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Congratulations on the build. I built my 30x40x12' around about 6 or 7 years ago. Was probably 2 years before it was organized to function good. I moved from a 14x20 attached, attic above for storage and a 8x16 shed for storing woodworking tools. I had that last setup so packed that it...

I bought one of those DeWalt 20v inflators. It has been great for airing up tires. You set it to a pressure and push play, it automatically shuts off when it hits pressure. I wouldn't bother routing an airline out to another building, more trouble than it's worth to me. Battery technology...

I am confused on what you are driving towards. I understand the NEC definition of 'continuous load' as anything that draws amps for 3 hours or more. I do not understand how a plug and socket or hardwire setup would have any effect on its status as a 'continuous load'. The jointer currently...

Thanks! I'm headed out of town for a while, will get it hooked up and using it around Thanksgiving.

I didn’t delve into the machine too far. Picking it up this afternoon and will investigate. Owner said it has a 3hp motor on it. He plugged it into a 240v outlet in his 2 car garage (private residence), don’t imagine he has three phase service.

I am bringing home a Porter No. 350 6” jointer tomorrow. It has a three horse electric motor on it, set up for 240v. I am unsure the amp draw on the machine, data plate is AWOL on the motor. Motor has drip ports for oiling the bearings, definitely older. I plan to run a dedicated circuit for...

I went over and looked at the machine today. It is in good condition. Agreed to $200. Going to pick it up on Friday. Guy seemed solid, said it runs good (fired it up and it runs smooth). I just need to learn how to use the machine now. It's about 600 lbs or so. I have a 16' car trailer I...

I have been looking to add a jointer to my tool collection and ran across a Porter No. 350 6" jointer. It appears to be in good condition, fairly original. No idea year of manufacture. Owner of the jointer says he still uses it regularly and recently had the blades sharpened. The price is...

I do a lot of metal fabrication and wood working in my garage. Not at the same time of course. But, both activities generate lots of dust. That said, I like all of my stuff in cabinets to keep dust off of it. I have found you can pick up lateral filing cabinets pretty cheap these days. Lots...

I have a 1 1/2" deep pocket for the door openings. I live in a high wind zone (got the insurance to prove it) and love the pockets. Wind driven rain is a nuisance year round. I have not had major issues rolling things in/out in the 8 years the shop has been up.

Attached garage I would slope. When I had the slab for my 30x40x12’ detached poured, I had it poured flat. Has been great.

I had my hardware in a tool chest for a few years. Worked well enough, but I found it a nuisance when I needed hardware for a job outside of the garage. I swapped out to the black carry case with yellow bins from Harbor Freight. They are decent enough quality annd go on sale often enough...

I've got plenty of fall, septic tank is maybe 20' behind the shop.

Not a terrible idea, I like it. I may do that in years to come, but for now I'll roll with the manual option - open both doors and let the breeze do the work.

For all of the work I've done overseas, I've never used a bidet. Concept weirds me out. Would rather use the three sea shells.

Paranoid about leaks. Would rather have all of the piping easily accessible for future modifications. My garage is geared more towards functional than aesthetically pleasing.

I'm surface mounting pex piping, if I find myself wanting a hose bib I'll cut one in. Not a terrible idea.

Under the sink does make good sense. My thought was the power outlet should be above the water. But the water heater near the floor makes sense from a flooding perspective. I guess outlets are regularly placed under the kitchen sink for a garbage disposal.

I have had the compressor in that room for about a year now. Built the room a couple years ago. Installed the compressor last year. The door to the interior of the building leads into the room for welding/fabrication. When in that room, usually wearing ear plugs. You have to walk from the...

I ordered this sink from Home Depot. I think we are talking about the same thing? It doesn't come with a faucet, but I plan to install one that has threads for a hose, if water is needed in the shop.