whats a few things youve learned here?

[sean Buick 76]

So far I have learned:

1. I am lazy compared to some of the people on here!
2. With enough practice even I can do decent woodworking
3. Garage Journal is addictive
4. My "dream shop" has raised in cost by about $20,000 after gaining ideas from peoples builds
5. The best threads in the gallery are the ones where people have HUGE sweat equity vs lots of cash.

 

[69gp]

Build BIGGER!!!!

I would agree here. What is a good size now will be way to small in 5 years. But if you are limited in the wallet it does not hurt to try and plan for an expansion in the future.

 

[slip knot]

Some people get seriously **** hurt when you compare any tool to Snap on. Especially harbor frieght...

 

[LS6 Tommy]

That I'm really not crazy because there are so many others that like to fix, restore, use and sometimes modify old things.

Tommy

 

[chipper]

I've learned that "there is a difference"

 

[rancherbill]

Not to say:

What's up with Sears?
What's up with Craftsman?
What's up with Snapon Warranty?
What's up with all these good tools from Taiwan?
What's up with Ebay?
What's up with Paypal?
etc.

 

[TheEquineFencer]

Some people are really like "Tim the tool man," but most in here are not.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

I have learned a lot from the guys on here. On a lighter note, I've learned Milwaukee has a huge loyal following, kinda like a Subaru fan, and Dewalt does not. I am a fan of Dewalt lol.

 

[brass89]

I've learned for the most part people really are helpful. It's nice to exchange ideas and ways of doing things, brainstorm and get turned onto ideas that we might have not had otherwise.

Also, important to practice as we preach and realizing that 'theory' and 'practice' are two different critters. Was just maybe a week or so ago, someone was asking why their floor plans weren't coming out right for their joist spacing and floor sheeting. I took a look at their issue, worked through it and came up with the simple error which threw off the measurements. No sweat right?

So I'm working on my own shed right now, making pretty good progress. Had all the floor framing in, foam insulation in the floor between joists and blocking - go to lay the plywood on top and where two sheets meet the floor joist lands perfectly under only ONE of the sheets of plywood. Off by 3/4" and nothing to screw the other end of the next sheet of plywood to. DOH! The very same problem I literally JUST went through to help another member bit me. I had to laugh (after much cursing).

 

[PCO6]

I feel a group hug coming! Lol

That's been done here before ... and it wasn't pretty.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I learned that when starting a new thread, you might as well just type a title and then "thanks in advance" since no one is going to bother to read the first post you wrote with all the details.

Charles

 

[NUTTSGT]

Also, important to practice as we preach and realizing that 'theory' and 'practice' are two different critters. Was just maybe a week or so ago, someone was asking why their floor plans weren't coming out right for their joist spacing and floor sheeting. I took a look at their issue, worked through it and came up with the simple error which threw off the measurements. No sweat right?

So I'm working on my own shed right now, making pretty good progress. Had all the floor framing in, foam insulation in the floor between joists and blocking - go to lay the plywood on top and where two sheets meet the floor joist lands perfectly under only ONE of the sheets of plywood. Off by 3/4" and nothing to screw the other end of the next sheet of plywood to. DOH! The very same problem I literally JUST went through to help another member bit me. I had to laugh (after much cursing).

Much to the same, around here you realize that you're not the only person to screw something up. Guys on here post up the mistake or problems they've had when doing something.


You find out, you're not the only one. . . you look around to see if anybody saw you screw up, nope nobody around. Then we take a picture of it and post it on GJ for all to see. Best part, we learn to laugh at ourselves.

 

[T-Mac]

I have learned that there is no better place to get an expert opinion than from some random,anonymous guy on a web forum

 

[David Paul]

I've learned way more than I could ever teach anybody else on this site. There are some very knowledgeable and helpful people on this site. Guys that will bust their *** to give you the very best information to help you out, especially if you are thankful or appreciative.

Agreed. I'll add that I learned there are tools that I never knew existed or needed but I now own.....

 

[ovilla]

It's nice to know that I'm not the only one slowly trying to turn my small garage into a full fledged mechanics shop. Since joining this awesome site I've now acquired a LOT more tools, two car lifts, a 20 ton press, a wheel balancer and this week, an on car brake lathe. Currently looking for a tire changer and a small torch set up (tired of using MAP gas).

 

[aka Larry]

This is a re-post of mine, but IMO it's worth repeating.

