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I'm thinking of buying a hydraulic pump style universal flaring tool. Something that will make brake and fuel lines. Something like what Mastercool sells. They aren't cheap so I was wondering what brand you guys are using, pros, and cons. Thanks guys

This being a custom home, do you have a GC or are you your own GC?

How's it going? Any updates?

Time is money, strapping is fast. Keep in mind that nobody is framing two walls. The poles are strapped, super fast. Strapping can also span more than one pole which mean less cutting. Less time equates to less money payed out in labour. Bookshelf style requires precise cuts as the poles are...

Yes bookshelf framing makes for a more rigid pole barn. It is definitely not less work or less expense though. Either style has its merits sir.

It's safe to assume the outside has been strapped for tin siding, then some type of house wrap will go on before the tin. Also this way it makes insulating easier, and more efficient seeing as there is less thermal bridging. Roll out the insulation, vapour barrier, then you just strap the...

This is the same for me too. It did **** the first time taking my brand new bottle in to be refilled and getting a different used bottle in return!

Sweet shed! That desk is missing a great big ol' multiple line office phone and a green lamp

This is awesome! I love the look of that ramp hoist sunken flush into the floor. Very smooth! At first glance I thought you had boxed the posts with ply-wood to match the shop, but now I wonder if they are supposed to be that shape and colour? Who makes that ramp hoist? I've never come across...

The cables are designed only to balance the lift, the hydraulic cylinders do the lifting. If he's breaking cables, I can only assume the cables are incorrectly adjusted or he's regularly lifting with only one side of the hoist. Like using one leg and lifting just one tire. When this is done...

An old furnace fan (squirrel cage type) works very well! They move a ton of air, fairly quiet and can be found used for cheap.

Modified a $22 Princess Auto hand cart Now I just need to make a drawer underneath for wire spools etc.

I've had success just using a piece of 3/8" fuel line

Sweet creeper, is that a classic Powell Peralta bones board? I spy truck guards and possibly a nose guard, do you have rails and a tail guard on it too? That's gotta be late 80's early 90's. Oh and congratulations on the new shop

The last truss looks to be three or four thick to carry the load..... ....on closer inspection it looks like maybe 6 or so No no, there's 5, final answer.

The glass door and circular staircase remind me of Ironman's shop. Vury nice.

Yes exactly, sometimes a good deal just isn't a good fit. That $900 might be more wisely put towards a lift that better suits your space.

"Pre-Oiled" Garage Floor - Am I Psycho? Heeeeyyyyy!! look at that, a positive response from someone(s) with practical experience related to the op's question. I love it! The gear oil idea would definitely create a unique atmosphere, akin to the acquired taste of blue cheese lovers

I know that Rotary offers a "narrow" kit for their hoists and as far as the cables are concerned they slide lengths of steel tubing over the threaded ends to take up the extra slack.

Well done sir! Really clean execution of the flush mounted scissors and the floor, lighting, cabinets, I all turned out very very nice. I'm thinking that you could floor mount (yikes) a pedestal with a vertically oriented hitch style receiver for your vice in the front left corner beside the...