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    Concrete floor in barn

    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...
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    Bending sheetmetal

    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...
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    Millermatic 211 auto set, older style

    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...
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    Weld table set up

    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...
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    Extra conduit for power

    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...
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    Garage loft stairs

    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...
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    Bendpak 4-post lift 240v to 120 options

    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...
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    Recommendation for tig welder

    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...
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    Vintage craftsman sander and table saw

    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...
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    Floor recommendation

    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...
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    Practicing mig weld body panels

    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
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    Barn dirt floor to concrete for garage/workshop

    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...
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    Air compressor remote location tips

    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...
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    Hello from Maryland

    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...
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    Another 4 post question

    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...
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    BendPak 4 post lift question

    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...
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