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Me and the missus sold the camp trailer - and that leaves this lovely 10' x 20' slab off to the side of the garage where all my stuff is currently.The RV gate makes access nice, as well as a door from the garage to this space.  There is an existing 30A TT-30 110V outlet that I'm converting to 6-50 220V for the welder.  There is a dual floodlight and a duplex 110V outlet also there already.As a hobbyist tinkerer with artsy kind of stuff, all I have tool-wise is:* 110/220 Dual Voltage Mig/Stick/Tig welder (160A +/- from a 30A circuit)*Portaband*Drill Press (If Harbor Freight ever sends the replacement spindle sleeve...)The welder and bandsaw are portable and can be rolled out to the new work area fairly easily.  Drill press is right by the door.  I plan on avoiding getting city planners and inspectors so no "permanent" looking structures (The d!psh!t down the road ruined that when he recently went "whole house makeover" and tried turning his garage into a bedroom (yeah, I think the french doors and framing 20' off the street didn't hide well from the happen-to-drive-by building inspector) and got Red Tagged.What I'm thinking is just a steel carport like this (10' x 22'):Maybe put up some short racking against the block fence to hold materials and top it with a long metal bench top.  Rain is the only weather to really worry about, so if I can find some heavy canvas covers for the welding cart I may leave it in this area as well.  Heck, I don't know...It's Saturday afternoon and I'm just sitting in the spa staring at it.Last edited by Shootr; 10-31-2020 at 04:35 PM.Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:The only thing I'd be concerned with that car port is rain running toward your house in a heavy downpour. If you can mitigate that you'd be okay, well and keeping it from pouring into the neighbors house as well!. Interesting observation about your neighbor down the way. Here in California the Governor decided he was going to solve the homeless problem and changed all the rules. Anyone can turn their garage into a rental property. Completely ridiculous, sorry for going of course.
Reply:Yea, I guess you guys don't worry about snowloads and minus 40 blizzards... sounds like all you really need is a roof and an eavestrough, or maybe a pair of eavestroughs out the front of that structure you posted. Your setting looks urban to me. I would think leaving too much stuff outside will encourage theft. If you want to use the new work space, I would put everything on wheels and work on a level "floor". A couple of wooden ramps at the door could smooth out the transition. Put a decent 240 outlet by the door and use a short cord. A couple 12 g extensions would work for the 120 V. Wheel it out to work, back inside at the end of the day...250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:Shootr,I think I would get the carport like you mention and then use the space outside as storage and clean out the garage.Make a materials storage rack for metal, get some pallet racks or storage shelves off Craigslist and move all the little items you have in the garage outside. Look at all the knick-knacks you have in the garage and move them out of the way. As you do that, decide if you really need to keep them. This will clean out the garage and make working in there more comfortable. This is exactly what I did when I got my 40 foot shipping container. It opened up a lot more space in the actual workshop.Since you have relatively nicer weather than we have in Virginia, you won't have to worry as much about it being damaged. Every once in a while I go through my shop and see if there is stuff I haven't used in a while and move it outside. The other thing I would probably make for outside is a larger welding/work table. A major alternative to this idea is to get the carport to protect the car and then see if you can get just park the car outside from now on and use the garage as just a workshop. Still put racks outside on the side opposite the gate if there is also room to fit the car as wellMillermatic 252 MIGMiller Dynasty 200DX TIGMiller Spectrum 625 PlasmaAltas 12x36 Metal LatheBridgeport Milling Machinewww.psacustomcreations.com
Reply:Can you put some type of louvres on the gate to hide your stuff and what you are doing from the neighbors?  Recently had some drainage installed around the pool, neighbor, 1/4 mile down the road asked what we were doing?  Told her I was making a bunker.  I've got much the same problem...too much "stuff" and not enough places to put it.  Now searching for a decent "she shed" for my queen and her furniture re-purposing projects.  She doesn't need concrete flooring , just flooring.  Plus everytime I improve ,, the local govt is looking to gain a tax dollar.
