Above 1200 Sq/FT Shorty's Shed

[Duker]

Hey Shorty, that is an unusual sequence. Let me see if I got it right.



Shorty's Checklist



1. Shut off breaker

2. Cut hot wire, fill pants

3. Clean up

4. Shut off CORRECT breaker

5. Proceed



Giggling aside, glad you only got a pop.

What are these breaker things you speak of??? Those black things in the gray cabinet? You mean you can actually turn them off before you use the screwdriver to see if the wires are hot?

Might explain why I had to adopt kids.... but I digress.

I might have to ponder one of those for the metal shop.


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[xtremek]

I'm still looking for a good way to store jack stands. Did your hair curl when you cut the wire? With all of these comments, are you feeling the love?

 

[don long]

Hey Shorty

It is my SOP around here to turn off the breaker at the wire and turn it back on at the box. That's how I learned it.

LOL I see you marked the box not the breaker!!!

 

[cbacres]

Been almost a month, you must be busy primering the car or something.

What's up?

 

[xtremek]

Might explain why I had to adopt kids.... but I digress.

I might have to ponder one of those for the metal shop.


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I just reread your last post. You're going to ponder adopting a kid for your metal shop?

I hope all is well.

 

[taumac]

Been almost a month, you must be busy primering the car or something.



What's up?

You would think the GJ Paint Nazi would have been doing final cut and bluffing on that brand new paint by now. Maybe he’s done and cruising the streets of Tally?

 

[cbacres]

I think I spotted him, but no brand new paint.



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[Duker]

I just reread your last post. You're going to ponder adopting a kid for your metal shop?

I hope all is well.

Hey....that is a great idea..... a shop lackey other than me! Wonder what the going rate is now for kids...it’s been quite a few years since I picked up a few! [emoji51]




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[shortykorte]

Thank you all for stopping by. On the electrical, let’s just say I was glad I was wearing my brown shorts that day and insulated flip flops.

Primer? Yes this thread is a primer for what not to do.

Thanks Bob. I’ll try to remember to flip those stands upside down.

I can’t believe I got the CM power tools in one piece (kinda). There’s hope yet. Again, thanks for picking those up for me Gerard.

Duker, great idea on the garage lackey. My dad had two for house chores and gas station duty. [emoji12]

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[shortykorte]

I’ve been really busy testing the effects of Newton’s Law on my ****. When not testing, I’ve finished up a few odds and ends. We’ve also traveled north twice.
In June, we trekked to Northeastern part of West Virginia for my annual Bergstrom Muthuhs reunion (USAF). The view from our accommodations.
The house was called Cliffside because it was on a cliff created by a creek.
Cool beer, mountain view’s and waterfall makes one forget about the rest of the world for awhile.
We took a couple of day trips to surrounding sites. First was Smoke Caverns and Seneca Rocks. Smoke Caverns were first used by local tribes to smoke meat. In the 30’s, it was used to make ‘shine.
Another day was spent in Harper’s Ferry where they have a cool rifle machine shop set up.


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[jimreed2160]

Lemme see--smoked meat vs 'shine??? Does not seem like a real chore to pick the correct answer.

And while we are on shine, The Queen's daddy and his brothers had quite the enterprise going during prohibition. Larme was the cooker, Lonas (her dad) was the driver, and Uncle Chat was the lookout (he was the youngest). Back in the hills of east Tennessee you had to be resourceful to get by.

 

[oldironfarmer]

I love lineshafts! Are they making rifles there?

 

[shortykorte]

Lemme see--smoked meat vs 'shine??? Does not seem like a real chore to pick the correct answer.

And while we are on shine, The Queen's daddy and his brothers had quite the enterprise going during prohibition. Larme was the cooker, Lonas (her dad) was the driver, and Uncle Chat was the lookout (he was the youngest). Back in the hills of east Tennessee you had to be resourceful to get by.

I think I might know someone that knows someone that could know someone fixin' some recipe up ther' in those mountain's

 

[shortykorte]

I love lineshafts! Are they making rifles there?

It is a cool set up. Yes it is a recreation of the machinery used to make the arms at the US Armory and Arsenal. Too bad you can't make a trip to the Florida Flywheelers event in central Florida. Not only do they a working machine shop with lineshafts, there's a vintage steam powered sawmill, old tractors and tools.

 

[shortykorte]

Still catching up on posting past projects here are a couple of small projects at the house. Jim Reed donated his old solid core door-to-bench top to me to use as a bench top at the house. With four different battery chargers, the bench top will be useful. Not liking all the chargers powered when using a normal power strip, I found one that has a master switch along with individual switched outlets. Score.
The best project was making the Mrs. happy. She wears a lot of hats, so I suggested a hat rack. I split a 1x4 as a french cleat and used standard trim for the face. A few dowels inserted at an angle, she now has a hat rack. The short cleat is for a future weed trimmer holder.

