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    How should I layout my new LED lights?

    I'm finally ready to put some real lights in my shop. I've been working with a string of construction work lights using standard 100w bulbs since I've had my shop built. I finally had some extra cash to get some better lighting. I went with 12 of these...
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    Ceiling Fan/Light question

    So we just got my son a new bed, loft type, and realized something we never thought about after we assembled it in his room. The ceiling fan extends over the bed, it clears, but we're concerned about my son waking up and hitting the fan or something. We want to replace the fan/light combo with...
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    Ebay T8 light bulbs

    I've been looking around for bulbs for my lights that I'll be installing here in the next couple weeks. I found some bulbs on eBay for cheap, around $0.80 a bulb but have no idea how long they'll last or how they'll look. Specs seem ok, they are 5000k, cri 83, 32w 4 footers, the brand is listed...
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    What box do I need?

    I bought 2 of these boxes pictured below, one for my 50a welder outlet and one to use as a junction box to connect my compressor whip. I'm finishing up my rough wiring and now I'm thinking I may have picked the wrong boxes as I can't find covers that work for them, seems all the covers have...
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    What wire for my compressor motor?

    Just wondering what wire I need to power my compressor circuit. Looks like a 30A breaker will do, is 10/2 good for this or do I need 8? Pictures of motor data label below.
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    Finally getting a shop! Interior finishing advice?

    Updated-Finally getting a shop! Build thread. Well the long wait is over and now I have a short, but longer feeling wait for the build to start. Got the green light and have the funds. Start date is first week of August but may get pushed up if someone ahead of me doesn't have their site quite...
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    Can't decide on structure for pole barn

    I'm preparing to have a 30x50 pole barn built. I've talked to and received quotes from several builders. After looking at some finished products, I've narrowed it down to 2 choices. Both builders turn out quality buildings. Their quotes are nearly identical, both on specs and pricing. The main...
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    New here from Missouri

    Hi all. I've been reading on this site for a while now but recently actually signed up and just now decided to make my first post. I recently relocated for my civilian job from Nebraska to Missouri and shortly after, actually during the moving process, I got deployed with my national guard unit...
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