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[shortykorte]

Ok, ok. Here’s what happened.
For those that have been to my shop, you’ve seen the coffee cafe next door.
As mentioned I was wearing shorts and flops when the fire broke out. As Craig stated, I ran out front to the water hose. Instead of a kindergarten bus, there was a drove of sweat looking FSU coeds that saw me, and attacked me like I was Fabian. Being a honorable husband, I had to beat them off with a stick,hence law enforcement getting involved. Honest injun.


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[oldironfarmer]

It's always nice to hear the true story. When does your money come from Nigeria?

 

[jimreed2160]

So if that is the real story, then explain those orange Hooters shorts in your rag pile.

 

[Toolfool]

Oh boy, this could get ugly.

 

[shortykorte]

You're qualified, haven't you heard the adage "those who can't, instruct". That's always been my excuse.

Andrew, I’m sure you have lots to share.
Andy, I really appreciate you taking the time out to instruct us on sand casting. Lol.


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[taumac]

Ok, ok. Here’s what happened.
For those that have been to my shop, you’ve seen the coffee cafe next door.
As mentioned I was wearing shorts and flops when the fire broke out. As Craig stated, I ran out front to the water hose. Instead of a kindergarten bus, there was a drove of sweat looking FSU coeds that saw me, and attacked me like I was Fabian. Being a honorable husband, I had to beat them off with a stick,hence law enforcement getting involved. Honest injun.


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WOW!!! That one hell of a dream you had there!!!

 

[xtremek]

I think I need to ditch this nippy weather and move down to Florida, where all the action is. Hooter's, kindergarten kids, fire, police. Sounds like a fun place to be.

 

[jimreed2160]

I think I need to ditch this nippy weather and move down to Florida, where all the action is. Hooter's, kindergarten kids, fire, police. Sounds like a fun place to be.

Just remember, unlike Vegas, what happens in Florida does not stay in Florida--it makes the national news.

 

[shortykorte]

So true Jim.


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[cbacres]

I think I need to ditch this nippy weather and move down to Florida, where all the action is. Hooter's, kindergarten kids, fire, police. Sounds like a fun place to be.

Just remember, unlike Vegas, what happens in Florida does not stay in Florida--it makes the national news.

So true Jim.


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Come on down, they have Dailey Florida man news now. They spotlight some ***** caught doing whatever crime. Pretty entertaining.

 

[don long]

I think i'll just hang here in So. Cal. where it never rains except for tomorrow.

 

[shortykorte]

I think i'll just hang here in So. Cal. where it never rains except for tomorrow.

Except for some of the politics and the taxation, I don’t blame you. Sounds like I need to add weather mitigation facilities to my future safety inspection list. The way it’s going, I’ll probably be stuck at your place for a good week trying to knock a proper inspection.


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[shortykorte]

Here I sit all broken heart....selling tools.
Actually freezing but freeing up about 12 sq. ft of floor space and getting cash for tool upgrades. Was able to get a good Ribeye instead of being stuck with Krystal burger. Hopefully tomorrow the crowd will be bigger and flush with cash.


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[oldironfarmer]

Dang! I just left. I'd have hung around if you'd let on you were having a fire sale.

 

[cbacres]

Here I sit all broken heart....selling tools.
Actually freezing but freeing up about 12 sq. ft of floor space and getting cash for tool upgrades. Was able to get a good Ribeye instead of being stuck with Krystal burger. Hopefully tomorrow the crowd will be bigger and flush with cash.


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Nothing like freeing up space and cash to boot. I'd taking the Krystal burger, none of them here, plenty of steakhouses.

Dang! I just left. I'd have hung around if you'd let on you were having a fire sale.

Don't worry, there'll be another fire.

 

[shortykorte]

Dang! I just left. I'd have hung around if you'd let on you were having a fire sale.

I do mail order. No seriously, send me money and I’ll send you some goodies.
I can include your stuff with my aluminum I’m sending so you so can cast me some stuff.


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[shortykorte]

Guess I can bring some Krystal this Saturday.
Then we won’t have to go to one of the local wing places.


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[oldironfarmer]

Dang you! Now I have to go to the ER and get my eyes back in.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Dang you! Now I have to go to the ER and get my eyes back in.

 

[don long]

I didn't know that my sisters had moved to Florida!!

Thanks for the info Shorty

 

[shortykorte]

Dang you! Now I have to go to the ER and get my eyes back in.

Figured you could use a different view than the moo cows.

Wish I could get them to deliver some wings to lift your spirits.

