Recent content by mz44

Sounds to me like you need to talk to the local building engineer, not the inspector, the guy that is the inspectors boss. If you have a drawing of the property showing where you want to put building and showing directions that water flows, they should be able to help you figure what is needed...

Just wrap in foil or plastic and leave it lay, no need to freeze

I thought it was crazy first time I saw used thought the wheel would just spin in the tire it doesn't. I use on atv tires and works great

I have an account at the local parts store (I'm just a diy guy not a shop). When I get parts the slip shows retail price say $50 and then what i get it for $37. The retail price is what the shops will charge. My buddy is a general contractor, when he bids a job he marks up the price of the...

In my area they are concerned with the impervious surface area and water runoff. Municipalities will allow a certain percentage of the property to be covered with an impervious surface. That may be why they want to "approve a paved parking area"

Shirk pole buildings

Sawzall, or 4 1/2" grinder with cut off wheels and a a pair of glasses. Both are cheap, small, and will cut whatever you will get into.

You can do vinyl siding and asphalt roof on Pole barn construction, adds some cost but should still be cheaper than stick frame. Once it is built you cant tell how it was framed.

Just curious what are you doing to the mini ex that needs it to be on a lift? I guess lifting it a foot or two may help from bending over.

Can I borrow that for the weekend? How much can that lift? It would make undercarriage work a little easier.

Engine hoist works good over the side for removing a bed. Have to take a wheel off and use a jack stand to get the hoist in close enough, but it wont hit the ram.

So what does it cost to get into a little lathe like that, before all the bits and attachments? I always wanted to learn.

500 more sf and a bathroom

We had it in the basement growing up. My dad gave it to me when I bought my first house, I had it set up for a year or two. It has been sitting on shelf under the bench for a few years now since I moved. I just kind dug it out from under a bunch of junk. I think it is cool, I have never seen...

I just dug out this old AM Co 44 vise. I think it was my grandfathers. Am I correct that it is an Athol Machine/Starrett. Any idea how old this would be? I am also curious about the swiveling jaw on the back, is it to be removed and replaced with other jaws? or just to swivel to hold an odd...