Reply:Originally Posted by camfabThe only thing I'd be concerned with that car port is rain running toward your house in a heavy downpour. If you can mitigate that you'd be okay, well and keeping it from pouring into the neighbors house as well!. Interesting observation about your neighbor down the way. Here in California the Governor decided he was going to solve the homeless problem and changed all the rules. Anyone can turn their garage into a rental property. Completely ridiculous, sorry for going of course.
Reply:Originally Posted by whtbaronYea, I guess you guys don't worry about snowloads and minus 40 blizzards... sounds like all you really need is a roof and an eavestrough, or maybe a pair of eavestroughs out the front of that structure you posted. Your setting looks urban to me. I would think leaving too much stuff outside will encourage theft. If you want to use the new work space, I would put everything on wheels and work on a level "floor". A couple of wooden ramps at the door could smooth out the transition. Put a decent 240 outlet by the door and use a short cord. A couple 12 g extensions would work for the 120 V. Wheel it out to work, back inside at the end of the day...
Reply:Originally Posted by psacustomcreationsShootr,I think I would get the carport like you mention and then use the space outside as storage and clean out the garage.Make a materials storage rack for metal, get some pallet racks or storage shelves off Craigslist and move all the little items you have in the garage outside. Look at all the knick-knacks you have in the garage and move them out of the way. As you do that, decide if you really need to keep them. This will clean out the garage and make working in there more comfortable. This is exactly what I did when I got my 40 foot shipping container. It opened up a lot more space in the actual workshop.Since you have relatively nicer weather than we have in Virginia, you won't have to worry as much about it being damaged. Every once in a while I go through my shop and see if there is stuff I haven't used in a while and move it outside. The other thing I would probably make for outside is a larger welding/work table. A major alternative to this idea is to get the carport to protect the car and then see if you can get just park the car outside from now on and use the garage as just a workshop. Still put racks outside on the side opposite the gate if there is also room to fit the car as well
Reply:Where I live the building department limits the size to 120 square feet and 8 foot tall with out a permit. So building very closed to fince you can not get a permit.Today you see a lot of 10x12 shops and may see 2 or 3 very closest to get her making shops 240 square feet or even 360 square feet.There is no limit to number of small buildings.Dave  Originally Posted by ShootrMe and the missus sold the camp trailer - and that leaves this lovely 10' x 20' slab off to the side of the garage where all my stuff is currently.The RV gate makes access nice, as well as a door from the garage to this space.  There is an existing 30A TT-30 110V outlet that I'm converting to 6-50 220V for the welder.  There is a dual floodlight and a duplex 110V outlet also there already.As a hobbyist tinkerer with artsy kind of stuff, all I have tool-wise is:* 110/220 Dual Voltage Mig/Stick/Tig welder (160A +/- from a 30A circuit)*Portaband*Drill Press (If Harbor Freight ever sends the replacement spindle sleeve...)The welder and bandsaw are portable and can be rolled out to the new work area fairly easily.  Drill press is right by the door.  I plan on avoiding getting city planners and inspectors so no "permanent" looking structures (The d!psh!t down the road ruined that when he recently went "whole house makeover" and tried turning his garage into a bedroom (yeah, I think the french doors and framing 20' off the street didn't hide well from the happen-to-drive-by building inspector) and got Red Tagged.What I'm thinking is just a steel carport like this (10' x 22'):Maybe put up some short racking against the block fence to hold materials and top it with a long metal bench top.  Rain is the only weather to really worry about, so if I can find some heavy canvas covers for the welding cart I may leave it in this area as well.  Heck, I don't know...It's Saturday afternoon and I'm just sitting in the spa staring at it.
