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    Higher ceilings versus tray ceiling?

    Hey guys- Getting ready to build a shop and I'd like to have a lift one day. I'm considering rather than going 12' ceilings all around maybe going 10' ceilings all around and traying one bay up to say 14' for the "lift bay." I'm not sure which direction would be better usage of my money...
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    Any solar power wizards around?

    Hey guys- I'm going to be installing an electric gate on the driveway of our property and I'll be running the gate actuators off of dollar power due to the distance from available power. I'd also like to have 2 lights on the gate posts, like in the photo below. I'm going to have to power...
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    Schlage keypad locks..

    Hey guys- Looking at adding one of these keypad locks to the house, but what I'm seeing is that they typically come in a set of either a deadbolt lock and "non-locking" knob. I like to have a deadbolt and a locking door knob for my exterior doors. So to that end, I'm looking at picking up a...
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    LED Flood/security lights?

    Anyone running any of these cheaper LED flood lights from Amazon? Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JB12F02/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Minimum ceiling height for a loft?

    Looks like my plans may be changing just a bit for my 40x50. Looks like it may become a 40x40. It's not definite yet, but we are thinking about a poured concrete safe room addition to the house and that will eat into my 40x50 budget. I could always "just spend the extra money" and build the...
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    Drew up some house plans..

    So the wife and I sat down and drew up the next house.. This will hopefully be our last house. I always enjoy seeing what others see that I didn't in potential builds. Things they'd change. Anyone who has been here done this several times see anything they might change? There are a few...
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    Gonna get a Stihl chainsaw..

    Anyone with a recommendation? Moderate use keeping 40 acres cleaned up.
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    Unclogging a pond over flow?

    There are some smart hombres here, so as I get ready to tackle a project, I thought I'd see if any of you had any ideas.. I have a pond, with an overflow that is clogged. It runs under the dam and it the other side and when the pond is full, level stays at the top of the standpipe. Water is...
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    Someone educate me... 36x48 vs 40x50.

    Ok, so I'm getting ready to have a shop built and I'm trying to make my dollars go as economically as possible. I see lots of guys building 36x48's vs say a 40x50. Is this basically because wood comes in typically 4' increments? It appears the average cost savings of a 36x48 is enough to make...
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    Getting a Harbor Freight...

    I know much of their stuff isn't worth owning, but for some reason I'm excited they're coming to our town. It'll be soo different not having to try and decide what junk I want to buy while I'm in a town with one.. ;)
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    Anyone bought any hardwood lately?

    Getting ready to build a house and we are reaching hardwood/engineered hardwood flooring.. Just to jumpstart my research, anyone used anything lately they're really happy with?
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    Garage lofts - 12' sidewalls?

    Any of you guys have 12' walls and still throw up a storage loft?
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    Garage lofts! Let's see yours.

    Anyone want to show off their loft? Looking for some ideas.
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    Looking for some pics - detached garages with 14' walls..

    Getting ready to start construction on the new house and shop. I'm just trying to prevent the shop from completely dwarfing the house. House will be 2 stories, so that should help. Anyone?
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    Planning a new build..

    Sold the house.. Getting ready to start a new build. I won't be building the house, we will be hiring a contractor, but I'm going through some things in my mind is like to have done.. House is going to come complete with a 30x56 garage. I'd like to be able to control the flood/security lights...
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    Anyone running a Dust Deputy on a small vac?

    Looking at a 2.5 or 3.5hp unit to sit under a CNC router to keep up with the dust collection.. Wondering what the performance of a small unit on the Dust Deputy looks like.. Anyone?
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    Woodhaven Box Joint Jig

    Anyone using this? It's coming down between this and the Incra.
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    30x50 vs 40x40?

    Ok, so I've been getting quotes for a new shop.. Just got a quote for a 30x50 for $87,000 but that is a story for another thread.. Which would you rather have? a 30x50 or a 40x40? I was all set for a 30x50, but lately, I'm leaning towards the 40x40..
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    Plasma Helper..

    SOLD SOLD SOLD I picked this up with the intentions of using it with my plasma cutter and recently sold the plasma cutter so I have no use for it. I'm listing mine, never used, at $65 shipped.
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    Propane heater.. Where to stick the bottle?

    Ok, so I bought a little propane heater for the shop. I'm getting ready to head to the gas company to grab a 100# tank. I'm a little leery about having that tank hanging out in the shop. Do you guys leave the tank indoors or find plumb it inside from out?
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