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    Suggestions before walls are finished

    i've had an inspector say "look son, don't piss me off because it doesn't have to go well for you"... when i asked why we couldn't pour 8' deep footings in a single pour (really, i was just curious) and the opposite end of the spectrum with one inspector i got quite a few times... "hey, this is...
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    Suggestions before walls are finished

    i used the black poly for conduit in an auxiliary building, just for low-voltage stuff... got slammed by an inspector during a surprise inspection, for it. had to pull it ALL out, and re-expose the recently covered walls to show them that there was none there. held up the project for about 2...
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    More lifts to consider, Kwiklift and EZcarLift

    i used a kwiklift "copy" for a couple years... when using the center lift pieces, the car can be suspended off it's wheels. worked really well, as my shop had only 8' of ceiling height, so a full rise lift wouldn't fit. i sold the lift when i moved, figuring i'd never have a low ceiling height...
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    Utilizing extra space in small garages...make a loft!

    one of my ex neighbors had a loft setup in his garage much like yours... one night i heard a LOUD crash... followed by a phonecall a few minutes later: "hey dude, what's up? you got a few moments? i'm trapped in my truck, guess i had a few too many and kinda forgot about the loft in the...
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    challenging all for "smallest shop" award...

    edit... added pics/updated to the last post... hi... been a HAMBer for years, although i mainly lurk... have been lurking here for a year or so. figured i'd post pics of my wee little shop and introduce myself here. apprenticed blacksmith, former metal fabricator/welder (certified), former...
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