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I’m building a deck off of my second floor shop and was seriously considering using steel tubing as the posts instead of pt 6x6’s. They would be 5”x5” square and 11 ga thick. The posts would be around 13’ tall. My question is what sort of a bracket would you weld on top to securely hold the beam...

Hi guys, I’m just about to get started on siding my shop. Walls are 2x6, 16” on center, 5/8” osb sheathing. I purposely sized the shop so there would be little waste of materials (40x72). I’m using LP diamond kote siding in board and batten. This will be mainly 4x10 sheets but I’ll use 16” wide...

Hi guys, I’ve appreciated all the comments and suggestions on my obstacles to building my own 72’x40’ shop. I’m ready to get this thing shingled but still have a timber frame gable roof to build on the front of it. I have gotten started with the uprights and horizontal beams but I’m struggling...

Hi guys, I’d be lost building this shop if it wasn’t for everyone‘s help on this forum. Today’s question is: how do I figure the post height on my timber frame entrance so my eves line up not only for aesthetics but so my gutter is continuous? Some givens: both roofs are 8:12 pitch, the gable...

After lots of help on here, I’m about ready to get the roof on my shop. Now I dread having to do what should be the fun part, choosing colors. I‘m not necessarily asking anyone to choose my color combination but was hoping for some general suggestions and some apps that would simulate my...

Hello, I’ve read through the sticky’s and I don’t believe this applies, and I’m sorry if I missed it. I’m building a new shop, the power company would only run their power 250’ so the meter is 75’ from my shop. I have the 3” conduit ran from the meter to the outside of the shop. I buried a...

I’ve had a hammer in my hand since I was three. I thought I could build my own dream shop because I couldn’t get any local contractors to get me bids. With a lot of help from GJ and on line I built the walls and got the trusses set and braced. I thought I was on my downhill leg from there on out...

I’m to the stage where I’m ready to install my trusses. I have never installed them before and I’m looking for suggestions that will make the job easier and done correctly. They are 40’ attic trusses with a piggy back top, 2’ overhangs. I’m hiring a crane to set them and I only have a crew of...

As I start my new garage build, I thought I had the framing all figured out but I guess not. I’m building 2x6 walls 12’ 1” tall to have at least 12’0” finished. I’m using 5/8” 4x8 osb on the entire shell. Can you tell me if I’m doing this correctly? I’m holding the osb 1/2” up off the...

I’m just getting started on my shop build and already got questions. I’ve always had j bolts set in concrete when still wet. I let my concrete contractor talk me into leaving them out for easier finishing. Now I’m ready to anchor down the sill and not 100% sure on the process. I’m familiar with...

Hello everyone, I’m having a new shop floor poured on Tuesday and was wondering if I should have it sealed. I asked my concrete contractor and he just said “ I can if you want me to”. Is this something I should/ need to have done? Is sealing the concrete for the curing process or to keep...

I’m moving this post over to General Discussion with the hopes of generating more ideas before my Monday pour. Hi everyone, I’ve been on here a few times to get suggestions for problematic situations that have popped up over the years but still definitely a newbie on this awesome site. I’ve...

Hi everyone, I’ve been on here a few times to get suggestions for problematic situations that have popped up over the years but still definitely a newbie on this awesome site. I’ve come to the conclusion that if I don’t build now, I’ll be too old to really enjoy the fruits of my labor. Soooo...

I realize there are so many variables in the cost of building a shop but I need some input on this one. I’m located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I’ve been able to only get one bid on this shop but I’m appalled at the costs of everything and want to see if these are in line before I give...

I’ve searched the threads but haven’t seen a discussion on running 6” dust collection pipes under a new slab. I’m fairly certain where my tools will sit in my new shop. Even if I’m off by a few feet, I would rather have short flex pipe than dust collection tubes hanging down everywhere from the...

I’m restoring my grandfather’s windmill that he put up in the ‘40’s. It’s in really bad shape with every single fan bent and twisted. I have a couple questions: I’m aware of the three main ways to remove rivets, but is there a suggested way in this galvanized metal? Grinding removes the...

I’m building a flat (shed) timber frame awning over a window and I’m planning on using two piece mission style clay tiles to roof it. Does anyone have experience roofing with these? I want the tile layout to come out without cutting any tiles at the ends so trying to figure out how wide to make...

I’ve searched everywhere on the internet to absolutely no avail. Can someone, anyone please tell me how to install salvaged steel windows into a 2x6 wall with one coat (2 coat) stucco exterior and drywall interior. The window frames are basically 13/16” angle iron flange. I would like to set the...

Hi guys. I just picked up a Delta 15-270 drill press at an auction. The motor won’t spin when first switched on without spinning it by hand. Has a starter box not sure if that’s the problem or if it has just sat for so long. But my main question is on the pulleys. As I look at the parts diagram...