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dukeboy_318 said:
i cut them in about 3-4 inch pieces. planted them along a 18 ft row. i don't recall how many potential plants i got out of it, filled the row up though.
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Hope that wasn't too short. I think Hoppy said about 6" is best. I have one pack on ebay. Kept them to 6+. People looking, but not a single watcher. Looking at other hops auctions, doesn't seem like a lot of demand right now. Might be dumping most of what I dug up. I have them in a closed box in the garage. Been cool and they were still firm last I checked, but that won't last much longer as it warms up, Not saving them in the fridge...
 
zkx14 said:
Hope that wasn't too short. I think Hoppy said about 6" is best. I have one pack on ebay. Kept them to 6+. People looking, but not a single watcher. Looking at other hops auctions, doesn't seem like a lot of demand right now. Might be dumping most of what I dug up. I have them in a closed box in the garage. Been cool and they were still firm last I checked, but that won't last much longer as it warms up, Not saving them in the fridge...
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I left some of the thinner ones that long or longer. guess we'll find out.
 
ZMan67S said:
Well speaking of the garage yesterday, what do you all think wood frame versus metal.
Both are close in price. Metal once the pad is poured can go up in a couple days.
I have a buddy that works daily in his metal building and loves it.
I can't decide, I guess either is ok. Just not sure if one is better than the other??
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Built well, they both will be fine.
Metal rusts, Wood rots. So really as far as durability goes, it depends on drainage and climate.
Insulation - wood is hands down winner.
Consistant quality - metal studs will almost never show up warp and twisted. Wood will depend on locality and what the yard carries.
Fire resistance: Heavy timbers hold their strength longer, but steel won't support a fire. Either way, build in fireblocks.
Wiring: Must use BX, MC, AC with metal studs. I don't know that's a disadvantage except damp climates where steel cladding can rust.
Alterations and modifications. I think wood frame lends itself to adding shelves, windows, hooks, etc. more easily than metal.

Roof and exterior: If you don't mind how loud metal roof can be in the rain, they are pretty low maint. and fire proof. Three tab asphalt is reasobablly long lasting in most places and cheap. Siding, I generally like wood, but depends on fire danger. Plastic is worthless IMO. Real alum siding might be an option, or brick or brick face.

That's my two cents.
 
My stick built house has a metal roof. Last night it was heavenly listening to the rain. I love it.

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Mattax said:
Built well, they both will be fine.
Metal rusts, Wood rots. So really as far as durability goes, it depends on drainage and climate.
Insulation - wood is hands down winner.
Consistant quality - metal studs will almost never show up warp and twisted. Wood will depend on locality and what the yard carries.
Fire resistance: Heavy timbers hold their strength longer, but steel won't support a fire. Either way, build in fireblocks.
Wiring: Must use BX, MC, AC with metal studs. I don't know that's a disadvantage except damp climates where steel cladding can rust.
Alterations and modifications. I think wood frame lends itself to adding shelves, windows, hooks, etc. more easily than metal.

Roof and exterior: If you don't mind how loud metal roof can be in the rain, they are pretty low maint. and fire proof. Three tab asphalt is reasobablly long lasting in most places and cheap. Siding, I generally like wood, but depends on fire danger. Plastic is worthless IMO. Real alum siding might be an option, or brick or brick face.

That's my two cents.
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I agree.

I will add that i've been getting quotes for steel and wood framed buildings, steel is coming in about the same cost. However, with the same pitch, the snow load is 30% higher AND the building its rated for 165 winds, thats on 12 ft spacings. the steel comes pre-drilled and powdercoated as well. Wind rating on the wood framed at 9 ft pole spacings is 105mph. Both prices include spray insulation.
 
No wonder USPS is losing money. Another one through Harrisburg that went to wrong place. Won’t make a big difference to me, but they did that to 2 of my items in last week... Gotta add up to a lot of extra handling. Almost wonder if its a way to inflate their #s. Increases the total item count handled through that facility.... or are they just that bad. Lol
Also scanned 5 times @ Lehigh Valley :wtf:
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MOPARMITCH said:
Thats a big house Tike....Did your Ex talk you into that....JK.....:poke::poke:
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Actually YES!!!. And that gets me going sometimes. While I was home building it to what SHE wanted she was out "getting to know" a co-worker! But I have a great place...I can't keep up but 20 acres and the gobbler is gobbling and deer in my yard everyday!
 
my quote is for a 36x40 steel frame and sided building with 11 ft walls came in at 13,632.52 delivered from Kentucky.
my quote for a 27x36 wood pole barn with 12 ft walls and steel siding came in at 12,871.37 delivered from 20 miles away.

Neither included concrete. But both do include spray foam insulation, which is fire retardant
 
Any of you use an airbrush for painting?
I was looking at buying another Preval cartridge to touch up in the engine bay but starting thinking maybe it would be smarter to buy a small sprayer.
I've still got some old acrylic laquer that was used in the engine bay so it should match. Just want to go around the master cyl and bulkhead connector. Top of inner fender too.
 
Mattax said:
Any of you use an airbrush for painting?
I was looking at buying another Preval cartridge to touch up in the engine bay but starting thinking maybe it would be smarter to buy a small sprayer.
I've still got some old acrylic laquer that was used in the engine bay so it should match. Just want to go around the master cyl and bulkhead connector. Top of inner fender too.
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I never thought of that. Using an airbrush for touch up
 
News today saying " While some are loosening restrictions, CA getting tighter" They are NOW going to close all beaches. So...they were not already closed? :wtf:
 
dartnabout said:
I never thought of that. Using an airbrush for touch up
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The guy who fixed the roof dent on the Barracuda uses one. That's where I got the idea. He's also into model car racing - I forget what that's called.
I'd just have him do it but he's disappeared sortof and is closing up down here (Hatboro area) this year if he can.
 
dukeboy_318 said:
my quote is for a 36x40 steel frame and sided building with 11 ft walls came in at 13,632.52 delivered from Kentucky.
my quote for a 27x36 wood pole barn with 12 ft walls and steel siding came in at 12,871.37 delivered from 20 miles away.

Neither included concrete. But both do include spray foam insulation, which is fire retardant
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So that is installed/set up price?
 
zkx14 said:
News today saying " While some are loosening restrictions, CA getting tighter" The are NOW going to close all beaches. So...they were not already closed? :wtf:
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Well, "we" had relaxed the beach closures if proper social distancing were observed. Well, bone heads could not adhere to the rules, so all beaches are closed again.....:BangHead:
 
dartnabout said:
I ought to sell and move to VN. I have a friend doing well when he is there!
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You are welcome to visit me at my house in Vinh Long, anytime you want Tike. I can even teach you to speak Viet. We'll get you a 30 something beauty, and you'll be all set.......:thumbsup:
 
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