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I'll have to do the math on that one. I will have quads spaced pretty closely on 190' of interior wall.

I picked up this panel ($30 for everything, including the breakers shown) to use in the detached workshop that I'm constructing. From what I've read, I believe that I'll need to add a separate grounding bar: neutrals to neutral bar; grounds to grounding bar. Is that correct? Would it be OK to...

I'm in the middle of a self-built 44x50 pole barn construction workshop. Here are some thoughts, in no particular order: - Check permitting requirements first. I spent some time designing what I wanted in SketchUp, but that ended up being a bit premature. - Be very open to renting equipment...

Following your advice, I emailed my engineer. He responded saying that since the wall sections will be attached to the posts on both ends, platform framing would work, or balloon framing would also work. No suggestions on clips/hangers. :headscrat I'll find some longer studs.

It's going to be 2x6 studs. The trusses are metal and will have attached clips for studs to be attached to the gable rafters. This means that I only have to frame the 17' portion...

My pole-building shop will have a center section that's 24' wide with an eave height of 17' and a ridge height of 21'. Can I frame the gable end wall with 10' studs, breaking up the wall with double top plates? I'm sure I'll also need appropriate Simpson hangars/clips (in FL). The engineer did...

Skids, come-along, pipe rollers and muscle. If it's not too heavy, I use an engine hoist.

It's never apples to apples, but here's what I've found: I'm at the beginning of a 44x50 pole building build. I've poured the post piers and I'm getting ready for the slab. The total concrete cost for 47 yards will end up at just under $5500. I had one guy quote doing all of the site prep...

Sometimes GFCI breakers act like they have been turned on (I.E. the switch clicks), but there's still one further position towards "on." That's the case with all of them in our current house. With these, we have to flip them on then push a little harder to actually engage them.

It appears to have a wrap just inside the steel. It's not really insulation - at least not any R-value that amounts to anything. Scissor trusses are a bit of a plus. The cost to build one doesn't equal appraised value. It's a bit complicated with a pole building. It is attractive to someone...

I'm already going to be putting 5/8" "continuous" rebar 3" from the bottom of a footer around my to-be-poured slab. Can I bend a piece up so that it ends above the slab at the proper location then use that for the attachment point for a Ufer ground (maybe paint the bend green to make it obvious...

Many years ago I was needing to enlarge the holes in a couple angle brackets. I grabbed a scrap 2x4, placed the first bracket on it, holding it in place with my thumb, then proceeded to drill the hole. When the bit caught, the bracket spun and the other leg of the bracket went through the web...

It's heavy duty in the flesh.

One of the best 10" radial arm saws ever made. Just sayin'.

Mine has an inset for a piece of tempered hardboard which I then hit with a couple coats of poly. When it gets too chewed up, I'll flip it. When that side goes, I'll replace it and have a brand new top.

If that's ok, I could just add trim around the sides to make it look better. *Edit* From Square D: "Indoor QO covers are available in flush or surface configurations to meet any mounting situation." I'll just order a surface-mount cover for this panel.

I intend on sheathing the inside of my shop with plywood (for hanging options, as much as anything), and then running surface-mount electrical. The added flexibility in the future trumps looks for me. This will primarily be a woodworking shop, and the layout needs to be flexible as I work out my...

A: It's possible if not probable that whomever you use will re-do the plans to their own specs using your overall size/look criteria. B: You'll need to speak with your local permitting office (or research online) to determine your local requirements re: stamped plans. C. Your cost estimates...

The engineer who drew my plans specified a double 2x12 header sandwiched around a flitch plate "for all doors." Since the weight of a standard door is supported at the frame, and there is minimal load above the door (metal siding), that's silly overkill. The spring will require bracing, but he...

For older tools, after I clean them up I wipe them down with boiled linseed oil. It does a great job of protecting everything but the wear points.