For those of you who've built a shop, how much value did it add to the property? For instance, if a shop costs $150k, can the property value increase the same? Less? More? I know there's many variables. Thought maybe some of you have been through this, having built a shop then had property value...
Last Post By: Robert Hayward Yesterday, 8:03 PMMy doc tells me I need an neck MRI to diagnose some arm pain that may be starting in the neck. On the phone the MRI facility asked me if I had ever been involved with "metal grinding". Of course as a woodworker I've sharpened tools on a wheel, drilled holes in metal etc. I'm hoping to get more...
Last Post By: Mike Henderson Yesterday, 10:52 PMHot water travels about 60 feet from the tank to our upstairs bathroom and it takes too long to get there. I'm thinking about installing a point-of-use heater with a mini-tank but don't know if it will do what I want. Can I install a 2.5 gallon POU heater in the hot water supply to the bathroom and...
Last Post By: Jerome Stanek Today, 7:46 AMA lot of people - myself included - make it a policy to really avoid lending out tools. The list is a really short one of the people I will lend a tool to. What about - borrowing a tool?
Last Post By: Bob Falk Today, 9:43 AMGood day all. I appreciate the time to read and give feedback. I think this is the right machine and price, but want feedback. The time has come. I need a CNC to stay competitive and I also just want to create in new ways. I have “non-buyers remorse” for stopping bidding on a beautiful 5x10...
Last Post By: Malcolm Schweizer Today, 8:20 AMSure - why not? (Votes: 9)
Never. If I needed something, I'd buy or rent it. (Votes: 10)
Maybe. Depends on the person and the tool. (Votes: 51)
Now that's an interesting experience. The only answer I've ever got from that exercise is "that's what it says in the zoning ordinance" or
Steve Demuth Today, 10:28 AMThis is good advice and consistent with my own experience. I made it a point to get to know the local code officer and his second in command right from
Jim Becker Today, 10:26 AMI also built a "detached" screened dining room on a deck. The fact that it sat on a deck that was attached to the house allowed it to be built
Maurice Mcmurry Today, 10:22 AMNot wanting to get involved with the Code Folks hurts you more than them. Get a good site drawing showing all buildings, utility service locations. Add
Jack Frederick Today, 10:17 AMI saw this at a coffee shop & thought of this thread.
Are your tools dangerous?
Thread Starter: Edward WeberDo you consider tools as dangerous? https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/how-to/g2394/10-workshop-tools-that-can-kill-you/ I came accross this article and it struck me, that I don't consider my tools as dangerous or not. To me it's just a tool. Sure, some tools can cause greater injury...
Last Post By: Maurice Mcmurry Today, 10:16 AM