I came here to learn about setting up my new shop, but have learned so much more. A few things I have learned:

1) No matter if you post about how to use a cotton ball, someone will inevitably tell you how unsafe it it is.
2) It is impossible to wire anything safely that is not to the letter of the NEC.
3) If you're a licensed OB-GYN and post about proper way to inspect a p*ssy, someone else here knows more about it.
4) HF is the devil. Anyone who buys anything there besides their 44" toolbox is going to hell.
5) Snap-On must be divine. They could make a chrome-plated ***** and some mechanics here would have to buy one.
6) Don't question a guy's profession that works on a flat rate.
7) If you have a section of track from a railroad, Homeland Security is looking for you.
8) Don't even think about using the term 'stealership' unless you want Lotek to come to your house and kill you.
9) No matter what opinion you have, you are both right and wrong.
10)...And finally, last, but not least, seriously....there are some _very_ smart and helpful people here.

 

[Rickster]

I never knew I had a socket organization problem until a came here!

 

[2CRUZ]

I have learned so much from this site. I have learned things like how to run the wiring from my house to the new garage, how to install the elect. box, I've learned welding tips. I could go on and on. The one good thing about this site is that it is for men and you can say any thing you want and you don't have to worry about getting kicked off, as long as it isn't about religon or politics. I mean if you read something you don't agree with you can say "thats ********" with out worring about someone droping the hammer on you. There are also some realy smart guys on here. There are old guys on here that have forgotten more about their field of expertise than some of us will ever know. This is a great place to hang out.
Thanks guys

 

[aka Larry]

The one good thing about this site is that it is for men and you can say any thing you want and you don't have to worry about getting kicked off, as long as it isn't about religion or politics.

It's perfect for me since I detest discussions of either politics or religion, but personal attacks or insults will get you kicked off too, but rare IME.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

Not only for men but women as well. There was a woman who was taking everyone to school (in a very classy way) (( classy, no pun intended lol)) on vise repair I believe. The guys in that discussion were awesome at acknowledging her and giving her praise, she sounded like she really really knew her ****!. So, I know you were speaking loosely, but plz let's not forget about the few, but awesome ladies who bust their knuckles, inhale sawdust or pluck metal from their hands, just like we do.

 

[David Paul]

I mean if you read something you don't agree with you can say "thats ********" with out worring about someone droping the hammer on you.

How true. When I first started here, I read a post where one of the Moderators commented on bring back a thread that another moderator had deleted. His comment was "I hope I didn't **** something up". After reading that I knew I was in the right place. Even mentioned it to my wife. Now when she sees me on the computer, she asks if I'm talking to my garage buddies.

 

[-Brent-]

I feel a group hug coming! Lol

Not if someone posts about Sears, Craftman or the dreaded HF vs S-O conversation!

For me, I'm always learning and GJ is one of my go-to sites. There are a bunch of good folks here. I've met some that were willing to help from across the country (even across the pacific) to help me out.

Out of this site has come some really neat events like the HJE "days" and the annual GJ Secret Santa and such.

I had long suspected that HOAs were not for me and members here have confirmed it.

 

[uncletater]

This is a re-post of mine, but IMO it's worth repeating.

I came here to learn about setting up my new shop, but have learned so much more. A few things I have learned:

1) No matter if you post about how to use a cotton ball, someone will inevitably tell you how unsafe it it is.
2) It is impossible to wire anything safely that is not to the letter of the NEC.
3) If you're a licensed OB-GYN and post about proper way to inspect a p*ssy, someone else here knows more about it.
4) HF is the devil. Anyone who buys anything there besides their 44" toolbox is going to hell.
5) Snap-On must be divine. They could make a chrome-plated ***** and some mechanics here would have to buy one.
6) Don't question a guy's profession that works on a flat rate.
7) If you have a section of track from a railroad, Homeland Security is looking for you.
8) Don't even think about using the term 'stealership' unless you want Lotek to come to your house and kill you.
9) No matter what opinion you have, you are both right and wrong.
10)...And finally, last, but not least, seriously....there are some _very_ smart and helpful people here.

Very well said.

I will add if you drive a car or truck that is not made in the USA. It is very important that the tools you use to fix it are made in the USA and not some other country.
We may not make the best cars but it apears that 'merica' makes the best tools.

 

[dgithens1]

Very well said!

 

[ddawg16]

I've learned that Tamp is a pervert and NO ONE wants to bang his wife

 

[Paul1956]

That most folks have a rant waiting to bust out!

 

[crewchief888]

absolutely nuttin,
i already know everything





that being said, this is THE one forum that i continue to come back to day after day.

i enjoy scanning the threads, and seeing what everyone has to say, even tho i may not agree with what they have to say

i cant say that about any other forum i've belonged to.

i've been paid to pull wrenches, beat on stuff with sledgehammers and weld for 30 years. it's nice to see that some of the youngun's still want to get their hands dirty.
just a reminder for all of them youngun's,
rome wasnt built in a day,
the huge shops/garage and "massive" amounts of tools & equipment you see posted here have taken some of us nearly a lifetime to accumulate.

