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    Building brake lines, Double flaring anvils (buttons)

    I cannot seem to find a 3/16 double flaring button to replace mine that was, cough cough, lost. Anybody know where I can buy JUST the buttons or anvils separately? i dont have a snap on guy. I’ve been searching… maybe I am calling them the wrong thing??? Any help appreciated!
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    attaching cement siding to a sheetmetal building?

    Funf, on the 42x60 that i built (welded) when it was 100% framed you could wiggle the whole frame just by pushing one post. The experienced guy i had overseeing me told me it would be that way before we even started. When i added sheets to just one wall in the middle, the frame would no longer...
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    attaching cement siding to a sheetmetal building?

    im thinking a metal framed building with sheetmetal on it since that is where the building actually gets it strength. covering it with OSB instead of sheetmetal might give it comparable strength but since most metal frames i have seen have horizontal ties between the arches i guess i would need...
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    attaching cement siding to a sheetmetal building?

    Thanks all. I was thinking of using the 4x8 sheets of hardi... their site says it is "shear" capable... i guess i should ask them if it needs to be 100% supported... i like the furring strips idea... but if i insulate im not sure. i'm sure it would be easier (more common) to build with...
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    attaching cement siding to a sheetmetal building?

    Howdy all! Long time listener… first time caller… ;-) I want a steel shop but I live in a 'hood where ALL buildings must be 95% masonry. I used cement siding on the house so I hafta use it on the exterior of the shop. Several folks with brick homes in the 'hood have steel buildings complete...
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    OK, im here. Now everyone can relax!!!

    or is that everyone can run??? hi all. Leo here from DFW. currently constrcuting a new steel shop. looking forward to pickin yer brains! (thanks in advance)
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