Reply:Your site looks great and block fence is nice too.Dave  Originally Posted by ShootrMe and the missus sold the camp trailer - and that leaves this lovely 10' x 20' slab off to the side of the garage where all my stuff is currently.The RV gate makes access nice, as well as a door from the garage to this space.  There is an existing 30A TT-30 110V outlet that I'm converting to 6-50 220V for the welder.  There is a dual floodlight and a duplex 110V outlet also there already.As a hobbyist tinkerer with artsy kind of stuff, all I have tool-wise is:* 110/220 Dual Voltage Mig/Stick/Tig welder (160A +/- from a 30A circuit)*Portaband*Drill Press (If Harbor Freight ever sends the replacement spindle sleeve...)The welder and bandsaw are portable and can be rolled out to the new work area fairly easily.  Drill press is right by the door.  I plan on avoiding getting city planners and inspectors so no "permanent" looking structures (The d!psh!t down the road ruined that when he recently went "whole house makeover" and tried turning his garage into a bedroom (yeah, I think the french doors and framing 20' off the street didn't hide well from the happen-to-drive-by building inspector) and got Red Tagged.What I'm thinking is just a steel carport like this (10' x 22'):Maybe put up some short racking against the block fence to hold materials and top it with a long metal bench top.  Rain is the only weather to really worry about, so if I can find some heavy canvas covers for the welding cart I may leave it in this area as well.  Heck, I don't know...It's Saturday afternoon and I'm just sitting in the spa staring at it.
Reply:Originally Posted by smithdoorWhere I live the building department limits the size to 120 square feet and 8 foot tall with out a permit. So building very closed to fence you can not get a permit.Today you see a lot of 10x12 shops and may see 2 or 3 very closest to get her making shops 240 square feet or even 360 square feet.There is no limit to number of small buildings.Dave
Reply:If you're interested in a DIY option, you might be able to borrow some ideas from Jimbo.....One thing I've never liked about those carport structures in your application is that the pour a ton of rain water down right on the foundation of the house.  Might not seem like much, but when you get water moving through there.... bad things tend to happen.  Even if your area gets little annual rainfall, what you do get is being funneled right into the area where you really don't want water.
Reply:Originally Posted by VaughnTIf you're interested in a DIY option, you might be able to borrow some ideas from Jimbo.....One thing I've never liked about those carport structures in your application is that the pour a ton of rain water down right on the foundation of the house.  Might not seem like much, but when you get water moving through there.... bad things tend to happen.  Even if your area gets little annual rainfall, what you do get is being funneled right into the area where you really don't want water.
Reply:Originally Posted by camfabThat’s a nice set up, and makes the most sense protection wise. I agree with your assessment about water mitigation, problem is the guy in the video is making it even worse...  Not to mention it’s likely not his property. Other issue is, if you actually do any maintenance on your home that side of the house isn’t going to get any. I think he’s right on the money, good concept, but not thought out very well.  Like many other communities, that’s a permanent structure, and it’s built to a zero lot line. No can do in most urban settings.
Reply:Here's a better picture of the area. The slab is 10'0" wide so that's why I'm shooting for the structure to be the same. On the fence side I plan on bringing the roof material down 3' to fully shield the neighbor but allow plenty of airflow so moisture won't pool up or get trapped. On the house side, that roof overhang already puts a bunch of water into the area during the rare downpours, but besides floating the mulch a bit, it drains in no time.The "oops" is me just realizing the type 2 110v outlets are on the same circuit as the TT-30 I plan to change to a 6-50 220v outlet (so those will have to go away). However, there is a 2 gang box on the other side of the floodlights, so I can put them over there pretty easily.I think I'll take a look at some 24" or 36" deep used racking (tons of it on Craigslist) to make the bench and/or metal storage from.Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:In case you were wondering - that's the hot tub.  I built the pergola last year.  The 4x4 uprights are screwed to Simpson post mounts, and they are buried in 70lbs of concrete in each flower pot.  I never tried to build something like that before so I was afraid to make it too permanent lol...Last edited by Shootr; 11-01-2020 at 06:43 PM.Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:How much rain do you get at any one time?  If you get summer showers that pour gallons per minute, all that roof is going to channel water in two directions, and you'll have to deal with it somehow.  Gutters sound great, but then you have to deal with the runoff that can erode lots of ground in no time flat.If you put up a car port to cover the 10' driveway, you're focusing rain from two roofs down to the side of your house.  That's gobs of water that has to be gotten rid of before it can soak in and undermine your foundation.  At least in Jimbo's video, his roofline is directing water away from the house foundation.  It might damage the block wall's foundation, but that's small potatoes by comparison.
