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I'm not the best machinist, but I've been using mills & lathes for 20 years, and can usually make parts that match my drawing and hit the specs within .001. Usually. I use my shop for fun, and for keeping things running on the property; I don't make money with my machine tools. I'm considering...

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I'm considering a steel building, but know nothing about them (other than the obvious). I've been around wood construction my whole life, and know what to look for and what I'm seeing. When it comes to steel, I feel pretty clueless. The guys I've talked to are clearly salesmen - "you should put...

What are you guys doing for a second level in a steel building? I'm asking because I'm trying to decide between stick framed and steel for a 30x60. I'm going with 12' walls and scissor trusses in the auto bay (so there's room for a lift). In the rest of the shop, I'm considering lowering the...

I recently moved back home to the southwest corner of Oregon (just outside of Grants Pass), after being away for a bit over 30 years. My folks have a bunch of land, and they gave me 5 acres to build on. I'm grateful for that, and it's been good to see them more than a few times a year. The...