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June 22, 2002

I am building a 32x36 garage/shop. Plan to use a steel beam (W14 by 53) to support the second floor joists. How can I stabilize this beam laterally? Idea: attach…

June 22, 2002

Hi, Just in case there are other Marks in this forum, I am new to this message board and forum and am hoping someone (or many of you) can give…

June 22, 2002

Anyone have any experience with a product called Rastra (I think that's the name) ?  

June 22, 2002

I really am stumped on this one. Architectect has designed a 1/2" glass topped table supported by 6 stumpy cedar things. The cut offs from the cedar things are to…

June 22, 2002

Dang, I thought I posted this, maybe this designer site is too much for me, so... here it goes again....I really am stumped on this one. Architectect has designed a…

June 22, 2002

Hi Guys:   I've posted some pics in the past or before the new format was used.  It seems they were lost in the move but here's a current project…

June 21, 2002

I'm tackling my first FC siding job in a week and was wondering whether you pros out there prefer cutting it with FC carbide blades (4-5 teeth) or power shears? …

June 21, 2002

Hello Again, About three months or so ago I posted some information about my project in my basement. I am going to finish the basement and part of the activities…

June 21, 2002

What are some favorite ways to frame headers and corners in 2x6 walls?

June 20, 2002

Hi folks, I've been a subscriber to FH for quite awhile & finally have a question worth posing to you. I'm planning to cut the slab in our basement around…