Above 1200 Sq/FT Cleaning Up My Shop

[jon72vega]

I received a package today from Andy containing this.

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I appreciate very much what you are doing in helping us honor a friend.
Thank you.

 

[rixtrix1]

Found this in the mailbox when I came home from work today. Not it's final resting place, but it's in the garage(shed) as a constant reminder. I plan to do some enameling and polishing, too.

I'm the proud owner of #6.

Thanks, Andy! PM

 

[dreamingmuscle]

SWMBO said to tell you she is loving her broom. Best broom she has ever had.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Ahhhh yes.

Huck Finn and co.

You are good at this stuff.

I'm not good at much but I'm having fun!

I think you are thinking of Tom Sawyer. But far be it from me to tell you what you are thinking about. I think about a lot of unrelated things and have not been committed for an extended stay so far.
Not for a long time anyway.

We were thinking about Huckleberry Finn, but obviously we're goobers and we were wrong.

QGBT, probably better than QST unless QGBT is during QST.
Quality Grand Baby Time.

The one of a kind alum-bronze couldn’t go to a better home.

In the military there’s going above and beyond. Casting the QST emblems and including the magnet plus hammers. I salute you.


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

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Just having lots of fun honoring Steve!

Andy
Your heart is as big as they come. My hat comes off to salute you for your tireless effort to keep Steve in all our memories

Thank you
Don

Thanks, Don!

Ditto!

Hey! Bobby!

Many of us are doing our bit even you Don. It verifys the Shed / Garage community is a big part of our lives. The GJ is simply the way we all keep it together.

You've done more than anyone, Simon.

I received a package today from Andy containing this.

..

I appreciate very much what you are doing in helping us honor a friend.
Thank you.

Thanks, Jon! If we can each post a picture of the QST sign or emblem on Steve's thread it will be cool to see each of them in different settings. Our sheds are all so similar yet so different. Tied together by Steve's magnanimity.

Found this in the mailbox when I came home from work today. Not it's final resting place, but it's in the garage(shed) as a constant reminder. I plan to do some enameling and polishing, too.

I'm the proud owner of #6.

Thanks, Andy! PM

Thank you Ric, I like kind words.

 

[oldironfarmer]

My great grandson has taken a liking to the yellow car.

He's been working on the old Dodge Cummins. We removed the fuel preheater and replaced the lift pump and power steering pump.

Where'd it go?

Oh, parked in the yard.

And the Chevelle is having transmission troubles so it's getting a new one. Not done on the floor.

Stuck the Dodge in there on 02 Jan 2017. 2-1/2 years while I waited for my new great grandson to show up and do the dirty work for me.

He and my great granddaughter are freshly married. Excellent addition to the family. He'll swap the transmission out in the Chevelle while I cast a sunder or something else.

And, I realized today that this bay is the shed off the original 60x60 pole barn, so this is my shed.

Thanks for looking in.

 

[slimpickins]

My pleasure, Slim. Thanks for the kind words, but as you very well know it is Stephen R. Church who deserves the credit for fostering the atmosphere of positive attitudes.

Yes he does deserve a lot of credit, but that doesn't mean you (and a lot of other people) don't deserve some too! I can just hear you saying "Aw shucks. It ain't nuthin" in your southern accent that I've now heard on Youtube! (Great video by the way on making the QST castings!!! ) But I best not go too far down that slippery slope and start trying to make a list, because then I'd be sure to miss a lot of people.
Cheers!!!

 

[Grizz1963]

Just showed Sally your broom.....


Her reply “He really is good, Andy”


Looks like you, like Steve, are making a mark out there in GJ world.


Ric, #6 !!


Nice.

 

[HOTFR8]

You've done more than anyone, Simon.

It is fellows like you and GAZZA that have done so much as a tribute. I know I have done many things but with out the community here on the forum I doubt I would have managed. I never want to make another post like I had to after hearing 1/2 had passed.

1/2 of the time now I wonder what Steve would make of all this fuss and sadly we will never know.

 

[patlun]

I'm not good at much but I'm having fun!

Just having lots of fun honoring Steve!

That is the best way honoring Steve. Having fun in the shed...

Stuck the Dodge in there on 02 Jan 2017. 2-1/2 years while I waited for my new great grandson to show up and do the dirty work for me.

... And also cleaning up the shop a little, that is another way.

Yes he does deserve a lot of credit, but that doesn't mean you (and a lot of other people) don't deserve some too! I can just hear you saying "Aw shucks. It ain't nuthin" in your southern accent that I've now heard on Youtube! (Great video by the way on making the QST castings!!! ) But I best not go too far down that slippery slope and start trying to make a list, because then I'd be sure to miss a lot of people.
Cheers!!!

Slimpickins is saying that much better then me! Those words is so true!

 

[oldironfarmer]

Yes he does deserve a lot of credit, but that doesn't mean you (and a lot of other people) don't deserve some too! I can just hear you saying "Aw shucks. It ain't nuthin" in your southern accent that I've now heard on Youtube! (Great video by the way on making the QST castings!!! ) But I best not go too far down that slippery slope and start trying to make a list, because then I'd be sure to miss a lot of people.
Cheers!!!

