Recent content by Aaron Franck

Charles here is the info on these lights. Maybe daylight would be better, I'll have to look into that. Thanks. Aaron Click on image for a larger view. 32 Watt 48" T8 8000K XP ECO 30 Pack Online Price Online price may differ from your local Menards®. $385.79 per carton Product...

Ok, what I've found out in the last few days. T8's are good up to 20'-25' then you should be considering T5's. At a local electrical supplier 4 bulb reflector fixtures are $186 and 6 bulb reflector fixtures are $156.:dunno: There are things I just don't understand. But, at Home Depot, they have...

I know this has been beat to death, but... The more I read the further I get from an answer. What I do know: 50' x 70' x 16.5' shop, no ceiling, white tin walls, bare concrete floor, will be used for metal fabrication(cars, motorcycles, art, furniture, etc.). Would like: high CRI and plenty...

I agree, one pour should be easy enough. I, and ten friends (two finishers) poured my 50' x 70' 6" thick over pex tubing, no problems. Aaron

Nothing is cheap, relatively speaking. I agree with caddyman, the most insulation you can afford. I have not used it yet, but let me tell you what I have. (after a lot of research) 50' x 70' w/16.5' side walls, 8.5' concrete poured walls on three sides, buried 8' into the side of a hill...

Guys, guys, I've been through zillons of threads on this site. What I was going for, is to group more pics and less words into one thread. A virtual smorgasbord of visual candy. So, please if you have pics of your shop, post. Aaron

Everyone likes pictures and everyone can benefit from new ideas. (That's why we're all here) So... how about pictures of everybody's shop. Not just the general stuff, but the unique, off the wall, different approaches to storage, tools, shelving, colors, texture, etc, etc. The things that your...

Blue Magic. Best I've found.

ml504 - I like the sound of that Ashford Formula, neat product, wonder what it costs. Free is always good. Has anyone used "white cement concrete"? Or stained or colored concrete?

Ersatzs2 - What kind of "epoxy coat" did you use? Has anyone used mix in concrete color and if so, how did it work for you? Any welders out there, that have experiance with floor coatings or colors?

I've been reading and lurking for a while now, while I design my shop. I haven't found the answers I'm looking for, so I'll just ask. I'm going to build a 50' x 70' shop w/8' poured concrete walls w/8' stick built walls on top, for 16' ceiling height. (It's being built into the side of a...

For years I was scared of 3 phase machines, because of the whole phase converter thing. BUT, a good electrician friend of mine showed me the way. A 3ph motor will run on 1ph, you just need to get it spinning before applying power. I built a simple stand using a 110v motor to spin a 3ph 208v 5hp...

JBurgess - Blocking, that makes sense. I first was thinking industrial style roll up doors, but a couple of people said they don't seal for ****. I'm not sure I want regular garage style doors, but don't know what other choice I have. I probably won't be opening the overhead doors on any sort of...

IHI - I called the city before we even bought this house and they said there are no building codes (in the country) and then I said it would have electrical and that would probably need inspected and they said "Nope". I love this place. Explain what "blocking" is. What is the name of the guy who...

IHI - Where in Iowa you at? KMR - I've got friends that do flatwork and I've done my fair share, but if I pour any walls, I'll defiantly hire that out. Anything I need to know for 2"x6" stick built with 12' side walls? Aaron