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I'm in the planning stages of a 4x60 building myself and wanted software to generate floorplans, which would allow me to quickly rearrange as necessary. I'm using a free evaluation version of Easy Blue Print from http://ezblueprint.com/ to do my initial layout. While I'm no computer dummy, I...

I'm going through the process of getting quotes from actual manufacturers for a 40x60x12 steel building for myself as well, and have gotten several that are thousands less than yours...for just the materials. Just an FYI...

When in the garage/shop: Do it right...or do it over. A workbench is the one of the most well-used components of any workspace. If you cut corners with it, you'll never be happy with it. I vote for getting some good straight wood and redoing it so that you're proud to show it off.

A former employer had a large warehouse and only used about a third of it, and allowed me to store some car projects in the other side. The overhead door was old and extremely heavy and was a major chore to lift up.I was rebuilding an Olds 455 to go into my '67 442 and had dropped the block and...

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Old solvent cans are another way of organizing nuts and bolts on a budget.

Cool storage system made from 40 big plastic jugs. This type of jug normally just thrown out from cleaning companies and big laundry rooms. Perfect and cheap solution for storage of larger items.

60s and 70s Ford pickups have rag joints (steering couplers) that attach the column to the steering box and look very much like the two on your piece. That was my first thought...that it was part of the steering mechanism for a smaller piece of equipment. However, that small worm gear is too...

I'm in the planning stages right now of converting a big old 3-story barn into a workshop. There is no 'hayloft' or second floor...it's completely open from ground to peak. Therefore, I essentially need to create a loft which spans about 23 feet, which will serve as the ceiling for the...

I actually just picked up a Dewalt 18V reciprocating saw (and two spare batteries, as well as a 12V charger) a couple days ago for the demolition work and took it out today for a trial run. Have to say it's going to make the job go much faster. I was able to get as much done in 30 minutes as I...

Just for the visual, here are a couple 'before' shots of what I'm getting started on. The inside panoramic shot was something I crudely stitched together in Photoshop from five pictures.

Because I'm reclaiming several other old barns in the area for the materials, trying to keep the costs down on this project. This 80x80 barn needs a new roof AND concrete throughout, so there goes my budget already. The reclaimed wood is mine for the taking, mostly just labor involved in...

I'd be using the saw about 50/50 between 2x lumber (2x6 and 2x12) and 1/2" wood tongue-and-groove siding, with an occasional 4x4 being needed. While I mentioned that I was thinking about picking up something used on Craigslist, I hadn't considered that after the workshop is complete and I'm...

I just purchased a small acreage with a big old barn that I intend to convert into a workshop. I'll need to frame in the walls and ceiling, as well as trim and square-up wood siding. I'm more of a grease-monkey than a woodworker, so after this job is completed I really won't have much future use...

I always liked the weathered-wood look too, and spent one day driving the back roads in my area looking for old barns to tear down. In just one afternoon, I've lined up 4 barns that the owners don't want and said I could take whatever I wanted, as long as I didn't make a mess. One abandoned...

I'm getting started tearing down a couple old barns that are located out in the boonies. I'll be using a Dewalt DC385K 18V Ni-Cad cordless reciprocating saw and plan to have three batteries with me. I'd like to be able to have two on a charger hooked in to my truck to recharge while I'm using...

For years my wife and I have been keeping our eyes open for a small acreage withing a few miles of town to allow us to spread out a little bit, since our current 3BR house in town has become too small for us and our five kids. Plus the one-car garage at our current house isn't working out for me...

Just thought I'd share a pic taken in a local car-club member's man-cave. Look closely...it's not what it appears to be. ;)