Recent content by AlbertC

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    Pics of new shop completed

    Thanks everyone for the nice comments!,
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    Pics of new shop completed

    i really haven’t noticed much noise but I haven’t really started using the shop yet. I think the insulation above the metal ceiling will minimize any real noise.
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    Pics of new shop completed

    I wanted a bathroom but they were going to make me put in a separate septic system that would have cost at a minimum $12,000. I’ll just go behind a tree.
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    Pics of new shop completed

    I have posted a few pics of various stages of my shop project but I thought I would post a pic of the final project. I have been wanting a workshop for quite a while and I finally started a little over a year ago. The only thing left to do is the concrete pad in front of the doors. Size is 40...
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    Can you rebuild firmco pumps

    I have one of those 15 gal firmco sprayers and it seems like the pump is getting weaker. I e had it for about 5 years and was wondering if anyone knows if you can rebuild the pump or do you just have to buy a new one? thanks
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    Question about greasing bearings

    I have a double axel utility trailer. I usually use it for relatively short trips a few times a year, maybe 200-300 miles a year. I have two questions: When I replaced the bearings about 6 years ago, of course I greased the bearings good when I installed them. How often should I grease them and...
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    Is my tractors battery a deep cycle battery

    My 9 year old tractor battery for my New Holland 3930 is not turning over fast enough to start the tractor. Before buying a new battery I’m going g to try to charge it. Question is this- is a large tractor battery considered a “deep cycle” battery? I’ve gotten good service out of this battery...
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    Finished the ceiling on my shop

    Trusses are 2 ft on centers
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    Finished the ceiling on my shop

    I considered Sheetrock. One of the guys who gave me a quote told me that he couldn’t guarantee that the Sheetrock would not develop cracks since the space would not be conditioned. The cost for the metal was cheaper if you don’t consider my labor. Sheetrock was going to cost $4200 and I have...
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    Finished the ceiling on my shop

    The metal cost $3.05 per ft for 29 gauge that is 36” wide. I bought it from a local place that buys the metal in large rolls and then form it to whatever length you want.
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    Finished the ceiling on my shop

    Took me about 3 weeks but I finally finished the metal ceiling on my new shop under construction. 16 and 8 ft panels. My wife helped me I put it was still a lot of work
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    New shop under construction

    Thanks Eddie but it hasn’t been painted yet. The 4 by 8 panels are cream colored from the factory and the battens Are yellow from the factory. I will probably paint the shop green and the bottom wainscoting will be a darker shade of green. The fascia has been painted and is white. Ill post...
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    New shop under construction

    It’s 40 by 60
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    New shop under construction

    Some updated pics. Have the Hardie and electrical done. Will order the steel for the ceiling next week. The area under the porch will be brick wainscoting.
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    New Pasture Saplings

    I have lespedzamin my centipede grass. Can you tell us how to mix the remedy to get rid of the lespedza. Do you know if it will Hurt the centipede? thanks
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