Recent content by Awitte58

This is reassuring. My HVAC guy recommended the 24k Daikin Aurora to keep consistent with my home units. Thanks for the input.

Anyone you'd recommend? With technology these days it is easy to collaborate with just about anyone that speaks the same language.

I am getting the opinion of my HVAC installer as well. He installed the 5 Daikin head units and 1 condenser for our home system. Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for the info about MrCool/Gree. I am hoping to get away with a single 24k head unit and outdoor condenser. Yes the outdoor temp I...

Hello all. TIA for any feedback! :) Building a detached garage in Waukesha WI. 28' wide x 30' long with 10' walls 2x4 construction 4/12 pitch gabled roof. ~3" of closed cell spray foam against the underside of the roof sheathing R15 in the walls with rockwool batts. Thinking a DIY install...

Yes they will allow that setback from the house. The drawing is an image from a quote from a local garage builder. My neighbor has the exact garage in the image. I had them quote me that just to get an idea on ballpark cost. That is why the drawing doesn't match my description. I don't have the...

Hello everyone! It has been a while. We've finally settled into a long-term home and I am building my first garage! We got a quote a few years ago and finally have saved enough(hopefully) to build it. Goal: Complete construction by Thanksgiving 2024. I am wanting to get this design finalized by...

Do you by chance have a greenworks 80v mower as well? I am looking at 80V systems for my outdoor tool needs and want to hear about all brands. I've been reading up on Greenworks and they seem to have the best overall offering and reliability.

Thanks for the responses and advice. I found a building insulation forum and asked it there. I got plenty of good feedback. Also someone pointed out spraying the entire attic floor isnt worth the cost because the areas between centers that isn't broken drywall doesn't leak air. Its more cost...

Just another insulation question. Garage and house. So I read this: http://www.insulationman.com/vent-or-not-vent-question I planned on having 2" of spray foam throughout the attic floor of my house and garage and then do bats with OSB for the walls. I like what I read about how it stops air...

I appreciate the reassurance. I kind of thought all of the similar 2 ton hoists around looked the same. I just got the Larin one for $75 bucks. He gave me the box/packaging/receipt. They bought it last year to use on a project. He sold the project. I'm just glad I didn't waste my money.

Do you guys think the Larin 2 ton engine hoist is of decent quality for the price? I know it isn't the highest of quality brand, but I wanted your take on it. Anything major wrong? Experiences with manufacturing defects? I need a hoist for typical engine removals/installs and don't want to...

If you look in one of the pictures you can see a large dark object above the garage door. That is the 12" header beam. We plan on supporting the walls somehow and moving that beam up. Also, I will be having a licensed electrician helping me and doing the work. A close friend is doing the 100 to...

Meh thread like this belongs in different section

Appreciate the feedback. I ended up jumpin on it. I found this link as well of current part numbers of whats available. http://www.centurytool.net/118_011_YA2120_Snap_On_15_amp_plasma_120_v_s/1703.htm Eager to use it. I'm dabbling in some body work on the old truck and making air ride for it.

Does anyone have any experience with the Snap-On YA 2120 Plasma Cutter? I can get a hold of one that looks to be in good shape for $300. I did a brief search and the concensus is that they work OK but are "a pain in the azz to get anything for." Does this mean parts/consumables? I would just...