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    Hardi plank siding

    My nearby Home Depot is $6.48 per plank: http://www.homedepot.com/p/James-Hardie-HardiePlank-HZ10-5-16-in-x-8-25-in-x-144-in-Fiber-Cement-Select-Cedarmill-Lap-Siding-215518/100064049 Buy the Hitachi nailgun, use it for the building, then sell it on CL for $50-$75 less than you paid.
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    Bandsaw appriasial

    That is a $250-300 bandsaw in these parts if a single speed. If it's got a gearbox/multi-step pulley - add another $50-100.
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    Hardi plank siding

    I posted a short thread of recommendations on siding installation a while back: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236791
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    Better than an internal/external "star" washer

    Not knowing the distance of overlap between the bolt hole and the ends of the two pieces of metal, could you use 2 U-bolts that are sideways across the two strips that will keep it from pivoting? (1 u-bolt in front of the existing bolt hole - the other behind)
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    Storing a paint brush in a plastic bag and refrigerating?

    Those snap covers were first introduced on Shark Tank - invented by a family (father,sons) that are painters. I've always just grabbed a plastic grocery bag as others have suggested. Put brush/roller tightly wrapped in the fridge if only for a few days - or the freezer if it might be a week or...
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    Did my electrician pull a fast one on me?

    If he replaced the basement panel and basement wiring/lights are not fully functional - how can that NOT be his problem to fix?
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    What kind of tool does this blade go to?

    It doesn't look vintage - but it appears to be a blade for a wooden plane.
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    Wiring a Lift to Interrupt Door Opener

    I think for a 3 way switch - the issue is what prevents the door from receiving power (to be raised) and the lift is already up?
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    where to get a 6 in. Belt and 9 in. Disc Combination Sander

    Grizzly has some decent options.
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    Is conduit required for vertical wiring runs

    Every foot of romex in my 38 x 60 shop is exposed. From the switch boxes and outlets mounted at 48" through 2x4 studs to adjacent boxes and up through the top plates and over the trusses - all the way to the breaker panel. I do have staples appropriately placed. Passed inspection with no...
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    Leveling ground for build

    Reference point - it took 21 dump truck loads of red clay to level my 38x60 pad that dropped about 23" from the front left to the back right corner.
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    Lights for my 40x60

    I'd say that's correct - I've got 4 rows of 5 lights in my 38 x 60, with 10' ceilings, four standard 4' T8 lamps in a 8' fixture.
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    eletrical outlet ?

    These are the pics I have available right now. Not the best, but I think you will get the idea. You can see my temporary hookup of the DC cyclone on the right edge of the second picture. I have since run some permanent ductwork and re-located the collector.
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    eletrical outlet ?

    This works for me: I've got a 10" wide by 8" deep trough that runs about 18' from one wall of my shop to the middle of the room. My table saw is centered over the end of the trough which is covered with 3/4" plywood and painted to match the concrete floor sealer. In the trough I've got my...
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    Router suggestions?

    Porter cable uses the same router/motor body with 3 different style bases - regular, D- handle, and plunge. Makes for different option/application choices.
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    DIY Scissor Lift

    First sketch makes the lift "portable"
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    Portable table saw review? Makita vs. Bosch

    I bought that same RIDGID table saw (used) from a yard sale. I think I paid $80 for it. Used it quite a bit during the construction of my workshop building. The fence was very sturdy and the saw made accurate/straight cuts. edit: The built in stand is also rather sturdy. The handles' length...
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    Plywood Storage

    I imagine that is what was suggested - just like the big box store plywood cutting systems. The "rollers" allow the plywood sheet to slide out - but with a stack of plywood being stored such as on your cabinet - I don't see how that would be advantageous, since the weight of the stationery...
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    trusses

    9/12 is steep - not as much as 12/12 obviously though.
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    Roof OSB sheathing question.

    Make sure to take into account the width if the last run at the top of the ridge. You don't want to have a narrow width run of say 6" as the last run. You might need to make the last 2 runs a little more than half a sheet wide as an example.
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