Thanks for the kind words, Slim. Sure good to see you posting.

Just showed Sally your broom.....


Her reply “He really is good, Andy”


Looks like you, like Steve, are making a mark out there in GJ world.


Ric, #6 !!


Nice.

How would she know looking at a broom?

It is fellows like you and GAZZA that have done so much as a tribute. I know I have done many things but with out the community here on the forum I doubt I would have managed. I never want to make another post like I had to after hearing 1/2 had passed.

1/2 of the time now I wonder what Steve would make of all this fuss and sadly we will never know.

You're the one who needs the credit, Simon.

That is the best way honoring Steve. Having fun in the shed...




... And also cleaning up the shop a little, that is another way.



Slimpickins is saying that much better then me! Those words is so true!

Fun in the shed, QST

 

[oldironfarmer]

Been casting four per day and have a little pile now so time to start cleaning them up.

 

[HOTFR8]

You're the one who needs the credit, Simon.

Credit is not the right word. All I have done is out of respect.

 

[bj383ss]

Go Andy Go!

Bret

 

[don long]

Hey Andy
I just found a good spot for a QST badge.
So please clean one of them up for me

Thanks

Don

 

[Grizz1963]

Looking great Andy.

Your daily therapy is certainly much more productive than many other retirees

You must almost have time to sleep in your day too.

 

[HOTFR8]

Hey Andy
I just found a good spot for a QST badge.
So please clean one of them up for me

Thanks

Don

You may have a few Don as I am using you as a collection depot to save Andy Freight to Australia.

 

[Grizz1963]

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6000 posts.

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[Grumblebum]

Local junk dealer stopped by.

Great work Andy

GB

 

[oldironfarmer]

Credit is not the right word. All I have done is out of respect.

Go Andy Go!

Bret

Do I have to? I'm not done yet.

You sound like my old girlfriend.

Hey Andy
I just found a good spot for a QST badge.
So please clean one of them up for me

Thanks

Don

I'll send an email for you!

Looking great Andy.

Your daily therapy is certainly much more productive than many other retirees

You must almost have time to sleep in your day too.

Well thank, Rian. I think

What's wrong with me I can't retire?

You may have a few Don as I am using you as a collection depot to save Andy Freight to Australia.

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6000 posts.

.

WooHoo!!!!

What did I win?

(I went out and stood on top of the caboose and beat my chest. Then I coughed and almost fell off)

Great work Andy

GB

Thanks GB!

 

[HOTFR8]

WooHoo!!!!

What did I win?

Well you have plenty of respect from the members here so I do not know.

(I went out and stood on top of the caboose and beat my chest. Then I coughed and almost fell off)

Well that got a laugh.

 

[Finallygotit]

...... Well that got a laugh.

Indeed it did!!

 

[jbmatth]

Many thanks to Andy for teaching me hands on mold making from a match plate. (I hope I have that right.) The best thing is he only charged me 2 brass heat exchangers, 3 aluminum heat exchangers, and 8 aluminum wheels, I tossed in the 8 tires for free. Don't tell anyone but he must have given me a friends of GJ discount. I did manage to walk out with a QST emblem, I haven't decided on the right place for it just yet but will post a photo when I do. As always thanks for all you do Andy, it is truly appreciated.

JB

 

[dreamingmuscle]

Think you missed it in post 7485. My bride told me to tell you thinks for the broom again. It's the best broom she has ever had

 

[shortykorte]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!
Again your time and effort is greatly appreciated.


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

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[Grizz1963]

Many thanks to Andy for teaching me hands on mold making from a match plate. (I hope I have that right.) The best thing is he only charged me 2 brass heat exchangers, 3 aluminum heat exchangers, and 8 aluminum wheels, I tossed in the 8 tires for free. Don't tell anyone but he must have given me a friends of GJ discount. I did manage to walk out with a QST emblem, I haven't decided on the right place for it just yet but will post a photo when I do. As always thanks for all you do Andy, it is truly appreciated.

JB

I don’t think guys like Andy and others like him realise what an impact their mentorship has on many of us out here.

A lot of teasing along the way, but we all learn from each other and walk away better men for it.

 

[HOTFR8]

IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

I don’t think guys like Andy and others like him realise what an impact their mentorship has on many of us out here.

A lot of teasing along the way, but we all learn from each other and walk away better men for it.

Did Andy give you one of his hammers?

 

[BUGTHUG]

She is immensely pleased with the new generation. We have a young friend whom I mentored in his early engineering career. In fact he lived with us and worked on the farm for me summers while going to college. He is very successful now. Stopped by with his three precious children but the youngest one and GiGi hit it off the best.

The beauty of casting, once you learn the pattern it is very easy to be consistent.

Buy some box hardware and make all your flasks snap flasks. You don't have to open them to use them, and they are handy for deflasking as you can pop them open in a flash to get the sand out. Really does not take long to screw the hardware on.

Ha! I like it, but it is composition by chance. When you've got junk everywhere it's hard to keep it out of the pictures.



I'm always one step away from being banned. On three forums and at home.

Local junk dealer stopped by. I had nothing to sell, and I guess I looked pitiful so he gave me 8 alloy wheels with tires.