I didn't know that my sisters had moved to Florida!!

Thanks for the info Shorty

Darn, now you know why I haven't had time to get out there to check the Vette, I'm busy checking their trunk.

 

[cbacres]

What's new Shorty?

 

[shortykorte]

What's new Shorty?

Well ****, I thought I’d get by without posting all my tremendous progress the last two months.
Following up with Saturday at the swap meet, this is what we woke up to. Thankfully our spot was on concrete and the sun came quickly. Finished up with less stuff and new parts to future projects
Installed a doggy door and worked on the garage workbench. Had another enjoyable trip to Florida Flywheelers. One display was a collection of wood toys. A lot of cool things from a master craftsman. Another building had a nicely detailed diorama of an Oliver tractor machine shop. To end the day, we grilled, had a couple of cold ones while enjoying a Florida sunset.
While most of y’all have been knocking projects out in a timely fashion, I’ve taken the “yes it did take that long” approach. I installed a better tv antenna at shop, switch out the vintage SO box for the HF service cart. The service cart is just a nice cart to roll around. To make it better than its last time in the shop, I’ve added the flip up side shelf, a rack on back for pry bars and a fabbed up a drawer tray. . Still need to rivet in the angle for the tray to slide on. Finally using the Powermatic bandsaw to cut metal was sweet.
I’m also working on the bucket of rusty tools. One item was a bunch of clecos. . Polished up the the stand and soaked the clecos in vinegar.


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[bj383ss]

Nice update! All those wooden toys are amazing!

Bret

 

[shortykorte]

Another long awaited project was the blade guide for an old bandsaw.


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One last triumph was the motor to famous two piece vintage Craftsman DP from two or three years ago. Has you can see, the old wiring isn’t the best, so new wiring is a must. Surprisingly, it works. It will be nice to get the DP off the bench and in service after so long.
And miracles never cease... some sanding on the SL actually happened.

 

[shortykorte]

Nice update! All those wooden toys are amazing!

Bret

Thought you would appreciate them. I took the pics for you.


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[oldironfarmer]

Great update!

Decided to learn Fusion 360. Tall order. Indeed. And you succeeded!

Is that an ABS guide? Or PLA?

Mail me one made out of foam and I'll mail you an aluminum one back. Or brass.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Great update Shorty

 

[oldironfarmer]

Oh, yeah, the Cleco work is great. I nominate you for the "Little Don" award for March.

 

[shopnut]

Polished up the the stand and soaked the clecos in vinegar.

Thanks for sharing the wood toy collection. That scale machine shop is awesome!

I've had good luck recently with vinegar dissolving rust in a motorcycle tank. I added a cup of salt to each gallon of vinegar to supposedly boost its effectiveness. 48 hour soak time seemed like the sweet spot for this thin walled tank.

Before:

After:

 

[shortykorte]

Andy, I think he said it was PLA. Trust me, my first thought was, Andy could cast one. Then I thought of 3d printing. I’ll take you up and make a foam model and send to you.

Thanks for the nomination. I’d unfortunately lose out to the many doers on GJ that are worthy of the Little Don award.

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[shortykorte]

Thanks for stopping in Steve. If you read all that, you must be feeling ok. Lol.

Mark, that is just a portion of the toys. Flywheelers might be a interesting family day trip especially the village.
On the vinegar, I’ve been soaking 24hr +/- . Some definitely needed a lot longer. Didn’t think about using for gas tank rehab. Thanks!!!!


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[oldironfarmer]

Or send me your Fusion 360 file so I can get dimensions.

 

[jimreed2160]

He lives!!!

Great projects, Shorty. Especially considering your advanced age.

 

[Bears Fan]

Love the machine shop!

Nice job on the band saw guide

Great job on getting those clecos cleaned up

 

[Guster]

We were starting to wonder if you had both arms in a cast or something! But looks like you were just too busy having fun. Those clecos came out nice. A debur wheel or polish mop should buff them up nicely.

Good job getting to grips with Fusion. I've replaced a fair few of those potmetal bandsaw blade guides. Should take Andy no time to cast some.

 

[xtremek]

So looking back over the last page, I have 2 words for you,...........totally jealous.

 

[JCQuick]

Those wood toys are cool

 

[Toolfool]

That picture of the wooden trucks looks like my FIL's garage in Ohio. I'll probably have to make a trip to clean out his house and garage after we move to Tallahassee.

 

[shortykorte]

Or send me your Fusion 360 file so I can get dimensions.

I can do that. Thanks.


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