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-Roof is ag style 3 rib with tar paper and osb underneath on my 40x86 steel sided pole barn. -Roof has had 6" thick insulation for the last 2 years. (2x6 purlins) -We are in the process of building an apartment in the back 24' -Western WA Why after 5 years of which 2 years was insulated on the...

Hello, Been asked by my wife to install 8 x 120v led light fixtures along our fence. 2.9a @ 350' in length. I realize that code would be run direct burial or in conduit (pvc or flex) with thhn. I am tempted to run either direct burial along the bottom edge of the fence rails or soow. (10...

I don't have a sander in my shop but am looking to get for both wood and metal. Was looking at wen, then harbor freight....as I can't afford the others I would prefer..... Then I realized there are belt grinder attachments. Of the three grinders I have all are pretty much 1/2 hp. Looking...

For our shop garage door, my wife liked the look of wider trim....so I installed the one side the realized I had no idea how to do a similar look for the top. If I use the same material as the side water will roll right in. Foam would not be enough to stop water. Thoughts? I put a piece...

So I have decided that I am not a big fan of barrel hinges. Was welding them on and after I did when the door was opened fully, it wouldn't come out. So because all 4 sides needs to have safety panels that can be removed once a month or so. How would you make....attach removable door...

Western Washington. My roof is metal, tar paper, plywood decking, then purlins. Shop is 86' long with double trusses set at 12' gaps. Purlins between trusses support the roof. Do I A) use batt insulation and have it tight against the roof ( or foam panels...) B) use batt and have an air...

We know we need a second panel to upgrade a big shop expansion. Going too 320a with 2 200a panels. In doing so, we need to replace the meter with a double lug variety to supply both panels... (Unless there is a better way...maybe that is the question.). Question, based on the pictures...

I can't for the life of me figure out how to install the safety mechanism for a dannmar d10 cx. Any pictures? Spring isn't working... Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using The Garage Journal mobile app

At this point I dont have a table saw and was wondering what the thoughts are on a track saw vs a table saw. In the end, space isn't limited, it would be used maybe once a month, and I can't spend more then 800. Examples: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LZ31PU/?tag=atomicindus08-20...

Hello everyone, So I got 140' or pallet racking at auction and though I am grateful most is 44" deep, I would like to have 16' or so of work bench that is 24". Question. How would you reduce the lower depth to be 24". I possible could cut the tabs off the rails and weld them into place after...

I got a 110' 10g stranded extension cord a garage sale for 30. I knew it needed new ends but in taking the old ones off I noticed it was wrapped in twill rope. Thoughts on what it is and if it is still safe? The cord itself has no abrasions. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using The Garage...

I will be installing my own solar system next month. I have two options Ground mount at the perfect angle and alignment....for Washington state Or 30 degrees off of that ...pointing south west....and a slightly lower angle....on my pole barn. If I do it on my barn (which it was built...

Would you rather have fiberglass insulation at $4500 and r 11 or closed cell foam insulation for 9k and r7? Western wa. Not currently heated... Admins...wish polls were still around Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Why would my pressure be so high? I have a 17 gpm grundfos pump about 128' in my well. Coming out of the well casing is a 1.25" pipe that I flow into a series of spin down filters and 3 big blue filters. It empties into an open cistern. So no pressure tank After I saw the pressure climb...

How do I side a lean-to like this? I will have flashing on the top side wall at the roof line.....but how do I close up underneath it? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

This Friday we are setting trusses for my 40*84*14 pole barn. I am renting a 34' boom forklift and a scissor lift. I already have scaffolding for both sides. Any tips or tricks as we go to set them.... A whole bunch of friends with no "professional". They are a double truss being set on...

Hello,. Have a deep well 220v grundfos pump with the sa-spm6 control box installed in the well house. How do I put a Brody or other float switch in to stop the flow from a wiring perspective. This well is flowing into a 1100 gallon tank. The float is 220v and is configurable to either open...

So my concrete was poured a month back and I am getting ready to go for the purlins and trusses when I realized I have a post that is cracked. Thoughts? Some type of steel? (Simpson or 1/4 plate???) 2x6's on all sides...? Cut and splice somehow? Crack is 32". Sent from my Pixel 2 XL...

I have a 100' 6/4 cord I am using for construction to feed a spider box. After construction. What would he ultimate comination of outlets to put on this for a beast of an extension cord? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Hello everyone, New house and new shop being built. Paid 500 to my builder for an upgrade for 320 amp service (separate charge to the utility as well) During my electrical walk through today, the builders electrician said because we have 320 amp service, he would put in a 200 amp panel for...