Reply:Originally Posted by VaughnTHow much rain do you get at any one time?  If you get summer showers that pour gallons per minute, all that roof is going to channel water in two directions, and you'll have to deal with it somehow.  Gutters sound great, but then you have to deal with the runoff that can erode lots of ground in no time flat.If you put up a car port to cover the 10' driveway, you're focusing rain from two roofs down to the side of your house.  That's gobs of water that has to be gotten rid of before it can soak in and undermine your foundation.  At least in Jimbo's video, his roofline is directing water away from the house foundation.  It might damage the block wall's foundation, but that's small potatoes by comparison.
Reply:My in-laws live in Paradise Valley. Some five or six years ago we drove out in June for my father in laws birthday. The skies got dark and in five minutes the rain was dumping so hard the street was a river and the water came right up to the front door threshold. They literally had a lake sitting out their front door, really bad grading job. 1/2 hr later it was back up to 115 and suffocating. Crazy weatherOn the other hand, you almost never see graffiti, the freeways are free of litter and I agree with you on the CA brain trust.
Reply:With that little rainfall, I would still be looking at Jimbo's option. Finish the concrete between the house and the slab, keep your wall 18 to 24" inside your property line and run a good eavestrough out the front down the driveway. Avoids water issues at the wall and the house, and gives you maximum room to work.250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:How do you know someone's Canadian?When they say "eavestrough" instead of the proper terminology -- gutter!
Reply:Originally Posted by VaughnTHow do you know someone's Canadian?When they say "eavestrough" instead of the proper terminology -- gutter!
Reply:For me, gutters have always been troughs that catch and/or direct water. Street level or roof level.Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:Ahh.... get your mind out of the gutter and fix the damn eavestrough....250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:I would build a single slope roof and use gutter at fence line.If rains No water in shop.Dave  Originally Posted by ShootrMe and the missus sold the camp trailer - and that leaves this lovely 10' x 20' slab off to the side of the garage where all my stuff is currently.The RV gate makes access nice, as well as a door from the garage to this space.  There is an existing 30A TT-30 110V outlet that I'm converting to 6-50 220V for the welder.  There is a dual floodlight and a duplex 110V outlet also there already.As a hobbyist tinkerer with artsy kind of stuff, all I have tool-wise is:* 110/220 Dual Voltage Mig/Stick/Tig welder (160A +/- from a 30A circuit)*Portaband*Drill Press (If Harbor Freight ever sends the replacement spindle sleeve...)The welder and bandsaw are portable and can be rolled out to the new work area fairly easily.  Drill press is right by the door.  I plan on avoiding getting city planners and inspectors so no "permanent" looking structures (The d!psh!t down the road ruined that when he recently went "whole house makeover" and tried turning his garage into a bedroom (yeah, I think the french doors and framing 20' off the street didn't hide well from the happen-to-drive-by building inspector) and got Red Tagged.What I'm thinking is just a steel carport like this (10' x 22'):Maybe put up some short racking against the block fence to hold materials and top it with a long metal bench top.  Rain is the only weather to really worry about, so if I can find some heavy canvas covers for the welding cart I may leave it in this area as well.  Heck, I don't know...It's Saturday afternoon and I'm just sitting in the spa staring at it.I went with the peaked roof version, 10' x 21'. It'll have gutters ('Merica) on both sides to channel any rainfall to the driveway and street.Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:This what I did  Originally Posted by ShootrAttachment 1718634Me and the missus sold the camp trailer - and that leaves this lovely 10' x 20' slab off to the side of the garage where all my stuff is currently.Attachment 1718635The RV gate makes access nice, as well as a door from the garage to this space.  There is an existing 30A TT-30 110V outlet that I'm converting to 6-50 220V for the welder.  There is a dual floodlight and a duplex 110V outlet also there already.As a hobbyist tinkerer with artsy kind of stuff, all I have tool-wise is:* 110/220 Dual Voltage Mig/Stick/Tig welder (160A +/- from a 30A circuit)*Portaband*Drill Press (If Harbor Freight ever sends the replacement spindle sleeve...)The welder and bandsaw are portable and can be rolled out to the new work area fairly easily.  Drill press is right by the door.  I plan on avoiding getting city planners and inspectors so no "permanent" looking structures (The d!psh!t down the road ruined that when he recently went "whole house makeover" and tried turning his garage into a bedroom (yeah, I think the french doors and framing 20' off the street didn't hide well from the happen-to-drive-by building inspector) and got Red Tagged.What I'm thinking is just a steel carport like this (10' x 22'):Attachment 1718633Maybe put up some short racking against the block fence to hold materials and top it with a long metal bench top.  Rain is the only weather to really worry about, so if I can find some heavy canvas covers for the welding cart I may leave it in this area as well.  Heck, I don't know...It's Saturday afternoon and I'm just sitting in the spa staring at it.
