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I worked as a production wood turner.We used "Bob's tools" (Robert Sorby).I love the edge that you can get with HSS.A sharpening system is a must.Long tools like Sorby's bowl gouges give a turner additional confidence due to the extra leverage.Older Buck Brothers gouges had good steel and are...

I have read this entire thread with the interest only a person looking to hire a contractor would have. First,thank you for documenting the saga so well. Much to be learned from your experience and you demonstrated good character at every turn. I really feel for you and I'm sure others do too...

You would love living there. I lived off of Far West Blvd in Austin and worked near Lakeway Marina.The route to work was 2222/620.With all the high banked curves and twisties,it was like driving a road course daily.Lots of fun in a nice sports car!

I found your thread with a google search. Nice restoration! I've had one back in a corner for years and after seeing your results,I am thinking it deserves the same treatment. Thanks for sharing the pics.

My pole building was not built with concrete in mind.When the original owner later added a floor,the 3-4" barely brought it above grade.Result...lots of cracks and settling.

Sounds like that figure was just to level up the site...$10,000 for a dirt floor,if they compact it.

moab11 : That's a very sharp looking interior! Did you Line-x the ramp also?

Hi, New here also. Ratfork,You said everything for me! I've been waiting and watching this thread to see if Hiball comments. I have my hand on my wallet to chip in as soon as someone figures out how to fix this.Those jack pics were up on my screen when those b*****ds Hijacked them.