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Tig weld a “nub” onto the head of it and then use vice grips. That’s how I do it.

What if it’s a red iron style with no thermal break? What is your thoughts there? I failed to do what you recommended above and Im now contemplating doing some insulation. I know you’re not a fan of spray insulation.

Actually, during the day, the skylights are adequate unless it’s something technical. At night I usually only run 1 or 2 of the bays unless I really want light. All 12 on 100% is really good work light. It’s the best I’ve ever had or worked in.

I have a 40x50, 14’ wall and roughly a 17’ peak, and put up 12 of the UFO high bays. I put them on 3 rows of 4 lights, 3 separate circuits. I also set them up to dim. I’ve only had them for 6 months but I really like them...

Almost finished the compressor shed.

I did this exact thing when I built my house and shop. I ran the conduit up, capped it and then placed one of these over it so I knew where it was and so it didn’t look like **** until it was time to finish it.

I just finished a 50x40x14 about six months ago. Priced real similar. * do a lot of sweeps for electrical at the corners * run 1” conduit under the slab to all the walls. It’s easier to go straight to it then bending EMT up around the iron beams. I forgot the one to the wall the roll up doors...

Re: Anybody else not doing projects due to cost of lumber? Yes. I have some walls that I was going to do with plywood. It’s on hold. I was told steel in my area was about to get another big hit so I’m scrambling to get some inventory ordered beforehand.

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Damn, who was that from? I have a recommendation if you want another quote

I paid $3.09 yesterday. CA ***** but the weather is nice

Look on Offer Up, CL, or FB marketplace. I see half used spools of wire in all gauges frequently.

I would say it depends on location, whats the norm in your area, or what a buyer will pay. I just had an appraisal a few weeks ago. The appraiser said $25 sqft is what mine added. I paid more than that obviously. I live in a rural, agricultural type area on 5 acres and mine matches the house...

I just did something similar. I used the Smartlife app and have smart switches and outlets throughout the house. I finally paired the the water heater recirculator to Alexa and have a built in timer to shut it off automatically. I had my bbq island setup this way and finally did the water...

I just had a Bridgeport project follow me home. I moved it with a pallet jack. Use your crane to get it off the trailer and place it on a pallet of sorts. I made one out of 1/4” square steel tube I had. Move it around and then lift it off. I had a tilt trailer with a winch and rolled mine off.

2 years ago, I was quoted approx $36 sqft for mine with 14’ walls, 50x40. That was the foundation, framed, and roof. No exterior finish, doors, windows, or electrical. I had a certified graded pad already. I ended up going steel at $26 finished, no electrical.

When mine was done, the concrete guys had pre drilled osb “jigs” from the building mfg. They nailed them to the forms. Everything went together perfectly.

Mine also mounts to framing inside the building. I used a gasket/o-ring from McMaster Carr to seal it up. I just need to polish the copper :D.

I just found your thread. Brings back memories. Your house is looking good. I did the same thing 2 years ago. I am finishing my 40x50 shop now. Congrats on the progress. Cleaning the hardi siding isn’t bad. Cleaning the metal roof..... that *****. Here’s some pics of mine as we were wrapping up...

Search “Steevo toolbox” or something similar, and then make the bench top 6” deeper in the back. Win, win- awesome design and functionality.