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So I'm going to begin finishing my unfinished basement. OK, it's not a garage but what if I said I'll throw in a workbench in the unfinished portion of the basement? The pictures attached show an outside wall that I will need to frame. I'd like to maximize the basement space so want to set the...

I'm considering purchasing a used "Quincy" compressor. Info from the seller is that it is a single phase 1.5 HP motor and 60 gal tank. Seller says it spins freely but won't kick on. I know it could be any number of things but given the seller's asking price, it may be worth the drive and...

All, I'm in the process of putting Pro-Rib metal panel on the ceiling of my shop. Plan is to do the ceiling first, butted right up to the wall plate. I'll follow that up by installing the OSB walls and pushing them right up to the steel ceiling panels. I'm struggling with how to install the...

All, When my shop was built, the concrete contractor got some concrete on the metal siding that, for the life of me, cannot seem to get off. Some of the concrete is smeared, as though they tried to wipe it off, and the other is splatter. How can I get this off without ruining the finish on...

All, Quick question. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a new table saw that runs at 240V. I want to put the saw in the middle of my 24x32 pole building. Concrete floor with no outlets in the middle. How do you recommend I get power to the machine? Walls are exposed and I can run the...

Has anyone done blown in cellulose insulation in the walls of their pole building? If so, how do you think it compares to bats? Was thinking about doing this myself and, if my calculations are correct, can be done cheaper than bats. The part I'm uncertain of though is, since I just have the...

I've got a 24x32 pole building up and am now framing for the interior walls. I'm doing 2.4 walls framed flush with the inner side of the posts. When the building went up, the windows and doors were framed in but are not flush with each other (i.e. windows and doors on same vertical plane) nor...

I've got a 24 x 32 pole building with storage trusses spaced 8' OC. I need to install 2 x 4 joists 24" OC perpendicular to the trusses. I want to install a metal ceiling, use blown in insulation, and have the joists covered in plywood for storage. I'm considering installing the 2 x 4 joists...

I've recently had a 24x32 pole barn built and am in the process of planning my electrical runs. Here is the building layout: I've got the walls framed out even with the interior faces of the posts and will insulate with R19 and cover with OSB. Will screw in the OSB so that I can take it down...

Quick question. I need to mount a quick-disconnect to the exterior of my pole building. It's big enough that it won't sit in a flat spot on the metal. How do you mount it securely over the top of the metal ridges?

I'm in the process of installing a mini-split (ductless) AC in my pole building. Unit is rated at 18.5 amps total so I'll be installing a 2-pole, 20A, 240V circuit breaker in the panel and using 12/2 NM-B romex to get power to a 240V, 60A-rated quick disconnect within line of site of the...

Getting ready to begin the inside walls and ceiling of my 24x32 pole building and want to get the sequence of install correct. I plan on doing a metal ceiling and OSB for the walls. Wall framing will be 24" OC, 10' tall, and outside face flush with the poles. For the ceiling I have storage...

I purchased a wall model Hale pet door ( http://www.halepetdoor.com/products/6 ) for installing on my new pole building. I'm looking for a recommended way to install this in consideration of the ribs in the metal siding? I want it to be weather tight around the frame. The interior of the...

Anyone put up aluminum fence around their garage/shop/home? Would appreciate any recommendations regarding good web-order companies to deal with. Looking for a good deal on a quality product. Thanks.

I was looking through my local craigslist and found this blast cabinet for sale. Was wondering if anyone could ID it and let me know if it's any good. Ad says its 27" long x 22" wide x 61" tall. Fan and light both work, possibly 30 gallon size but don't know for sure. Comes with the gun and...

Been lurking around for a while and taking in a lot of the great ideas. Now that I'm back from SWA, I'm looking to complete a few projects in the garage. First, I've got a small attic space above the garage that I'd like to put plywood flooring down so that it can be used for light storage...