Above 1200 Sq/FT Cleaning Up My Shop

[HOTFR8]

What is it with the popularity of those feet all of a sudden? I have seen a few in the last few days. The last I got to see had been done with Shine on them as in Jimmy Shine.

 

[Grizz1963]

What is it with the popularity of those feet all of a sudden? I have seen a few in the last few days. The last I got to see had been done with Shine on them as in Jimmy Shine.

Never sure if sharing the secret will get me excluded or an applause. (There is a lot of work that goes on in the shadows)


So I guess silence is the safer option here, unless the Grand Master or one of his Lieutenants feel it worthy of sharing, as this is strictly by invitation.


What I will say is that it is a very small and exclusive group, and I suspect you would not make the criteria for inclusion. Sorry.


I do feel honoured to be included and worthy of the bestowment.

 

[HOTFR8]

Never sure if sharing the secret will get me excluded or an applause. (There is a lot of work that goes on in the shadows)


So I guess silence is the safer option here, unless the Grand Master or one of his Lieutenants feel it worthy of sharing, as this is strictly by invitation.


What I will say is that it is a very small and exclusive group, and I suspect you would not make the criteria for inclusion. Sorry.


I do feel honoured to be included and worthy of the bestowment.

I think you just got into one of those Belly Button Trends. You know every one has to have one.

 

[slimpickins]

Andy,
You're a regular Renaissance man! Skilled and knowledgeable in many different fields! You have some amazing talents!
I would like to think that I could be as productive (doubt I will match the skill though) when I retire and have the time to pursue some hobbies more.

Cheers!!

P.s. just checking that you sent a QST medallion out, as I haven't received it yet. Canada Post is still using dog sleds for some deliveries I think.

 

[oldironfarmer]

DaBarn, your casting does have a magical look about it, very nice!

He done good!

My family and I returned from a nine day camping trip circumnavigating Lake Erie and low-and-behold, what was awaiting my return? QST #62!! My wife doesn't quite understand how it appeared or why I was so excited, but whatever...It gave me a chance to talk to her and my teenage kids about this community and 1/2Cup.

Andy, I greatly appreciate it. And now I have your address so perhaps someday you will receive a mystery package as well.

I've put the plaque up on my "welding tower" for now. I hope to give it a treatment similar to BearsFan at some point, but it looks great as is.

Thanks Andy, its a wonderful thing you are doing.

-Derek

Glad it arrived safely. Steve is well worth remembering.

In other news, Andy sent another teaser photo

His furnace getting a next melt ready.



Looking forward to the 2019 USA Road Trip now.

Looking forward to seeing you Rian!

Sorry to hi-jack the thread, but this is on my bucket list.
Did you post highlights about the trip anywhere?
What was your favorite part/place?
Did you follow the Lake Erie Circle tour?
Maybe PM me?
Thanks


Great work with the QST plaques Andy!

T

Impossible to hijack this thread. My shop is now so clean there's nothing left to add.

Thanks for the good words.

Yes I have one, its pitted but complete. I need to load up the stuff I have for you and blow down in your neck of the woods. I'm going to take a picture of a machine and see if you might like it. More to tell you with the picture.

Bring it on down. If I'm already banned you can get hold of me through JB.

Andy

I received a nice delivery through the mail late this week:

Hammer number 36, and in particular, memorial casting number 14....:

Thanks heaps. I can now go to work planning out my 1/2Cup memorial.

And Andy, - I'm amazed at the lightness of the hammer. And the beautiful handle. Did you just treat that with BLO?

I'm really chuffed, and will treasure both of them for the rest of my time.

Lyndon
Grateful

So glad you like them, Lyndon. Use the hammer, you'll be surprised how hard it hits. Handle is just shellacked. Does hold up to use. The wood is Bois d'arc, native American bow wood. It will darken with light contact like cherry and many other woods.

Wow, Andy is spooled up to full production!

Blowin' and goin'! Why not?

Hammer number 36, and in particular, memorial casting number 14....:

Those are the best gift and memorial. Thanks again, it has a double life. When I see the QST, I remember Steve 1/2 cup and Andy who has donated time from his life to do this for lots of people he has never met. Much appreciated sir.

Well thanks, Herb. I've had a lot of fun. I shipped number 70 today and have no orders so we may be getting close to the end of the run.

Andy,
You're a regular Renaissance man! Skilled and knowledgeable in many different fields! You have some amazing talents!
I would like to think that I could be as productive (doubt I will match the skill though) when I retire and have the time to pursue some hobbies more.