Reply:I like the lean-to designs but in my situation I had to keep several things in mind:It has to be free standing to skirt the permit issue - anything attached to the house would require permits and inspections.  I know a lean-to could be made self standing, but just the apparent appearance of attachment could invite closer scrutiny if/when an inspector drove through the neighborhood.I want to get it up and done in minimal amount of time (hours, not days) - again so as to not catch an inspectors interest if they drove by and saw a half-built structure.I didn't want all (what little there can be) runoff to drain towards the neighbors property.  I don't mind (2) 20' gutters (rooftroughs? ) to direct both sides of the runoff out the driveway to the street.It's not that my current plan/purchase is illegal in any way - I am following every building ruling to the letter, but in this day and age EVERY government entity is tasked with finding their own revenue to support operating budgets.  Fines and permitting fee's are a big part of that and I'm not ready to go to war over a stupid tin carport lol.  If a manufactured structure just appears suddenly one day, it won't draw any unwanted attention and life will go on peacefully.The bummer is it is anywhere from 3-6 weeks out - the manufacturer won't narrow down the production window any more than that.  Hopefully before Christmas though,Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:That as don in one day I do not show where I live on the internet or put a real photoIn California you build 120 square feet with no per mite  Dave Originally Posted by ShootrI like the lean-to designs but in my situation I had to keep several things in mind:It has to be free standing to skirt the permit issue - anything attached to the house would require permits and inspections.  I know a lean-to could be made self standing, but just the apparent appearance of attachment could invite closer scrutiny if/when an inspector drove through the neighborhood.I want to get it up and done in minimal amount of time (hours, not days) - again so as to not catch an inspectors interest if they drove by and saw a half-built structure.I didn't want all (what little there can be) runoff to drain towards the neighbors property.  I don't mind (2) 20' gutters (rooftroughs? ) to direct both sides of the runoff out the driveway to the street.It's not that my current plan/purchase is illegal in any way - I am following every building ruling to the letter, but in this day and age EVERY government entity is tasked with finding their own revenue to support operating budgets.  Fines and permitting fee's are a big part of that and I'm not ready to go to war over a stupid tin carport lol.  If a manufactured structure just appears suddenly one day, it won't draw any unwanted attention and life will go on peacefully.The bummer is it is anywhere from 3-6 weeks out - the manufacturer won't narrow down the production window any more than that.  Hopefully before Christmas though,
Reply:Check what Farmersamm has done with his connex shop  You can always extend an eve or roof off of a box pretty easily
Reply:He has a great stop The block fence will help stop sounds and if the block fence it stop even more sounds.If use wood framing and metal roof the help stop sound too.He has great place for a home welding shop.Dave  Originally Posted by akpolarisCheck what Farmersamm has done with his connex shop  You can always extend an eve or roof off of a box pretty easily
