Uncle Buck
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If you could operate them proficiently then you could call yourself a gifted machinist!
Above 1200 Sq/FT OldCarGuy’s New Toy Shop
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
If you could operate them proficiently then you could call yourself a gifted machinist!
If you want 3 phase you can roll your own just do it after the inspectors are done.
http://www.patchn.com/ click on articles,electrical,3ph from single phase. They were selling more detailed articles on ebay. A friend uses it for a overhead crane,welder,metal lathe,and chop saw.
http://www.patchn.com/ click on articles,electrical,3ph from single phase. They were selling more detailed articles on ebay. A friend uses it for a overhead crane,welder,metal lathe,and chop saw.
woodbutcher
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are you kiddin me lol. i have some work to do imo i got a long way to go to get there
porschedude996TT
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I think you need a bigger building!
e-tek
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So, OCG...when are you gonna build something that we can all enjoy? I'd like to see you build a roadster like the 60's Indy coupes myself!!
beezerbum
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OldCarGuy,
I had an auto repair shop for 25 years and then worked in a "Fab" shop for 5 years and NEVER had that all the equipment you have ! I'm totally in awe! Ya make me "smiley" all over! Great place.
Have fun!
Dave
I had an auto repair shop for 25 years and then worked in a "Fab" shop for 5 years and NEVER had that all the equipment you have ! I'm totally in awe! Ya make me "smiley" all over! Great place.
Have fun!
Dave
After going through the whole thread at 1 am, My eyes heart and everything i look at has a white haze around it. I have also realized you are crazy but in a good way 
. My dads factory has half of what you have.
Also some one said earlier that you could pick up a car with the crane on the roof. My dad has one and yes u can i lifted my project car and painted underneath.
. My dads factory has half of what you have.Also some one said earlier that you could pick up a car with the crane on the roof. My dad has one and yes u can i lifted my project car and painted underneath.
TheShrine
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They say there's always someone who has more, better, and bigger "stuff" than you.......We can put that saying to bed today! It ends here!
Kevin54
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Re: OldCarGuy’s New Toy Shop
Comments like that have to be backed up by pics on this site
Comments like that have to be backed up by pics on this site
Comments like that have to be backed up by pics on this site
I would have but i never got any pics
When it was all said and done. Sherwin William's had no answers to the problems that I encountered. But eventually made good by compensating me with more than enough products to cover my loss. And they continue to be my source of paints and coatings today... .
By all means use an Epoxy Coating. But make sure that you use a brand name 100% solids high VOC solvent based epoxy. And not a water based Epoxy Coating. I used Sherwin William's Armorseal 1000HS with their Armorseal 33 primer. It's been over three years now and it's holding up great and looks as good as when I first put it down. Other than a few expected chips from when I drop heavy pieces of steel.
Here's the link to my writeup on putting down my Epoxy floor. Along with the problems I had to deal with.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2230&highlight=epoxy
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cyclopsblown34
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OCG, i gotta say, you're the first person I've seen have a problem with Sherwin Williams floor paint. I rep a competitor of theirs at work and one of my customers tried their **** and the coverage was terrible and not nearly what the tech people told him. He returned the unopened portion to me and got Sherwin Williams paint(at about the same price as mine), applied it two years ago in a high forklift traffic area and no trouble, it's still holding up well. I'm glad to see they compensated you for the initial problems and you're satisfied with their product.
Ok Now I am confused...... I have a K&T 2HL horizontal that is a relatively new acquisition. and after using it with all of it's power feeds I was considering looking for a vertical version..... now what is this boring holes with an endmill on a manual mill.......
archie =) =) =)
Steve from Socal
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The K&T 2D is a rotary head mill; the spindle itself can be offset and rotate to cut circles or arcs. A standard K&T vertical like a 2H is not the same, spindle only goes up and down. The 2D has a drive transmission for rotabs and dividing heads, look at the right side of the table. Finding one with all the toys is getting harder and harder. I have a 2H horizontal in the garage and unless I found a 2D with a lot of goodies cheap, I wouldn't consider one. I would like to find a Cat 40/NMTB 40 taper vertical mill head for my 2H
Steve
Steve
tdkkart
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Check this video of the KT in action:
http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/OldCarGuy_1955/?action=view¤t=DSCF2457.flv
goodfellow
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Maybe OCG could give a small detailed video demo/tutorial on that aspect of the mill. He has made great videos of other machines
Actually tekkart posted the direct link to the short video clip I made of my Kearney Trecker Rotary Head Mill in action. Below is the link to where I originally posted it. Along with my hydraulic suface grinder in action. The Rotary Head Mill is a rather rare machine. Because of its' original cost few were actually sold. But quite a number survive today. Being that today's prices are so low, many are found in home workshop settings.
