Recent content by Reseda

Model it in digital 3D, get the parts 3D printed, then assemble.

That detail is not typical in my area but it looks like it will work. Not the most efficient detail because of the wedges. Cutting the wedges will take additional time. Another thing I'm noticing is that there is a chance that the nails could split the wedge. Also, that detail will not work...

+4 on putting a plate on top of the joists and having the rafters sit on the plate. But the details I have seen nowadays will have 2x blocking between the joists at the plate. Only question I have is if you would need rafter ties... NUTTSGT, I would think about how you would frame a second...

Are you sure that the 5' setback is required for a detached garage? I know it is required for a dwelling unit, any kind of accessory building, or a garage with a second story recreational room. Where I am, zoning allows a detached garage to be right on the property line. Might be something to...

Just got done with my concrete driveway project last week. I talked to several contractors and they all told me that they can't guarantee that the concrete will not crack. Especially where I am: earthquake area. They say it's just the nature of concrete. My neighbor's concrete driveway...

I would like to know what I did that was different from how you've seen it done. I used about 9-12 ounces of grease. Kind of a hassle when using a mini grease gun. I also had some clean up to do afterwards.

I followed the method used by others in this forum. I plumbed a ******, ball valve, 1/2 to 1/4 bushing, 1/4 to 1/8 bushing, and then an 1/8" grease zerk. I added the ball valve for a positive shut off because I figured the ball bearing check valve inside the grease zerk will not be able to...

Might as well make this my build thread. Damn, this thing held 300 psi :headscrat:bounce: I guess those thick walls last a long time. I performed the hydrotest and was able to peg the 300 psi gauge. Held it there for about 2 hours. There were a couple of plug leaks that appeared around 120...

I agree, before anything, look into zoning setbacks and utility easements. The best way, IMO, to do this is to have yourself or a representative go to the building department and talk to a zoning engineer. Bring a drawing of an existing site plan with your proposed garage plunked in. The...

Thanks for the welcome and the responses! Makes sense now. Which now makes the bottom drain look like someone's retrofit because I don't see why the tank would be manufactured with two ways of draining. I've taken apart the pipes attached to the bottom drain and there's no bung but only a...

I bought a fixer compressor with a Kellogg pump, Leeson motor, and a tank that is labeled "SCAIFE". I'm new to compressors and bought the whole thing on a little bit of a blind faith. The seller advertised the pump as a 5HP. I found out later that it was a 2 HP. A "dammit" moment but figured...