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    Painting Aluminum

    Just recently bought some tube fenders for my Jeep and the inner fenders are aluminum...also just go an aluminum gas tank skid...not sure if I want the bright shiny look and was thinking of painting them black.... What is the best procedure and how will it stand up?
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    Plasma Cart

    Recently came across a plasma cutter. I am looking for a cart for it. I have seen the welding carts that have the extra room for the cylinder tank...don't really want that as I am trying to minimize space. As for building one I am on a time restraint so don't mind having to purchase a cart...
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    Lawn Work outside of Garage

    Not really garage related but it is close to the garage. The lawn beside the garage doesn't do well in the summer as there is very little good soil to hold moisture. I want to add more soil. Would it be better to just add 3-4 inches on top of the existing lawn or should I till the existing...
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    Easy Out Tool

    As per my custom...I always tighten a bolt until it snaps and then back it off a 1/4 turn :) In the past I have purchased an easy out tool only to find that it snaps trying to remove the previous broken bolt...thus making the removal even more difficult. The easy outs that I have tried before...
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    Aghhhh...lost my major discount

    An old friend of mine unexpectantly left her job as a manager of a well known tool company..I got her discount...wish I bought more stuff while she was there...she gave her 2 week notice and they told her to leave right then and there...good thing for me I became friends wih the shop guy so I...
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    Storage Bins for bolts and nuts

    I am looking for the storage bins for an assortment of nuts and bolts. Fastenal has them and I get a good deal but the color is their baby blue and I really want the bins to be red. Who online sells these?
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    Hot Water Heat source for sink and shower

    I need to heat water for my shop sink and and for the bathroom sink and shower in my garage. This is for only occassional use (washing hands etc) and an economical source is probably best as my wife is the original Jewish Scottish Princess:) The area is easily accessible for electric water...
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    Floor Jack Extension

    I saw on here an extension to make your floor jack taller. I thought I had saved it but can't find it...did a search also with no luck...but mind you I can at times be computer retarded. Anybody recall what I'm looking for?
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    Looking for Metric/SAE Conversion Chart

    I had one...a couple of years ago..put it away someplace safe until my Garage was done...hope I haven't put anything else of importance away in that same safe spot as I can't find it now. So....I am looking for a conversion chart...any ideas?
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    Nuts/Bolts/Washers Assortment

    I am stocking my bins with an assortment of nuts and bolts. I am looking at grade 8 and in the following sizes: 1/4x.75, 1/4x1, 1/4x1.5, 1/4x2 5/16x.75, 5/16x1, 5/16x1.5, 5/16x2 3/8x.75, 3/8x1, 3/8x1.5, 3/8x2.5 7/16x1, 7/16x2 1/2x1, 1/2x1.5, 1/2x2, 1/2x3, 1/2x4 These will be in both fine and...
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    Urinals

    Thought about posting this in the Tool Section since it is somewhat tool related but.... Looking for a urinal to hang on the wall...not a full size one...could be out of plastic or ceramic. Not to be plumbed to the outside...something that would drain into a catch basin/pail that could be...
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    Parts Washer....what solution?

    Got a good deal on a 20 gallon parts washer. What solution should I use in it and what amount? A friend suggested varsol and putting a large magnet in it...the problem with him is sometimes he knows what he is talking about and other times he is just blowing smoke. He can take a round peg and...
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    Funnel Storage

    Does anyone have any good/interesting ways in which to store their various funnels?
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    Tear Down table/Bench

    I came across this table (from a previous post) and it is presently out of stock and no idea if they will ever stock it again. Does anyone know of a supplier of something similar?
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    Stocking Nuts/Bolts/Washers Bin

    Stocking nuts, bolts, washers Bin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finally getting all my stuff moved into the garage. I have a large bin for nuts, bolts and wahers that I want to stock. Locally have no place that sells in bulk at a reasonably...
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    Newbie From Canada

    Stumbled across this site a couple of days ago...still checking out all the posts to catch up...some real nice work /living spaces here. I'm from the Jeep world....so the nature of that sport I needed a garage to do the repairs and upgrades. Actually my wife built the garage and I helped her...
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