The unique thing about this machine is it eliminates the use of a rotary table. The spindle can be rotated (with power or manually) making the cutter go in a circular path. Up to a 4” radius, therefore making 8” diameter shapes. Plus or minus the cutter diameter.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=279947&postcount=268
My Rotary Head Mill only came with power to the "X" axis. (Left to right) only. In later years the "Z" axis (table up and down) also came with power. All machines came with power down-feed to the quill.
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tdkkart
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As far I know, all have powered X, and manual Y. Some have the powered knee option. The rotary has powered rotation, as well as power on the quill for boring.
Powered X is not real common, although I believe some Van Normans have it available.
jcirafic
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OCG, thank you for sharing your shop with us. Your focus and purpose must have been incredible to achieve what you've done. Its amazing. Thanks again..
e-tek
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thanks for the update - even if it's only to answer a question, it reminds us of your thread and allows another trip down OCG lane!
I just read through the whole thread.That is one amazing shop that you built your self.
Not to mention that the equipment is all top notch stuff.
I am still in aww..
Keep this thread alive as it is very inspiring.Not to mention the creativity and ideas are out of this world.
I hope that you are finally enjoying your time in your new shops and with your cars.
Not to mention that the equipment is all top notch stuff.
I am still in aww..
Keep this thread alive as it is very inspiring.Not to mention the creativity and ideas are out of this world.
I hope that you are finally enjoying your time in your new shops and with your cars.
RJP
New member
TTT for Fred Shep......
e-tek
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So, working on anything special lately? Or just the same old, same old???
So, working on anything special lately? Or just the same old, same old???
I have put off any major projects over the past four years. And have been concentrating on building, collecting equipment, and organizing my retirement complex. At times I feel overwhelmed that it may never end. And or I get sidetracked with some other home project or small antique car repair. Did I mention I need to find time this season to refurbish my 34' Sea Ray boat,, pictured below?
But hopefully soon, next two years anyhow, I plan on starting a new project. Procuring and restoring a 1904 or earlier touring car... Something like this early Maxwell...
Noisy Nova
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Nice boat OCG.
Here's my screen saver.
Here's my screen saver.
Bevis
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Procuring and restoring a 1904 or earlier touring car... Something like this early Maxwell...
I saw 40 - 45 of these running some backroads in Brooksville, Fl last weekend. Some of the people were dressed the part too. Was a great site to see
was kicking myself since I ran off and left the camera at home.talon
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Lovely boat! Off topic, but here's mine
Back on topic - where do you even find a pre-1904 car to procure?
Back on topic - where do you even find a pre-1904 car to procure?
Foul
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* Hemmings
* Horseless Carriage Club of America's newsletter
* knowing the right people
dan
e-tek
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Very nice OCG. After my Challenger is done (this summer) and the 240Z (2010), I want to start on a tube-chassis roadster. One guy did a beauty featured in HR magazine last year:
Ramblur
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Some early cars near OCG...(tease)
HOTFR8
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Did we ever have results or another post on this ???
I did find the other link http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=221030#post221030
to this but I would like to know the final outcome of what was a nice gift to you OCG.
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Did we ever have results or another post on this ???
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=221030#post221030
to this but I would like to know the final outcome of what was a nice gift to you OCG.
Other than the my BendPak "installation made easy" thread that you posted the link to. I posted a thread of "compilation and comparison" between the BendPak, Ben Pearson, and Mohawk lifts. I was hoping that others would forward specifications of their lifts. So that I could add them to this thread. Making a more complete source of information for all to see...
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19456
I still feel that lifts are an important part of his board. Merely judging from the large amount of PM’s I receive, there are a lot interest and questions about lifts. I still feel strongly that Garage Journal should have a separate section covering lifts. Rather than having posts about them randomly placed in at least three different sections...
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HOTFR8
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Thanks OCG Well we can only hope Ryan will again consider what you have suggested.
We have a section for Floors, Heating & A/C and another now for Lighting & Electrical so you have a valid point just to cover a topic on say Lifts, Hoists & Air Compressors.
Thank you for pointing me to the other link "compilation and comparison" Topic as I shall now enjoy reading that as well.
Well we can only hope Ryan will again consider what you have suggested.We have a section for Floors, Heating & A/C and another now for Lighting & Electrical so you have a valid point just to cover a topic on say Lifts, Hoists & Air Compressors.
Thank you for pointing me to the other link "compilation and comparison" Topic as I shall now enjoy reading that as well.
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rburke65
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Ramblur, I am from the Yo., Ohio area.....are you anywhere near?
Ramblur
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About 1,000 miles south of Canfield. But I do have a 65 Impala (wagon) and
grew up just down the road from you in Columbiana. I usually catch the
spring Canfield swap meet but didn't this year and again around Labor Day.