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    Completed first section. Murphy, is that you?

    I got a question and I apologize for it not actually being related to your floor. What is attached to the wall to the right of the door that had the steps? You are using it to hang hats and stuff on it. I looked through all your photos and it kind of looks like a row of gear shifters or the...
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    The 10 COMMANDMENTS of building a shop!

    Thou shalt separate the Auto shop from the Wood shop and never mix tools thus preventing possible oil or grease contamination on fancy new kitchen cabinets.
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    Mega Shed

    We get those through the Union pacific yard here at Hinkle. They usually have airplane parts from Boeing. As stated above, the 'Do Not Hump' sign means they can not be allowed to roll freely down the back side of the hill into the classifying yard (or "Bowl"). They are also high and wide...
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    Getting closer to shop power

    Passed Inspection Inspector left a little while ago and was OK with everything. I will need to have an access to the elbows and LB box in the shop but other than that, I'm cleared to continue. I also asked about the amp capacity for the shop concerning the breaker in the house panel. After...
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    Getting closer to shop power

    I did exactly what the inspector told me to do. Asked him twice as to what he was taking about when he described the parts. And, as I have read here in a few places, I'll do whatever the inspector tells me. If he is happy that is all that counts. Earl
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    Getting closer to shop power

    After hosing up the first attempt and having the inspector point out my failed attempt, I've completed the repairs he told me to perform. I'll add a couple of before and after pics. Shop before the 1st inspection Shop after recommended repairs House before 1st inspection House after...
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    Inspector came today

    BillK, we were looking at what you suggested for the shop. I had the parts in my hands and decided not to purchase becasue I wasn't sure about it. So that problem is all but fixed. The conduit I have is 1 1/2". I didn't get a photo of the out side but if you look at the fitting at the...
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    Inspector came today

    Went to Home Depot and ACE and with the two guys I was working with (both happened to be licensed electricians) I now know what it is I need to get. Unfortunately, I have to wait until tomorrow to go to one of the electrical supply places as neither one carries big enough flexible conduit...
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    Inspector came today

    It has to be in conduit even if behind the wall? Wish I had known that before hand. I have found so much information about electrical work on the internet that I'm to the point of confusion. Hard to get the answers if you don't ask the right questions. Thanks for the responses. Time to go to...
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    Inspector came today

    (I put this in the wrong section. If someone can move it to the Electrical/Lighting section for me I would be most appreciative. ) Finally got the wire run from the house breaker panel to the shop and was pretty impressed with my efforts as I got it done and didn't electrocute my self in the...
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    Dual Use (wood/auto) Shop Hints

    2 tool boxes. If you have the room you need to separate your tools. Want to piss yourself off? Grab a wrench that you forgot to wipe off after the last session with the auto and get some grease on your hands and then grab that piece of wood you just spent your time getting sized and sanded to...
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    Old Reference Material

    Someone posted a topic about books which got me to thinking about some of mine that I've collected and/or saved over the past years and here is one that I actually used. I xeroxed a copy of the page to keep from destroying the book due to the age. When they got rid of the boats I hung on to the...
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    What is the Coolest thing in your garage?

    Electricity......
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    Undermeasured wire need for shop

    thanks for the info. Just need to pull the cable back OUT of the conduit, roll it up and commence pulling the new stuff through after I go get it. Dropping a size on the ground might make it a bit easier on the pull although it wasn't too bad the first time. Earl
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    Undermeasured wire need for shop

    Just went out and wrote down the info off the wire the electrician told me to get(this is off the wire I pulled through the conduit that is too short, haven't purchased replacement yet): E39406 W 2AWG AA - 8000 AL Type USE-2 OR RHH OR RHW-2 600V (UL) I found a Table in the NEC book I have...
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    Undermeasured wire need for shop

    This is what I've read from my research. (wish I could copy/paste this but here goes)- No part of this feeder from the breaker in the dwelling to the disconnect form in that detached garage may be rated in ampacity that is smaller than the overcurrent device {breaker or fuse} protecting that...
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    Undermeasured wire need for shop

    The basics for the shop are: 24x24 Will have my woodworking tools and some of the auto work stuff out there. Most of the auto work will be done in attached garage as I don't like the possibility of picking up a greasy tool while working on a wood project. Will be wiring for the welder which...
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    Undermeasured wire need for shop

    I've been reading posts here for a while now and have learned quite a bit so far. Probably over used the 'Search' feature to the point that it may not work for others. But.... Looks like my first post here will be owning up to a mistake and to ask for advice on possible future use of the wire I...
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