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Happy Mother's Day to all you nice Ladies that do some much for your families, and put up with us folks and all our crazy toys and hobbies. No one can ever be as Special as a MOM. Mike

Now thats a NICE go-rodge right there, fellas--I know you will love the heated floor,I have not been in a shop with heated floor--NICE

Kinda OT but you can see some more great BARN pics on Ohio Barn site--get some more ideas--NOt that you need any ideas--you have a great space just like it is--the windows will bring in some great light, very cleverly styled. Mike

Nice garage, man--I love the signs, I am a sign man myself, drank a few of those Lone Stars too Mike

Thanks folks, I will ck. these sites out--any other help will be appreciated. Mike

I am searching for American make 2 post lift 9K weight limit. Are any of the Chinese made lifts safe?, and do you like them? So many things are made overseas now, I realize they are improving the lifts. When you read the ads on line, it is obvious they are made in China(or elsewhere) if they...

Re: 70 Yr old couple building a barn (garage/workshop) Great job--such pretty work at any age and you two are just wonderful to want to do this yourselves. So many folks do not try to do anything for themselves. You two are like my Amish friends--just do it--jump on it. Have read most post and...

Nice looking building--I'm sure it will serve your needs well. Mike

Thanks for sharing. very impressive.

I used a 4x8 particle board 1/2" thick. It has a plastic laminate(counter top) finish on one side. Scored this at $6.00 a sheet. The building is fully insulated and we attached the board with a nail gun. Looks great. Mike

I think most everyone that has picked up a piece of track was amazed at the weight of that thing, OMG they are heavy. I saw where the RR folks has sawed up a few pc. and I was going to pick up a pc. for me and my Dad. Good Lord, that mess about stood me on my head when I grabed it. Heavy stuff Mike

Sorry to hear about your loss.I had a scare a few years back--dropped a rattle can of paint close to a floor gas heater, had a fire extinugisher close by and put out the base cabinet. I have still not taken pics of the tools and power tools we have in the shop but we all should do this. Lay out...

Man , a shop/barn with great character. What you are doing and planning is looking good. Keep us posted with plenty of pics--thanks for sharing Mike

Yes vinegar to mask the odor, I have live trapped cats and soaked them down with the hose before releasing from the trap--they hate getting wet. In the winter you certainly could kill them this way. Ck out you tube for squirrel lauchers and have fun with the cats while launching them across the...

The 2 black wires on the switch means it is wired as a switch leg, only. You must supply a white, black and green(or bare) wire to the outlet for it to work properly. Mike