 

[shortykorte]

Another day was spent chopping metal. First was cutting up the second half of the bucket forks. Hope I can get the horizontal saw properly operational so I was can finish the job. The table was being used on the patio but wasn't the best fit due to its 3'x4' size. The table had a glass insert and with a slip of the hand, found some tools crashing the glass. (Wasn't me ). I decided the table could be re-purposed as patio end tables. (project for later)

 

[shortykorte]

The big ongoing project is prepping for painting the SL. A long time ago I used some leftover OSB to add strength to the mezzanine support wall. The original plan was to use weathered tin on this wall and the OSB would be backer. Well plans change. I went ahead and redid the wall with full sheets of OSB. After caulking the seams, I primered the wall. See I do paint. Since we have some paint fumes going on, how about some sparky work. This will be a dedicate outlet for the lift and I'm starting at outlet and working back to panel. There are a few (or several) details to finish before I call this done.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Did somebody say lift?

Why can't I come to the Florida Flywheelers? They got some dumb rules or something?

 

[Craptain]

Did somebody say lift?

Why can't I come to the Florida Flywheelers? They got some dumb rules or something?

You can come. It just involves leaving Terlton. And you have to be prepared to sleep in a horse trailer or similar luxury accommodation.

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[bj383ss]

Did someone say painting a car?

Bret

 

[Duker]

World traveler AND master craftsman.... the stories about the man the myth, the legend are true!

Now if you could only slap some paint on that Mercedes! You know.... a case of beer is all the incentive Gerard needs to get his paint rollers out and get to work.... they are brand new ...never used


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[xtremek]

Someone's been busy

 

[oldironfarmer]

You can come. It just involves leaving Terlton. And you have to be prepared to sleep in a horse trailer or similar luxury accommodation.

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OH, leave Terlton? Why would I do that?

 

[Bob Heine]

The big ongoing project is prepping for painting the SL. A long time ago I used some leftover OSB to add strength to the mezzanine support wall. The original plan was to use weathered tin on this wall and the OSB would be backer. Well plans change. I went ahead and redid the wall with full sheets of OSB. After caulking the seams, I primered the wall. See I do paint. Since we have some paint fumes going on, how about some sparky work. This will be a dedicate outlet for the lift and I'm starting at outlet and working back to panel. There are a few (or several) details to finish before I call this done.

Stewart, that's going to be a nice paint booth. The lift will be a big help when you are painting the front and rear valances as well as the rocker panels (unless you enjoy painting lying down). Once the SL is done I assume you'll be looking for other painting projects. I have a 72 Corvette that's only a decade or so away from paint.

Did someone say painting a car?

Bret

Bret, get in line....

 

[cbacres]

Stewart, that's going to be a nice paint booth. The lift will be a big help when you are painting the front and rear valances as well as the rocker panels (unless you enjoy painting lying down). Once the SL is done I assume you'll be looking for other painting projects. I have a 72 Corvette that's only a decade or so away from paint.

Bret, get in line....

Bob, take your time and don't rush through the decade prepping the Vette for Shorty to paint, the SL likley will be still waiting on paint

 

[cbacres]

Stewart, that's going to be a nice paint booth. The lift will be a big help when you are painting the front and rear valances as well as the rocker panels (unless you enjoy painting lying down). Once the SL is done I assume you'll be looking for other painting projects. I have a 72 Corvette that's only a decade or so away from paint.

Bret, get in line....

Bret, I'd write into your will that Shortys going to paint your car, right after Bobs. He'll be living in the shop by then cause his wife has kicked him out for rolling the SL across the street to paint your alls cars.

 

[shortykorte]

After your harrowing Houston trip, didn’t think you’d want to venture to BFE Florida. I definitely think you would enjoy yourself, however. Heck, might even get Bob to show up.


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[taumac]

Guys PM me.... we started a pool and all picking dates on completion of the SL’s paint. LOL

 

[shortykorte]

You can come. It just involves leaving Terlton. And you have to be prepared to sleep in a horse trailer or similar luxury accommodation.

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Oh yes the horse trailer. Fine accommodations. Even has the sweet smell of the farm. The trailer is also probably roomier then a caboose.

 

[shortykorte]

Did someone say painting a car?

Bret

Why yes, but its a truck. A fine Chevy truck at that. Now if they like painting cars too, then that can be arranged.

World traveler AND master craftsman.... the stories about the man the myth, the legend are true!

Now if you could only slap some paint on that Mercedes! You know.... a case of beer is all the incentive Gerard needs to get his paint rollers out and get to work.... they are brand new ...never used

So you know Steve, Don, Andy, Bob , Mike, Jack or the many others on GJ? I believe the stories too.
Great idea Dukar. Gerard does have plenty of brand new, unused paint equipment. If I can find some of "his" beer, I might have a chance.

Someone's been busy

Not busy, just posting 4-5 months worth of small projects. Thanks though.

Stewart, that's going to be a nice paint booth. The lift will be a big help when you are painting the front and rear valances as well as the rocker panels (unless you enjoy painting lying down). Once the SL is done I assume you'll be looking for other painting projects. I have a 72 Corvette that's only a decade or so away from paint.

Bret, get in line....