Reply:Just got word that my carport is in and should be scheduled for install next week - woohoo.  I'd appreciate any and all advice and ideas on how to optimize the layout initially.So here is where it is going (10' wide x 20' long) set against the block fence:And this is the design/shape:This is the first draft of a layout for everything I have/want for now:I plan on getting some used "Home Depot" style racking to make benches from.  I'm thinking a 8' long x 3' deep fixed bench and a 4' long by 3' deep rolling bench.  In between the benches is space for tools.  My main toolbox stays in the garage.  20 gallon compressor and welder are on carts so they can be moved and parked at will.  Drill, saw, etc. have canvas covers for if it ever rains (Arizona) - I'm not expecting the area to get wet but just in case.I'll use hitch tubes/receivers on the benches for the grinder and vise, plus I already have a mobile stand that can hold either or.  Maybe the anvil if I ever get that figured out lol.Question: I'm limited to muscle and creativity to get steel plates from the bed of my truck to the benches - what is a good compromise between thickness for stability vs. thinness for manageable weight?  I do not do precision work so perfectly flat isn't necessary - maybe a couple 4x3 pieces welded together for the big bench and one piece for the rolling?Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:Gosh............I didn't realize you were going to have a no-wall shop.  At least that is what I'm reading into the carport thing.I realize that Arizona is dry (ask any classic car enthusiast who's looking for a rust free builder), but there's still some danger of condensation in the overnite hours, and the obvious rain event.  Not sure I'd want any kind of nice machinery out in the elements.I also, maybe not rightly, do not like anything that can be viewed by others.  If they can't see it, they won't steal it.  I'm not sure how insulated from prying eyes a carport will be, even in a walled enclosure.It's tough to do this sort of thing on a shoestring budget, or where local codes interfere.  It took me years to set my little shop up.  At least you're STARTING.  Once started, you'll figure out the best way forward.
Reply:You know..............come to think of it............I started out by the power pole in the yard.  I kept the welder, cutting rig, and drill press, wrapped in tarps when not in use.  I still have the drill press, and it's in relatively good shape.  I burnt up the welder years ago, not due to weather exposure.  And, the cutting rig is just fine 20 some years later.  So, you might be just fine.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammmGosh............I didn't realize you were going to have a no-wall shop.  At least that is what I'm reading into the carport thing.I realize that Arizona is dry (ask any classic car enthusiast who's looking for a rust free builder), but there's still some danger of condensation in the overnite hours, and the obvious rain event.  Not sure I'd want any kind of nice machinery out in the elements.I also, maybe not rightly, do not like anything that can be viewed by others.  If they can't see it, they won't steal it.  I'm not sure how insulated from prying eyes a carport will be, even in a walled enclosure.It's tough to do this sort of thing on a shoestring budget, or where local codes interfere.  It took me years to set my little shop up.  At least you're STARTING.  Once started, you'll figure out the best way forward.
Reply:That pup might be gentle as a lamb, but I bet there's a real personality change if an unfamiliar person gets near that child  Dogs will either be jealous of a young child, or bond with it.  If they bond, it's for life.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammmThat pup might be gentle as a lamb, but I bet there's a real personality change if an unfamiliar person gets near that child  Dogs will either be jealous of a young child, or bond with it.  If they bond, it's for life.
Reply:Looks like your crew is ready to start the buildDave  Originally Posted by ShootrI think once the carport is in a lot of those questions will be answered - for me as well as you.  Between the gate and fence being tall enough to hide everything from view (at least from the street), the 24/7 surveillance cameras I have on the area, and a mutt that can run down cats and birds and looks scary as heck - I don't feel too worried about thievery.  Scary looking - but gentle as a lamb:I've been picking up outdoor furniture covers off Amazon scratch and dent dept. for cheap - they breather pretty well, are waterproof, and have tie downs built in to them.  Makes the drill press look like a covered up patio heater lol.
