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Well it's probably time to start a thread I suppose. New 42 x 60 steel building at my Dad's for a new shop. I need more space to fit all my tools and keep working on stuff on my free time. Its a frost protected monopour, so only needed to go...

I am waiting on parts today so I decided to give the 80 a good interior deep clean. I've never seen a truck like this with the thick pile carpet This truck's interior is in absolute remarkable condition. Very little wear. The Saudis are...

Thanks for feedback which prompted me to check on the US data https://www.aluminum.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/FactSheet2018.pdf As of 2018, US aluminum follows 30% is from US production 30% is imported 40% is from recycling ( => 30% + 40% =...

I will leave it flat. There are 3 layers of insulation (sound and heat). I’m not worried about heat transfer and not planning heated floors. There is an Espar hydronic heater. A small computer fan/radiator is in the back hooked to a...

This was the coolest tool stand I've ever seen. It was in a fab shop in Cheyenne, WY. It's a drilling head for a well drill.

6061-T6 seems like a very capable alloy and temper for this application. That could have been a significant driver in cost. It is my understanding that Aluminum production is primarily domestic, so I am confused by the tariff reference. Will...

I got to use my spare.

First time I broke an 80 rear axle flush with the locker collar. Usually they break at the other end.

Cool milestone! Is there a badge for that?

Fantastic. We stopped over in GA at the Indian Springs state park. Very well kept place. We'll be at Norris Lake tomorrow, and meet up with you in the parking lot on Friday morning.

Charlie Kirk was assassinated today. I do not agree with all Charlie had to say but I damn sure do support his right to say it. I liked watching his videos, conversing with kids. He actually made a difference, not just politically. He brought...

It is aluminum panel week for sure. Thank you for all the orders guys! Tailgate lids and Qtr panels.

Just rolled in ….. 😁

First things first.....gotta sort out the tires. I buzzed down to 49Tire today and had them install some 285/75-16 Yokohama X-ATs. Again, this thing drives fantastic. We are rearranging the suspension on this one when I start in on this...

Also, if you want to retain the click clamps on an older Toyota, (such as the ones that retain the hoses that go into the heater core on a 60-series), the ones everyone will tell you can't be re-used, get these...

I recognize that lift!!

Love this! I do have some spare socket sets!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Florida State Park signage

A couple of years back, I picked up multiple sets of magnetic socket holders at my local NAPA on clearance. I have found them to be very handy because I have a complete selection of 3/8 and 1/2 inch sockets immediately at hand while I am working...

I'm familiar with them :)

Upgraded to the next level. 56” cabinet. You can add on to this one in 48” or 56” increments. This has a power charge drawer. Heavy sucker. Comes fully assembled in a box/pallet. Had to forklift it off the truck. Box comes with a wooden ramp so...

I went through boxes of those HF gloves but recently, when they were completely out of my size, I picked up these Gorilla nitrile gloves at HD. They are so much better. Very easy to put on compared to the HF ones. Of course they are more...

...and here's exactly what I was looking for, before I knew I was looking for it!