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I was buying some shelving from a closed business and saw a compressor. It's for sale. The pump has the following numbers, 320-9-45707L, 4x2-1/2x3 and Quincy. The motor is 3hp (not 3 phase) but looks much larger. The tank is horz. and at least 80 gal. No power in the building so can't run it...

I already have a piece of 6/3 cable and only need 6/2 for running to a welder. Is it OK to just not use white wire and wirenut it or do something else. Thanks.

Well I've been hanging out here for almost 3 yrs. After trying to buy a little more land from a neighbor to expand my lot size failed, I decided to just squeeze in another garage. I already have a packed to the rafters 24'x24' garage that's 25 yrs old. So, here it goes. Please let me test out my...

I see a lot of guys put studded walls between their posts and finish them with all types of coverings. I assume the studded walls are nailed to the posts and bottom plate sits on or is fastened to the slab. Can slab movement be expected due to change in seasons or for some other reason? The...

I have a 24x24x12 pole garage that I'm going to have built soon and want to put a lift in. The inside measurement will be ~23'. I like 2 posts because they take up less room. What I'm wondering is where would I locate it in relation to the oh door. I know it's tight for space, but, I'm hoping to...

How to calculate the total footing area needed, so I can figure number of posts for a footing size? This is a 24x24x12' garage with a 1' overhang, 4/12 pitch. Snow load of 45 and 3000#/sqft soil bearing load. I'm not thinking of the toss a bag of concrete in hole method. This would be a poured...

Anyone ever add a 12" gable overhang to an existing garage? The eves already have a overhang. The roof needs replacing so now is the time to do it. I figure to build each extension (minus sheathing for weight) on the ground . Then nail them on. Add sheathing, etc. I want to put metal roofing...

Hi. I'm trying to get prices for a pole barn type garage. So one guy calls me back and we talk. He says that a pole barn is NOT the way to go because the floor will heave and crack. Of course, he wants to build me a full foundation stick built garage. The questions are, has anybody in the north...

Lets say you are about to build a garage and wanted to rent, or buy used, one piece of heavy equipment. This would be used for lifting people and materials (trusses, headers, etc.). What would be the most useful? Picking from forklift, manlift, scissor lift or ? Thanks.

Hi, Has anyone here had a pole barn style garage built in the Albany,NY area? I'm looking to build a garage (28 x 36) in the near future and would like some recommended companies. Thanks.

This is a GREAT forum. I'm looking into adding on to my existing 24'x24' garage that I built 25 yrs ago. I have 3 hot rods, one is a project and two driven. Two are currently stored in those portable garages, which I hate. Look forward to getting your ideas. Tony