Recent content by MEAKN

Guess you've already got all your materials, but I usually share something I did when I built mine. I was wondering what to use for a good, strong top. Wandering through H.D. at about that time, I saw 4x8 sheets of T&G, 1 1/8 in. thick plywood used for floor sheeting. That's what I ended up...

For pulling engines, splitting tractors, etc., I wouldn't trust a wood beam, 16' span gentry crane with the weight. It may not be wide enough, but H.F. sells one made out of steel & height adjustable, w/ trolley for something like $600. I would think even a steel I-beam with that span would...

If you don't need an expensive toilet, I replaced one of mine with an Aquasource AT1203-00 from Lowe's for about $100. Average water use is 1.28 gal. or less on average per flush. I decided on it because of the Consumer Reports rating. It came in just behind the $300 to $400+ units. Has...

If you stain, the best I've found is Amteco TWP (total wood preservative). I used the cheap stuff on a redwood deck I built years ago, and it went bad in a year. I turned the planks over and stained it with the total wood preservative, and it lasted for three years before I had to clean &...

As far as the seats are concerned, I had 4 (or 5?) sets. They were always in the way and took up too much room until I had a bright idea. I had a few storage shelves (racks) I bought at Costco for storing mostly car parts. My seats fit perfectly two to a shelf. I stored them on the shelves...

I prefer HD over Lowes. I do tend to go to Lowes for lighting fixtures and I like their selection of fasteners in their drawers. I did find out one big thing about HD vs. Lowes when I was building my house. On purchases of $2,500+, the HD contractor's desk was anxious to help and give me a...

I had a friend who lived in an older mobile home with the sheet metal type roof. During the summer, it would get pretty warm inside. He painted the roof with glacial white elastomeric paint. The inside summer temperature dropped noticeably. You might have to reapply every few years, but it...

My windows have sensors as part of my security system. I lock the door from the inside. I have motion sensor lights on the outside. I also have a game cam set up outside so see who/what passes by. I also have a sign from the security company at the driveway saying the place is protected and...

I'm not an expert & agree with your original thought. It seems to me if you are operating it in a closet small enough to retain ambient heat & not much circulation, it could cut down on efficiency enough to not cool like you expect it to.

Just a suggestion for the top. I made my workbench top from a 4X8 sheet of 1 1/8" thick, tongue & groove plywood for flooring (from HD). Cut it to the size I needed & it made a really stable top.