Recent content by HemiMan

Not true - check the under the "FORCES" tabulation in the truss calcs and you will see several members with compressive forces, some over 3000 pounds (yes, I am a licensed Structural Engineer).

The truss design printout is a bit confusing. The load table indicates that the trusses are designed for no bottom chord live load (BCLL=0) however note 3. says it is designed for a 20 psf BCLL, which is it? Also, note 5 states that the center portion of the bottom chords are designed for a 40...

Check with your local building inspector or inspecting service because I think you may find that a set of sealed and signed plans may be required. Of course you can also ask the engineer you are going to meet.

Funny this topic should arise now because I am currently designing new foundations for the bleachers and stairs at a local HS football field because the existing foundations have heaved as much as 15" due to frost. When I was first called to look at the bleachers I could see immediately what...

Nobody has or knows anything about these lifts?

Does anybody own or have any experience with these lifts? I'm in the market for a mid rise lift and was looking at the various scissor style lifts. However, they all obstruct access to the center of the vehicle plus most are only 6000#. My truck weighs almost 7000#. The Atlas Kwik Bay looks good...

I went to my local HF store with a printout of the sale price of $349 and they said they would sell me one at that price but would not let me use the 20% off coupon. They said it was "corporate policy" that I cant use the 20% off on an online sale price. Has anyone else run into this? Is it...

Tapping will only tell if you have delaminations or a void. Best bet would be to drill a small hole.

Has anyone ever heard of an Air Hawk compressor? I have a line on a Model H560, 2 stage, 60 gal.,220V bought in 1994 that is reportedly in very good condition. What would be a fair price for this compressor?

Wow! I just looked at the Eaton website and that is a kick-*** compressor! It's listed at $1190 so with shipping it will be a bit over my budget,but, what else is new. It didn't list the shipping weight but it must be over 500# since the bare pump alone is 222#. Those of you who ordered one...

I've got my stimulus check and I'm ready for a bigger compressor! Requirements are: 60 gal upright min. 15 cfm @ 90 psi American made (if possible) 220v single phase budget of $800-$1200 It is just for home use. I am really tired of waiting on my 30 gal craftsman when using air tools like a...