Recent content by averagehack

Sublimate is certainly correct on pricing depending on what you really need as far as a beam and span. As to loading the beam mentioned -- the answer is…of course…"it depends". If you simply pinned each end on top of post then you would only be rated for around 2k. Add a bit more support and...

Gearhead -- You are absolutely on the spot! The flange strength is, for me, still a big unknown. Until I understand that I will not be lifting big loads. I may end up, slowly, using empirical methods. Unless someone on GJ can help?:)

Equine -- I just saw your post here and by chance had just posted on your beam thread. I got two 19' wide flange beam sections surplus for around 50 cents/lb. Then I went about seeing where that would take me. As mentioned in the other thread, how the ends are supported is just as important...

I have recently (still) working through this and to me the real questions are about bracing and whether the ends are pinned or fixed. In other words, there is a big difference in load carrying (point or otherwise) for any given beam section depending on how the ends are attached (or middle...

Started installing a overhead hoist using a W10X15 section.

Thanks for the help. On the Sailing anarchy forum they came up with about the same suggestions. Except they also like the 150mm Festool. I think the right answer is to get them all:) Actually I will get a 15 amp Milwaukee Sander/polisher..grinder (I really can't tellt he differance...

I have my boat in the shop and am giving it a facelift. I have been sanding on the deck to get it fair and do some major core repair and patching. I have been looking for the best tool for the job starting with my Bosch Random Orbital and as 36 grit. This tool just does not seem quite up to...

I am doing a very similar instalation and have one question. (OK...probably more than one eventually) From my main panel at the house I will have a 90 amp breaker feeding the MHF 2-2-2-4. does the MHF wire need to go dirrectly to a conduit to run through the house walls? I know it does if...