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With exposed 3/4 EMT, I think that can do the entire job without bending anything. For as few runs as I will have, it's going to be faster and much cheaper to buy pre-bent fittings. Sounds silly to most, but for this DIYer, it seems to make sense.

Perfect!! Thank you!!

No idea wtf this is, but it's not contributing to the thread I created. Sounds like you boys need to settle this like men - over a game of golf, a scotch and a bro hug! 😁

Clearly, I'm no electrician and I'm not 100% sure if this is a little jab or a serious question. Either way, I assume that I can use the conduit as the ground. Where running a ground wire will work but is not required. Is this layman's interpretation close?

So, here's what I've settled on. Exposed 3/4" EMT everywhere. May be some areas where 1/2 is sufficient, but I want a consistent look. It will cost slightly more but I should have room for the inevitable tweaks that will come up.

Correct. The extra labor is in bending and installing the conduit

So true... This is a lively topic and I'm greatful for every response.

Honestly, I don't foresee the need (says everyone doing this...)

My apologies, I meant to say Metal Clad cable, not EMT. None of the wiring will be exposed outside of the wall (4' of plywood + 9' galvalume to ceiling. Ceiling also galvalume.). I intend to complete the wiring before I finish the interior.

Experts (and everyone else ;>) , I've received 2 quotes from a freelancing electrician who works full-time for a very reputable local contractor) to wire my shop in my pole building in Central Ohio. The finished space is 30'x30' and the quotes are as follows: EMT - $850 materials, $3,000...

THAT is a nice barn!! Thanks for the feedback.

Here's a pic of one of the trusses.

It's a Wickes Buildings out of Argos IN. I will get some pics today.

Thank You! I'm clearly no expert, but i suspect the barn mfg in the 80s did not design the trusses to hold much weight. I will try to add more details about the trusses.

Hank, excellent question. IMO, the trusses look cheap and weak. The barn mfg was from 1980s. I see no sign of sag in them, but I also am concerned that the ceiling weight will be too much for them. I will look to see what markings the trusses have.

I never really considered the roof load in the equation. Only the ceiling load.

Bert, thank you! I am very concerned about the weight on the trusses. I will ask my metal supplier about the deeper rib option.