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    Anyone Still Familiar With Blowtorches?

    I found this blowtorch in some of my junk. I had forgotten I had it. It belonged to my dad and must be at least 40 years old. I would like to restore it, but looking at an internet site, they are discouraging not to light these as they are just too dangerous. I am wondering if there is...
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    Small Two Car Operation

    Decided to post my small two car. It is a 20 X 30' building with the garage area being 20' X 20' and the office/tool room on back being 10' X 20'. I am space constrained, but thankful for what I have. In the garage, I try and keep one bay open for a car or truck, but on the truck or wife's...
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    Woodworking Tool Box From Scrap

    I had an old desk I was going to scrap out. I cut out the drawer units and built them together and made a top box from scrap plywood. All I bought was some brass pulls and a set of casters. It was nearly free. Free is Good!!
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    When a building "settles".

    Who knows what exactly happens when a building settles? I have heard it has something to do with the water table in the ground. I have also heard it has to do with inadequate depth of the footings, whereby the freeze line goes below the footings. I live in the southwest, where it has been...
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    Insulate, Replace Panels, or Everything New?

    I have two 8X8' steel four panel uninsulated garage doors w/openers. Condition is pretty good for 15 year old doors. Everything works well. Due to cold weather (and hot as they face west) I have decided I want insulated doors. I can afford any option, but do not want to spend unnecessary...
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    Greetings from the Southeast USA

    Hello to all. I am Herb Spencer, age 65, retired US Army 30 years of service. I found this site by accident and I am so very impressed!! This is a garage guy's dream site. I have a 24 X 30 garage. A wall divides the back ten feet of the garage into an office and machine shop area. The front...
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