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    AM radio recpetion and Flour. lights

    am/fm antenna/amplifier from radio shack, I had this problem, bought one from them for ~ 30$. It took some searching for the right location. Now I have very good reception.
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    Eaton Compressors Anyone?

    I bought this one and just finished hooking it up yesterday. Very nice machine and pretty quiet. Haven't really used it yet, but time will tell. Eaton has been very helpfull and did what they said they were going to do. It is a very heavy machine 950# I got residential delivery with a lift gate...
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    Shed Roofing Material...Metal or Membrane?

    My new shop has a 1/12 shed roof truss that is 30' span. It had to have a 16" heel for it to work out with the snow load but I like the look. As for roofing I used a product called grace Ice/water shied as the base. It is very h20 proof. I then installed metal over it for the look I was going...
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    Hello from the Four Corners

    Hello, Great Place! I have already found lots of usefull information that has been put to use in my new shop/garage.
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    Weld Table Build Thread

    Very nice table, I was going to build something similar until I went to the metal yard and priced steel !!!! :shocking: 15% to as much as 30% increase in price depending on what your were purchasing. They wanted $650 for a sheet of 3/8" 4'x8' and I really wanted 1/2. How much did your material...
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    new member

    Hi, new guy from Colorado. I an currently building a 30x60 shop. Bigger than the house :bounce: I have already gotten a bunch of good info from this site. Thanks Steve
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    Roof truss question

    In Colorado we call them scissor trusses. The inside pitch is limited by the outside pitch. I would try to find a lumber yard rather than home depot. I don't have any thing against them, but it is hard dealing with a middle person sometimes. I puchase all mine right from the truss plant. They...
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    Roof truss question

    Where ever you get your trusses made they should have an engineer stap on them from the manufacturer. All of the live and dead load info. There are many options for trusses, from different pitches, different looks, hips ect. You can have them design an attic truss and get a room up stairs. Are...
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    Compression - Show Off Your Compressor

    Hi, This is my first post here. I am in the market for a new compressor and am looking at the Eaton, 7.5 hp 80 gallon. They say made in the USA. Is this true? I see some of you guys have Eaton's. Any input would be great. Love this site, I am currently building a new shop 30x60. There are lots...
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