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maxGarage - I went with the A-19 lighting solution in my woodworking and automotive shops and I love the lighting. I find it a much more versatile lighting solution than flourescent or LED strip lighting. If you need more light in a specific area just pop in a higher lumen lamp and you're all...

That would be a very good idea. When filling gaps around doors and windows use only the low expansion foam. If you do decide to use spray foam on the walls be sure it is at least 2" thick closed cell foam. That will eliminate condensation within the wall cavity which would be a very bad thing...

Jack - No cringing, just fascination at your attention to detail. Your play stove solution is ingenious. I even like the surreal effect of the wall stud bisecting the cook-top. It kind of compliments that Wizard-of-Oz thing. The plywood gusset connection of the rafter to the stud is spot on...

Re: Table-Saw Trouble: Let's Be Safe In 2016 I second rlitman's suggestion. How about it Jack? We would love to see more of the playhouse. John Minton

Re: Table-Saw Trouble: Let's Be Safe In 2016 Jack, In my previous post I was remiss in not commenting on what a wonderful job you did on the playhouse. Your design is creative, bold, and beautifully executed. As an architect I have a keen appreciation of such things. Well done Sir. John Minton

Re: Table-Saw Trouble: Let's Be Safe In 2016 I feel your pain Jack. Been there and done that 42 years ago. Bad cut, but no nerve damage. I regained full function and have only a small chunk of my right index pad missing. Like Skamp I use the Grr-Ripper when I can. For cuts with the blade 90...

I ordered the 211 from Cyberweld yesterday and received it today. What great service. Free shipping as well. John Minton

Thanks Smalltown! I just ordered the 211 with the $200 rebate and free spool gun. I've wanted to learn MIG welding for a long time and now I'll have a great machine to start off with. The ability to weld aluminum is a nice plus too. John Minton

MotoDave, Thanks for the Roark recommendation. I have them bookmarked for future purchases. Great site. John Minton

ZKLing did mean the power supply from inside a computer. Amazon sells an ATX computer power supply for $12. It is a fairly easy job to modify the supply for 3.3V, 5V, and 12V taps. Google "ATX power supply conversion". I did the conversion for my electrolytic rust removal system. It works great...

This is what I would do. Cheap and effective. John Minton

Let me be the second to say "you ****". What a great find. Congrats. John

The furnace went out in my cabin in Maine a few winters ago and all the plumbing froze. We lost two toilets and 2 faucets, but all the pex piping survived the thaw. I have experience with the pex plastic clamp bands, the metal bands, and sharkbite fittings. All have performed well. Hope this...

Wouldn't change a thing. Very well thought out. Where did you source the parts sorting tray? John Minton

Another vote for Flexzilla. Love my 100 footer. John Minton

I used a 4x4 with 3/8" radiused edges and a finial on the bottom. It is through bolted to the floor joist and is quite solid. I'll see if I can grab a photo the next time I'm at the cabin. John Minton

For a pole building AndyHurz20 has the answer. Stone is definitely cheaper than steel or concrete. I am an architect with extensive experience designing piling foundations on North Shore, Ma barrier beaches. Depending on the depth of the peat, you would be looking at $1,500 to $2,000 per steel...

The 5k PSi and fibers is a no brainer. Well worth the $100 extra. Since you already have the lift I would go with what Dan in Pasadena said and cast the anchor bolts for the lift in the slab. To do this cut two squares of plywood the exact size of the lift base plates. Trace the bolt holes...

I just saw your drawing of the door hinge. You are seriously good. Not many people can draw that well. Talented designer, excellent craftsman, gifted draftsman. I have to ask. What do you do for a living? John Minton, Architect

Looking good. I love this thread. There is so much potential in this technology. Thanks for sharing! John Minton