Recent content by sundevil64

I thought I would update the thread with the photos of how the shop is ending up. I had some issues with contractors, but it is working out. All I can say for that is make sure you have as much in the agreement as you can even down to lien waiver requirements. I managed to get the 4 post lift...

A sterilant will work, but be careful they can travel. Allow yourself about 18". Monument is another item you can use. If you have a tractor supply you can get glyphosate cheaper than Roundup.

Okay, I am jealous. Nice buy on the Mohawk. I ended up with a rotary which is fine. I would have preferred a Mohawk though. Great lifts.

This is what I am going to do with a dryer and regulator at the tank.

Agree. Good idea on the scaffold. I just moved mine from one garage to my house assembled. I used a flatbed tow truck. Worked fine, but make sure you ask as the price can vary.

That sounds about right for my neck of the woods. Here concrete is going for $110 cu yard!

Thanks for the feedback. The left wall will be 30' of storage shelving. I have a lot of parts to store. I spoke with a friend that has a 4 posts and he said having the lift in a place where you cannot access parts and storage is problematic which is why I moved it over to the right. Btw, the...

Finally after 5 years I am building a shop for my car hobby. I wanted to get some input on lighting and lift placement. Here are the details: 42x35x10 with 4/12 peak height 15.8' Metal weld-up building clear span 3" insulation vinyl backed Slab is 5.5" thick 3000psi concrete with perimeter...

After looking at all the different layouts I created the below. Would you mind making an recommendations or notes? Each "blue" bar is a set of two 4' t5 lights that will be hung from the purlins. The building is a 35x42 insulated metal building with 10' walls and a 4/12 pitch roof. I was...

I went through the same thoughts when deciding to build. I went with a 35x42 with two 16' doors on the long side. I would be helpful if you gave a little more info on building layout.

I used adjustable shelving from HD. it holds quite a bit and allows me more floor space. I my space is 22x20 with same height ceiling. I have two cars, three vidmar cabinets, two good sized welders, tanks for the welders, a mid rise lift, a couple of work benches and so on. It is doable, but...

matt_i, Yes, sorry clear span. Red iron with 8" purlins and I beams. Welded to plates set in the floor. I have seen their work and it looks good and the welds look clean with good penetration. They have a welder that works for them that does good work. They have a good reputation locally and...

I am about to pull the trigger on a long awaited and much needed garage build. The build specs are 42x35 with two 16' doors on the log side and a service door on the end wall. The walls will be 10' with a 4/12 pitch roof to have enough height for a lift. It will be insulated. The slab will be...

I am in the process right now of planning and getting bids. At this point it is looking like $30-$45/sq foot with 5.5" slab for a 30x50x12 metal building insulted. No electric priced or veneer. Those I will do myself.

Yes. This is a weld up building and doesn't have any specific plans. I was planning on subbing the out to one contractor, but may sub out the concrete to another depending on what the price and availability comes back as. I would like the building up and finished before storms hit late spring...