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    Opinions regarding a future tool purchase?

    I've been debating about a cordless grease gun and cordless ratchet. I saw the Makita cordless grease gun is better than the Milwaukee but cost nearly $400 with a battery. I then also see the cordless Milwaukee 3/8 inch extended ratchet is one of the best but again, it cost money. Currently, I...
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    Radiant barrier foil?

    I'm debating about getting some radiant barrier foil like this below and install it on back of the OSB wall i am going to put in my metal shop. Will this be good or should i put the barrier away from the osb?
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    Best way to attach osb to metal frame shop

    I've been debating on how to attach osb to my walls in my shop. I was thinking I could stick 2x4 studs along the inside of the square metal tubing but them I'm thinking about just attaching the 2x4 straight to the square metal frame on the outside, but I would be losing a TINY bit of square...
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    Suggestions on reorganization

    My shop is currently around 30x30. I know that is small but I haven't had the funds to enclose the other 30x20 on it. I'm still trying to get some more tool chest for organization of various tools and small parts. I have attached the pictures of my shop to see what yall think I should do...
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    Enco Drill Press

    Just got this thing for $250. Enco 40005. I may have overpaid for it, but it works. It has a 1/2 HP, 1725 RPM motor. The speed goes down to 240 and goes up to 3800. I was debating between getting this or saving up and get the 20 inch Harbor Freight drill press. In the end, I didn't want to...
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    Which tire changer?

    I bought the cheap harbor freight tire changer, but I'm debating about getting this one https://www.agrisupply.com/multi-tire-changer/p/67530/ I'm really looking to change motorcycle tires and trailer tires. I may change my truck tires as well eventually. The one from agrisupply looks way...
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    Any Honda GX390 Gurus?

    I just bought a belt drive pressure washer with a Honda GX390 on it. The issue i am having is that the throttle wont stay at the high mark. You push the lever up to the rabbit mark and let go and the throttle lever will go back to the turtle. You have to old the throttle lever manually at the...
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    Which tool chest?

    I have a Kobalt tool chest with top chest (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-42-in-13-Drawer-Tool-Chest-and-Cabinet-Set/1002604766) that I already for wrenches, sockets, speciality tools (not really organized which is one reason why I'm thinking of another tool chest), hammer, etc and a US General...
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    Is this pressure washer worth fixing?

    Just bought this belt drive pressure washer for $60. Has a Honda GX160 5.5 HP motor with a General 1500 PSI 3.5 GPM Pump. The guy said the motor ran but needs a new pull rope as the old one is broke and the carburetor needs cleaning. The pump needs rebuilding or replaced. I wasn't to thorough...
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    Air compressor room or not?

    Fixing to get a Quincy 60 Gallon delivered next week and been looking at my shop and deciding what to do. I am debating about building a compressor room to silent the noise of the air compressor but I have been reading mixed comments. Right now my shop is only 30x30 and I am planning to extend...
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    Dayton Speedaire Compressor

    Is this thing even worth buying? She wants $450 for it and the trailer. Its an 80 gallon set up.
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    Impact sockets?

    Looking to buy some 1/2 impact sockets especially since some are on sale right now. I'm just trying to debate whether to get the ones like the Neiko like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MXB85S3/?tag=atomicindus08-20. I dont think anyone sells a kit with deep and shallow with sizes all the way...
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    Air compressor set up questions

    So, I am planning to probably purchase a Quincy 60 Gallon soon and was planning to get the Master Airline kit that is on sale at Northern Tool (https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200484023_200484023). Now I am going to run a Lotos plasma cutter and am confused at the set up I need to...
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    Pressure washer question

    I've been debating about buying a belt drive pressure washer later on but right now I am going to have to wait. I have an old Generac pressure washer that the pump failed on and I am debating about taking the hose and nozzle and hooking it straight up, somehow, to my deep well. The deep well...
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    Quincy 5HP 60 GAL Compressor

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Quincy-Compressor-60-Gallon-Two-Stage-Electric-Air-Compressor/50073343 Planning to buy this soon. I've been reading reviews and seem they are positive. Anyone have one and like it? Do I need a magnetic starter for it? What about a compatible air dryer/filter set up
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    Best choice?

    I am looking at purchasing a plasma cutter for my farm, but do not want to buy something that's thousands of dollars even though its a good name (Hypertherm). I was looking at the Lotos plasma cutters and they seem to have decent reviews. I was interested in purchasing the 80 Amp one for...
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    Help with organizing a new tool chest

    Finally got a new tool chest for my shop. It has been getting old with everything all piled in together. Lowes has these on sale so I got one https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-43-6-in-W-x-63-4-in-H-12-Ball-bearing-Steel-Tool-Chest-Combo-Black/1000792508 I started putting in tools, but still am...
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    Finished installing barrel wood burner

    Just finished installing this burner. Im thinking I may need to add a better air inlet. The one on the door isnt working to good and starves the fire of oxygen. Should I also add one more pipe to the outside to put the chimney level with the peak of my roof? Pictures below.
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    HF 60 Gal air compressor still good?

    Saw people talk about them and get the one with the made in italy compressor and made in mexico motor. I saw this one at HF for $799. Are these still good? Im debating about getting it vs the Quincy and save some money. I know everyone will go Quincy, but on a budget...
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    Barrel stove location in shop

    Im just about done with my barrel wood stove for my 30x30 uninsulated shop. Im debating on putting the barrel in the middle of the shop on the back way opposite of the roll up door. Then im debating on turning the wood stove sideways to make room to work on vehicles or letting the barrel come...
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