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    Craigslist score.

    I think I did OK. The add was for 80.00 got it for 70.00. I the guy new what he had but he has to move at the end of the month. I am stoked.
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    Wire size

    Looking for wire size for a 100 amp sub panel. The run will be about 250-300 ft. I have been told several sizes like #4, #3, #1 copper. Or increase the size and run aluminum. Sure would like to no what is the right size to use for voltage drop. Next question is there a standard height for wall...
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    Concrete slab

    So I am getting ready to pour the slab. To all my research I will be using a vapor barrier. The thing is that both the concrete contractor and the builder does not want to use one. He says the it will induce spider cracking on the top layer. And now they want me to sign a waver. I will doing my...
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    Concrete slab

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    Contol joints

    I was wondering if I can use a standard walk behind concrete saw or do I need a soft cut saw? I am getting ready for the pour in a day or to. Shop 26x32x10
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    Garage doors.

    It time to make a decision on the doors. The garage is 26x32x10. Roof pith is 4/12 pitch with vaulted ceilings 2 10x8 doors. One bay is going to have a lift. So that will have a hi-lift door and a lift master 3800. I am thinking of doing a hi lift on the other door door also. Or should I put a...
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    Re-bar placement

    I am getting ready for the pour of my slab. I am wondering if there is consideration for re-bar under a lift. I am concerned with when I go to roto hammer for the anchors. I am planing on doing two 4x4 squares. The re-bar is being placed on a2x2 grid. The lift is going to be Bendpac XPR-10a. Any...
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    LastiSeal

    Has any one on the forum used this product? Looking for some feed back on this product. Pro's and Con's. Pics also please. http://www.radonseal.com/index.htm
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    Garage Sale Find

    The sign on the road said Garage sale MAN Tools. Twenty five bucks sounded good to me.
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    Rebar VS Wire mesh

    I am planning on rebar 2 ft on center. My question is should I use the mesh. Are there any pro or cons? Is one stronger than the other? The slab is going to be 26x32x4 + two 4x4x6 areas for the lift.
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    Control joints

    I am getting read to do a slab soon (26x32). And was wondering if saw cutting is necessary to prevent cracks ? Or can the concrete person trawl them in and be effective?
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    Free compressor score?

    Picked this up from my neighbor today. It's a 1952 DeVilbiss model 330. I think with a little clean up and some parts should be good to go for the new garage. Looking forward to something quieter than the craftsman that I have. I was wondering how to check the tank any idea's? Also has 110 and...
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    Garage Door

    I am getting ready have my garage built. If I install 10x10 doors will the top of the bed of my pickup hit the door with it open with a two post lift? The walls will be 12ft. Or should I have the door run with the contour of the roof?
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    Seattle Garage

    I am looking at building a 24x32 or 26x32 very soon. Has any body built some thing similar to that in Seattle area in the last couple of years? I am trying to get a rough estimate on the cost. It will have 12FT ceilings for a two post lift.
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    Garage Idea

    I am going to have a garage build in a couple of months. I want a 24x32 with 12FT ceiling in one bay or all the way across for a 2 post lift. My question is the minimum height of the peak can I go? I would like to keep it at 15FT to 16FT max. That way it will not impede on mine an neighbors...
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    tuff shed

    I was wondering how many of you have them? Do you like or dislike pro's and con's?
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