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Yesterday when I went to use my close to 40 year old propane torch I couldn't turn the knob. It was corroded in the closed position. When I used pliers and oil the knob snapped off. I have oxy/accetaline for hot work. I only use this torch infrequently, mostly for lighting charcoal and other...

I have been looking at automotive scissor lifts for quite some time. Now that I'm officially a senior citizen I'm trying to get myself up off of the concrete. My issue is that I am not finding something that does everything I'm hoping it will do. Maybe it doesn't exist but I figured I'd ask here...

I don't have the sander in front of me but I believe it is a DeWalt DW421 2 Amp 5" Random Orbital Palm Sander. After almost eleven years I am moving my tools from a garage where they were mostly inaccessible to my new shop. When I originally stored my sander it was in good condition. When I went...

I am going to be cutting out electrical box holes in 1/2" plywood. I have decided to use the Blindmark xt for lining them up but I'm looking for a better option than a jig saw for cutting the holes. Does anyone have a recommendation for a corded Rotozip style tool and bit choice, or something...

My electrical contractor began work today. So far all I have in my metal shop is the breaker box and my four outlet boxes and already I wish I'd done something different. I am going to partially cover the walls with 1/2" BC plywood. I already wish I'd have done that first then had the flexible...

I will soon have an underground power line run from my house service to my new workshop. I am having the septic company come to show where everything is and mark it. They did the install in the late 80’s so that is helpful. It cost $100 to do it which got me thinking. Over the years I’ve had...

When I built my last workshop I did all the electrical myself. I went to Lowes and bought the standard 4 ft. shop lights and they worked, but not well, and my eyes where younger then. After reading this forum I learned a couple of things. A lot of knowledgable good people post great info. on...

If I have to wait 28 days I may have to scrap the plan to seal before the build but I'm willing to do that to get the results lakeroadster described. Retroman, very wet here. Five days after the last rain I kneeled on the ground to work on my skid steer battery and my knees were wet! Sent...

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to my question but I'll ask it in case I missed a product the might work. In the next few weeks my slab should be poured. I was thinking of inexpensive quick options to seal against oil penetration. My goal was to put something down before the building is...

For those of you who have the style of metal framing shown in the photo, how do you mount things to the wall framing? I believe I know my options, welding, sheet metal screws or attaching plywood or some other sheeting material. It seems like the sheeting would get pricey but might would also...

After writing a long detailed thread I learned I couldn't upload from Photo Bucket anymore and the delay in finding a new photo resource took too long. GJ locked and away went the post. Here's the short version. I am in Eastern NC. We have more hot than cold weather although we do have...

After reading GJ for years and finally creating a profile in January, I am finally doing my introduction. I have previously built a 26'x36' stick built garage but am planning a new one for where I live now.