Recent content by deminimis

Not efficient, but easy and works great:

I treat the chop saw I use for things like this like I hate it for stealing my girlfriend back in high school. It was left behind by a buddy using my shop to build out a van in 2010 (he returned to Sweden, leaving the saw). I didn't need it has I have a nice DW sliding compound miter with a long...

^ Chop saw. Perfect cuts, perfect fit, every time. I'm using a genny to power my chop saw on this current project as juice is unavailable at the site.

Old post, but whatever. I came looking for a reasonably priced tool to do what I need. They make expensive ones for large diameter pipe, but, not surprisingly, I'm not finding much for small diameter pipe. Oh well. I've been thinking of using a ratchet strap to set and hold a long run of 2"...

I didn't even think of a needle valve. Brilliant idea.

I have a good old ALC sandblaster. I need to do some soda blasting. ALC has a conversion kit. Around $180. From what I can tell, it's just made up on parts that you can piece together from Wal-Depot, for a fraction of the price. However, when searching the interwebs, I did find a post that...

Full stop. The well done run dry. No, seriously, it did. We're down 660'. Another 300' would put us below sea level. (1976 405', 1990 660'). No big thing, right? Nope. We're in a "special district" due to old wells commingling. So, we can not just punch down 300' (or whatever is needed...

For bonding, you might look at Pro-Set. Impressive stuff. I use it often for marine applications. https://www.rockwestcomposites.com/adv-176-276-bk

I lied (I'm back). Working on a bit of a re-work before submitting. Well, it's a lot of re-work, but we're liking what we are seeing. Split skillion roof. Also changing the footprint a bit to give it some depth upon approach. This also requires less teardrop shaped driveway rerouting. I'll...

Currently designing an accessory structure (stickbuilt garage remodel really) with an odd foot print (34(w) x 44(L). Footprint is due to site and other constraints. Current footprint is 24x26. At least we won't have to pour as much concrete. 16x7 double garage door (existing, but must be...

Well, we didn't burn down, although we didn't get much sleep that night. Thanks all who shared their experience with 3:12. I decided to redesign the works and stick with tried and true 4:12 and go from there. Thanks again.

****. Heading right for us. I hope my current shop survives the night. At least it is sheathed in steel. Might be building two new shops, should things go sideways.

Thank you.

7/16 OSB has been working just fine for years. In fact, if you remove the stickers (I didn't), it could be down right fancy.

Thank you Bert.