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Less spaces and less cash in my pocket now.
Updated the Hansen hit list.
Updated the Hansen hit list.
Above 1200 Sq/FT Garage Refurb®
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
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Added to the Hansen trays again today.
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I pulled this light down from underneath the pallet racking a few weeks ago.
I was trying to figure out where to utilize it rather than tossing it. I think I found a spot.
I was trying to figure out where to utilize it rather than tossing it. I think I found a spot.
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I unwired the bulb holder and wired in an outlet. Screwed up a couple of plywood and attached the light to those.
mellowdave
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I do the exact same thing. I have a running note in my "Apple Notes" to remind me. I write down what I notice, and as soon as I have a second, I transfer it to notes so I'll have it any time I swing by a place that sells things I may need.Less spaces and less cash in my pocket now.
Updated the Hansen hit list.
** edit - WHY IS THAT SO BIG ?!?!?!
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That's what she didn't say !I do the exact same thing. I have a running note in my "Apple Notes" to remind me. I write down what I notice, and as soon as I have a second, I transfer it to notes so I'll have it any time I swing by a place that sells things I may need.
** edit - WHY IS THAT SO BIG ?!?!?!
While putting the sockets away, I found a small screw up. Some how, I had a 3/8" drive 9mm socket on the list.
I didn't need it and it will be getting exchanged.
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In the meantime, I ordered some Ernst wrench organizers from the Jungle.
I know many guys have use them and after receiving them, I I understand why.
I know many guys have use them and after receiving them, I I understand why.
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These were for the SAE wrenches. My wrench drawers are a mess. They also include 2 organizers that I made years ago.
After placing the Ernst organizers and putting the wrenches back in the drawer, it was way better.
After placing the Ernst organizers and putting the wrenches back in the drawer, it was way better.
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Next up, I ordered some more Ersnt organizers for the metric wrenches. 
However, I'm not sure how well it is going to work. These are in a smaller drawer, not a full width one like the SAE wrenches.
I've had this combination for close to 20 years and it might be time to upgrade.
However, I'm not sure how well it is going to work. These are in a smaller drawer, not a full width one like the SAE wrenches.
I've had this combination for close to 20 years and it might be time to upgrade.
That illness caused by the peg bug is a royal ***** to get over E.Added to the Hansen trays again today.
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Yeah, I know Cam. I have one socket that needs returned/exchanged at Menards.That illness caused by the peg bug is a royal ***** to get over E.
About 5 shipped from Napa, which should be at the house tomorrow.
3 more Carlyle sockets that should be in store for pickup but just got an email that order was cancelled.
One more coming from Amazon.
Then there will be an update on the Hansen hit list.
madison069
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So far I'm resisting myself from going down the rabbit hole you're currently in right now. I'm trying to hold off till I purchase a new 72" toolbox with a new 72" top box. This way I can organize to the new box instead of working around the old craftsman 26" boxes I currently have.
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On the lighter side, the other Carlyle sockets arrived.
48windsor
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Dont pour concrete less than 4in. thick!Re: garage refurb
Well things haven't been working out to good lately and progress has been horrible. Things just went to **** today and I was stressed and about 10 shades of pissed.
I was going to rent a cut off saw to cut the concrete but figured I'd use a circular saw with a masonary blade. It worked before but it's hard onthe saw. So now I have Skil saw that I can use for "junk" work and keep my Dewalt circular saw nice.'
I used two box fans to push the dust out of the garage as I cut.
Here's a little progress.
My step dad came over with a water level today, we marked the perimeter for the concrete. I had it figured to pour 3.5" at the very back of the garage, which is higher. I knew there would be some low spots as the floor sloped. I didn't realize just how much til today.
Keep in mind the back will be 3 1/2" thick. (that pic disappeared FOUND ) This is at the northeast corner.
yep, that's 6 1/2 inches, I think I'm going to need more than the 13 yards I originally figured. . . . and that's how my day started. I'm planning on pouring Saturday, hopefully I can get some stuff done tomorrow.
Id put Fibermesh in the mix
The Ernst plier racks were a game changer for me. I had been using the PlyWorx wire racks and was never happy with them - everything kept falling over.
I bought a couple of the Ernst to try and they were great! I was going to buy 4 more and my wife says "You should probably get 6 so you'll have plenty of room". Just one more reason I love her!
I bought a couple of the Ernst to try and they were great! I was going to buy 4 more and my wife says "You should probably get 6 so you'll have plenty of room". Just one more reason I love her!