Reply:I realize that you're on a budget and dealing with limited space and building codes.  However, I would put the security of my stuff first.  That means making it so that nobody can see any of it from the street.  Also, it needs to be protected from rain, dust, and extreme temperature changes.  The government will know about it.  They don't look from the street, they look for changes on Google Earth.America Needs AMERICA'S Oil!!!"Global warming is the greatest scam in history ...There is no run away climate change. The impact of humans on climate is not catastrophic. Our planet is not in peril."--John Coleman, Founder of The Weather Channel
Reply:When you update the anvil stand, make the cabinets, get new tools, etc, try to make them have the same work height. This allows you support larger pieces. Have you thought about getting a long piece of the track for your chain hoist and putting that across the peak of the roof of the carport spanning all the trusses? I am not sure what the snow load or strength is of the structure. Since you generally do not work with heavy material, this might be an option to help move items in and out of the truck. If I remember right, you mostly use the hoist to put your generator or other items in and out of the truck. Since you are only dealing with a couple of hundred pounds and not over 500 pounds, I think you will be OK.Last edited by psacustomcreations; 12-10-2020 at 06:32 AM.Millermatic 252 MIGMiller Dynasty 200DX TIGMiller Spectrum 625 PlasmaAltas 12x36 Metal LatheBridgeport Milling Machinewww.psacustomcreations.com
Reply:Originally Posted by 12V71Twenty years ago my kids had a dog with exactly that same paint job, We had no idea how many breeds were crammed in there but "Maggie" was the most protective mutt we ever had. The neighbors had a shepherd that ran loose most of the time and was fairly aggressive, sob showed up in our driveway and went after a kid, Maggie jumped a 5' fence and came close to killing that dog. I had to pull Maggie off and drag the shepherd home... Damn near just shot the thing, a couple of visits from the sheriffs department finally got shep kenneled pretty much permanently.
Reply:The one built using PT lumber and metal roof was under $500.00 and one day to erection. If used steel it would cost more for short span. Where you live may not snow I live snow every 20 years so had for snow load too. Dave
Reply:Crew got a nice early start:Oh my!And all guttered / eavestroughed up:Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:Looks greatLike gutter I hate to see the bill on that.Dave  Originally Posted by ShootrCrew got a nice early start:Oh my!And all guttered / eavestroughed up:
Reply:Originally Posted by psacustomcreationsHave you thought about getting a long piece of the track for your chain hoist and putting that across the peak of the roof of the carport spanning all the trusses? I am not sure what the snow load or strength is of the structure. Since you generally do not work with heavy material, this might be an option to help move items in and out of the truck. If I remember right, you mostly use the hoist to put your generator or other items in and out of the truck. Since you are only dealing with a couple of hundred pounds and not over 500 pounds, I think you will be OK.
Reply:Where purchased the Carport will the snow load. Odds are it is 12 to 20 Lb Ft Fyi if putting on roof ever day you know where you can step.Dave Originally Posted by ShootrI haven't got the roof load rating yet, but the person screwing the roof down walked freely all over it. Definitely putting a hoist track in there.
Reply:Custom cover for the welder cart and drill press.Well, actually grill and patio furniture covers - but the fit is amazing lol!Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:Nice looking carport.  I'm a bit surprised they didn't anchor it to the slab.  You can do that later if you want.  Even lead anchors are an improvement.  They go in easy if you use an SDS drill.  I might have missed seeing the anchors, but from here it doesn't look anchored.And................I just had a passing thought.  It might be a good ideal to alarm your gate.  They can't get the big stuff out without opening the gate.Photograph all the valuable stuff, and keep a list of serial numbers.  You will have trouble making a claim without this information.
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Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammmNice looking carport.  I'm a bit surprised they didn't anchor it to the slab.  You can do that later if you want.  Even lead anchors are an improvement.  They go in easy if you use an SDS drill.  I might have missed seeing the anchors, but from here it doesn't look anchored.And................I just had a passing thought.  It might be a good ideal to alarm your gate.  They can't get the big stuff out without opening the gate.Photograph all the valuable stuff, and keep a list of serial numbers.  You will have trouble making a claim without this information.