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In the past when i have connected strip lights together i used the same wire as the feed from the breaker/switch. So in the case of have multiple strip lights end to end or between conduit i pig tailed them together with the same gauge wire . I have 3 ot the lithonia 8' lights and am unable to...

How was this mural done? Anyone have any information? Thinking about going with the free-flow xlc. I have 3/4" rubber mats in my shop to stand on under my mill and lathe. So the racedeck will **** up to those I don't see any other floor tiles with 3/4 thickness.

Is it advised to mount the 8' LED's parallel to a vehicle? I have a 20x27 layout on the ceiling to work with. It has one 16' bay that is offset to one side along 27'. The ceiling height is about 8' 6" high. I have a mill and a lathe on the opposite end of the car. I removed the 8' door shown...

Getting ready to cover the first side of my shop with LP Smart panels. I've watched a couple of videos and read the install PDF. The yellow siding is rotted in several place so it's coming off. I am concerned about length of nails to used due to wiring in the wall. Any suggestions on the...

My detached garage currently has outlets on the ceiling for lights with corded plugs. Since i am hoping to turn my ceiling into a vaulted space (after consulting an engineer) I want to rewire without outlets. I will be putting in LED strip lights without corded plugs. what style of electrical...

Too good to be true?

Just moved and have a detached garage. The Main panel on the house is 200A has a 60A breaker for the detached garage. The picture is of the panel in the garage. Looks like #4 aluminum. I'd like to swap the panel out with something that has more breakers, keeping the 60A overall capacity. Is...

10/20/24 Just bought the wall hanger set for $35, normally $60 Several other thing on sale too

I have just moved to a different home and the shop was added onto in 2003. The original structure is a 20x28 floating slab with stem walls for the structure to set on. They added a 4x28 section in the back and it is monolithic. It has sank about 1 and 1/2 inches in a back corner which has left...

We bought a house about a month ago to be closer to our daughter in Littleton. Still haven't sold the house in my link below. This will document my downsizing journey, although the new place has a 2 car garage and a separate 3 car garage (24X27), i am only losing 250 sq feet overall. I suspect...

I am wanting to angle the upper tracks up on this (the left door from the inside of the garage picture). I realize there is currently no room to do so but i am working on that too. As seen in the picture the torsion spring is nearly touching the rafters. So i don't have any room to raise that...

This looks odd to me. Just want to check to see what the consensus is? I have never seen metal tabs like these. I also have never seen 220 circuits split apart. looking at the odd breakers. Panel is a Cutler-Hammer 200A upgrade to a 1975 house. Looking to buy this house and don't want to get...

Hi all, Looking at buying a different house that has a seperate shop. Curious about insulation in these stick built truss (if that's what they're called). I'd want to enclose that ceiling (the truss V part) with sheetrock. Is that a problem? I want to leave the horizontal pieces open to make...

Has anyone used just the portion of the toolbox on a project? what did you do about the lid? I want to incorporate the tool box, drawers portion into a lathe stand. Thanks, Joe

Hi all, I have an existing pole barn without a soffit, the metal just aligns with the walls. It appears insurance is goin to replace some (maybe all) of the roof and i'd like to add a soffit to enhance the look. Will i need to cut the wall metal to allow for the soffit? Pictures of my shop in...

Anyone using a drawer mounted trash can? Wanting something that will set next to, or incorporate into my harbor freight tool chest. Pictures appreciated. Thanks

Hi, Looking for ideas on how to mark my electrical panel. I would like to label the switch plates to show which breaker they are on, Thanks

As the title states I would like to add the link to my project in my signature. How do I create the link and use just words like.... My 24x40 shop https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/resto-mod-pole-barn-24x40.356592/ Does it go in my signature block? Thanks, Joe

Looking for suggestions on a quality torx bit as pictured. I need multiple sizes. I usually buy them in the end caps at the box store after Christmas but they come assorted with Phillips, square. flat, etc. looking for packages of bits. Thanks, Joe

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