Recent content by matvoz

Good evening. I am just about ready to install switches in my new shop. I was originally planning to put my outdoor spotlights on a standard 3-way switch-one switch at the entry door and another switch upstairs. Then I got to thinking (always dangerous and expensive) and was wondering about...

I am currently building a shop in Benton County Oregon. Not sure if my codes are the same as yours, but I asked the same question about a fan for the shop. This was their answer: "Section M1505.5 of the ORSC requires 50 cfm fan in rooms that contain a toilet and no natural ventilation. 80 cfm...

Good evening experts. I am in the home stretch of building a 32' x 32' workshop. I will save the details for when I do a build thread, but I have a couple of questions I need to resolve soon. #1-I needed an ejector pump to get the septic from the shop to the septic tank. The ejector has a...

Yes, they had 4 new bags of concrete mixed and poured within an hour or two. I have been extremely happy with the GC so I don't think I will raise a stink. He said he ordered half a yard more than he thought he would need. I am thinking it would be better to have one or two extra yards than...

The title says it all. Contractor is short a little bit of concrete on the stem wall. He is planning on getting some bags of concrete, mixing and pouring to finish the stem wall. Should I be concerned about this? It looks like there is plenty of rebar to connect the two pours. I am guessing...

Well, it looks like my shop is going to be built this summer. I am planning on a hydronic radiant heating system in the slab. Does anyone have any personal experience they can share (good or bad) about any kit suppliers? Shop will be 1,000 sq ft with attic trusses. Thanks Matt

I agree having sentimental value in a plug is a little over the top. But, I get over sentimental about family items (I am confident my kids will throw it all away when I am gone). In this instance, the ground wire had a pin (I don't know if that is the right term) instead of a spade at the...

Thank you for the quick reply. I actually got the saw from my uncle who has had it for close to 70 years. There is some sentimental value in the plug, I plan to do something with it, not sure what. Thanks again. Matt

Good evening. I just acquired an early 1950's dewalt radial arm saw. My question is about the plug. The plug is two pronged, but has a ground wire sticking out of the side. It looks like you are supposed to 'plug' the ground in first and then the plug. Does anyone have experience with this...

I am planning on natural gas. Wood is not really an option. At some point in the future I would like to put in a woodstove, but that is down the road and dependent on insurance requirements. Does having natural gas make this a great plan?

Cost is always a concern. What would you recommend for a hydronic system in the upstairs.

Good morning. I am in the final stretch of design and was thinking of how I am going to heat my shop. I live on a sloped lot so it will be a walkout basement shop. The shop will be 32' x 32'. I live in western Oregon where the winters are fairly mild. In the winter my garage gets into the...

Good morning. I am getting closer to building and was looking for some feedback on what I am planning to build. It is basically a 32’ x 32’ two story workshop. I live on a sloped lot so it will match our day-light basement house. We are located in the mid-Willamette valley in Oregon. Some...

Hello. I am looking to build a garage/workshop next spring. I am a bit overwhelmed with the number of contractors out there. I was wondering if anyone could recommend contractors in the Corvallis/Albany area of Oregon. Thanks Matt

Thank you for the feedback. I didn't really think about putting the doors on the side because my setback is 20 feet and I can't go any more than that or I will be encroaching on the house more than I want. I watched the My Shop is Falling Down video series. That guy has some serious work...