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    New mini-split Is it better to keep turned off?

    I just had a two head Daikin ductless system installed. I am only in my shop 2 to 3 days a week, would it be better to turn the system off? or turn it down to a lower temp while not in the shop. Thanks, Jerry
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    casters for gladiator or husky heavy duty shelves

    I am getting ready to spring for some Gladiator or Husky heavy duty shelves and was wonder if anyone has added casters to them? If you have, where did you source the casters and how did you mount them? The casters would have to withstand a lot of wait. Thanks, Jerry
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    Dual circuit track light heads, where to find them?

    Hi All, I want to use dual circuit track so I can control 2 sets of lights on the same track. I can find the track but I am having a hard time finding heads that say "dual circuit". Most say "single circuit". So my question is, which track light heads support a dual circuit track? I believe...
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    Lighting ideas for open beam room

    Hi all, I need to get some ideas on lights. I have a room next to my garage that is 13 x 23 with open beam ceiling. Most likely will be a game room. I would like an industrial look. The highest point is 15 feet.
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    Lutron Vive Powpak RMJS-8T-DV-B in 1 J-box?

    Hi all, I'm going with 2 Lutron Vive Powpak RMJS-8T-DV-B and want to know if you can put 2 on 1 J-BOX? I will come straight up from my sub panel and into the loft above the garage. Thanks, Jerry
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    23' x 25' garage 8' Ceiling trying to decide on what type of lights

    Hi all, Well the more I read the threads, here, the more confused I get. I have a 23 x 25 garage with 8 foot ceilings. I am looking for something with a low profile, 2 inches are less. It needs to fit in the tight space between the ceiling and the garage door. The garage is sheet rocked and...
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    How do you remove Bird droppings on rafters

    Hi all, My new place has a open pole barn on it. I am contemplating converting it to a shop, but the rafters are covered in bird droppings. Is there a efficient, none damaging way to clean it off? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Power failure alarm question

    Hi all, Not sure if one exists but, I am looking for a power failure alarm that you can set for a minimum amount of time the power is off. Let's say an hour after the power is off, the alarm sounds. Typically, my sump pump is running when the power goes out and I want to know if I need to fire...
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    Moving my garage calf. To oregon

    Hi all, Getting ready to move my garage and looking for any advice. I have a project car + two motors, a drill press, large work bench, welder. Well you get the idea.lol Thinking of using a u-haul truck and car trailer. Any experiences would be helpful. Jerry Sent from my SM-G965U using...
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    Delta Jointer 37-285

    Hi all, I was given this Jointer from a friend of mine. It's missing/broken parts to the fence that are no longer available. I don't want to start making parts for it, so I would like to pass it on. It runs, good for parts or maybe re-purpose. Has some surface rust. Local pickup only. San Jose...
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    Unsolisted calls from contractors

    We get calls from contractor, almost everyday. My wife finally got one of them to disclose where they got our phone number. Turns out to be a real estate broker. Is this legal?
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    wife is insisting I get a chain saw, what should I get?

    Help me choose a chain saw. My wife insist I need a chain saw, maybe because I have been putting off trimming the tree in the front yard. :evil: Not sure what I should get, as far as make and length of bar. We do go camping and I do get fire wood once in awhile. The majority of the time I will...
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    After air pipe install observations and confessions

    More confessions, I did solder a union with out having the nut on the pipe and I soldered all the fittings and pipe, going from the aftercooler to the filter, then relized I had now way to screw them together. LOL Hi all, I don't post much, but I wanted to express my experience plumbing my...
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    Connecting copper pipe to filters and regulators

    Do I need to use brass fittings? I used copper in my air plumbing,I know copper to steel is not a good thing. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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    1/2" swivel adapter for compressor whip

    Hi all, Getting ready to plumb my garage for air, using 1/2 copper pipe, and plan to use a hydraulic hose to connect the compressor to the pipe. I am trying to find a 1/2" swivel fitting, to put at one end of the hose, but can locate one. Can someone give me a link? I tried searching and I find...
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    HF air saw

    Hi all, Thinking about picking up a HF air saw and was wonder if you can use other brand names in them? I know the quality is not the best, but I "may" only need it for one job. I'm cutting part of the floor board out of a 64 chevelle. Thanks, Jerry
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    Be here awhile

    After reading a post that talked about "one post wonders" I checked and found I never introduced myself. :) I am married with two sons. My oldest son is 22 and is Autistic, but is a great guy!. He comes up with imaginary projects, he calls blueprints, and we build them, if it is not to...
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    Peg board hardware issues

    Hi all, new guy here. My first question, after lurking for awhile, how do you keep peg board hardware from falling out when removing tools? Thanks, Jerry
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