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I was looking for the traditional look and ended up with a barn/carriage house look. The structure is mostly a timber frame. Windows and doors were all reclaimed from buildings destined for the bulldozer. Framing and sheathing was mostly rough cut. All the 2x lumber is really 2" thick! The main...

I was doing a roofing job and needed a couple of *******. Store had CAmpbell Housfeld. The CH ****** fatigued&cracked during that one job.A 50 ft hose was whipping across the roof. Unacceptable & unsafe in my book. Never had that happen in 30yrs with a Milton ******.

I put some pipe insulation around. It was recommended by a friend who built a radiant house. It was cheap and quick insurance. Here is a pic.

I think he was referring to a product like Durabond 90. It is setting type joint compound that you mix with water and sets in 90 minutes ( you can purchase different settings times). This is vs. the premix in the pail that takes much longer to set and I believe is weaker. Used it for the first...

There was nice set of plans about 3 years ago in either FIne Homebuilding or Fine Woodworking. Sorry I can't find the article right now. I also found a place that gave me a very reasonable quote for a custom made set. (Sections Inc.) I ended up restoring some old doors, but Sections was my next...

Our local lumber yard carries a douglass fir T111 version, whereas you will find the cheaper souther pine versions at the big box stores. There is a price difference, but you get better quality and longevity . I used a fir plywood for my lower level before siding and left it exposed all winter...

I second the trip to NAPA or a good local parts store. They are selling to mechanics whereas Craftsman is also trying to appeal the person that is looking for price and may use it rarely. Bought mine at a fair price from my parts store 30 years ago. Has not broken yet and it is built well...

I had some similar challenges and was interested in similar designs, so I'll share mine. First problem was getting zoning which restricted us to a 2 car ( 600 SF) with no second floor, 14' max. Only way to get around it would be to attach it to the house which I did not want. I received a...

Based on a chart I have left over from my generator project, it looks like you'll be undersized. 70ft of 1/2" will carry 46 CFH. About 1,000 BTU is approx. requires 1 CFH. Your dryer is about 30-40,000 BTU and I'm assuming the Reznor 75 is 75,000 BTU? You also have to factor some losses for...

I love my SK tools. My first basic set (ratchets/sockets) was my father's originally, so they are at least 40 years old. I don't think I have ever broken one ( maybe one socket, maybe) I do remember the 10 or more Craftsman I have broken. I shorted one SK screwdriver on a battery, they replaced...

Based on a chart I found, 100' of iron pipe can handle about 79 CFH, which is roughly equal to 79K BTU. My residential pressure is 6 " w.c. ( water column). You can call your gas supplier, and they can tell you what your pressure is supplied and regulated to, and if it can be increased...

Gerry, Not sure why they are calling for extra pumps. My shop is 26 x36. I have 3 zones ( 1 per bay), each with about 250 of 1/2" PEx. Based on the design I received and confirmed with pressure loss calcs. one pump should do it. I'm not running a separate tank and the system is a closed system...

Thanks for replies. Ezzie: The boiler would be great, but I'm looking to spend a bit less, therefore the Takagi. That boiler would be nice though! Tdkkart: Understood on the radiant heat and thermal mass. I already have the tubes in the slab and couldn't resist having a warm floor. I'll need...

Planning on installing a Takagi JR tankless water heater for in slab radiant heating. It sure would be great to get hot water for washing equipment out of the same system, but I plan to keep anti freeze in there for the heating system. So, I have two thoughts. 1. Disconnect the heating system...