Recent content by 2point2

I found that 'free' 2d options made me want to punch a wall. I tried a handful of them. Draftsight doesn't feel like professional software to me, but I'm extremely bias having 20y of experience with AutoCAD. F360 was ok but I switched to solidworks because it was better for my resume and more...

a ledger is the way to go. regarding your "..a couple of good screws" comment. Be careful with 'deck screws' or non-structural screws on things that will flex\move\vibrate - if that was the plan. I had some temporary bracing that held up my framing that seen a couple weeks of wind. #10 deck...

no way am i changing the wiring. :) 22.5 boxes are rare in ontario canada. I don't want to go with plastic because it appears to be rare. My nephew is learning with metal boxes in school. Canadians love tight boxes I guess? 🇨🇦 Found some help on diy chatroom. It looks like I'm going to go...

Need help! (ontario canada) I'm daisychaining(?)12awg wire on a string of receptacles along each wall in my new-construction workshop. I purchased 15ci boxes thinking these were fine, but this is what my box fill calculations come out to: 4 - 4 Conductors in\out of each box except last. 1 -...

1+ year bump\thanks! :D I'm using sketchup 2017 for 3D modeling and DraftSight 2018 for 2D layouts. I have 12 years of experience using AutoCAD (at work) and just wanted to point out that DraftSight is absolutely perfect for people who have AutoCAD experience, but want something that is free...

^ fake news...?

Radix, the 10'8" is an estimate. I'll get exact measurements after i take off the drywall and looks at stud placements... but I understand how to get to the 5'4" now. Hey Homerr, thanks again. everything is S-P-F #2OB around here (1 hour outside of Toronto). DF is only available at specialty...

Looks like craftsman tools are available in Lowe's Canada as well! I've always like craftsman tools. Just didn't have much desire to go to the 'mall' to buy tools.. crappy tire was always more convenient. I'm at Lowe's once a week!

Do the remotes really talk to the 888LM? Or is this a safety feature? eg. if you don't have a wall control you wont have a method to stop or reverse the garage door if someone with a remote actuates the opener.

Tributary width. It's important. :tard: The lumber yard wants $75 to do a calc... might be worth it.

I wont have support posts in the middle of the floor.. i'm 5'4" and my wife is 5'2". I've decided over a 3 year period that I want a mezzanine, and not a shelf. I have two sets of wide shelves right now and I hate removing objects from the top shelf. I've been lurking GJ for 3 years and my...

Homerr, thanks for the input. I read your post several times and have taken notes. I'll have a second look, but I couldn't find non-pressured treated 6x6. Using pressure treated wood inside of walls around here is against code. I used Forte to get to the 2 - 11 7/8 LVLs result. I just...

Wow. this forum is the best. Thanks for the feedback! I have some interesting ideas for the stairs, decided to make it a separate project. For the short term I will use an a-frame ladder. My goal is to make access comfortable enough for my wife - who is very uncomfortable on ladders. Not an...

The lvl on the garage door side will be supported the same way. It's in the pic, but i think my garage door assemblies are offset. I originally had a 2x8 on the wall side. I guess because it's only$15-30 more to oversize... the gains are probably negligible? I was meaning to draw a 'slot'...

Hey Everyone. I have a double garage with a lot of wasted space due to high ceilings. The height is just shy of 14'. I just finished a high-lift conversion. I've made the decision over the last few weeks that I'm ok with an 8' ceiling height over the left bay of my garage. The garage is on...