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Looking at buying a new motorcycle engine. The engine is built by a race shop and has 7 race weekends on it. Cylinders were replaced during build 190,183,175,193 Using harbor freight gauge and a battery hooked to a charger. Based on my research 10% is tolerable so this is right at the limit...

I’ve decided I’m overdue for some safety wire pliers. There seems to be a huge difference in cost between the Amazon cheapies at 25 bucks and even the gearwrench version which are $130 or so. I’m all for buying the good ones but wanted to see what folks were liking. What are you using?

What’s the best way to seam weld weathering steel? I’ve read wire with a high nickel content will provide a solid weld but may look different in time. Is there a special gas mix that needs to be used? I’ll be using a Miller 211 and I am an above average hobby welder taught by a professional 10...

I’m going to start planning and building a 60x40 building with a 40x40 garage and 20x40 apartment for my parents to use when they visit. I’m thinking of doing a high quality metal building built like a barndominium but I am not sure where exactly to start and what questions to ask as I go down...

I’m selling this lineset cover. I had to use a piece of the cover to finish my install and bought two complete kits. These are like 90 bucks apiece. I’ll ship lower 48 Fedex for $9.00 dollars more.

I’m adding some reinforcement to the bottom lip of my cargo trailer. It can drag. The cross member is 3”X 1” channel 11g or 1/8th. My plan is to weld 3/16” 1x1 angle to the bottom going the full width of the trailer. My concern is rust between two pieces. I’m considering 3 options and wonder...

I’ve done a few tile jobs but haven’t achieved a perfect level. Gotten close but not perfect and it was far from easy to do free hand. For those that have done it and used one of these systems which do you think is best?

Hi all, curious on how best to size a unit for my garage. I’m going to install the Mr. Cool diy mini split unit but I’m not sure what size I should consider. I’ll probably keep it kinda high and then turn it down when I’m out there in the evenings. I wouldn’t want it to take too long to cool but...

Rapid air straightener for maxline pipe. Bought it from another member and used on my two car job. Still in great shape! Add $10 if you want it shipped.

I’m in need of a new welding helmet and was looking at the miller ClearLight digital infinity. Any folks with these able to comment on them? To be honest when I bought my last one I just bought one based on price and not performance so I’m really not sure what I should be looking for... Thank you!

I’m adding some fuses to my breaker panel and having a hard time finding the breakers to match. I found some that fit the panel but they are 2x as thick as what’s there. Unfortunately the writing on the ones there is too faded to read!

I decided that I would try to contribute something here in the hopes that it may help someone looking at doing this same project or considering Hellfire from Legacy Industrial. I chose Hellfire due to its chemical and heat resistance. I do a fair bit of welding and automotive work and wanted a...

I’m attempting to do my installation of Hellfire tomorrow and my rollers never arrived from Amazon. I ordered phenolic roller covers (18” width) but since they didn’t come I tried to find some alternative and came up with only poly-core rollers. The instructions call for phenolic I’m doing...

Should I pressure wash before applying a spot degreaser/scrub then pressure rinse again before applying the acid etch? I was worried about driving the grease deeper into the concrete. The area is existing concrete and I’m not sure how it was sealed there is not a lot of grease but the floor is...

Used osb for all the walls and ceiling in my garage and wondering what everyone is using to paint. I’ll be using an oil based Kilz primer (probably 2 coats) followed by color. I can rent a pro airless sprayer and thinking that is the way to go... have others sprayed osb with success?

I’ve converted my mechanical closet into a small reloading room. I need advice on the best way to add AC here which seems pretty easy... just pop a whole in the main trunk but I’m concerned about two things. 1) the velocity coming straight off the trunk and 2) how to set up the return air which...

My walls will be dry walled and my ceiling is a little over 9’ Would love to see what you guys came up with and if you’re happy with it!

How far away from a flush mount LED fixture should a fan be mounted to avoid any shuttering effect of the light? Is this a valid concern?

I think I have this right... perhaps not... Mounting 4’ led fluorescents on drywall eventually and need to rough in the electrical. Access after the drywall is difficult. The round ceiling boxes I picked up are wider than the maxlite fixture I’ll use which leads me to my questions... Common...

Just like many of you I have entirely too much ****. Not **** in the truest sense of the word... my ****(s) are treasures never to be parted with. So then I have I have a bunch ancillary **** to keep all my other must have **** running. So it’s now time to organize this pig. Started with a...