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Something that I’ve been working on lately for a client. :thumbup: This last one is illustrating a test for getting the lighting to work properly.

FourWheeler had a tip some time ago about using a front locking hub for an engine stand. I filed it away for future reference, but I sort of wonder how useful it would be actually. Chances are that the engine isn’t going to be balanced, so you’re going to have to figure out how to hold the...

I won’t say that someone hasn’t called them that, but technically a porte-cochère implies a pass-through setup where you would typically drop people off under the shelter. These days you see them quite a bit on hospitals, churches, funeral homes, and such:

If you’re building it from scratch, I’d consider building it so that you could enclose it later if you decided you needed more indoor space.

As KBS says, they’re more popular in fairer weather. Obviously, the first picture I posted is going to have some issues if you get a really heavy snow. The other thing to check if you’re thinking about doing something like this is to make sure that the zoning allows you to build in front of the...

I see them every now and then around here. Anything from just a simple sloped roof tacked on: To ones that have had a bit more thought put into them: I think they’re more born out of necessity than being an actual “style.” Due to weather, they need shelter for their cars and are looking for...

It just goes to show how much variation in terms there is from region to region. I am surprised that they don’t correlate their terms to AASHTO at all. Around here they’ll typically give the PennDOT designation (like “2B”) along with the AASHTO designation (AASHTO #57).

The other recommendation I’d make is to be sure they put down geotextile fabric before any fill - otherwise it will just compact into the sub-base over time. Some will argue that it isn’t needed, but it is cheap insurance for doing it right.

For talking about slang, I’m unfamiliar with what “CA-7” might be. I typically go by the AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) designations for specifications. “CA-7” is turning up Department of Labor claims for compensation, job scheduling / workflow...

Actually, you need the fines for something to compact. If it is just 3/4” it will always remain loose.

Looks like the blog is by invitation only, though?

On Jalopnik too: http://jalopnik.com/amazing-dad-builds-kids-working-bulldozer-all-other-da-1691691108

A lot of people spend a lot of time tracking down cut quality issues that end up being moisture issues. I’ve got a Hankison refrigerated dryer on my system.

Grease will also affect the torque values.

Google “tubing bender” and you’ll find some options. ;)

I can’t say I find mine difficult to use, but totally agree with the other three. Considering the cost of the cartridges, the fact that it puts at least an inch before and after your label really gets difficult to take.

Yep, my grandfather did that in his garage. His had a chain that passed under the stairs from an eye bolt to a hook that you fastened in place to hold the stairs up.

You’ve got it backward. Turning radius is to the outside radius. Having said that, 15.5’ is an awfully small turning radius. Minimum design standard turning radius for a passenger car is typically 24’. http://design.transportation.org/Documents/TurnRadii,GreenBook2004.pdf However, it is...

Typically, the frontage is determined as part of the land development phase (when they build the house). With a corner lot - or one that otherwise fronts on two streets - you have to pick which one is the frontage unless it is otherwise determined for you. Our town lists the “major” streets...

Typically the dimensions are figured to the face of framing - with any finishes beyond that (sheathing, drywall, siding, whatever). As you say, you’d have to cut the framing down to have the finished dimensions come out to final feet - but consider that if you’re putting that on a foundation (or...