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    BobnCO replied to the thread 10x16 shed question.
    I think It’s the use of the term footers for what sounds like joists.. (rim joists, then common joists.. )
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    BobnCO reacted to ncgarage's post in the thread Insulating a Metal Garage with Like Like.
    Hello everyone. I am in the process of building a 40x52 metal garage from Alans Factory Outlet. I have been doing alot of research on...
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Electric Blocking installation.
    This is fun!! (Carpenter occasional framer here) . Reading on this site, you would think buildings are blowing over more than in the...
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Kennedy box deal, needs lock bar.
    Yea I always liked those!
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Steel Building Anchor Bolts.
    Yes my buddy is a surveyor and tells me this! I’m suppose to be retired but keep getting rangled into projects, mostly by family!
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Trailer winch wiring double check.
    You’re never going to pull max current or even close with a rolling vehicle… you can almost push the car on with three people.. a few...
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Steel Building Anchor Bolts.
    Now days I would set up my laser at corner shooting 90 deg lines, now you just have to get distance “perfect”. The engineer will approve...
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Scissor truss question.
    That looks pretty f’n good to me. When I started framing many moons ago, (tact homes) they were very often framed with “the hinge”.
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Steel Building Anchor Bolts.
    I’ve done some commercial buildings professionally and I can’t fathom they could ever get most of them right without being in a plywood...
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Blocking and purlins.
    8’ would likely be adequate, 4’ spacing if you want better.
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Can my trusses support a ceiling?.
    Conversely, and in my experience most carpenters overbuild everything if not engineered. It’s just easier than trying to save a few...
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Truss help.
    Sometimes you can flip it around (there all off and one got flipped at the factory or onsite.) You should be able to measure at the top...
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Sawzall Choice?.
    When it comes to reciprocating saws Homeowners buy Dewalt, Pro’s buy Milwaukee. Dewalts are cute 🤣
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    BobnCO replied to the thread Recommend a laser level for drop ceiling installation.
    My Bosch died recently (used for years) and I got this Klein at Lowes. I like that it is rechargeable instead of a fist full of AA...
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    BobnCO replied to the thread wow diamond blades don't last long.
    My input as old GC having paid for ample Pro cutters and having my own 14” electric.. Yes hitting a good blade was a very common thing...
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