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Did some cleaning and started on the insulation. Rough electrical will get approved tomorrow, trying to get the finish electrical scheduled, and hoping today to rent the equipment and saw cut the sidewalk for the feed line to the sub-panel.

The stucco is done!

Sold. :-(

I'm trying to get this file cabinet on Craigslist (if the guy will respond grrr) and I'd like to identify its model number and approximate year. Anyone got a lead?

Gave the light fixture I'm putting outside my shop door a new coat of paint.

So, framing inspection nearly passed today. Electrician used the wrong boxes for the 2 220v outlets, so they need to be swapped. Meanwhile I can get the stucco guy out and let him finish up, and I can start ordering insulation and drywall/plywood and planning to finish the interior. Wooo

Shepherd, So glad it's not just my 12yo boy with no attention span!

My buddy Russ came over today and the two of us put in the final Richie's before framing inspection: the two man-doors: Garage: Shop door: That door is a beast - 80lbs at least, but the hinges are sunk in with 3 1/2" star drive deck screws, so I'm thinking it's not going anywhere. The...

Friend came over and we installed two exterior doors in the new shop: Shop side: Garage side: About 5 hours of work for two amateurs.

I have a guy on CL with this tool Kraft 350b. I'm trying to determine the speed/rpm range on it. Anyone know? The motor is a 1/3 hp westinghouse. But I can't find speed ratios for the pulleys.

Garage doors!

I already have a HD 3/4 jamb, but I'm going to look at putting it up with something more than basic shims backing it so it doesn't flex as much.

So, while moving this door around today in preparation, I remembered how HEAVY the damn thing is - maybe 75-80lbs. The rough framing is your typical 2x4 wall with standard jacks and a 2x6 header. Any tips on supporting this door so it doesn't sag?

Ilikeike - I've seen one of those on the local CL - brilliant conversion you've got there.

What did you do "IN" your garage today? Hugh Jackman, NBA star? :-)

Hey readhead, yeah I was already thinking I'd have to trim the door down a little for the threshold. Thanks!

Well, my philosophy is: if there's a chance I'm going to do something more than twice, fumble through and learn how to do it. Otherwise, pay someone :-) I picked up a frame kit at the local HD and between that and my router I'm going to hang this puppy soon. Spent some time today learning the...

Added some framing above the garage doors, for the garage door opener. Playing now with my new router, learning how to route out hinge cutouts.

Hey Jim, Here's the rough opening, which is currently 39x81.5

Cyberbear, The door is 36 x 80 x 1.75, with hinge, knob and deadbolt holes in place. Headed to HD later this morning for some stuff and will check out their selection.