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That was poured 15 years ago and it has held up fine. But thanks.
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I was considering buying some pliers rack but never had room as they were double stacked in a shorter drawer.
However, this may change in the near future.
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Currently in the garage right now after being at work for the last 2 1/2 days.
Unboxed.
Unboxed.
zmotorsports
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Nice Eric. Looking forward to seeing everything all set up. 
That top 42" box looks identical to the one I used for my lathe stand I recently built and had to modify the lid on. Other than the color that is.
That top 42" box looks identical to the one I used for my lathe stand I recently built and had to modify the lid on. Other than the color that is.
madison069
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Nice toolboxes!
What was the reason for 42" and 56" toolbox combo? Breaking up home vs auto tools?
What was the reason for 42" and 56" toolbox combo? Breaking up home vs auto tools?
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Hmmmm, I would have thought they would have been the same height.
madison069
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Wheels different size?
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So am I Mike, so am I.Nice Eric. Looking forward to seeing everything all set up.
That top 42" box looks identical to the one I used for my lathe stand I recently built and had to modify the lid on. Other than the color that is.
Probably going to take some time. I'm off first half tomorrow to go with my parents to a procedure. Then back in for the second half of my shift. Then more than likely, working a 24 overtime shift on Wednesday.
I was at work Friday, Saturday and first half of Sunday. Time away from home ***** but the money is nice. Overtime will pretty much pay for these boxes in the next check. .. just gotta **** it up and think positive.
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Needed the space and didn't have room for 2 56" boxes here.
Yes, I believe it is in the casters. Something that I think I can cure with some blocking.
Jblount3
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I have some that same color to build into my work bench if I ever get to it. Looks good, can’t beat the price on themCurrently in the garage right now after being at work for the last 2 1/2 days.
Unboxed.
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I really fell in love with the color when I first saw it. I bought the top book for the other side and liked it so much that I bought a bottom box.
That was almost like a test run to buy these boxes. I had a talk with the wife about buying these boxes as a whole rather than piecemeal. It was a chunk to spend at once but she was fine with it. She told me that she knew I liked them as any time we were in HF, I was drawn to them.
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So as a temporary fix, I double checked the measurements and got busy.
Utilizing a piece of 2x material, 3/4" plywood and a piece of 1/2" plywood I built some blocks.
After gluing and brad nailing them together, I jacked up the smaller box.
Utilizing a piece of 2x material, 3/4" plywood and a piece of 1/2" plywood I built some blocks.
After gluing and brad nailing them together, I jacked up the smaller box.
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Boxes are now close enough in height for me to live with.
However, the wood blocks are only temporary. I will build something out of steel in the next couple of days before I swap stuff over.
2 5/8" is what I measured as the difference in height between a 42" & 56" Series 3 HF US General boxes.
However, the wood blocks are only temporary. I will build something out of steel in the next couple of days before I swap stuff over.
2 5/8" is what I measured as the difference in height between a 42" & 56" Series 3 HF US General boxes.
madison069
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Wonder if you could just get the same size casters and this way you don't have to deal with blocking and still be able to roll it around?
zmotorsports
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That is a nice looking tool storage arrangement Eric. I like that you brought them up to the same height.
MWitte
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If I were adding permanent blocks, I think I would install them between the caster & toolbox with longer bolts. That would keep it mobile.
my thoughts exactly
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Once it's in place, it's going to stay there. I have enough steel to make permanent blocks rather than shell out $$$ for different casters.
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I understand the thoughts behind this but my boxes stay in place. They become a permanent fixture in the garage.
Besides, believe it or not, my garage isn't really big enough to be rolling them around. I barely have enough room to get my F350 in there to work on it.
captain14
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I’m sure you’re figure out something to store underneath the box.
If not, that spring or screw that went flying will end up underneath it.
If not, that spring or screw that went flying will end up underneath it.
Jayman17
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Those new boxes are nice, great color choice!
DAVE94LIGHTNING
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Man you went all out, nice color choice. Those look great and not too glaring compared to the bright colors . Lots of organizing to get to now. I still have a couple empty boxes laying around that I haven't decided on what to put where yet because I have to design and 3D print organizers for everything I put in there. Are you the type to label the drawers on the outside?
XJSuperman
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There are organizers already designed and available in the 3dprint libraries that fit hf toolbox drawers, fyi.