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    Steel roof panels over worn-out wood shingles?

    I think I know what everyone's going to say, but as a newbie I'm still going to ask. I have a 60x75 barn that I'll be getting started on converting into a workshop/garage for automotive restoration. I'm doing this on a budget (aren't we all?) because with 5 young kids, what they need is more...
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    What is this OSB variant called?

    A local contractor put up a new wall in my employers basement and sheeted it with this coated OSB. The white textured surface is similar to what you'd use around a bathtub. I asked him what it was called and he told me whiteboard, but looking that up in Google shows me dry - erase boards. So...
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    I-joists question

    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...
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    What kind of saw to get for framing?

    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...
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    Portable (12V) battery charger for 18V NiCD batteries?

    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...
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    The Big Bad Barn Build

    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...
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    I need to do this!

    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. ;)
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