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My ancient workbench needs a new top, to cover the scars, paint, glue and other spills embedded into the old composite top. I'd like a metal top for a change. Most local suppliers offer sheets in 16 ga (0.06" 1.5mm), which I think is the standard for metal bench tops. However one place also...

Question; mounting this vise with the swivel plate, and the swivel plate is blocking any long pieces from gripped vertically. See photo. Am I overlooking anything? This is one of the last vises made in England, from roughly 1995 - 2005, before Record, England's biggest vise-maker, was bought...

I am in the market for some ratcheting Sae box wrenches. I want to go made in America, but it looks like the only place that still makes those here is Snap-on. Are there any American makers left that are a little friendlier to my wallet? Joe

Will it harm a stand alone dehumidifier to get exposed to freezing temps? I'm up in Massachusetts, and have a dehumidifier to keep moisture condensation down. I removed the dehumidifier in the Fall, to protect it from freezing, since I thought it might crack some internal lines. Is that...

Building a workshop. The drywall is 1/2" off the floor, but now it's time to put in the baseboards and all the window/door trim. Should the baseboards go in flush to the floor, or off a little (1/8' or 1/4" idk?). Any other tips? Joe

What's the best color and shade for interior paint on my new workshop? I finished the drywall, but left it "rustic" (i.e. no tape, no spackle, etc). I'm going to paint it just to protect the drywall surface. My thoughts; - bright white paint for more light - medium white, as a compromise...

I'm insulating a shed and putting up drywall to make it into a workshop. The cathedral roof is half done, and I realize now that I need baffle vents behind the insulation. Ouch! Any ideas that don't involve ripping out the drywall that's already up? I'm hoping I can slide proper vents behind...

Is my process reasonable? I'm insulating a garage, then adding drywall, to make it into a more livable shop for engine repair, etc. The shell is grooved cedar siding over a cement floor. I'm adding insulation (rock wool) and then drywall over it. Not going to finish it beyond that. This is...