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Wow...that 12-inch saw requires 93 cfm...quite a bit more than 10 HP!! I wonder if the use of GFCI's and cordless tools has reduced the need these saws?

Just curious...where did that come from?

I have the Bosch 4100 with gravity rise stand and have been very pleased with it. Of course it's not the same as a multi thousand dollar 3 or 5 HP cabinet saw. Using a glue-line rip blade I've made cuts in 6/4 white oak without any problems. You can't feed it as fast as a more powerful saw, but...

I also second the idea of getting a plastic shed for your lawn tools. It also looks like you could benefit from some deeper shelves. One option is the slotted uprights and wire shelves used for closets and pantries. They are adjustable and have shelves of 12 and 16 inch depth that allow you to...

I would spend a little time troubleshooting the new compressor, then figure out what to do.

Stanley makes some latch hardware and hinges in stainless steel, not too pricey and available at Lowes or Home Depot. I installed a set about 4 years ago and has held up great in Houston's high humidity.

They are also referred to as full port valves.

Lots of good info already posted. 2x6 wall, insulation, double layer of 5/8" drywall will do well at eliminating road noise. Paying attention to details,like caulking between sill plate and sub floor, tight drywall seams, even caulking drywall seams will go a long way. Not having windows...

I keep frequently used power tools like drills, impact driver, and the spare batteries/charger in one of the drawers in a tool box. The tools not used as often, such as sawzall, hammer drill, oscillating tool are in their original plastic boxes, stored on shelves or stacked on the top of upper...

Instead of 'regular' lag bolts I would use the structural screws by GRK or Spax. They have a sharpened point and don't require a pilot hole, have a large washer head, and are have load ratings for shear and pull-out. I would use more than one fastener per end of Uni-Strut.

I'm in Houston, so I understand the hot humid climate. In a previous house, we installed a similar type of fan to help ventilate the attic of a 1,600 sq ft house. The fan was bought at Home Depot, and looks to be about the same size. It had a thermostat and would come on around 2 pm and turn...

Try browsing the "show your compressor" thread. I have seen some brackets fabricated out of angle iron welded to frame that the motor is attached to. You don't want to weld directly onto the tank shell. Some of the guys have put in an hour meter to keep track of oil changes. Some have also...

Did you have any soil borings done for the barn or your house? Not sure if Brenham is further enough away from Houston, in terms of soil composition, but Houston has clay soil that is expansive and usually requires perimeter beams and beams within the slab. Sort of like a waffle pattern. The...

I think the cassette units are very expensive compared to the regular wall mount units...last time I looked was about a year ago. Maybe they don't manufacture that many or are geared to commercial installations. A single wall mount unit may not provide enough circulation without having some fans.

Thanks for the update. Hang in there!! Looks like you have a good path forward, and in a few years you can look back and be satisfied that you made good choices, even if it took you an iteration or two.

Looks like a lot of good info, but efficiency isn't that big of deal for most of us, with a one man shop. It really comes into play when you have a 50 or 100 HP compressor running 2 or 3 shifts, 5 days a week or 24/7 at a manufacturing/processing facility. In those cases the cost of the...

Have you priced labor and materials for the underground ductwork?

The liftmaster jackshaft openers have an automatic deadbolt that is operated from the remote. This will enhance security when you are not home, but still allow you to drive in using the remote. Also, remove the manual release cable from the door and secure it with a zip tie. Once you park, you...

BelAire also makes piston compressors with a noise shroud (they have a fan to circulate air, a high temperature shutdown, and aftercooler). http://www.belairecompressors.com/p_qp-quiet-performance.html

Install one or two outlets in the ceiling for cord reel/lights.