New garage time!

[KWentling]

You have potential hinges at the top of the door openings resisted only by the sheathing and their attachment to the framing.Other structure will add to that, but don't underestimate the forces of wind. You're adding another 20+ feet of "sail" above the openings. Google "portal frame nailing pattern" for examples. I'm sure it is in code requirements too.

Could you elaborate? I'm not sure i understood what you're saying.

 

[747driver]

Ran across this system on YT. There are a couple of other systems out there also. Interesting and thought someone might be interested in how this works !

Wood-Framed Buildings Benefit From Composite TotalJoist Steel Construction - Installation Video - YouTube

 

[fatjay]

Got all the supports out of the way, swept up, moved all the scaffolding into position to put the floor down. Got the drywall lift in position and 25 sheets of 3/4" T&G plywood in place. It's 52 self tapping screws through wood into metal per sheet, 5.5 sheets per row, 6 rows, so 33 sheets of plywood, or 1716 screws. My ryobi driver is heavy and on the weak side, my makita is on it's last leg. I saw by chance the milwaukee m12 driver on clearance at home depot, had the same battery that my ratchets take, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Holy **** that thing packs a punch. So I bought 3 more for my father and the guy helping me and a chuck version for me. Also picked up a case of loctite PL375 construction adhesive, rated for wood to metal.

Scaffolding is heavy...
https://i.imgur.com/CkXU2KB.mp4

 

[fatjay]

Got a bunch of plywood up and started screwing it in with those self tapping screws. It's fantastic, they go in very nicely. The m12 drivers are fantastic, batteries are a bit short lived though. We get about 125 screws in per battery, 2 drivers, 4 batteries, 2 chargers. The good news is by the time we burn through the batteries, the other batteries recharge. So we're able to immediately swap them.

 

[dragoneggs]

Looking good... stay safe. :thumbsup:

 

[MickeyDBC]

You need an autofeed decking screw gun. They are almost as fast as a nail gun and are an amazing time saver.

 

[fatjay]

You need an autofeed decking screw gun. They are almost as fast as a nail gun and are an amazing time saver.

Can you feed self tapping screws in them?

 

[MickeyDBC]

Looks like Simpson has a wood to steel setup ( Quik Drive(R) Auto-Feed Screw Driving Systems - YouTube ) . You might also want to call someone like Fasteners Plus and see what they have.

 

[dragoneggs]

Looks like Simpson has a wood to steel setup ( Quik Drive(R) Auto-Feed Screw Driving Systems - YouTube ) . You might also want to call someone like Fasteners Plus and see what they have.

I like the no knees and no bending over!

 

[fatjay]

Reamer Tek Wood to Metal Screws - Tek Screws w/Reamer Wings - Trailer Deck Tek Screws - Truck/Trailer Bed Reamer Tek Wood to Metal Screw

These are the screws I have and honestly the difference in time would probably be minimal. It takes about 3-4 minutes to do a sheet at 52 screws, they go in so fast. The first sheet was the learning process. Now they just fly in, 3-5 seconds a screw. Sure it might be easier on my knee's but not $600 easier.

 

[fatjay]

Oh, I use my kids boogie boards from the pool when kneeling for an extended period, it's like a silk pillow compared to the hard wood.

 

[spitter]

Most rental places have decking guns , not wort it on such a small project . Screws cost 3x as much and u will never use a hole box stuck with leftovers. If you had to buy every tool they make for every job you wood have to have a last name like Trump or Gates. Thats why they call it work.:drink:

 

[MF RED in MT]

Milwaukee makes longer lasting batteries for their M12 series tools that are the same size as the 1.5AH battery:

2.0AH and 3.0AH.

The 3.0AH battery is all I use in my Milwaukee heated jacket & pockets.

KC

 

[fatjay]

All my batteries are 2ah. The 4-in-1 D type drill is more battery efficient, I can get 25 or so more screws with it than the driver.

Got 17 sheets up yesterday in the hot sun where there's no place to escape. It's really starting to look like a floor, I'm happy. When I walk it does have a hollow sound though, probably due to the fact that it is hollow, the joists have almost no mass to them compared to a normal wooden joist. It feels solid though, really good.

 

[Ford850]

It looks great! I like that first picture especially. Will you have a slide to the pool from the second or third story?

 

[EddieWalker]

Seeing that swimming pool while you are burning up in the heat must really add to the torture of being up there!!!

 

[fatjay]

Seeing that swimming pool while you are burning up in the heat must really add to the torture of being up there!!!

Knowing that pool is there is my light at the end of the tunnel, at the end of the day I dive in and cool down and let my muscles relax.

 

[mred2]

I really enjoy seeing the pictures. I would love to have a new shop. Not as big as yours. In years gone past, I would be up working on one. But with a few health problems, I no longer get on ladders and can't stay out in the heat that long. I wish some of us lived closer, I could supervise by the pool with a cold glass of unsweet tea. Keep the pictures coming. Most of us are really jealous.

 

[fatjay]

I really enjoy seeing the pictures. I would love to have a new shop. Not as big as yours. In years gone past, I would be up working on one. But with a few health problems, I no longer get on ladders and can't stay out in the heat that long. I wish some of us lived closer, I could supervise by the pool with a cold glass of unsweet tea. Keep the pictures coming. Most of us are really jealous.

I just turned 37 and am in the best shape i've ever been in. Muscles all working, joints all working, and as long as i day a few 15min breaks during the day i can keep plowing on. I'm hoping to enjoy this garage for a long time.

 

[mred2]

I am 68, heart problems, cancer 3 times, 1 kidney, missing section from right lung, no problem. Still going good. But now have had an infection in my foot. Meds off and on for the past 19 months. Lost part of the joint behind my big toe on my right foot. Not the best thing for balance. I will get over this. I don't give up, ever! But just will never have the balance for ladders or working on the roof. But thinking about renting a lift to paint my house at this time. I have lights and not as hot at night. And I still put in about 9 hours a day for a regular job. My biggest problem with a big shop is my wife letting me cut down the trees where I want it.