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going down the path of recoating my 220sqft basement workshop and not looking forward to all of the concrete prep. Ive been thinking about doing racedeck-like tiles instead but have been overwhelmed by choices. My major concerns are: i have a few heavy tools (tablesaw /250lb, bandsaw, etc) on...

my wood workshop is in the basement of our 1894 house / concrete floors. The 20x20 area of my workshop was painted prior to us moving in with what i guess to be big box floor paint. After 5yrs of using it as my workshop, moving the tablesaw around (mobile base), and almost daily use, its...

working on an old Columbian 604 machinist vise I picked up and need some help w replacement parts. Thinking prewar since the lettering is curved along the fixed base and the pinned t-jaws. The t-jaws were pretty beat up on the top side. I was going to just flip them over since the bottom half...

laying out a new garage lighting plan and going with 6 of the TechBrite 48" 3 Lamp LED T8 Strip Fixture from prolighting in a basic grid pattern. Id really like to have two of the lights on a motion sensor for basic entry/exit lighting, but then id want to be able to bypass the motion sensor...

New build on an old house - 2 car + parking pad So its finally happening. Demo begins this week on a mess of a parking pad. The house was built in 1894, but no clue when the initial parking pad was poured. Several patches to "fix" a cracked sewer line underneath and whatever else has settled...

leaving an old Craftsman 3 ton at my parents house, so its time for a new jack. Currently have 2 SUV/CUVs, so low-profile isnt a big deal, and (probably) dont need anything over 3 tons. Was looking at the HF Super Duty Daytona (Snap-On ripoff) currently on sale for $200. Seems pretty nice...

I used ArmorSeal awhile back on our garage floor, doing all the right prep (cleaning, gridnding, cleaning, then painting) - sofar its been holding up great. After the wife saw the garage, she wants me to work on the basement floor. Its 100yr old concrete, but doesnt have any of the oil...

Anyone have a reccomendation for a product they like to seal 1/4" cracks in poured concrete? Ive powerwashed the crack and chiseled the joint so its "V" shaped, now i just need something to fill it... id think i want something fairly liquid since the crack isnt that wide and it flows into it...

I have a 2 car garage with separate single doors that I would like to convert to a single 16' door. Currently, the header is (2) 2x12s with spacers in the middle (so its 3.5" wide), with a middle column, and single jack studs on each end for support. Pretty sure this isnt acceptable for a...

Finally getting around to starting over with what i threw up the day we moved in 3yrs ago and was hoping to get some ideas for how to get all this stuff in the basement in an efficient manner. I had some makeshift cabinets and organizers along the foundation wall, but just took it all down for...

I am plumbing a 45' copper air line from a manifold in the basement by the compressor to the garage for occasional use and i was curious how you secure the pipe going through the wall? Ive seen wall flanges in black iron, but not exactly sure if the same thing is applicable and how they work...

After some hesitation (i dont like used things), i bought a "reconditioned" cman pro 27g compressor from sears last week bc it was over 50% off. It looked clean, oil was full, manager said a guy returned it a few days ago with no explanation. ok, fine, great price, out the door. I go home and...

Im a weekend mechanic and home DIY'er looking for something that will run a small HVLP gun (5-7 SCFM) for small around-the-house jobs (doors, small parts, etc) and an air ratchet, etc a few times a month. Thinking 30 gallons +/- would be the min, not sure I can afford 60 (space or $). Needs to...

I have a small rigid 4.5g twin stack for around the house,etc but I just purchased a small HVLP gun and after a small test project, I really need more volume. The only problem is I probably wont be using the HVLP gun more than a few times a year. Id love to go out and get a nice 30g 5+hp, but...

I am an old-time bike mechanic (the pedal kind) and have a handful of old tools from the 60's made in italy by Campagnolo. I am not sure if they actually made them, but their stamp is on them and they came as a set in an amazing felt lined wooden box. I havent found one for sale in a long...

Im looking for an 8mm to fill in my collection. Anyone have a spare laying around they would be willing to part with?

This has been done to death in some shape or form, but bear with me for a second; I dont wrench professionally and have always used relatively inexpensive Cman ratchets. They work fine, but I want to try something better. I need a new 1/4" ratchet. I am tired of my cman not staying engaged...

I am working up what I need to piece together for my copper airline system in my garage. First off, I have a 60gal IR tank. Should I run 3/4 or will 1/2 copper suffice? I think my biggest air hog for now is a fairly efficient HVLP spraygun at about 8 or 9 CFM. I am planning 60' overhead line...

My old Porter Cable 14.4v drill was a beast and got me through 8 years of remodeling but the batteries are gone and I finally have some extra coin to get a new one. my work is about 30/70 drilling/driving. I am really interested in an impact driver after I borrowed a makita for a small drywall...

I saw some of the other threads praising the Mitutoyo and Starlett calipers but Im wondering if there is another brand I can look to for a solid set of good calipers without spending $100+ Ive never shopped them before, so i guess the question is, to get a set of calipers that I will never have...