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    Does woodwork count as fabrication?

    Yes, it does count:thumbup: nice job
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    Backyard Storage Shed

    I built a 12x20 with a gambrel roof that allowed a 2nd floor. I LOVE it. I have tons of stuff in there including 2 riding mowers and still not cluttered. I cannot find any good pics. I had plans for a 12x16 and added a 4' section:thumbup:
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    I need updating in windshield removal skills

    I have one of these things, it works pretty well. If I was trying to save a rare or EXPENSIVE one I invest in a professional AC model
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    Heated garage makes me sick?

    :headscrat are you cooking meth or something like that:lol_hitti Sorry, what are you working on, any fumes welding,painting ect
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    Just got an estimate for spray foam in my new garage $10k does that sound right?

    I have a 30 x 36 gambrel with 12' ceiling and 2nd floor is 20 x 36 and 8' ceiling. I had a "flash coat" (1") of closed cell on all exterior walls and 5" of open cell in the rafter cavities (roof deck). I then filled the walls with r19 batts. The installer caulked everything, sprayed, and...
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    Its Time for lights!!! Finally!!

    That's great, I haven't had any more failures and the lights have been on a lot! I guess it's time to secure the rest of the cords:beer:
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    Its Time for lights!!! Finally!!

    UPDATE The 15 lights I picked up this week had a much better result, all 15 of them have been hanging up and turned on for a few days now. All of them are still on, however 2 of them have developed that annoying flicker:shocking: but the shop is nice and bright on the 1st floor,time to build...
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    Cheap walmart T-8 48" light fixtures ok ?

    I collected 13 lights before hanging them, 5 were bad out of the box( worked less than 1 minute), one failed in the 1st 24 hours, and the 7th bad one of that lot flickers every minute or so:shocking:........... I picked up 15 more today, I have 8 of them plugged in right now. If they are still...
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    Need advise on humidity problem inside garage

    my new detached garage is insulated to the point that it stays cooler in the garage than outside. when I open the doors on a hot humid day the floor instantly begins to sweat. fans help, but next summer I hope to have a hvac system installed to dehumidify the place. I have a dehumidifier from...
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    Its Time for lights!!! Finally!!

    I just got around to hanging 10 walmart lights yesterday.......5 of them are bad:lol_hitti I will test the next batch before hanging them guess I should have kept the receipt :headscrat oh well, I still need 10 for the other side and 10 for upstairs
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    Vapor barrier question, (do I need, or not)

    No expert here, but I just had closed cell sprayed onto my 2x6 walls and installed r-13 bats over it without VB per the installers recommendation. We also put 5" of open cell on the roof deck and was also told not to use VB as even the open cell @5" is a VB and 96 percent efficient. Just what...
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    What smell do you hate the most (in the shop)

    I've got to go with fresh skunk kill......... my dog Bubba brought me one this spring:puke: Gear oil is a distant 2nd
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    Shed Plans

    The shed cost me about $3100 to build including a new framing nail gun and roofing nail gun. retail cost was going to be $4600. I spent about 12 days on it. I just installed some shelves and it holds an enormous amount of stuff:bounce:
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    Shed Plans

    you are welcome racer! To those who requested the plans, It is a 5M pdf so I will need your email address to get it to you. Also I recommend a pneumatic framing gun, as I used around 2500 framing nails :lol_hitti
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    Shed Plans

    Sent, Good luck with the project!
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    Shed Plans

    I just built a 12 x 20 w a gambrel roof. I should have the pdf of the plans somewhere. The plans were for 12 x 16. I just added a bit:thumbup: PM me your email addy if you are interested in the plans and I will find them Brian
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    Gravel for parking pad

    I like to put down a layer of #2's then a layer of crushed with dust (not washed) on top of that. a little rain and driving on it and it will make a solid parking spot. The quarry can help with the amount needed.
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    Insulation Question

    Thanks for the reply's guys. Sorry that I omitted useful info. I have no issues with only insulating the flat ceiling, however I have 2 doorways framed into the "knee walls" for access into storage area on each side. i plan on the storage area to be insulated to keep finishes from freezing...
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    Insulation Question

    I am looking at closed cell foam(if I can afford it) for the 2nd floor of my gambrel roof building. I have 2 estimates scheduled this week. My question is do I need ventilation with the closed cell foam applied to the roof deck? I built it with eave and ridge vents planning on using baffles...
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    40x28

    NICE! I too am working on a building with a 2nd floor wood shop..........does everyone tell you that you are crazy too?:bounce:
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