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From the lumberjocks sure (bilyo): It looks like an extra bottom plate. The only difference appears to be a couple of additional holes for something and the outter part to the right of the blade. This would allow cutting closer to an obstacle on the right of the saw. The chrome plated bent plate...

Fixed. Pictures can't be over 3M. It won't let me attach certain pictures.

Thanks to everyone who answered my questions on this forum. The shop is green. The garage bays are gray. The outside picture has the garage bays on the left. Also has a bathroom and a separate 8x15 storage area.

I have a Skil saw model 857 that I inherited. I've already used it fairly extensively, but I'm interested in knowing how to use the additional items in the photo. It has a second sled and edge guide and apparently a tool to use with the edge guide, but it's not entirely clear how to use them...

1/8 to 1/4 inch.

I know it well. I lived in New River for two years before moving to Glendale.

There's no taking them apart. I have lots of nails on both sides. I have put the cups opposing like you say only to have one split when clamped together.

I have a 1/2" plywood sandwiched between. I was able to get my inspector to weigh in- he said it didn't matter.

I built headers (2x12) for my garage doors, but of course they are cupped. Would the cupped side (meaning convex) go toward the inside or outside? I meant when mounted above the door. They are cupped in the same direction with a multitude of nails.

Slab with a curb. I'm using trusses.

AZ and it uses the IRC code.

Good suggestion. It is a fairly detailed guide, but yes, a guide. I'll be using plywood for the sheer walls and lots of nails - and bracing.

And I'm using trusses.

Concrete was already poured with anchor bolts. Not sure about the wall jack, but someone else suggested a tractor.

So, any suggestions on how to actually build it?