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    Heating part of shop using a tent ?

    I have a 30x50 uninsulated shop. I want to work on my project car over the winter. After reading this thread ... https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=405684&highlight=tent I'm wondering if I could setup a tent over my car and heat inside of it Would something like this...
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    Elbow Ratcheting Wrench won't stay locked

    I have a number of elbow ratcheting wrenches that I like and would use more, but ... they won't stay locked in place. After pushing the button to lock it, and then using it for a minute it will come unlocked. Any ideas or suggestions? TIA
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    Strange GFCI issue – two dings and it’s dead

    Sorry to lure you in with the title, but here’s the scoop My wife bought me a Milton Bell for the garage. These are like the “old time” service station ding-ding bells. see http://www.miltonsbells.com/ Well, after the second or third “ding,” the Bell trips the GFCI. I can repeat this all day...
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    Smart Electrician LED shop light

    (apologies if this is a dup - I searched and didn't find anything) I picked up 4 of these to hang in my pole barn. I'm really impressed. I purchased these on sale last month at Menards...
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    image resolution test

    Is this good enough to read the text?
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    Greasing the lift

    I have a BendPak XPR-10ACX 2 post lift I did a search and didn’t find too much (eg, http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23836 and http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12549) It seems as if it would be fine to lubricate the inside of the columns with lithium...
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    Liftmaster 3800 jackshaft – is this a DIY installation?

    I’ve been searching threads on GJ and it seems as if folks are able to install a 3800 without too much trouble. The iDrive scared me off with all the stories of the difficulties of adjusting it “just right.” For those of you that have installed a 3800 yourself – is this a Do It Yourself...
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    Porter-Cable vs Husky 60gal 135psi compressor

    Which of these 60 gallon, 135psi compressors would you choose: Porter-Cable 7060V http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Porter-Cable-CPLC7060V-135PSI-60-Gallon-Oil-Lube-Stacked/76995/Cat/1058 Husky 6314...
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    How I chose my 2 post lift (BendPak XPR-10ACX)

    After months of research and indecision:headscrat, I finally made a decision: I’m purchasing a BendPak XPR-10ACX 2 post lift for my shop. I want to thank all of the garagejournal users who have posted their thoughts on lifts. I had been lurking on this site for several months before I joined...
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    Feedback on Cadet Hot One electric heater

    Anyone use one of these http://www.cadetco.com/show_product.php?prodid=1012 (Cadet Hot One electric heater) There's a used one for sale nearby at 1/2 price. I'm looking for a secondary source of heat in the garage. I currently use a Kerosene torpedo heater, which works well, but is (of course)...
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