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Also think the 2nd floor is going to be hot and cold in corresponding seasons. With just enough headroom to walk around and just the top chord of a truss or rafter to separate from the roof, I think you would feel the radiant heat in the summer no matter what kind of insulation or conditioning...

The relay can only be for one thing, start/stop/reverse the motor. Need to understand the control logic (aka wiring diagram) before you can fix it. If you don't have one, an interconnect diagram can be made for those who are patient. There is not a lot there, two limit switches and a "go"...

I would not ever wash inside. Wash outside, and dry inside. That personal preference aside, I think as-designed you will struggle to drive-in and open the doors with a car parked next to you. I think ideally you need more spacing between the garage bays. Note how tight the truck is to the...

Nice-looking build there! It would be easy to section out a piece of the 2nd floor subfloor, and put in something like a 16" to 24" square 1/2" steel plate (A36, hot rolled, etc) that bears on the top flanges of the I-joists, just like plywood or OSB. Not sure what your joist centerline...

The jib crane is extremely light duty. It looks to me like the I beam has a twist in it (?) further significantly de-rating it. All of the moment loads go thru the base, and then have to be transferred to the structure, its rotating so the moment is applied in different Z-rotations. Some...

You'd have to show connections inside the junction box to get a more definitive answer. Three black or three red could mean a number of things. The black could be 3 phase power. The 3 wire run/stop circuit could have a remote contactor...but that seems less likely. No grounds is bad in my...

Not familiar with Pexto but another metal shear concept is the angle of the upper blade as compared to the lower blade. To be sure it's quite small. I think (??) I see some slotted holes in the upper blade holder. In general, more angle reduces cutting forces as then the line of action drawn...

Key imo is a down rod...the longest you can stand without getting the fan hit. Does wonders for air circulation as compared to those tight to the ceiling.

Makes a guy want to get good with the concrete tools....10ksqft @ true 4" thick is approx 123 cu yards, if its $200/cu yd then approx $25k. Take a week off work and place two 10cu yd loads per day would just about get it. Definitely need some helpers there adding to the cost.

If you have any kind of metal cabinets or metal drawers or metal machines, those are ideal places for water to nucleate especially in cold conditions with all of the induced humidity. Wash outside or run an impressively large whole-house-style dehumidifier for days after washing to pull the...

After removing the metal brackets, I would recommend the GRK-RSS screw found at HD and Lowe, despite wood screws into end grain being generally bad, these are the exception and it will be frighteningly strong that way. There is a ~6" long screw which will easily penetrate the 4x4 and give you...

Unfortunately you came up on the wrong end of this. I think I would fill it with sand, or a sandy-soil mix. I wouldn't want to be the guy who was found to have filled it with concrete because suddenly an entity with more or less unlimited funds could be suing YOU to remediate. I don't think...

nice score! I would just recommend being careful when you get to filling them, they eat up a tremendous amount of stuff. But to that end the individual loaded drawers (and the sum meaning the entire cabinet!!) can get really heavy. I don't think its a good idea to move a wider cabinet like...

Its workable for a time, but if you have bigger dreams you probably know it won't be the right size. While doing due-diligence for potential purchasing, its very important to understand all future ramifications regarding HOA, permitting rules from county/city/township.

Agree with support or clamp to try to close up the split but not 100% necessary. Sister as far as you can go. Use Loctite 8x in an "X" pattern when temps are above 50F so it can cure correctly. Clamp it with C- or bar clamps. Use GRK-RSS screws in a staggered pattern to hold it permanently...

My 0.02: Monarch 10EE is a fantastic machine and I would not want to live without it. Its my goto machine unless the workpiece is too large or its rougher work. Then I have a choice of a CK or a Series 612 (these are larger Monarch lathes). I would say that Monarch's main limitation is that...

Good point Dave, I went back and tested the remote control, it does draw current when the button is held in either state....so...not ideal. There are two ways to correct this, one is to grab a 240vac > 12vdc power supply (very common LED supply) wired to the line side and eliminate the DC...

Sorry, I rewrote. I didn't find the Delete function otherwise I would have used that.

I would pigtail out some wires or use alligator clips to measure AC voltage on the hoist motor to make sure you are sending 120vac at the times you think you are. The continuity is a good start but sometimes "weak" aka high resistance electrical connections can mask a problem. The cord reels...

Were it me, I would plan around a 18-20kw "Generac" - not saying it has to be that brand but a commercial stationary model that you can buy all over that has everything figured out as far as voltage regulation and automated test- start maintenance modes. As suggested setup your natural gas...