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Here is my arrangement. 3 ton capacity 40 feet long

wachuko I was looking at your proposed layout and have a suggestion. I would move the shop 2 feet to the right (away from the 170' lot line). This would make it easier for you to park boats, trailers, cars etc. between the fence and the shop.

We wanted our shop in Florida to have opening north facing windows for both light and ventilation. This clerestory style was based on the (previously mentioned) http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21771 Oregon build that JaysinSpaceman did so well. What started out as a...

Bib Overalls I had the same problem so last weekend I built a portable storage center patterned after one that I believe was on GJ about a year ago. It holds my short, medium length and small flat material. I designed it to roll next to my lathe and pull it out at project time. Long material...

These home made ones worked great for my floor. Old TEVA sandals, 3/4" plywood and drywall screws. Screwed right through the sandals into the plywood. floridasailor

993James993 you have a wonderful looking shop. I am envious of the wood but not practical down here in Florida. I can't understand why any body would have a problem with the color. see below floridasailor

Fatal flaw with rain catchment systems is that they don't work when you really need the water. i.e. When it's hot and dry, it doesn't rain so your barrels don't refill, and you use the water up really quickly. You'd have lots to wash cars and water pots or flower borders with, but if you're...

We poured my slab about 6 weeks ago with conduits under the slab for all electrical including the main service. Main service 2", Outlets, lights and fans 1", Cat6, cable and low voltage for gate charger 3/4" Across the shop for possible scissor or 2 post lift 1-1/4" I elected to go with the...

Sarasota, FL As the earlier post described it as overbuilt but a lot of the features are for hurricane standards but most are a combination of an **nl engineer (me) and my wife a master gardener who would like to both hide it and make it as energy efficient as practical.

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