Recent content by leeport

I know this is 9 years old, but sometimes you just get a stick up yer azz and have to reply. While I agree with you as far as bench grinders vs belted driven machines for sanding/grinding, I will have to say price wise, the bench grinder, multi-tool attachment is still the most convenient...

wow Dale, you gave me a step by step. I appreciate your time in writing all this. And at 1:57 am? Thanks man, I appreciate your time! Jeff

Thanks, Gary. I dont need to brace the top plates when I remove the studs? You're saying because its an end wall, it will hold up fine. Yeah I wont wait once I take the studs out. I'll have my header all cut and ready to install. I was scared once I cut the studs out, the thing might sag...

It's the end wall. Outside material is lap siding. Siding is coming off when I cut the opening.

I need to install a Garage door into an existing wall. The wall is 8' tall, double top plates, and studs 16" apart. The shop is 20' x 28' and the opening for the door is on the 20' part. The garage door will be 10' wide x 7' tall. Overhead Door is going to install the door. I have to cut the...

One more update concerning live loads. I went up and checked my home attic. It's a 8-12 pitch roof and the garage is roughly 22x24. The ceiling joists are on 16 centers, and are 2x8's. The attic is decked mostly and I have been storing weights and benches and car parts up there, plus walking...

I got it. I was able to find the 20' 2x8's. They are up and all nailed in. Sure makes a difference with how sturdy the building is now. I am a complete novice at this. I have built several small sheds but nothing this big. I have learned a lot during this build. One of the things I learned...

nope no storage in the attic.

Just an update, I found 20 foot 2x8's at the good lumber yard in my area. Thanks for all the help. The ceiling joists are up and nailed. Sure makes the space look smaller now that they are in.

Good point. I will check with the local pro yard. I tried calling them last week but the line was constantly busy, and today is holiday. I hope they have them, that will solve the issue.

I already have a ridge board with rafters attached I also noticed in your garage build pics that your truss (ceiling joist part) is joined with side nail plates, or hammer plates as some are called.

Am building a 20x20 foot shop. My city code references the 2006 International Building Code. The span of my ceiling joists needs to be 20 feet. I cant find 20 foot 2x8's for my ceiling joists. The Code says this about ceiling joists. 2308.10.4.1 Ceiling joist and rafter connections...

Hey everyone, Just joined here. From central Texas, and am building a shop for my hot rod project. Will post some pics when I get my phone back from apple...haha, yeah...dont ask. haha! later.. Jeff