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    Tool or technique for seating larger diameter PVC pipe and fittings

    Not efficient, but easy and works great:
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    Tool or technique for seating larger diameter PVC pipe and fittings

    I treat the chop saw I use for things like this like I hate it for stealing my girlfriend back in high school. It was left behind by a buddy using my shop to build out a van in 2010 (he returned to Sweden, leaving the saw). I didn't need it has I have a nice DW sliding compound miter with a long...
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    Tool or technique for seating larger diameter PVC pipe and fittings

    ^ Chop saw. Perfect cuts, perfect fit, every time. I'm using a genny to power my chop saw on this current project as juice is unavailable at the site.
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    Tool or technique for seating larger diameter PVC pipe and fittings

    Old post, but whatever. I came looking for a reasonably priced tool to do what I need. They make expensive ones for large diameter pipe, but, not surprisingly, I'm not finding much for small diameter pipe. Oh well. I've been thinking of using a ratchet strap to set and hold a long run of 2"...
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    ALC Soda Blasting Conversion Kit for ALC media blaster. Needed? 3/32 Orifice?

    I didn't even think of a needle valve. Brilliant idea.
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    ALC Soda Blasting Conversion Kit for ALC media blaster. Needed? 3/32 Orifice?

    I have a good old ALC sandblaster. I need to do some soda blasting. ALC has a conversion kit. Around $180. From what I can tell, it's just made up on parts that you can piece together from Wal-Depot, for a fraction of the price. However, when searching the interwebs, I did find a post that...
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    Here we go again..... A New Accessory Building

    Full stop. The well done run dry. No, seriously, it did. We're down 660'. Another 300' would put us below sea level. (1976 405', 1990 660'). No big thing, right? Nope. We're in a "special district" due to old wells commingling. So, we can not just punch down 300' (or whatever is needed...
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    Sistering steel plate to existing (droopy) header

    For bonding, you might look at Pro-Set. Impressive stuff. I use it often for marine applications. https://www.rockwestcomposites.com/adv-176-276-bk
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    Here we go again..... A New Accessory Building

    I lied (I'm back). Working on a bit of a re-work before submitting. Well, it's a lot of re-work, but we're liking what we are seeing. Split skillion roof. Also changing the footprint a bit to give it some depth upon approach. This also requires less teardrop shaped driveway rerouting. I'll...
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    Here we go again..... A New Accessory Building

    Currently designing an accessory structure (stickbuilt garage remodel really) with an odd foot print (34(w) x 44(L). Footprint is due to site and other constraints. Current footprint is 24x26. At least we won't have to pour as much concrete. 16x7 double garage door (existing, but must be...
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    Real World Roof Pitch (snow and composite shingles)? 3.2x12

    Well, we didn't burn down, although we didn't get much sleep that night. Thanks all who shared their experience with 3:12. I decided to redesign the works and stick with tried and true 4:12 and go from there. Thanks again.
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    Real World Roof Pitch (snow and composite shingles)? 3.2x12

    ****. Heading right for us. I hope my current shop survives the night. At least it is sheathed in steel. Might be building two new shops, should things go sideways.
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    Storage shed interior siding ideas?

    7/16 OSB has been working just fine for years. In fact, if you remove the stickers (I didn't), it could be down right fancy.
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    Real World Roof Pitch (snow and composite shingles)? 3.2x12

    Within the boundaries of a Nat Scenic Area. I'm not real comfortable with 3.2 and shingles. If I can not go steel, then I'll likely go 4:12 with a narrower door. That will not be cool, but beggars, etc.
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    Real World Roof Pitch (snow and composite shingles)? 3.2x12

    Thanks, but I may not have a choice. They generally will not approve a metal roof. I'm hoping for a variance, but not holding my breath.
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    Real World Roof Pitch (snow and composite shingles)? 3.2x12

    Starting to plan a new outbuilding. This area is in a very restrictive designation. My goal is a metal roof. Reality is, I may get too much push back from the powers that be. Building will be 50x30 with a shed roof. To get the height I prefer and avoid going overheight, and having a 14x14...
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    How to build out the interior of the pole building

    1.5" R-Tech styrofoam beadboard (has a vapor barrier on both sides) between 2x6s. Chip board screwed on over that. Joints are not tight so there is some air movement. Kept it off the concrete by 3/4" Old pic. A decade (or more) passed and zero issues. Roof installed with insulation. We...
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    Build over a buried water line (from well)?

    Well (pun), how did this turn out? We find ourselves in a similar situation with a proposed new ag building. Can't move the building location due to land use restrictions. Planning on burying new, sheathed pipe and conduit near the current line in case there are future problems. Re-routing...
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