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    sprayfoam vs fiberglass insulation

    Would not go with anything else if possible. I have a 40' x 60' and durning the summer I turn on a small fan and I am ok. This winter I just turn on a 220 heater to knock the chill out for a while then turn it off. I had a friend get me some coating and sprayed it for a flame retardant. More...
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    Let's see those 1950's era pickups

    1953 Chevy , see more at PHOTOBUCKETS Melvin
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    Rotary convertor guys where to buy start caps

    If you can't find them anywhere else try GRAINGER. Here is the one I built, 15 hp
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    I'm still waiting to see someone use Concrete block for the entire building.

    Check out my new shop at the link at the bottom Melvin
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    who has a metal lathe in their garage??

    Needs cleaning, but in new shop now. http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w78/memco123/GRIZZLY%20LATHE/ I use it like my right hand, don't know how I got along without it. Just brought home a 12" ATLAS I,ll take photos of and post. mel
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    My Shop.

    What brand of air compressor is that, think I have one just like it (just comp). Mine is a DAYTON. Mel Plenty of storage cabnets, just clean up and paint.
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    How much light do I need???

    40X 60 X 14 EAVES going to 26' at peak. Layed out my lighting this way. 4 rows of t-8, and three rows of 400 watt low bay Each row of t-8 are divided into 2 switches, 2 4 bulb 8' fixtures 2x8=16 bulbs per switch times 2 sets per row = 32 bulbs per row. Each 400 watt low bay on it's own...
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    Block vs wood frame

    Flame out, Do like Mike did and go to the list on the left that says ALBUMS. Click on the last one that says shop. Have a lot more things done in it, will update soon. I like it because of the thermal mass, no sweat problems, warm in winter, cool in summer. Mel
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    T8 RFI experience, participate if you have >= 8 T8 fixtures

    T-8 in a block building with metal roof, no interference. not a place to check Melvin
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    Block vs wood frame

    Down here: Block $1.25 Labor per block $3.00 40 x 60 x 14 eve + gables Rebar crossed every 3 feet vertical and horizontal, Second one , wouldn't change a thing. See link Melvin
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    Help me make/buy a ceiling proximity detector for my lift!

    Bought my green ,yellow, red parking light at RADIO SHACK for backing in my motor home. http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/6301007_PM_EN.pdf Can't find the part number but this is a link to the owners manuel mel
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    Starting a new 40x60x14 cement block shop

    alberto, The hydraulic doors got canned for now, could not find the right cylinders with out paying a arm and a leg for them. Put up some 14x14 roll up doors for now but am not giving up on building some. I built the supports for the doors into the block work when I had the blocks layed...
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    Starting a new 40x60x14 cement block shop

    New update: Posted new photos on PHOTOBUCKET today, link http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w78/memco123/SHOP/?albumview=slideshow Newest photos last. The bridge crane is on hold but am starting to move in after finishing the floor. Total cost so far $42000.00 . Not bad for...
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    Very Greasy Floor

    Did like sthole but I used lacquer thinner and oil sweep and covered it up with visqueen for a day. Uncovered it the next day and swept up the oil sweep and let it air out. Came clean enough to prime over and then coat, no trouble after 2 years. Use caution and at your own risk when you use...
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    I want to consider several ways of building a garage 40 x 60 x 16

    12x32 "I" beams columns going from ground to 12x32 "I" beams cross beams, wirh 8" purlings running the 40' way. each end of the beams are inbedded in the 40' wall and each end of the purlins are inbedded into the 60' wall front and back. The closed cell foam is like a glue bonding the steel...
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    I want to consider several ways of building a garage 40 x 60 x 16

    40 x60 x 14 block with metal roofing with closed cell foam sprayed with flame coating. still working but will get it done. mel
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    Starting a new 40x60x14 cement block shop

    Tim, I have a friend that is a national rep for PPG and he said he can get me a rated coating for the foam that will meet the fire code, thanks for the advice. mel
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    Starting a new 40x60x14 cement block shop

    Major Up-date 40 X 60 Shop I'm back, Posting a major up-date on my shop build. As you can follow in the posted photos in this thread and by looking on PHOTOBUCKET look under MEMCO123, I am getting a lot done on the new build. 45 gallons of block filler on the outside, 30 gallons on the...
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    Roof - Shingle or Steel? Need advise

    Metal roof and closed cell foam. Knocks out the heat here in Louisiana, and stiffened up the roof like it is one piece.
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    Couldn't afford Lista Cabinets, so -

    Would like a set of plans also, [email protected]
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