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I'm getting ready to start wiring install for my new lift. It needs 240 V / 25 amp and I've got my 10-3 romex and 25 amp double breaker. However, I just discovered that the hydraulic pump motor has only a black, white and bare (ground) wires. Does this mean it does not require a neutral wire...

Hey guys, those of you who have used metal panels for garage ceiling, where did you buy them? I'm not having much luck finding basic interior panels in CT/Tri-State area. Did you buy them locally or have them shipped? I did search this site and didn't find too many leads.

I may be overthinking this, but I have no experience bonding new concrete to old. I have researched the topic and think prepping the old concrete with a bonding slurry is the way to go. I plan to use Sikka Latex R bonding adhesive / fortifier and am a bit confused on the timing for pouring the...

Related to my garage door change from quantity 2 9 foot OH doors to one 12' (https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/do-i-need-a-temp-supporting-wall.556886/), I'm planning to overpour concrete on existing apron for the wing wall extensions foundation. I plan to use a concrete bonding...

I'm wondering if anyone has run into this before. My Dewalt OMT, which is around a year old and has gotten quite a bit of use, has started to leak grease from the business end. There must be some kind of seal in there. The thing still works ok, but for how long?

I'm almost ready to insulate the (now) vaulted ceiling in my garage project (ref. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/raising-garage-ceiling-questions.500414/). The existing rafters are only 2 x 6 and while they do the job, I want to add more than R19 insulation without spending the...

In reference to this thread on raising garage ceiling (https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/raising-garage-ceiling-questions.500414/), I'm also planning to remove the two 9' wide doors and replace with one 12' door centered on gable end. I read it many times that there is no load on the...

Just an FYI, I replaced the seals/wear rings on my Maxjax and at first was finding it impossible to get the piston seal installed. The technique in this video, with the nylon straps, worked like a charm.

I've read through a lot of threads on the subject but would still like to get some feedback on my specific project. I'm insulating a a 24 x 24 garage, which will no longer have the 8' ceiling, but instead it will be open (via ridge beam) to the rafters. Current rafters are 2 x 8 (16" OC) and I...

I know this subject has recently been discussed and the horse is pretty well beaten, but after searching on this site and net in general, I still haven't found answer to these specific questions; has anyone successfully installed a 9 - 10K lb 2 post lift using epoxy anchors (anchors designed for...

I'm getting ready to pour a large remedial pad for a Bendpak 9,000 - 10,000 lb capacity and, their new concrete specs calls for #6 rebar, 12" grid, but height from bottom of slab 3/4 - 1 & 1/4". I have only found one place that sells chairs that are close to this but I'd have to buy 1500 of...

Any recommendations? I need to remove some proto-plaster wall board from mid 1950s. It has what appears to be an outer layer of plaster with something similar to Duroc underneath. Razor knife barely scratches the stuff. I see some for O-saw with diamond grit, which seems promising...

I'm beginning a garage mod to raise the ceiling by adding a structural ridge beam (so to get rid of rafter ties). Eventually, I will need to remove the PCV gable end cladding to secure the exterior plywood to PSL column going from gable end top plate to the beam. It appears to be trying to...

I'm shopping for a lift and from test drilling, I know I will need to cut out and pour a thicker, keyed-in pad to support the lift. Looking at Mohawk and Bendpack concrete requirements, for a 10,000 lb capacity lift, minimum existing concrete thickness is 4.25" while new concrete thickness is...

I have a 24 x 24 x 8' walls detached garage that I plan to modify to raise ceiling height (see thread https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/raising-garage-ceiling-questions.500414/) so I can utilize a car lift in center of garage. Since entry is at gable end and ceiling height will be...

Could be garage-related... I want to retrofit some base kitchen cabinets with fixed shelves to drawer slide shelves. The depth is non-standard, so I'll be making my own drawers. There's a bewildering array of slides available and I'm leaning toward heavier capacity (in case kids climb on...

I'm having an addition added to my circa 1956 wood frame home and noticed the original (I believe) attic insulation, which was later covered with fiberglass batts, has been exposed in some areas. I'm concerned that it may contain asbestos and have taken a sample to get tested. From the...

I'm finishing up a house addition and have planned to bring internet into detached garage (less than 100 feet away). I have direct bury Cat6 cable (no conduit) running around 2' deep between house and garage and want to properly bring the cable through the (basement) foundation wall or up to...

I’m having an addition put on the house which involves making the ‘new’ basement into a 2 car garage. The original house basement is only 6’8” floor to ceiling, while the new basement garage has a lower floor, so ceiling is 8’6”. A doorway from new garage into existing basement has been opened...

I have a 10 x 16 shed constructed with Simpson brackets (it was a kit). It has 2x8 PT floor framing and 3/4 PT plywood floor. I remember it costing something like $3000 in materials when I built it 15 (?) years ago. A nice heavy duty shed. I'm moving and am trying to decide if I should...