Recent content by PatrickR

No argument here. I only get auto restoration material from eastwood that I can not find in my area, such as the powder coat stuff. I would not buy tools from Eastwood or similar sites because of the fact they do cost more than HF, but then again, I have only been to HF once and even though it...

I do not think any of their stuff is harbor freight but some of it is lower end of course. Their powder coating stuff if excellent. I have used the same setup for two years and many of their colors/coatings. Never a problem and even better than I expected. Their concours paint gun is also tops...

My shed is in the back 40 so to speak. No house on the property. Mainly an ag shop and inherited power pole was 75 feet from garage. We used the UG 4 wire gray stuff to set up the box. I am sure someday I would be able to do 220 but all I want to do is light stuff and less bondo, more metal...

I have read some posts on welding. Taking a course at local Comm College. Great fun and I am learning. My needs are light, auto body, fencing etc. I do not want cheapo but also not Most pricey of course. What do you have and respect. The instructor says anything Hobart is superb. Welder brother...

Thanks for the posts. Going to have to just make sure no dusties get in. Good ideas dps. And thanks for the effort on locating that post goodfellow. Interesting read.

How would you create a paint/spray area that would be used once in a while. Our 24 xc 32 garage is nearing completion and with no framing inside yet, roofing/ventilation not complete, I would like to know how some of you have done this. Have read about top flow or side flow and where to start...

I would love to post your page links. This is not spam since I am asking and not selling. I just love non commercial links and would like more. Nothing against commercial links but Personal sites are more fun I think.

Thanks, and yes white roofing. :-)

We have the shop almost done. Roof sheathing mostly done with 12 inch open along center ridge lines for cap. No finish to truss ends yet, So I consider the building a clean canvas regarding air circulation construction. Got some good ideas or threads? Thanks

Cozy looking, I bet you spend some good hours in there. Car looks fun too.

Cool Beans. What is the sealer you used?

Many videos on youtube showing how to do with this google program. I have seen a few but not all yet. Just check for google sketchup in youtube.com and lots of them show up.

Thanks fellas, takes the guesswork out for which kind to get. Here in Fla the hurricane ties are for sure a planned item. If you have any ideas for how to best place the purlins. One fella at the lumber yard says most contractors are using 1x3 but I think I am inclined to use 2x4 spaced 24 oc...

Hi, the shop my sons have been building is getting the trusses placed soon. They are engineered and the only things not made by the boys. So proud, but I would love to see your ideas and photos for the best way to mount them. The span will be 25' x 32' with trusses 4' oc total of 9. Tin roof...

I am jobbing out the work to a pro friend, but looking to learn about it and price wire. I have yet to learn about phase 2 or 3, I am sure it is not that hard a concept to get, I just need to get off my duff and read about it :-) The box I have or was there is below. I appreciate the reply...