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Hey guys, question for you all. I have a brick garage that I'd like to turn into a workshop. I need to insulate it to make it comfortable with Indiana's crazy seasons. What do you guys thing about the idea of my mounting a 2x4 as header, footer and middle, directly to the bricks. Then putting...

Hey guys, question for you all. I have a brick garage that I'd like to turn into a workshop. I need to insulate it to make it comfortable with Indiana's crazy seasons. What do you guys thing about the idea of my mounting a 2x4 as header, footer and middle, directly to the bricks. Then putting...

Looks great! I recognize the drill press: I have one just like it, or at least one that appears to be just like it!

Another one, recomended by a friend: RADIAL ARM SAW: Recruiting tool for surgeons specializing in reattaching limbs and other body parts.

Super sweet garage. Looks like you forgot something though... I dont see a drain in the concrete for washing... Just nitpicking! Congrats on the newest addition. I hope to one day have a garage even half that nice. Keep up with the pics!

Not sure, as I picked up my cherry picker and engine stand from the Indy store. I'd guess is would depend on which warehouse it was coming from. If its coming from New Hampshire, it would take a little longer than if it were coming out of Indy. Probably no more than a week Id say. They seemed...

siddle, They do not have any stores in IL. The closest store to there is in Indianapolis IN. However, they ship to anywhere, and their customer service is top notch.

Joe, Here's an idea if you have the time and money to look into it. Look into warehouse auctions or industrial auctions. I work in an industrial environment and see the company discard and sell off heavy duty shelving and racks all the time. Drives me nuts, because they'd rather scrap the...

If it makes you feel any better, I have to rip down all the paneling on the west wall of my back porch this spring. Just moved in in Dec, found over the winter that the porch is not in any way insulated. Good thing I put a wall furnace in there to keep the washer supply pipes warm! I had a...

Simple toy for them to play with: cheap tape measure. Keeps them entertained for hours. That, or grab them a refridgerator or washer carton (big cardboard box) and a handfull of markers or crayons.

Most versatile Tool? easy. Pocket knife. Clip point blade, pocket clip, half serrated, razor sharp straight edge, thick spine all the way to the tip. Blade long enough to do the job, short enough to keep you safe. I prefer either a Voyager from Cold Steel or a Delica from Spyderco. Both a little...

Hey folks, Anyone looking for good shop equipment at good prices needs to look into greg smith equipment (gregsmithequipment.com). They have all kind of equipment from lifts to floor jacks, from shop fans to presses. They are located in 6 states, but will ship to anywhere. Just thought this...

You forgot a few: DIE GRINDER: used to produce light speed fragments of abrasive discs after they come apart while cutting off rounded bolt heads. ADJUSTABLE WRENCH: useful for rounding off of fittings and bolt heads. Also used as an improvised hammer. IMPACT WRENCH: good for breaking...

Jeepchuck: Best drill I've ever used is the 1/2" Magnum Drill from Milwaukee. This thing is a monster. I've used it to drill 1 1/8" holes through 5/8" plate steel. If you are drilling through something that hard with a bit smaller than 1/2" it will break off the bit if it sticks. Cuts through...

First off, Great garage. Congrats on the design. As for the StrongHolds, I have to agree with you on their strength and durability. We use them at work in an industrial environment and they seem to stand up to everything. We use them sometimes to hold 800lbs of parts fixtures on one shelf. Not...

Not a bad idea, jclem. Thanks. I think you are right about doing the 200A first. that way I have all the power I should ever need, right out of the box.

I want to secure the structural integrity of the building first, making sure it can support itself and the load of a second story mini apartment. Then comes new roof, insulation and heavy duty (100A) breaker box with several 220v outlets. I'd like to keep with the character of the building and...

Hi there all, I said I'd post a pic or two of my garage to be. This garage is in the "just getting started" phase. I have not moved hardly anything into it. Right now its being used as an overwinter storage area for warm weather tools and equipment. Its big, but none of it is insulated, there...

Havasu, Was nosing around on the forum and came across this post. I have tons of the stuff- I just moved into a 110 year old farmhouse with a barn and workshop of nearly the same ages. The best thing I can tell anyone about this stuff is pretty simple. Do not try to drive a nail into the wood...

Thanks, Thomask. I will post a pic or two of my workshop and garage soon. Wife and I just bought a farmhouse with much renovation recently completed, so Garage is kind of on hold until funds become available. Have some basics, and will be buying upgrades and new stuff soon. I want to get my...