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    12x30 metal carport on slope - check on footings

    This is a first for me: I plan to erect a 12ft x 30ft (12ft max height) carport to store a boat. The ground has bit of a slope to it, ~10-12in over the run of 30ft. In my head I want to leave the ground sloped and build the structure level. For that I would pour concrete footings, protruding...
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    Half garage / half house - flooring for hobby room?!

    We have a house with a tandem garage, I finally get to work on the garage, turn it into what I want. Sectioned off rear half of the garage with a wall and big double door. Garage has a concrete slab, no cracks, rougher surface. The plan is to turn this room into a hobby area - a tough bedroom...
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    Who manufactures Hillman Bins & where to find parts?

    Hi, I came across a lot of 15 Hillman parts bins like the one pictured. Problem: I only have a few side-to-side dividers for the drawers and none of the front-to-back dividers. Looking for parts, I am trying to figure out who makes these bins. There's no markings and Hillman only sells them...
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    1st own house - crawl space woes

    Looking for some options & advice on redoing crawlspace insulation. Please excuse m English when it comes to technical terms, it's not my first language. This is our first home, just got done with a bathroom reno including rotten joists, on to the next big ticket item - Crawl space insulation &...
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    Bridgeport EZ Track mill - hard drive failed

    Hi all, The DOM (disk on module) / hard drive on my Bridgeport failed and I do not have a backup. No, it does not boot from a floppy, instead there is a 8MB module, similar to modern-day Solid State Drives. I can replace the drive, no problem, but: Would anyone have a source, or a lead on how...
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    ID-ing a Homak toolbox / Not a clue about US toolbox MFGs

    After moving to the US, I just moved into my first house with a garage. I already have a regular Craftsman top-box which resided in a shelf before, now I have the room to add smaller rollaway on a budget and keep all my stuff in one place. Back in Germany, I owned an ancient Hazet Assistent...
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    Cheers from WA

    Finally a reason to not just lurk around here, I got my own (small) garage :D Enough room to work on the cars when we have another rainy weekend in WA. Just a hobby / weekend mechanic here :beer:
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