I guess my place looked empty.

I grabbed some radiators off his truck while he was not looking too!

I was really tired so I asked if he'd like to learn to make molds. He was interested so I let him.

He did great. Something about Huckleberry Finn and painting a fence was mentioned but I quickly diverted the conversation.

I poured his mold this morning. Great casting.

Thanks JB!

Is that JB's sideline work? JB the scrapman

 

[egnorant]

But I will finish one project (convertible top) so I can drive it to a rod run on Saturday and get a for sale project ready with its convertible top and long list of minor projects.

Something every day...even if it is undoing stuff I did yesterday!

Bruce

It is fun seeing the progress and direction this has taken. I did finally finish the convertible top yesterday (just under 3 years). Love the casting!

Bruce

 

[oldironfarmer]

Well you have plenty of respect from the members here so I do not know.

Well that got a laugh.

Kind words are always appreciated, and laughter is the best medicine lest we take ourselves too seriously.

Indeed it did!!

Many thanks to Andy for teaching me hands on mold making from a match plate. (I hope I have that right.) The best thing is he only charged me 2 brass heat exchangers, 3 aluminum heat exchangers, and 8 aluminum wheels, I tossed in the 8 tires for free. Don't tell anyone but he must have given me a friends of GJ discount. I did manage to walk out with a QST emblem, I haven't decided on the right place for it just yet but will post a photo when I do. As always thanks for all you do Andy, it is truly appreciated.

JB

It is making a mold from a match plate.

Actually I gave you the tourist price. You seemed nice enough.

Great having you visit JB.

Think you missed it in post 7485. My bride told me to tell you thinks for the broom again. It's the best broom she has ever had

I did miss that, so sorry! Thank you.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!
Again your time and effort is greatly appreciated.


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

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Glad it arrived. I've got more to send out this week.

I don’t think guys like Andy and others like him realise what an impact their mentorship has on many of us out here.

A lot of teasing along the way, but we all learn from each other and walk away better men for it.

I think you've got it right Rian, we learn from each other. Each person contributes.

IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.



Did Andy give you one of his hammers?

I don't know. I don't think so, he's got too many electrical problems.

Is that JB's sideline work? JB the scrapman

He's my scrap man, I don't know how many others are on his route.

It is fun seeing the progress and direction this has taken. I did finally finish the convertible top yesterday (just under 3 years). Love the casting!

Bruce

Thanks Bruce. Glad to have you back!

 

[dreamingmuscle]

I did miss that, so sorry! Thank you

No Thank you. She asked if you read her thank you, and I said I don't think so. So she made me repost it to make sure you saw/seen/read it.

Glen

 

[HOTFR8]

Kind words are always appreciated, and laughter is the best medicine lest we take ourselves too seriously.

I don't know. I don't think so, he's got too many electrical problems.

Sorry I tease.... 100% correct it is all good medicine.

 

[jbmatth]

I think there are only 3 normal stops on my scrap runs, the steel goes to another scrap man, the aluminum and brass go to Andy, and the rest goes home with me. I found a short term place to keep the memento Andy has been making on my drill press:

JB

 

[BUGTHUG]

I think there are only 3 normal stops on my scrap runs, the steel goes to another scrap man, the aluminum and brass go to Andy, and the rest goes home with me. I found a short term place to keep the memento Andy has been making on my drill press:

JB

looks good there

 

[Redwolf947]

After the 4th holiday, once I got home I received this...

View media item 94444
It will always be a reminder of 1/2 cup...
Thank you Andy.
M

 

[Coolabah]

Hey Andy- a huge virtual man-hug from me for all you are doing. Just Deal with it .

 

[BUGTHUG]

Hey Andy- a huge virtual man-hug from me for all you are doing. Just Deal with it .

right on

 

[oldironfarmer]

I think there are only 3 normal stops on my scrap runs, the steel goes to another scrap man, the aluminum and brass go to Andy, and the rest goes home with me. I found a short term place to keep the memento Andy has been making on my drill press:

JB

Cool JB! They go well together.

looks good there

After the 4th holiday, once I got home I received this...

View media item 94444
It will always be a reminder of 1/2 cup...
Thank you Andy.
M

Glad you got it!

Hey Andy- a huge virtual man-hug from me for all you are doing. Just Deal with it .

In this case it's ok, Thanks. Any other time you're likely to get a virtual wet kiss in the ear.

right on

 

[oldironfarmer]

Been doing a little stuff.

Got Miss Vicky started for the first time in a long time. Got her new fan blade put on.

The transmission gave out in the Chevelle. A few 1/4" square chunks of aluminum in the pan. Ordered a new one from Summit. Packaged very poorly, and the pan was broken in transit. Refused the box and they have a new one on the way.

Also expanding the outdoor foundry cover. Stepped it down to miss the windows which provide good light inside.

And lastly, got 7 QST emblems mailed.

That's it, work, work, work.

 

[Grizz1963]

Expanding Foundry.......



Hmmmmmmmmmm??



May have to go inspect the workmanship.

 

[shortykorte]

Not work if you enjoy yourself. [emoji3]


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

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