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I found that chart online - looks like the rules only apply to holes drilled for plumbing and electrical. I guess that means bolts for me

Those ThruLoks look pretty good - but I only see them going up to 8.5" length. If I use 4x4 posts plus the beam depth, it'll be 10 inches of wood.
Maybe I will go the lag screw method, and carriage...

I am wondering how to connect a 4x4 railing post to a massive glulam beam that spans my shop? The glulam beam currently supports a loft space in the shop, but I need to put in a safety railing. My...

Thanks for the tip - I will get in touch with them too. So far the consensus with both the insulation contractor and the Lamtec Corp. is to keep the vapor barrier in place and put the plywood right...

Thanks everyone, I'll check into it with Lamtec just to be sure. I feel like there may be some exceptions as Peter mentioned. Just want to do it right the first time!

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I just had insulation installed in my steel building. They put the insulation in, then the WMP vapor barrier on top all the way down to the floor.
I am looking to install some plywood for...

Thanks - I am including a few more photos of the situation. about a foot from the beam is a very sturdy looking metal post anchored into the slab. It supports the whole structure on the inside. Maybe...

Nope - just sitting on the slab floor without any sort of mounts.

A previous owner had them put in. I believe they were used to lift heavy machinery. The guy was a tractor mechanic. I have another beam just like it on the other end of the shop. That side has a...

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So I have these two heavy wood beams (photos below) in my steel workshop. They appear to be freestanding, except for a few nails driven into the cross beams of the shop to help stabilize...

Wow - lots of good info on here, thanks guys. I am currently looking into the 'other easier' option of hanging lights via running a chain through conduit and attaching on either end of the shop,...

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Just a few questions on how I might tackle putting in some lights in my high-ceiling pole barn. It's about 18 or so feet in the center and wide open and I have several nicer flourescent...

Well, they unloaded yesterday and around 40% of the boxes didn't have stickers on them. Plus the driver had already broken the 'seal' before he arrived. I had them unload everything then refused to...

I wish I had your movers!

All good points. I can't be certain that my stuff was the only stuff on there. They were vague on that point (initially telling me that would be the case then changing things up a few days before the...

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This is a bit of an oddball question - but the moving company is about to deliver all of the items from my shop space tomorrow (a big move from CA to WA), and I realized there may be a...

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. I guess I will bring a breaker down with me to the shop so I don't need to make two trips

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I have a Eaton - Cutler Hammer panel (image below) and want to get breaker for a 240V 20 amp outlet, but am a bit confused on which style will work for it. There are other breakers in the...

Yes - I haven't gotten a spray foam quote yet. I have a 2,000 sq. ft. open space for the steel building. A fiberglass batt install on all walls and ceiling was quoted $8,000 - I was thinking that's...

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I just got a quote from an insulation company to put fiberglass batting into my steel building workshop (in the Pacific Northwest). They suggested putting just the plain fiberglass right...

Thanks for the tips! I guess I'd better figure out how to get it done before move-in.

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I am considering hiring a spray foam insulation company to insulate my steel workshop building. Though I was wondering - I may not be able to do it before I move into the place. Is it...

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Is it possible that a chinese laser cutter can produce fine ash in the exhaust? I am getting complaints from neighbors about a whiteish grey ash in their shops, but we are working in an...

Thanks for the help - yes I guess I was reading things wrong. It does make sense that top left would be 240 occupying 2 slots (and it's a 60 amp breaker), so now it's just a matter of replacing that...

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I am putting in a new 220v outlet in my workshop and need some advice. Below is a photo of the breaker panel. From my knowledge the top row is on one line of 120v and the bottom row is on...