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Doesn't look like any professional use Rotary I've seen. Looks a little on the cheap end for a Rotary.

I think that would qualify as grand theft my friend!! That's one of those setups that's as fun to stare at as it is to use! Really nicely done!

Thanks guys! I really appreciate that picture. Helps me visualize what can be done with an open gambrel truss. I just have a hard time visualizing it being strong enough, but this type stuff helps cure that. lol. That link is freaking awesome by the way kbs! Thanks!

Thanks bottom feeder! I've gotten a lot better since posting this project, but I was happy with how this turned out. The biggest thing I notice is how much faster I've gotten working with sketchup. This project took me a couple days originally. Now it would take me about an hour. I've had to put...

Thanks Wizard, I'm talking about a true truss. If I go up to something larger than 12X16 it will eliminate my need for more overhead storage. I'd like to find the trusses that allow for some storage down the center, but I don't need much height. I wouldn't need to get in the "attic", I would...

Thanks Stuart, yeah I found that same page after posting this. Like you said, it's looking pretty hard to justify building them myself. We don't have Menard's anywhere close, but I'm assuming I can find similar pricing around here. I also looked at square tubing steel trusses, but I'm thinking...

That is a great looking shop astroracer! Definitely makes me want to spend more time looking at pole built setups!

I'm planning to build a shed/wood shop on a concrete slab, and am wondering at what width do you guys recommend switching from home-made trusses to pre-built trusses. I was originally going to go with a 12x16 footprint, and home-made gambrel trusses. I'm torn between going with this, and going...

You're doing an awesome job! I hope that I can make progress as quick as you are once I get started!! What made you decide to go with 12x16? I'm driving myself crazy trying to get locked in on a size to go with.

Lookin' good! I meant to say what width did you go with for your overhang. I was thinking of doing a similar overhang, but I plan on having a side door, and was afraid the overhang would be in the way of the door.

what width did you end up going with for your trusses?

You may also try putting gaskets under your screw heads to allow the plastic to flex a little bit after installation.

Any updates on this?

Good looking trusses! Sounds pretty time consuming. I'm currently flip-flopping between Gambrel and Saltbox, but haven't decided which way I want to go.

Thanks! I was hoping for something in that cost range. I've been looking at having one made, and $3500-$4000 is just more than I care to spend on a shed since I'm also planning to start another garage in the spring. Also, thank you for the measurements! That should be close to mine as well. The...