Recent content by agsanders

Fine woodworking had a recent article that contained a decent idea for a lumber rack. 4x4's were attached to the wall. A horizontal dado was cut that would accept a piece of angle iron. One leg of the angle iron slid into the dado and the other leg rested flush on the outside of the 4x. One...

You definitely need some type of protection before approaching a company with an idea. Provisional patent, patent, something. I think it would be at least worthwhile to consult an attorney who deals in such matters for advice. A patent is nothing more than a piece of paper to attempt to...

Yes, very true. Patent only protects you in the US. It's hard enough to go after unlicensed use of the patent in the US. Almost impossible overseas.

I was awarded a joint patent with a friend about 3 years ago. It is not a quick or inexpensive process. As someone else said, if not worded correctly, it's worthless. I happened to know a business owner who was fairly familiar with patent protection, acquisition and licensing. He put us in...

Thanks for the replies. I like your suggestion. This is a wonderful problem to have. Never been blessed to have so much potential shop space. I have never done any projects with metal siding. Given that I want it climate controlled, what are the requirements for the exterior? Metal...

Thanks everyone. No evidence of anything in the stalls other than bare clay. Georgia red clay. I've started cleaning it up to some degree. Found a rattlesnake in one of the stalls. That put a damper on my enthusiasm until cooler weather. I guess the shotgun blasts did remove some of the...

Thanks. I haven't looked at it that closely, but I'll check it out. Hardiplank then?

New user here. Glad I found this forum. Due to the economy and depressed housing market, my wife and I were able to find a great deal on a new house with acreage. The previous owner was into fox hunting and behind the house are a 36 x 36 horse stable and 30 x 30 dog kennel. I will never own...