Recent content by montes57

i can weld however welder and engine hoist are already here. Ive been bring stuff here and there over the last year and left the rolling rack tool box, 8ft wooden work bench, welding table and compressor for last. everyone is right, to late in the game to be a cheapo. ill work a day of OT and...

ehh i was trying to avoid, 2 stage 7.5 horse eaton. if cant figure out a safe to move it as a complete unit,ill have no choice. i called eaton, they advised on not removing only cause they say motor is a bear to lift off at close to 250lbs

im moving out of state and have access to a boxtruck with a lift gate. Unfortunately i might be able to get one other friend to assist with loading, what is the safest way? I ask cause i have 2 horror stories. when i purchased it delivery was curbside. i tried putting it on its side in bed of my...

Why lock thread? if one person could benefit from this or at the very least stop this question from being recycled, its not a waste. Bottom line is you get what you pay for. I paid for a licensed engineer, and got legit plans instead of guessing. Current lumber prices are crazy, im not paying...

Wanted to thank everyone here for their input. I hired a local structural engineer from a recommendation i got and used "denwoods" garage pic as a template of the look i was going for. $750 later, i have legit set of drawings showing the ceiling joists all removed and a beefy ridge beam...

This is Exactly the look i was going for! thanks. town was ZERO help. Showed permit was closed and listed "owner" as builder. They had no plans on record. I asked for a lead on a local engineer, and was told it was a conflict of interest to refer someone. Everyone is shaky nowadays!

took the time to thoroughly read everyone's post. Some funny, most so informative, i feel i owe all of you a beer! Spent the better part of the morning going thru the home paperwork, amazing, the PO left us alot of paperwork regarding new gas burner,roof, all types of stuff yet nothing on garage...

Garage is legit with proper permits. Just got into house this sept and mortgage company was all over every damn detail. Theres more to it than just wanting to have dodge tucked away, wanted to button up inside, insulate and figure out a heating system. Wasnt sure how to address ceiling. At 1st i...

thanks for input everyone. So to recap collar ties are the beams up higher to the peak and merely assist in the event of wind. rafters sit on top of wallplate and stop weight of roof from bowing walls out, correct? they cant be just "moved up" i wanted to grab a foot to 18in so i could fit both...

purchased a forever home with dream garage. well somewhat. P/O had killer garage built and IMO, never completed. 22x26, 12ft ceiling, 4 post lift, wired for 220v. Then, lost interest in state and fled south. I have brought nothing from my other home yet cause im not fully moved in and still have...

im also a fellow long islander, at least for the next year. i have a 4 post lift at my new set up and love it. i used it or the 1st time recently to do oil change on wifes suv. nice being able to work like a gentleman.

greetings all. Ive been lurking awhile but joined and wanted to introduce myself. Although i reside in long island ny , we recently purchased a home in southern jersey that has the makings to my dream garage. Two car attached for her suv and "crafting area". Yeah whatever. on the other side of...