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    Tractor owner opinions

    That thing must sit allot with only 115 hours on it.
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    When to stain?

    A couple old pictures I have of my shop... First one is the outide. You can see the enclosed portion under the lean-to. Here is an old shot from the inside when i was still building. I have since closed in the one wall to the left of the orange water cooler, so the room as 3 closed in walls...
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    When to stain?

    http://www.stainedbydesign.com/wst_page13.html Found some good info on new construction tech from these guys....
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    When to stain?

    Thanks for all the replies. I did just build a house a few years ago, and I know how messy it gets! As for the stain, I am going with Legacy's Easy Stain & Easy Sealer. I am doing all my own work, so I think I can be pretty careful not to damage the finish if I go ahead and stain/seal. It...
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    When to stain?

    My shop is about 4 years old now. When I built it, I closed in a 20x20 area under one of my lean-to's. My plan has always been to finish it out as a office/living quarters for guests. Well, I am finally getting to that point, and im kinda confused about when to stain my floor. My gut tells me...
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    My Texas Dream Garage

    That makes good sense. You just reinforced my idea of attaching sheathing to the purlins first, then 2x4 stud walls, then my interior wall covering. Another question, I saw a pic of your window a/c unit. I was thinking of permanantly installing one like that, but what if you have to replace it...
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    My Texas Dream Garage

    Very nice Nighttrain! I am fixing to start on a room in my shop as well....20'x20'. I have a few questions.... For you office, Im wondering how you did your 2x4 stud walls that where up against the metal purlins. Is there anything that separates the two, like OSB sheathing, or is it just open...
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    Accupro Customer Service T8 ballasts WOW!!!

    I bought my 4 bulb, 8' fixtures for Lowes, and they have Sylvania ballasts. I called Sylvania, and they dont want to help. I have 6 fixtures, and lots of RF! I wonder if the Accupro will work with my fixtures? Im sure they will, as I am sure the fixtures are probably made in the same place.
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    steel building components

    Depends on where you live. I live out in the country, in kind of a secluded area. So if it was me, I would try and get a good deal on the structure, and buy 26ga. tin & trim from a dealer (Mueller INC. has a office in New Mexico, not sure how far you are from NM), and put it all together...
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    My All Metal 24x30 Build

    :thumbup: My truss design was a bit unconventional, but they work. I built mine the same way you did....I figured all my lengths, and ordered as components. 2-7/8 Drill Stem... 14'x14' Doors......I had to build a spreader bar, and lift mine from the top of the trusses with a come-along...
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    My All Metal 24x30 Build

    Looks great! and what a turnaround!! 7 days....Good for you. One question though? Why only one rollup door? It's going to get HOT in there in the summer with no way for the air to circulate! It's not too late to put a ridge vent on there either. They make a world of difference. One...
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    Harbor Freight 13 drawer tool boxes $271.99

    I should have gone Saturday, but I was too busy. I went Sunday after church, and I called before I left. The young girl told me there where 2 left. I told her I was on my way to pick one up, and she told me that she would get one ready. My wife and I made the hour drive, and stopped for...
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    Harbor Freight 13 drawer tool boxes $271.99

    Called my local store last night, and they have 4. Gonna go get one tommorow morning. They are listing them at 339, so maybe they will take the coupon.
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    Service station air compressor?

    Now..........Show that dang pictures man! :beer:
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    Living in a garage....legally?

    LOL Sberry, T hat ladder would get old quick. As far as the garage, People around here do it all the time. I would find some land outside the city limits. The best way to get around all the permits is to pay cash for everything, and stay "out of sight-out of mind". Keep your business to...
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    DIY Pole Barn - How much can I save?

    I built mine myself. Took me a whole year, but I was saving money as I went, and paid for the whole thing in cash. $18k total (incl concrete) $12k in materials from Mueller. 14' eves 70x40 total 1600 sq ft enclosed 20' lean to on both long sides. 4" pipe poles 2-7/8" drill stem rafters (2)...
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    Mac Tool box....whats it worth?

    I passed on it. Was beat up pretty good. All slides where rusty, and found some bearings rolling around in one of the middle drawers. It had been sitting out there for quite awhile. I didnt think it was worth my time, or money. I was sure hoping it would have been in better shape. Thanks...
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    Mac Tool box....whats it worth?

    Yea. Pic's arent the greatest. I understand it's not in mint condition, and it does'nt have to be for me. As long as the drawers open nicely, and the bearings arent shot, then it should work nicely for my shop. I dont care if it's scratched up, or has some surface rust here and there. The...
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    Mac Tool box....whats it worth?

    A friend found this box for me. It belongs to a lady that he knows, and she has no use for it. It looks to be in descent condition. I am planning to go look at it tommorow, and make her an offer. She wants $500. What do you guys think?
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