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In my recent home building experience, I have acquired an extra 24' of W14x34 I-Beam. I needed 26' for my ridge beam, but had to buy the whole 50' length. I have wanted to build a gantry for a while, and always found that the price of I-beams on the second hand market mirrored new prices, so I...

I have a question about a bathroom plumbing idea. The issue is I have designed a bathroom setup and my girlfriend has designed a different bathroom setup. Guess who's opinion is stronger? :rolleyes: Anyway, the bathroom style she wants is a walk in shower where there is no shower door...

I've been searching the internet for a source (local or other) to find a replacement fill valve or o-rings for my Blazer Big Shot GT8000 butane torch. The valve leaks and I'd like to fix that problem because it is getting annoying anytime I need the torch I have to fill it and waste a bunch of...

Anyone have a proven method of catching and killing stink bugs? Studies have said that the best trap is a turkey roast pan, water, Dawn dish soap, and a desk lamp. I'm gonna argue that though. The best traps I have found are every box, tote bin, cabinet, and uprights of pallet racking in my...

I recently purchased a some old A/V carts on auction. Got 9 of them in total, paid less than $10 each for them. They all have good casters and power strips on them. All part of my plan to have everything on wheels in the shop. The price was right, but I jumped the gun a little bit. I...

Anyone know anything about CATIC / Draper vernier calipers? I just bought a 0-150mm (0-6") caliper at a garage sale. I got about 50ft of 3/8" chain with grab hooks and the caliper for $35. It feels pretty good in hand, but Google hasn't produced much. Both the caliper and the leather sheath...

Good Day Everyone. I have a question about if I need a pull box and how to properly size it. I am running a length of 1/2 EMT and will have filled with (6) or (8) 12 AWG THHN/THWN conductors that will have close to 360* worth of bends in it from the panel to the junction box. According...

Do people really feel that the battery powered tool industry is going to replace the air powered and/or corded power tools? I have a selection of all three types of tools and I do feel they all have their places. The battery powered tools are great when I am not near any electricity or...

Construction of my new 40x60x16 pole barn started today. I can't believe how fast they are able to work. They showed up promptly at 0730 and by 0900 all the holes were drilled already. I have a mix of dirt, rock, and boulders in the soil. They lucked out and only had to dig out one bigger...

Has anyone made their own outlets/box to plug in their 240v extension cord into that also has a 120v outlet on it, like on a generator? If I am running a welder, I am also going to be using the grinder for surface prep or whatever. Trying to limit the amount of extension cords I am dragging...

Missed this area earlier, sorry everyone for the duplicate. Hello all, New member here. I tried to find the proper location in the forum to post this, but I had no luck. I currently live in the Central New York area, about 30 minutes West of Syracuse, NY. I don't currently own a garage, but am...