Recent content by alemmons

Had the footers and stemwall poured. Gonna have to wait to get floor and walls up. Been getting comments and concerns about protecting the concrete through the winter from water absorption and possible freeze. What are some suggestions for protecting the top and sides? As can be seen, the...

Well, diagonally we are within .25", so I won't complain about that. As far as level, it is really good too. There are a couple spots that might be off a hair, but less then .25", and that might be my somewhat quick rough measurements. As far as the pour off of the excess concrete, it...

I will be double checking square and level. On a 40x60, how far out of square will start to cause problems?

I do know the soil below the cleanout was undisturbed, other then what was taken off the top.

I had wondered about drilling out the wood or possibly burning it and patching the void. Regarding the clean out pile, there is about 18"-24" of aggregate to go on that end to level the base for the slab. It won't lose me any space, I am just worried about a good base for the slab when I do...

So, my contractor just finished pouring the footers and stemwall. Originally we called for 2' stem walls and a 4" slab. I know 2' is excessive but that is how I can get 14' eave height without alot more engineering. I have changed plans and will be doing a 6" slab, eating up a couple inches...

Any way to get use that number to get more information on the pump model?

I have two drill presses and I don't need them both. I am going to clean one up and get rid of the other. Thought first I would see if anyone has suggestions based on quality and ability to source anything I might need in the future. The first is an old Rockwell DP225 painted blue. Missing...

It was me but I got it. Turned them sideways for some reason though.

I knew when I got this but that was several years ago. Pretty sure it was an Ingersoll Rand pump. I pulled the flywheel off for some reason but I can't remember what model this pump is. The only numbers I can find are shown on the front. Thanks in advance.

Okay, one more question. Getting ready to put up these fixtures. Previously when I was doing the 8' fixtures, I started with the end 2' away from the wall. Now I am wondering with the 4' fixture essentially covering more area, should I change that distance from the wall? Looking at a...

So I am going to try and buy some more fixtures tomorrow to get this lit up a bit better. Considering taking the 8' fixture back but I was noticing something about the bottom and middle row of horizontal lights. Based on Jeremy V's diagram there is over 4' end to end between the lights. Will...

Oh, and I suppose I should mention the walls and ceiling since it makes a difference on the light. Currently it is open as I am running electrical. Once I get the lights and all outlets where I want them I will be putting up drywall and painting.

The lights I am using are Philips tl850 Alto ii. Here is a link that has some info. I am not very impressed with Philips website. http://www.thelightingoutfitters.com/philips-f32t8-tl850-alto-ii-48-32-watt-t8-5000k/ The garage door is just over 8' high, actually about 8' 4" when open. Still...

I like the look of MRGM's layout and Jeremy V's second one. Both look like they would give a nice layout. My primary workbench is in the upper right corner between the bathroom and the right wall (pretty much under MRGM's three green lights) and everything else I try to set up mobile. MRGM...