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    Recommendations for A/C recovery machine for servicing and recharging car AC?

    Im looking to buy a small a/c machine for my shop. We dont do air conditioning repair really but we do drain systems before doing engine work on cars and then need to recharge them afterwards. I have no idea if I need like a $2000 machine or a $3-4k machine.... hard to tell the differences but...
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    Best way to learn to tig weld?

    I bought a really nice Miller synchrowave tig machine and I want to learn how to tig weld....Ive got all the supplies and cant wait to get started practicing.. Im great with a wire feed and lay down amazing welds on any normal steel etc but tig welding is a whole new world... Any suggestions?
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    Bought the coolest snap on tool yet. Chess Set!

    Ive been regularly buying up most every snap on / mac tool I want over the last year...and yes I have to say im addicted with the purchase of $20k with my snap on truck guy in last 12-14 months.. In the last couple months, ive pretty much run out of things that I feel like I want or could use as...
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    Bought the coolest snap on tool yet. Chess Set!

    Ive been regularly buying up most every snap on / mac tool I want over the last year...and yes I have to say im addicted with the purchase of $20k with my snap on truck guy in last 12-14 months.. In the last couple months, ive pretty much run out of things that I feel like I want or could use as...
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    Snap On KRA 2208APC Black Upper Tool Box Chest

    Snap On KRA2208APC Black Upper Tool Box Chest $900 In like new condition with no damage. Recently purchased off of Snap On tool truck for $1500. I just puchased a $6k master series huge tool box for my job needs and now selling this one. It has barely seen any tools in it and looks great. I...
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    Roll Baer floor epoxy right over 3 yr old floor epoxy to freshen?

    I just moved into a bigger commercial shop (1800 sq ft shop area) that has a grey floor coating on it (looks to be epoxy with color flakes in it). Its in decent shape but is a little dirty and worn from being a ATV/offroad repair/sales shop. Theres only one spot that is in bad shape, looks...
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    Wanting to build 40x60 shop. Estimated total cost building myself? best kit to buy?

    Ive been looking at taking the extra 1/2 acre lot behind my house and building a 40x60 shop. Ive never built anything like that before, but i have great mechanical skill (I own a automotive performance shop and im extremely automotive/mechanical) but ive never done any type of construction work...
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    Building a 15'x15'x8ft office/room in shop/garage, where to get plans/design?

    I am wanting to build an office type room in my shop. Basically its concrete floorer with a beam type full metal walled building (6 months old), 1500 sq ft approx.... I want to build a room in the corner for a little relaxation/work room. So it'll need to be wood framed and electrical etc ran...
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    My new 4-post life I bought off ebay for $1500, review/install pics

    Well I made another post about looking for a 2 or 4 post lift a few weeks ago. I decided to get a Direct Lift from a place that was selling them on ebay.... Price seemed killer and after talking to them, they liked it as much as the bendpak and actually didnt try to get me to buy the more...
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    Want to install 2-Post Lift in garage, is floor thick enough to support? tips install

    I want to install a 2-post car lift in my garage. My concern is I dont know how thick the concrete floor is and people have told me I might have to cut out squares in the floor and pour thicker footing? (Ack!) If so I dont think its worth doing as itll get more expensive than I can budget for...
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    Weldmark Welder - Good/Bad?? Miller/Hobart Generic?

    I am looking at a Hobart 140 Handler and several of my local welding supply places are selling what they say "IS" a Hobert 140 but has the sticker on it of WeldMark. On the side of the machine it says made by Hobart etc etc...but it looks to be a knock off generic of Hobart...it is inexpensive @...
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    Where to buy garage stainless wall cabinets and workbench at good price?

    Ive looked at Costco and Sears etc for garage (something like this) But looking to do it on the smallest budget possible so I can afford my concrete and lift I need to put in still Whats the best looking garage cabinets and workbench you've seen for a good price?
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    So Cal garage builder

    Long time reader, just finally decided to post
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