs and mounted them...

So the contractor just finished with Wallboard and there is a lot of leftover dust/debris. I want to protect the floor with something. What is the best was to smooth out/clean up the rough troweled concrete floor and protect it from damage? I would like to find something in the DIY range of...

So my question is I want to put a subpanel into my new addition and I'm not sure what the requirements are? Can a homeowner do the work himself and get it passed by the county! I pulled the general contractor permit but did not have electrical drawn in? It is a small addition so just need a few...

So I added this for the Christmas event...and wanted to see the best way to finish out the drawers! help

The new space will be poured soon and the nighttime temps have been dipping in the freezing range. Will that cause any issues with the curing of the concrete? What do I need to do to make sure it sets up properly?

So I just joined and introduced myself. Here is the attached addition rendering...just the little one story add on the right. It will join the current garage space via a cut through of eight feet in the center. So far I have got HOA and building approval and still have to get the zoning stamp...

I am trying to add a garage bay expansion. It is to create more space for a restoration project. I am impressed with all the work I have seen so far on the forum. If I can come close to some of these projects I will be pleased. I have two TR3s that I need to bring back from the dead. One I...