new garage

[tannerc]

I think two irons and a 5 gal. bucket may have to get me by for a while

Throw in a few beers, a couple people to cheer you on and you have a good time!

[ZIGGY]

Yeah, Just don't pinch the tubes!!  

Not to derail this...but...does anyone have one of those Harbor freight changers? That's a great price for sure, but how well does it work?

[Hank]

I pinched a tube 2 weeks ago... nice 25$ HD tube into the garbage.

Did three more right after it with no problem.     The irons and bucket method takes about 30% the effort and time if you have a second set of hands, so I'm holding out for help from now on 

[Dratharr]

Yeah, Just don't pinch the tubes!!  

Not to derail this...but...does anyone have one of those Harbor freight changers? That's a great price for sure, but how well does it work?

I Ziggy,
I do have one, I have a mojo lever and blocks for it so I don't mar the rim. It works great for street bike tires, but I don't use it for my dirt bike tires. I have one of those msr tire changing stands that I use for the dirt bike. The nice thing about the hf stand is it will work for most anything, so it is definitely versitle. I have mine mounted to a sheet of ply wood, it would be a lot better to permanently mount it to the garage floor, but I just don't have the space. I am really getting amped for the ride in June 😃

[grubbie]

I pinched a tube 2 weeks ago... nice 25$ HD tube into the garbage.

Did three more right after it with no problem.     The irons and bucket method takes about 30% the effort and time if you have a second set of hands, so I'm holding out for help from now on 

Glad I'm not the only one.....pinched two last year (on the same tire, man I was pissed), this year I did four new tires with no issues. I guess practice does make perfect. Trying some Kendas this year, loved the T63 but it wears out FAST. The Kendas spooned on easier than the Michelins. I just change them on the floor.

[tannerc]

[gerry1eye]

Bogus Jim posted:
"I am planning to convert the garage to LED lighting. Fluorescent tubes are the default for most shops but I've never been a fan of them... buzz, flicker, and take a while to output full light in a cold shop. I bought this LED fixture to hang over the work bench:"

I too, have been looking for 4 foot led fixtures and have tried the following;
1) I remove the ballast from and old fixture and used these bulbs from Amazon, results are better than florescent, bright, good color, but not instant on and still pricy.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperikon%C2%AE-BallastCompatible%C2%AE-equivalent-UL-listed-DLC-qualified/dp/B00S5OA1U2/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1427211288&sr=1-2&keywords=Hyperikon%C2%AE+T8+LED+Light+Tube%2C+4ft
2) Purchased this unit from end cap display at Home Depot in Billings for $40 less 10% lowes coupon ($36) - really like the light and wish I would have  purchased 10 at that price. Comes with a 1 foot link cord, which I think is too short, but a great idea. I was not sure about not having replaceable bulbs, but when it dies it is just a throw away. I'm not ready to order at the online $50 price. Prices are dropping on LED. Sams Club sells a Lights of America LED model for $38 which is a good value but the exposed square led bulbs hurt my only good eye, so I like bulbs with the diffuser.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-4-ft-LED-White-Shop-Light-54103161/205331022?quantity=5&str_nbr=3101

PS Bogus Jim, I have been purchasing Home Depot and Lowes Gift cards online at https://www.raise.com/ at 8% off and printing the giftcards out. This has worked great for me to get a little extra discount at store and online.

[Bogus Jim]

Thanks Gerry. I just ordered 4 Feit lights from Costco last night, I think I like the Commercial Electric better so canceled that order and ordered from Home Depot instead.

Say hi to your wife, I think about her every time I buy the "Mrs. Gerry's" brand of potato salad at the grocery store.   

http://www.mrsgerrys.com

[Fletch]

let me know how they work out. For now I am just installing old porcelain bases with some LED bulbs do to budget concerns. Hopefully upgrade to whatever you guys are happy with next winter.

[Lonesome Dave]

With all this LED garage lighting talk, I noticed that Sam's Club (RC) have these in stock.  A whole pallet!
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/4ft-led-shoplight-shoplight-led/prod16460030.ip?navAction=
Around $35.  FYI