Recent content by corey_dyck

I have an aluminum cylinder like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/POLISHED-SHIFT-KNOB-EXTENSION-FOR-GEAR-SHIFTER-LEVER-94MM-EXTENDED-3-75-M12X1-5-/111266833556 OD is ~0.6" I want to put some wrench flats part-way down so I can securely tighten it, something like this: How can I do this with...

Nowhere. :( I asked 3 companies for quotes, only one replied. It was $98k for a 30x40, 12' ceiling, heated floor, insulated walls, finished exterior and interior. :wtf: I think/hope that was a 'feeler' bid where they didn't really want to do the job, but if someone was stupid enough to pay...

A friend in Winnipeg bought that same lift from Babco Equipment. No connection or personal experience for me. He was happy and said the price was better than importing via the US after the taxes/import duties. Looks like $3220...

It's 10 long and skinny acres. The neighbor on one side is within 200', the other is 1000' away. So far, so good. That's worlds further than the previous neighbors! Hmm, at first I assumed we were much colder than Guelph but we're not too much colder in the winter. Guelph...

Thanks to all for the excellent feedback! This gives me lots to think about, and gets me started down the right path. I'll try to update once the process starts.

Too much text? How about this: Will a heated floor cause floor cracking problems in really cold climates if I insulate under it?

First post for me, been reading on-and-off for a while. We just took possession of a new property in Manitoba, Canada. (RM of Springfield, near Birds Hill Park for any locals) We have 10 acres and a basic 2-car garage attached to the house. I plan to have a separate garage/shop built. My...