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So my parents are in the process of getting quotes to have there attic of there home spray foamed. The house was build in the mid 70's and has insulation batts in the ceiling joists. I've read about closed vs open cell foam and am good with that part. The part i'm confused on is if they...

I'm contemplating about getting a wood lathe. Anyone know of and good youtube series that would help me get started?

I plan on doing the roof above my garage this weekend and im struggling to find the chimney flashing at any store. I purchased what is on the Lowes link but the opening was 8 inches. The OD of my pipe is 6". https://www.lowes.com/pd/SuperVent-6-in-x-24-in-Aluminum-Vent-and-Pipe-Flashing/3572824

I've been searching around the Pittsburgh, PA are for someone who would be willing to cut a few pieces out of 1/4" plywood for me. I can't seem to get anyone to return my calls or emails for a quote. I'm looking to have the below gears cut out of 1/4" plywood so I can use them as a template...

I finally tracked down cabinets for my garage. I will need to hang them on a concrete block wall. Will blue tap cons work with hanging them on the wall?

So I just purchased 9 acres that is full of trees. I would like to thin out some of the smaller trees to let the larger tress fill in. That being said I need a chainsaw to do this. My budget is around $300 new or used. I would use it for the occasional firewood, but once I thin out the trees...

I'd like to buy a set of tanks for heating, cutting and possilby welding. Buying new seems to be out of my budget leaving craigslist as my other option. How do I protect myself when buying these? On a $300-$500 purchase Im not willing to just take the owners word that they own the tanks. Any...

I need a set of gauges for my mig welder using C25 gas. Right now I have a broken gauge setup but I've seen people use a flow meter style? Which one should I be purchasing? Also any suggestions on a setup for under $100.

I have two old single pane windows in my garage that I would like to replace these with double pane. I understand the concept on how to install the new window by using bucking strips. The real issuse that is preventing me from starting this is i don't want to have to order custom windows...

I want to paint the silver drawer pulls on my craftsman toolbox. Anyone know of an easy way to get them off?

I've been looking for a mill mainly a Bridgeport but stumbled upon this non-Bridgeport mill. Whats everyone opinion on it? I will be using it in my home garage as a hobby. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120520575508&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

So I have the Craftsman box pictured below, and I have been looking for a cover for it and can't seen to find one for a decent price. I do a lot of woodworking in my garage and would like to keep all the dust off of it. Right now I have a Snap-on cover that I bought on ebay for $25(I don't...

Here are some plans for a welding cart I plan on making. This will be my first welding project and first cart. So I am looking to you guys for some suggestions as to how you would improve on my design and things you would add. Everyting will be made out of 1"x1" square tubing except for where...

Quick question I have decided on getting a mig welder. I was looking at getting a Hobart Handler 187, but I found a Millermatic DVI 2 for $1000. Is this a better welder and will I be happier with it than the Handler. Also it is used but looks brand new is $1000 a good price for it.

I'm starting a welding class in the middle of May and have been searching craigslist for a stick welder. Now my question is I see a lot of AC stick welder on craigslist but very few AC/DC stick welders. From some videos and things i've been reading it seems I should be looking for a AC/DC...

I'm looking to get an impact driver and struck between the Makita...

Here are some pictures of what my shed looks like now: This is what I would like to do to it. I would like to add a door where the on window is. Is this possible and if it is how would I go about doing this.

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