Recent content by u2slow

We cut down allen keys/tools at work all the time. Use a pipe handle for leverage. Can use a chunk in a matching-size socket, maybe a thru-drive style. There's no set or 3 that covers all the bases. We cant be disassembling half an engine to tighten a clamp or leak, over a tool clearance issue.

I used 6" block and 2x6" sill to cover them over. Outer wall sheathing drops below the sill. If you are filling the block cores, then i dont see the need to widen the sill plate.

18kw is a substantial load. Do you have the headroom on your electrical service? I would do a tank heater. On a timer or switch.

One of my pet-peeves is cords that get coiled too tightly. Puts a nasty memory in the cord and increased tendency to not pay them out, and they heat up more. I still coil my cords by hand. Big arm-span loops. Same way normal people coil a garden hose.

I have built most of my major storage from dimensional lumber. Fit in a few mfr'ed shelving units and old kitchen cabinets to round it out - but even those are limiting and get shuffled out as i come up with something better. Post #3 shows a cantilever style I employ also. Usually room for a...

I put 1/2" plywood on the walls.. refuse to use OSB - too many bad experiences. Ceiling is still open. It will be white liner panels when done, but may strap it first as an easier way to retain insulation and VB.

None of our Sunnex have Taiwan markings. Must be china. Not concerned. They are company/work tools.

My dual lean-to's are integral with the pimary roof line. Its actually one massive truss the whole way across.

At least get a 240V machine. Dual voltage is a nice extra for lighter use (sheetmetal). On that cheap amazon machine we use flux core only. (it is gas capable). It gets the job done.

if you can find a major brand 240V machine at a good price, go for it. We ended up with a cheap amazon mig at work due to the low price and our oddball 220V/50Hz electrical supply. Gosh its welded a lot of things in the past 4 years.

I havent noticed that at all, but i'll check tmw for trivia's sake.

Been ordering Sunex (via amazon) regularly at work when we need 1 or 2 of whatever size. Price talks and its strong enough - dont care where its made.

I went with DIY asphalt/fiberglas. I had the tools to make a go of it - nothing special. Standing-seam metal wasnt in my skill wheelhouse, and too costly to hire out.

Thats a newer code item. Are you taking out a permit? Are you feeling the need to voluntarily re-vamp all the electrical in your home to the latest Code? (not required)

The machine isnt rated for 5hp when it comes with a 15-20A factory cord plug.