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Here are some of my 'creations'. I love the tape measure holder. It works perfectly! The screwdriver rack works okay but I need to make a lower guide hole "shelf".

No, not bucking the system! :D I had them on their side so they'd protrude out and that worked pretty well. But that's when the top was 24" wide and I had top space to spare. Now that I reduced it to 16" I needed all the space I could muster up. I tried pointing them upward but they went all...

An update..... Sears contacted me (from the pressure of the BBB no doubt) and explained that I had been given one of the 'old agreements' in error and that the policy changed as of Dec 13th. I knew full well what the internet said and what their current policies were for layaway when I asked...

Thanks! There's a couple of things I need to do to that socket rack. The nuts you see on the top are actually supposed to be on the bottom and the top counter-sunk and flush. But they weren't long enough so I need to get different ones. The plastic racks has counter-sunk holes, which is why the...

Some updated pics. I'm getting aquainted with my tools and learning how to do some very light fab stuff. Here's a couple of tool holders I made this weekend. It's finally starting to take shape!

gotchya! What speeds should I look for? Thanks again!

Whoa.... so hold the phone.... I might be okay with a higher tooth count blade?

Makes perfect sense! Thank you... damn you people are fast! :thumbup:

For very light duty use (talking thin sheet steel, aluminum, etc.) why couldn't I use a bandsaw, made for wood, on steel if I changed to a proper blade? I'm looking at a Ryobi from Home Depot for $45 used. Thanks

What.... no one else has a dedicated MAP room in their garage? :headscrat I will forever dream of a space like that! Very nice.... :thumbup:

Thanks! I do plan on putting a bench under the cabinet. I used to have a 2' x 6' MDF top bench that was 36" off the ground but I decided to do a taller (42") 8' x 20" instead. I think it'll work better in my garage since I'm hurting for space. I have some really good ideas for the rest of the...

Now that we've been in the house for a while I can start working in the garage to make it how I like. I made this rack over the weekend and I think it turned out great. I'm debating if I should make some doors for it. I love peg board!

Are you serious? Because of people like me? WTF is that supposed to mean? You judge me based on one incident in my life? All I did was ask them to hold up to their agreement. So holding the agreement THEY provided that says "30 days" in plain written English means nothing? It doesn't say...

yeah.... I know but it's least I could do to feel some sort of satisfaction. The nitwits behind the counter could give a rat's ***. If it gets my layaway resinstated with the lesser price, I'll consider it a victory. The thing that ***** is that I already rebuilt the area in the garage for that...

Well, I had my fill with my local Sears today. Here's the scoop... I put an 8' stainless steel workbench top on layaway about 2 and half weeks ago. I went in to make a payment today (was actually going to pay it off in full) and noticed it was $25 cheaper. I went to the dipshit at the counter...

I know this is TMI, but that drive in is where I became "a man"!:drool: In my later life, I lived directly across from there, where the Burger King is now. We used to watch movies for free from our living room. It was a great time and a great house. Too bad I didn't have the need for a garage...

My house and lot are small compared to some. My garage is 11x20 (roughly) and is to the side of the house but back by 10 feet. It basically takes up a large portion of my back yard. If I ever wanted to build in the back I'd be very limited. So, after racking my brain I though of a possible...

I just made a simple tool sey by getting a Craftsman tool set (on sale for $9.99) that has a 3/8" ratchet and several metric sockets. I changed a lot of my fasteners to allen head so all I really need are numbers 4 and 5 allen wrench sockets, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm and 14mm sockets, a phillips screw...

I'm trying to hang all my everyday tools within easy reach, on the pegboard, or in a custom made holder. But for pliers, I'm not having much luck in the idea department. I've seen the half circle-ish type hangers but they sit in there kind of sloppy. How are you hanging pliers, nips, wire...

+1 :thumbup: I work alone in my garage all the time. This cabinet (all one piece) was built in the 40's and weighs a lot! I put it up myself by using using a come-a-long, bike straps and I just took my time. Work smarter, not harder. Once you get the idea of what you want to do, you sort of...