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I am in no-way-shape-or-form an automotive body guy, so I'll ask some of the experts here: What is your prefered way of removing spot-welds? Having watched a couple YooToob videos, there seems to be a variety of methods and tools used. What do you prefer? Drill? Grind? Sand? Cut? *Picture...

My Miller 235 of 20+ years decided to self-immolate itself this morning, up in smoke. I may end up buying a new board for it eventually, but what else out there is equal to it, if not better? I would prefer a brand with actual replacement parts, and some sort of support if necessary. Are the...

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In walking my property yesterday, I noticed a black walnut tree leaning on a power-line that connects to a neighbor. It appears the full weight of the tree isn't on the line, but obviously the tree needs to be removed. How would you you cut this tree down without damaging the power-line? *I...

Most all of us with pole barns or metal shops are familiar with the plain box shape that serves a function, rather than form. Recently, I decided to try adding more shrubbery and/or flowers around my shop in hopes of making it look less spartan on the outside. I've searched GJ looking for...

I live in a new home under a year old, and this portion of the house build has always bothered me. What is the correct/professional way to cap/terminate/finish the low voltage conduit? I bought a PVC cap thinking it would work, but the conduit is 2 7/8" OD. Any ideas are appreciated.

I've decided on using steel pipe (either black or galvanized) for my compressed air lines. With that in mind, I am going to need to thread some of the pipe at some point. My question is this: Do I purchase a cheaper ratcheting hand-type or cut all of my pieces and just run back and forth to the...

My employer is consolidating/merging two divisions into one, and in the process, lots of shop equipment is being liquidated to make space. One of the items is this workbench and vise, and I was told "just to make a reasonable offer and its yours". The people in charge know that $20 isn't going...

The title can be a little misleading, but what are some of you "pre-filling" your 1/8" control joints with prior to using a product like SikaFlex? I started filling my control joints and noticed that the product just keeps sinking into the joint. Do I: 1. Just keep filling the joints with...

I am ready to apply polyurea to my fairly new'sh concrete slab, and then it hit me. What product am I supposed to use for the expansion joints that works with polyurea? Any info is appreciated.

I'm in the middle of building my house and shop, and I'm at the point where I'm shopping for generator interlock kits. The load center/box is an Eaton, and there are two interlock kits listed: CSR or BR What is the difference? Google leads me back to Eaton's page, and I cannot find an...

The shell of my new shop/barn build is up and I'd like to start painting the floor. The issue is that I do not have water run to the shop yet. Any ideas are appreciated regarding cleaning and prepping the concrete. Pictures for reference:

Hi everybody! My name is Andy and I have a shop problem. I can't decide which type to build for myself after 25yrs of working in someone else's. I am building a small hobbyist, automotive garage North of the Atlanta area in Georgia and am a bit lost when it comes to construction. I'll be...

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