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Another problem is compromising any fireproofing between garage and living area.

I suspect they are Chinese in origin. I was looking at a 12 volt motor they sell on Ebay. Quite a difference in price from a US made.

Here is a picture of a Monarch Lathe like mine. 14 x 30 tool room lathe. More power then I will ever need.

"If the garage is attached to your house, local code may require the slope." The BOCA Residential building code in my area requires the slope (been awhile so I can't remember the amount) This is for garages attached to a home. Building inspectors here, always sited gasoline as the reason...

If the garage is attached to your house, local code may require the slope. Water is not the issue. Dripping gasoline from a vehicle is the reason for the slope.

The trick is to see if the 550v motor can be rewired to lower voltage. Most 3 phase motors can be rewired inside the box on the motor to run at lower 3 phase voltage. I just built a RPC (Rotary Phase Converter) for my shop. Hit the various metal lathe, milling forums and read how to build a 3...

In 1926 the 2 x 6 floor joists were 2 x 6 or larger and probably fir. Now 2 x 6 are 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" and most are pine. If you must frame a floor with 2 x 6, they should be 12" on center and every other joist should be doubled to try and avoid deflection. Otherwise 2 x 10" minimum 16" O.C.

Concrete is cheaper.

Pump Jacks are the way to go on the eve end. Don't use 2 x 4's on end. They are border line in strength. Use at least 2 x 6's on end, 2 x 8's would be even better for the walk board. Also use roof jacks for the shingling. That way you don't need a tie off.