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    Heat pump in garage ???

    Anyone have a heat pump system installed in their garage ? Looking for some pictures/ideas of where the air handle is placed .Im thinking of putting one in my garage .Its 30'x35' . I have a waste oil system now but I would like some cold in the summer .I figure a heat pump will kill two birds...
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    3m Panel Bond Adhesive instead of welding

    I work on a sprint cup team and we use that stuff like nuts.No issues ever.We use Lord Fusor though.For metal signs I would use the 3M 8115 that's what I have used to put door skins on.I would grind the metal with some 50 grit roloc pads glue/clamp .
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    Vehicle Oil Changes: Are you a DIY'er?

    Yes ,I use the oil in my waste oil heater.
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    Good places to buy lawn mower parts?

    Partstree.com is a good one as well.
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    NASCAR teams and tool sponsors

    I paint NASCAR Trucks,Nationwide(Xfintiy) and cup cars for the smaller teams .for a living .Im in and out of the smaller shops all the time .As far as what the fab guys,mechanics etc... use it varies from Mac,Snap On,Craftsman to HF. Yes HF ! LOL ! I have a few buddies on the bigger teams and...
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    Some Diamond brush questions

    I have a few question regarding the use of the Diamond Brush. I just started this project this week.I did the edges with the HF grinding wheel and an Amazon dust shield attached to my grinder.I also made a Dust Cyclone out of a 5 gallon bucket and used a hepa filter on my vac.Pretty much zero...
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    No floor treatment at all?

    I just went through the same thing last summer.When the contractor poured my floor I wasn't there and they power trowel it and put some type of sealer on it that turns into goo when something is spilled on to.I am leaning towards some type of fortified sealer.Im going to be grinding it the end...
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    The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...

    I have two of them .One on my ride on mower for about 4 or 5 years.The other one is on my sons go kart starter.I have them wired in to the battery with the little push in plug they give you .So far no problems.I have heard on other threads of them burning up.
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    Show off your stools

    The result of a 250 shot of nitrous on a cast 454 crank works as a great stool.Ford pick up rim as a base.
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    Lowes vs. Home Depot?

    I use Lowes only because I have 3 pretty close to me.HD is a bit far.
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    Used Drain Oil

    I put it in a 55 gallon drum.I use it for my waste oil heater.
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    MP&C Shop Projects

    Wow ! Incredible work ! I just stumbled upon this thread . If I lived closer I would be camped out at your door quiet often .Truly a craftsman .
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    How to fix rot near door

    Body filler ! I've fixed lots of jambs/ door rot .....etc over the years ! Will prime paint with no problems.
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    OSB or Sheetrock on walls /ceiling insulation question

    It's detached,But now that you mentioned Sheetrock is fire resistant I my go in that direction.
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    OSB or Sheetrock on walls /ceiling insulation question

    Thanks for all the reply's ! Which is cheaper ? Drywall or OSB ? Seems they sell it ,OSB on Craigslist for 8.00 a board all the time. As far as the air .... I'm going with 3/4 copper lines. This is a shop/garage that I going to use...... I'm a big car guy / drag race mostly, so lots of...
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    OSB or Sheetrock on walls /ceiling insulation question

    Want are you guys going with for your walls.Garage is 30x35, 10' walls. OSB or Sheetrock? What are some idea to insulate a ceiling that is spaced 24"apart.I have the pre fabbed gables.I was thinking those 4x8'sheets of insulation.There is a guy that selling a bunch on Craigslist for 5 $...
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    Nut & Bolt Storage

    Re: Nut & Bolt Storage I use the big metal coffee cans.I wrap 3" tape around it.I write down with a Sharpie what is in the can.1/2 Bolt,7/16 Nut etc..I then wrap a clear piece of 3" packing tape around the masking tape so it don't get trashed.
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    Black Epoxy Floor

    Supplier ? Where did you buy it from? What was the cost? What was the prep ? Thanks I think I found the epoxy I'm going to use !!
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    Whats wrong with box store epoxy floor coatings?

    So true !! I helped out two friends do box store bought Rustoleum epoxy.The industrial one 2 part.One had a new floor the other had a floor that was a bit old.Same prep for both.No flakes or clear coat on them either.We pressure washed them 3xs. The oils spots were hit with Simple Green...
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    Exhaust Fan

    I had an a 24"industrial type exhaust fan in my last garage.The ones with the louvers that open up once it goes on.I paid $150.00 in China town in NYC in some industrial supply store.The thing would clear out auto paint smoke in my 900 sq ft. garage in minutes.It was worth the money to put it...
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