Thanks Bob. They guarantee it to be 1 pound of dust or less. Great idea on using the lift. The lighting will be better also. Another paint project? Why yes, I'm looking for the next one. A decade or so might fit into my tight schedule. When Bret gets his truck to 90%, I might have to move it ahead of yours though.

 

[shortykorte]

Bob, take your time and don't rush through the decade prepping the Vette for Shorty to paint, the SL likley will be still waiting on paint

Hey I can't help it if I'm on the same timeline as King Ho's cabinet painting schedule.

 

[shortykorte]

Now back to the serious business of shop talk. With the hat rack complete, I decided to tidy up the table saw. With the bevel lock fiasco, I felt it best to label the cranks to assist with my CRS. Another upgrade, er, safety improvement was screwing the switch to the saw base. The switch was scavenged from my last saw. Last was to have a place for the blade inserts and miter. When I get done with all the paint projects, I'll build an integrated table saw/work bench. Umm, with Bob's fine base building of late, maybe I could talk him into a trade.

 

[shortykorte]

With ADD in full swing, let's jump over to my new old CM horizontal band saw. With new blades and a belt in hand, I installed them and worked on the blade tensioner. The saw was missing the collar that ties the adjusting screw to the idler pulley. The nut that gets tighten once blade is adjusted was also missing. A few in stock washers and modified carter pin fixed the collar issue. I had to buy a 1/2" fine thread nut which was then sliced in half with the finger cutting portable band saw. But look maw, no blood.

It cuts but not correctly, There isn't the normal tracking adjustment of the idler so I was at a lost. Reading the original manual (we don't need no stinkin" manuals), I learn the saw uses a 1/2"x 61-1/2" blade that is thicker than normal. The blade I got was 3/8"x 59-1/2", standard thickness. I found out the guide wheels control all the adjustments. You can adjust the spacing between the wheels along with the angle of one wheel. Off to the internet to get the right blade.

 

[shortykorte]

When cutting the french cleat, my garage sale Shop Vac was feeling sick. My 18 yr old Shop Vac has a bad switch so off to get a new Rigid brand wet/dry vac. It's a 5hp peak, 12 gal and man it *****. I thought the 1 hp Shop Vacs were decent but more power baby!!!!
Using the new vac to clean up around the table saw and miter bench is the bomb. I was always a little frustrated with the old vacs but the new one, I want to put on a french maid outfit and get to cleaning.
Here's the vac after vacuuming up about two gallons of saw dust. Thank you Dust Deputy.

I checked the switch on the small vac and boy is it over engineered. Outside, it is a simple slide switch, inside looks like Mercedes designed the switch. I see a simple switch in its future.

Oh wait, I forgot about April's safety lesson. Or is this May's? I don't know, I forget. For good air quality, always check and clean your vac filter before use. Note: the vac was used pre-Dust Deputy.

 

[cbacres]

We respect your fantasy of the French maid outfit, please , no pics

Unless you have some eye wash handy.

 

[shortykorte]

Ok, back to the makeshift paint booth. I want to build an exhaust for the "booth". Except for the fan, the plan is to only use stuff I have on hand.
Checking the wood pile, I have these 2x somethings. Looks like the frame. Check.
1x4s for the fan box. Check.
I'm building this in three sections so I can easily store it until Bob and Bret show up for their paint jobs. Liking how the Kreg joint worked on the door frames I made awhile back, I decide to use pocket screws instead of the quicker, simpler regular fastening. Setting up the piece needing the pockets in the vise worked great. It was almost chest high, making it easy to bust out all the pockets. When making the door frame, I did it on the floor using a 4x4 to get frame off floor.

 

[oldironfarmer]

I want to see the French Maid outfit and I'm not leaving until I do.

You got anything to eat around here?

 

[cbacres]

I want to see the French Maid outfit and I'm not leaving until I do.

You got anything to eat around here?

To each thier own Andy, but keep in mind 5 gallons of Nair won't clean those legs up

 

[cbacres]

Ok, back to the makeshift paint booth. I want to build an exhaust for the "booth". Except for the fan, the plan is to only use stuff I have on hand.
Checking the wood pile, I have these 2x somethings. Looks like the frame. Check.
1x4s for the fan box. Check.
I'm building this in three sections so I can easily store it until Bob and Bret show up for their paint jobs. Liking how the Kreg joint worked on the door frames I made awhile back, I decide to use pocket screws instead of the quicker, simpler regular fastening. Setting up the piece needing the pockets in the vise worked great. It was almost chest high, making it easy to bust out all the pockets. When making the door frame, I did it on the floor using a 4x4 to get frame off floor.

Looks good Shorty, you might even beat me on painting my Ho cabs!

 

[bj383ss]

Bret, I'd write into your will that Shortys going to paint your car, right after Bobs. He'll be living in the shop by then cause his wife has kicked him out for rolling the SL across the street to paint your alls cars.

I almost spit out my coffee this morning on this one!

Shorty your projects are looking good. Look how close the CL is to the paint booth. That has me kind of scared. If I can slap the hood on the truck and get it inspected I can drive it down to your place and be the first one painted in the booth just don't tell Bob. You would really be helping me out on my ever closer deadline in September.

Bret