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    Switch remote??

    I installed a great led flood on the gable of my shop and would like to be able to control it from the house. I bought a remote switch but I can't get them to work together (only the remote will work with swit h on. When off the reciever loses power and must be re-paired with remote to turn on.)...
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    Steel type for bench top??

    Hey all- I am looking for advice on countertop material. I picked up some old blueprint cabinets and want to top them with steel. I think I'm set on 3/16 but unsure on type. I can get high tensile for about 15 bucks more per sheet than the standard (41something whatever) at $265. The surface...
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    Dad you can still see my footprints

    Yes after a long day of concrete work I told my 10 year old son that the floor was done. Exhausted and with the power trowel loaded back in the truck he came over and said " I don't think the floor is done 'cause you can still see my footprints" A good friend kept me relaxed and we all laugh...
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    30x40 stick built

    I've been at this for 2 years. Pinching pennies. The wall block salvaged from a construction project, form boards milled by my neighbor from a spruce that fell in our creek. And child labor of course.
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    Trying to button up a 2 yr build

    Hey guys I have been at this 30x40 for 2 yrs. Im down to door, floor and cabinets. Lots of research on here. Thanks
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    Shorten door...shorten springs??

    by Elkjunkie I have built a shop with a 10x16 door. The donor door and springs were 16x16. The panels weigh (bottom to top) 77, 56, 71, 56, 70 for a total of 330lbs. I do not know the weight of the 3 panels not in use. The springs were 2 5/8 x 63" OAL with .3195 wire. I have shortened the...
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