My garage has only a 7’ ceiling, so I pulled out the rafters, & added 2 X 4s with 9” plywood gussets to
accommodate 9” R-30 insulation. I did this in my existing shop about 18 years ago.
Doing this took out about 2” of sag in the old rafters.
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I had a small bubble type skylight leftover from the other shop that I hadn’t used, so I installed it in
this ceiling. For such a small opening, 14 1/2” X 14 1/2” it sure give out a lot of light.
I searched for this type, but they don’t make them anymore.
The company now only makes the Tubular type skylights.
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The Skylight installation process.






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Quitting Time!
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A Big Thank You to Barb for most of these fine pictures.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1






















18 comments so far
MsDebbieP
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posted 18 days ago
do you ever stop? Once again I am reminded why I consider you one of my heroes! What can’t you do???
and I, too, thank Barb for the photos. LOVE that last one.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
stefang
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posted 18 days ago
Keep up the good work Dick and the good photos Barb! We seniors have to set a good example for the newer generations and I can see you are doing your bit.
-- Mike, American in Norway
Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 18 days ago
I might have to hire you for my jobs!
Good way to go for added height and insulating the shop.
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 18 days ago
Thank you Debbie,
Your comments are always so kind.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 18 days ago
Thank You Mike!
Senior power, that’s just what we need.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 18 days ago
Thanks a lot Todd!
I’ll keep you in mind, in case I need a job someday.
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a1Jim
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posted 18 days ago
Looks like some good improvements Dick you should be warmer and have a lot me light. be careful up there.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 18 days ago
Thank you Jim!
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pommy
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posted 18 days ago
so when you taking over from NORM mate …........
and are you thinking of moving in that shop of yours LOL…........
-- cut it saw it scrap it
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 18 days ago
Thanks Andy.
My plaid shirt is all worn out, & I can’t afford a new one. <(:O}#
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Scott Bryan
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posted 18 days ago
I don’t guess you are content to sit in a rocking chair and wave at the people passing by. :)
Great idea on putting a skylight in there. I find natural light much easier to work under.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 18 days ago
Thank you Scott,
I may be retired, but I’m not done yet.
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sharad
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posted 17 days ago
Young man! you are an inspiration for so many of us. Great work in putting the skylight. Excellent photographs whoever has snapped them.
Sharad
-- patanjali
DocK16
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posted 17 days ago
Dick,
Takes alot of nerve to cut a hole in a roof that doesn’t leak.
-- DocK, WV
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 16 days ago
Hi Sharad, & Thank you.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 16 days ago
Hi DocK,
I have thee others on the other side that haven’t leaked in 18 years.
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Grumpy
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posted 6 days ago
Good one Dick.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 5 days ago
Thank you Grumpy!
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