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Looking to purchase a good vise made in the USA. I'll use it to restore a couple of automobiles, build a race car or two and handy man stuff around the house. I've looked at Wilton and they seem to be a hearty product, but I don't need to go overboard as well. Any suggestions?:headscrat...

I just took delivery of a Champion 80 gal 5 horse twin stage upright and need to position it against a wall in a corner of my garage. Anybody got an idea how to pick it off of its crate floor and place it elsewhere? Thanks. Spaggs

I had my garage plumbed with 3/4" copper lines, like many of you suggested. At present, I have a Craftsman 5 horse compressor, so I need to go from the smaller lines and connectors to the 3/4" line. How do I step up from the 3/8" to the 3/4"? What kind of adapters do I use? I've heard of...

Tonight is the start of a new Wolverine floor and, to say the least, I'm nervous. I'll be diamond grinding the floor tonight. Vacuum and pressure wash tomorrow morning and then after a good dry, the primer coat, color, chips and two clear coat tops. I have spike shoes, green painters tape...

I had my plumber put in lines for a hot and cold water spigot for a wash bay I built inside my three bay garage. My plumber said that I need to find a 8" hot and cold water spigot. I guess that means that the lines are 8" apart. Can anyone help me? I searched and couldn't find an answer...

I was searching for some fluorescent bulbs for my 48" double light fixtures that I'm putting in my garage/weight room/shop. I want something that will be bright to work on my vehicles for the shop, something for my weight room and something for my three bay car garage. Any ideas? Spaggs

I'm looking to purchase a 80 lb, two stage compressor that is made in the USA and would like to know which brand to purchase and why. Any suggestions? Spaggs

I got my plumber to put in some 3/4" copper pipe for my compressor. I have three outlets that run a total of app. 30 ft. Should this pipe be angled in such a way that water will drain back to its origination? Where should I put a valve for drainage or should I use a filter and where should I...

I did a search and I'm confused. I am having my garage piped today for a compressor line and need some help. I plan on buying a bigger compressor with 220 later on, but now have a 110 Craftsman 5 horse compressor. What size line do I tell my plumber to put in and where do I get the needed...

I'm going to change out my 4' fluorescent bulbs with LED replacements. Has anybody done this? I have to take out the ballasts. Has anybody done this and can tell me how to do it? Thanks. Spaggs

I'm looking for a central vacume system in my new garage. Almost done with the framing and was wondering what the best brand of is, most power, reliablity, etc. I want to use it to vacume cars as well as the rest of the garage. Thanks Spaggs

Anybody hear of Richard Wilcox garage doors? I have a highly recommended garage door installer in the North Georgia area who is pushing them. I did a search and found no references to them on this forum. Thanks. Spaggs

I'm building my dream garage and am looking forward to the next 30+ years lying under my toys and having oil drip on my face. That maybe a little too descriptive. Anyway, I need an elevator for my future wheel chair needs. I want to go from my workshop area to the floor above with a small...

I'm building a garage with a workshop in it and Mohawk recommends 4000 psi concrete for the lift. Is the prep any different? And, do I tell the concrete guy not to lay any sealer on the top? Thanks ahead of time. Spaggs

I did a search and I can't find any thread on a "good" transmission jack. I'm debating between an upright and a floor jack. I don't want to spend thousands, but I do need something that will handle a Ford Excursion transmission. Please, no made in China stuff. I don't care if I gotta spend...

Help!!!!!! I'm building a garage and I want a carriage door look with at least a 10 R value. What is a better door? I'm looking at Jeld-Wen, C.H.I., Doorlink and Raynor. Thanks Spaggs

I'm looking for a supplier/company who sells 6' wide garage doors. I need one for a golf cart. Anybody got any ideas? Thanks in advance. Spaggs

What type/R-value of insulation should I use in the wall between the non-heated/air conditioned part of my garage and the heated/air conditioned area of my work shop? I live in North Georgia. I'm using 2" x 6" and foam for the walls that are against the outside. Thanks in advance. Spaggs