 

[AP514]

Seriously, I'd never heard the phrase "bobs your uncle". I read it here on GJ and became curious, so I looked it up. Now I know it's a phrase of British origin mostly used in a setting something similar to what Americans would say "easy as that". I learned it here on GJ.

I've learned that the GJ membership has a wide and varied make up. For some members, garage life is all day everyday. For some, it's a weekend warrior thing. Some people have incredible skills and vison. Others first inclination for fixing something is to get a bigger hammer.

It doesn't matter what tools you own, as long as you can do what you need to do with them.

There will always be someone who has a different take on how to do your project.

There will always be a smart *** comment. Membership isn't screened and the ability to log on doesn't make anyone "qualified" or "skilled" or even a decent person.

There is a lot of knowledge and wisdom here, it just takes a lot of time to ferret it out of all the noise. Just like in life, choose your own council according to who you think you should.

DAM GOOD...+1

 

[Kevin54]

One of the best things I have learned on here, that even though there are disagreements, and some may get a little heated at times, that we have some of the best Mods there is, and we have some of the best members of any site on the internet. At the end of the day, we can all kick back, have a cool one whether a pop, beer, or a shot, and get back to business.

I also have learned that if you are in a bind while working on something, and need an answer quick, you can get on here, post up your problem, and within the next 15-30 minutes you will have an answer to bail you out, whether it be a car problem, a house problem, or even a personal problem.

I have also learned that the members on here are some of the best friends that a person could ask for whether you have met them face to face, or just corresponded back and forth.

I have learned that know matter how bad your own problem may be, there are others out there that have way worse problems. And in hearing those problems, it sort of knocks one down a peg or two so you can reflect on your own problems and adjust, and try to help out your fellow member.

I also learned that no matter how bad someone's problem is, the members will band together and do what they can to help out the one with problems.

I don't think too many other sites have members that will stick together and do that for anyone.

And finally, I learned that this is the best site on the internet

 

[dslabuda]

PVC is perfectly acceptable for airlines.
NEVER use PVC for air lines.

60a is more than enough for a garage.
If you don't run 100a to your garage you'll regret it later.

Matco/SO/SK/Cornwell/etc or die.
HF is fine.

In all seriousness the bit about installing outlets at least 48" above the floor so you can lean a 4x8 sheet against the wall comes to mind. That and using a bathroom exhaust fan to vent the garage.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

 

[slip knot]

That there are tool polishers in this world. people who actually have tools and not know how to use them.

 

[logixjock]

No matter if you post about how to use a cotton ball, someone will inevitably tell you how unsafe it it is.

HAHAHA!! True enough Larry!

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

I learned that this is not the best site to meet women.

 

[Bogey won]

When i do right no one remembers, when i do wrong no one forgets.

 

[John in OH]

I've learned that the tools, toolboxes and workbenches that I used to be quite happy with are now no longer satisfactory and I've spent far too much money buying new tools (that I probably don't need), or upgrading tools (that are already quite satisfactory), and re-arranging my workspace (that worked fine for years).

Bottom line, this site has cost me way too much time and money!! I should log off immediately .... but, maybe I'll check out the General Tools Discussion section just one more time ...

 

[cactiki]

I learned that my wife is very smart, and not demanding.
I learned how hoarders think and that I am not one.
I learned that some people will pay more for light fixtures or decorations than I make in a month.
I learned that metal roofing can only be screwed in the valley, or can only be screwed on the ridge.
I learned that some guys will get all stressed out about what color to paint something, and ask other people what color they should use.
I learned that people of all different income brackets and countries can share a common interest and learn from each other.
I learned that life is about doing things not planning and thinking about them.
I learned that H.O.A.s and zoning boards **** unless you have a bad neighbor.
I learned that even the biggest job can be done if you keep working at it.

 

[rigsboo]

ive read more now then when I was in high school! who am I kidding reading is for rich folk

 

[rigsboo]

but seriously ive been on this site almost everyday since ive joined and im not much into plumbing flooring electrical ect but I know oneday ill need to know... im more of a mechanic but I have learned a bit of good info for my garage here already

 

[TheEquineFencer]

I learned that this is not the best site to meet women.

But here's where I met " 'CudaChick "...

 

[theoldwizard1]

... if you read something you don't agree with you can say "thats ********" with out worring about someone droping the hammer on you ...

I rarely call "********" on anything and only do if I can back it up with factual sources.