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Wow. I'm a hot rod guy, so this is a lot to digest for my simple mind. I'm gonna hafta read this a couple times for it to sink in. To answer a couple of the questions. The shop will be steel for sure. The house will be approx 60' from the shop. I'll try and reach out to the provider and...

I am building a 40'x100' shop soon and I will live in part of it while I build my house, well her house. I have 1 gig fiber available in the ditch out front. Right now I have **** for internet in our current shop. I have all kinds of repeater antennas etc. I want to avoid that on this build...

I have been running 1/2" galvanized for close to 25 years. No issues. I am getting ready to build another big shop and I am wondering if the Rapidair stuff is basically jus repackaged Pex/AL rebranded? Anyone know? Usually people don't tool up to make a speciality product. It usually comes...

I just wonder if it would be better to use the doors on the gable ends of the building instead of the eaves side.

Bumping an old thread.The vision has changed a bit, but I am still looking at best use of wall space. My current shop has 38' of the 50' that opens and I lose all of that wall space. Basically half of the building. What's the most efficient way to lay out roll up doors? Let's say I am...

Thanks. I'll reach out when I get closer.

So what exactly is polyurea? It better be something amazing for $10 grand according to their calculator.

I have been perusing the archives and reading a lot of the epoxy, polyurea threads. I love the look of some of these but, man.......$2800 for 1000 sf. I am looking at having roughly 3000 sf of shop where I weld, grind, hammer, spray etc. I just want to protect the surface before I ever step...

Interesting. How long ago did you build this?

My current shop is 40x50 and 38' of the south wall opens. This is great for pulling cars out, but that means I lose half of the shop for storage.

Do you guys know Jay Sweet in NH? He goes by NoSurf on the hamb. He has a license in all of the surrounding states and he is a geek for all things vintage. Especially buildings.

I am trying to lay out the big barn theory. I have been pondering this for the last 30 years. I am looking at building a 60'x100' steel building with a living quarters on one end. It will be a 30x60 with a loft so roughly 2400 sf of living space. I was thinking we could have a garage for the...

Well, it's been a few years, but we have bought property. This time we settled on a 5 Acre tract south of town. My youngest daughter is buying the tract that adjoins ours, so in essence it will be 10 acres to work with. A lot has changed with the economy for the last few years. I am...

Thanks guys. Sorry for the late response. It's been 110* here, so no work on the Viking table.

Well, that was a bust. These little neighborhood SW paint stores are only equipped for folks painting their bedrooms I guess. They stared at me with a blank look when I told them I wanted a catalyzed varnish. I guess I'll have to call around until I find someone that actually knows their...

Thanks guys. I have a Sherwin Williams store in my town. I am gonna go and see what they have to say.

This guy sells a lot, but man it seems high. I pay just a little more for Urethane clears for cars. https://woodwrightfinish.com/products/varnishes/catalyzed-varnish-products/

I am in the process of building a massive table for the wife. I was researching what the Amish are using for finishes and the Catalyzed Varnish or post-catalyst conversion varnish came up. I paint hot rods , so I am not intimidated by the hardener etc. I just don't know brands in this world...

Thanks guys. Now that I know what it's called, it makes it easier to search.

Thanks. I found some at Lowe's in my home town way cheaper. One end goes into the fuse box, the other will be supported on the end with the J box. I don't even need the J box really. I bought a 6' conduit whip but I don't think I want to cut and tie the ends together. I like the idea on no...