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I’ve read the guide to concrete floors and have poured a driveway many years ago. I have 2500 square foot horse barn that has been used as a shed for decades. Dirt floor mostly; so lots of dust kicks up. I would lime to turn it into a garage for working on my motorcycles and other projects...

I’ve been making some small pieces of 18-20 gauge sheet metal to repair a rusted out car I am restoring. I’ve been working with small pieces that I was bending by hand. Doesn’t look that great. I would like to get a brake but don’t know what to look for. What kind of brake is recommended...

Anyone have thoughts on one of the older 211s, about 10 years Old. Neighbor has one with a 40cf tank, wire and some other bits for $1000. He also has a Lincoln AC 225 stick welder with some Rods for $100. Any thoughts on the machine, what should I look for? I have a Hobart 140 and will need to...

I just bought two 36x48 metal table that I will repurpose for mobile workbenches. One has a 3/4 inch plywood top flush with the edges. I want to use The other for a weld table; hobby level use. Ideally table tops will be flush to each other to have 8 feet work area. Should I drop a 3/8 in...

I have a detached garage that has enough power for now and no need to upgrade. It’s has a 10 gauge and now that I have 240, it’s enough. I may need more one day, don’t know for what or How much. I am digging an trench from the house to the garage for water line for the front of garage. Tired...

I have a 20x25 detached garage with a loft. Loft floor joists are 2x12 OC 16 inches and span the 20 foot width. Previous owner installed a 24x48 cutout for pull down stairs, installed perpendicular to the joists so three joists were cut. Double Stringers and headers were used. I would like...

I have a bendpak hd-7w and don’t have 240 in the garage in the new house. There was a 240 outlet but found out it was installed very incorrectly and not safe. It looks like 12 gauge buried in a conduit about two inches below ground. So I will pull 240 in the future but it will be a while. I...

I know this is asked a lot but that itself makes searches hard. I am restoring my old Porsche 914, and have rust repair and body panel surgery in my future, months away. About a year ago and based on advice from here I started learning to weld using junkyard car hoods and doors. Mostly tig...

Both in working condition. Down sizing and don’t have room. 10 inch craftsman tablesaw 113.298032, cast iron, 110 volt, with portable stand. $125 6 inch combination belt and disc craftsman sander 113.225830, 110 volt, with portable stand. $125 Get both for $200. Located in silver spring...

I am closing on a house built in 1900 with a two car garage that was added sometime later, likely 50’s. House and a garage are very well maintained and look authentic for the time period. Garage has concrete floor and interior is unfinished. Very utilitarian. What would be an appropriate look...

I would like to practice at welding body panels for a future car restoration. I have a mig welder but need material to practice on. Any recommendations? Car Junkyard for some body panels? Old barrels? Buy some new steel? Any suggestions? Thanks

I would like to convert a large unbeaten barn into a workshop to for my cars. The barn is now used as storage, has a dirt floor, is about 30 years old, with a solid roof. It’s about 1300 square feet but I may only be able to do half the floor for now due to cost. Property is in Montgomery County...

I’m moving my compressor to the basement to save space, it’s heated. It will be one floor down so about 8-10 feet. I have access thru the side wall of the garage. I need advice on how to bring the air to the garage. It’s a 15 year old craftsman 20 gallon 110 volt 5hp compressor with a dial...

I’ve been an observer for a while but only registered a few days ago. Lots of good information on this site, has helped me out a few times. I’m starting my car restoration project that I started 25 years ago. I put a couple of cars away hoping to get back to them in a couple of years but college...

Searched and googled but didn’t find much. On a 4 post lift, is there any benefit to a longer lift? Longest wheelbase car I have is 40 inches less than the shortest lift bendbak and others make. If I have room should I get one that is about 2 feet longer? The cars that will spend 99% on the lift...

I’m looking at getting a 4 post lift, most likely a BendPak. The columns are listed as 100 inches for the hd-7 and 9 series with a higher lift limit. Does anyone know if that includes the bolts on the top? I have exactly 100 inches of clearance. Looking to buy in the next week. Also is there...