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I'm needing some input from y'all. I've played with my shop layout for a while. Was pretty settled on a layout, but now second guessing myself. Due to property layout and future plans, I'm now thinking instead of putting doors on the longer (length) wall of shop, I should spin it 90* and have...

Hi, Long time no poster here... I'm getting ready to build a shop. I've got a dirt pad built, it's ~85x85 +/-5' each way sloped to grade. The original plan was a 45x70x16 building w/ a 30x70' lean-to. I thought i had everything nailed down, got quotes, etc. Then I started wondering.... Is...

Does anyone have any experience with an Alkota 3854 steam cleaner? I have a chance to pick one up cheap, but apparently it's 25-30yr old. I called Alkota and they have almost no information on the sucker other than basic specs and serial number/ production chart.

Hi, I recently purchased a welding table (beating table) w/ a vise on it... The vise was a plus, as I went to look at the table. I've searched the best I could here and elsewhere, but haven't found too much info, other than that this was the bee's knees in the late 1800's. I'll try to attach...

Just picked up an Electro-Mechano model: 801 drill press. I've done limited reading on the company online. Do any of y'all have experience with them? Also, what is y'alls opinion on static phase convertors? Motor is a 1hp 3 phase 220/440volt. Now to find vise and morse taper stuff.

I saw this "deal" on woot... I'n not sure if this is really a good deal or not, because I haven't researched the company. The question is, do any of y'all have experience with this toolbox? How does it compare to say a Craftsman box or Harbor Freight of similar size/ layout? Link below...

tankless hot water heater I'm contemplating getting an exterior mounted tankless gas water heater to free up some space in my laundry room. Who gives you the best bang for the buck for a unit that will be able to supply hot water for a 2.5 bath house? I've googled rheem and rinnai... are there...

Well, I've been looking for a house and/or land lately... haven't had much luck in my local area. I've tried a couple realtors and driving around looking, but still don't see much land for sale. Anyone have any experience in finding land for sale, or best way to approach someone to see if they...

Does anyone have or has anyone used the Work Sharp WSKTS knife sharpener? What were your thoughts on it?

What happened to the 99 cent socket super sales that were happening several months back? Are we just not finding out about them anymore or did Sears wise up?

Hi, I've been looking online for different window/ door options for a project i'm thinking about embarking on. I am hoping to build an apartment inside a metal building using stick construction. I'm looking for window and door options other than your standard commercial looking models. I...

I'm tossing around an idea of buying a piece of property with a 30x50x30 metal building on it. If I did, it would be to put an apartment in the top and use as a first home/ property purchase. To do this I would have to put in a second floor. This second floor would probably start around the 18'...

I'm looking at a piece of property and need y'alls opinion. It's around 4.5 acres and has a 30x50x30 metal building that looks to be in decent shape ( the tin is weathered). Property has 3 phase power and a water well. My idea is to put a full size apartment at the top and live in there and...

well i'm tired of craftsman screwdrivers. I've used a buddy's wiha softfinish or something of the sort red with black grip. I liked it alot, but was wondering what y'all thought of the hard handle wiha's. It's a rare moment when I actually work on something that is clean. I just want something...

Hey, I was just trying to get the down low on Mastercraft toolboxes. I've found a guy that has several sets for sale on craigslist, but i don't know anything about mastercraft. Thanks, -couch