Cheers!!

P.s. just checking that you sent a QST medallion out, as I haven't received it yet. Canada Post is still using dog sleds for some deliveries I think.

If it does not come in due time let me know and I'll send out a search party.

I dare not post any more about the personalized pedals. Management of Garage Journal disapproves.

Had a busy few days. Drove 9 hours to Houston for cancer checkup at MD Anderson on Thursday and back Friday. No update. Yesterday (Sunday) loaded up my son's lift at long last and took it two hours to his house.

It has a couple of layers of rubberized undercoating and we will install a zinc anode tied to the piping to resist corrosion.

Did a little final cleanout of the hole and put in a layer of dry concrete mix. Hole is 8'-6" deep.

Lifted it with his gantry crane.

Somehow got it transferred to vertical without incident.

Everyone was happy as we got it plumbed up and close to final elevation.

In place, plumb, sitting in 4" of damp compacted concrete ready for washed sand fill.

I know single post lifts are outmoded technology, so I hope this is suitable material for Garage Journal.

 

[bj383ss]

Oh Andy. We missed you. Was about to send a search party out!

Bret

 

[dchance]

Andy, the install looks good to someone that does not have a clue (me).

I suspect the majority of the readers are acquainted with old technology.

Dwight

 

[HOTFR8]

Now the old style hoist will be an interesting project. Where did you find that?

 

[Terrick down Under]

Love the hoist, but my fear of "confined" would have kept me out of that hole!

 

[Farmall450]

Love the hoist, but my fear of "confined" would have kept me out of that hole!

Just don't go in there with it! One or the other. If it breaks it comes out for repair lol

 

[don long]

I had a line on one of those lift heads a few years ago. I was going to put it next to the Texaco station as a work area. When I went to pick it up the guy had sold it for scrap. He said he didn't think I was serious about picking it up.

 

[jbmatth]

Nice to see the in ground lift getting a new lease on life, as always Andy, well done.

JB

 

[Farmerjonathan]

When dad sold his gas station in 1981, we moved both hoists home, the frame and drive on hoists. What a job.
Just catching up Andy, been busy most of the summer keeping ahead of the weeds on my little farm, fence rows still look terrible, thinking of buying some goats to chew those weeds down!
Glad to see your still hard at it!

 

[drivesitfar]

Andy: i've got a lot of catching up to do on your thread and I sure will try once the rains come to my part of the world again. that said you've been extra busy and the post office gal might be thinking about not retiring now that you are having her send stuff to all parts of the world cause i'm sure you make her day when you show up with your packages, that smile and your sense of humor.

keep up the great work and nice looking lift too. looks like grandson thinks he lifted it in by hand?

cheers

 

[jblnut]

"One Day" I will put a in ground lift in the floor of my not-yet-built shop. The plan is to recess it a bit more so the entire lift is below grade when it is retracted. I plan to put a cover of sorts that can be driven over and potentially used as a work surface when it's raised out of the floor a bit.

It seems I need to dig out a photo of a dune buggy I used to own that had two left feet for pedals as that seems to be the trend here lately. They were not personalized but were still a neat piece of the rig.

 

[Guster]

Awesome job getting the lift finished and in the pit!

What's the story with BB-8 overseeing the installation?

 

[red]

Andy,
I know it's not true, but you make it look so easy . . . truly the mark of a professional. Sweet job!

Glad you showing the younger generation on how to do it.

 

[slimpickins]

Andy,
I spoke too soon. The Emblem has landed! (#63)
View media item 96227
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Now I have to clean up my shop and prepare a place before bringing it in, along with the sticker from Gazza.

EDIT:
You know, after holding this casting and the stickers ... it took me by surprise that it hit me a lot more than I ever thought it would. ... Holding this in my hands and lookng at the stickers ... Just a feeling of solemnity knowing how much impact Steve's presence has had on everyone he touched through the Garage Journal ...........

I'm enjoying a moment of quiet reflection!!!

Cheers!

 

[shortykorte]

Slim does make you take pause when you pick up the emblem.

Andy, great photo of your grandson. To bad you didn’t capture him muscling the lift into the hole.


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

 

[oldironfarmer]

Oh Andy. We missed you. Was about to send a search party out!

Bret

I knew where I was.

I've been busy.

Andy, the install looks good to someone that does not have a clue (me).

I suspect the majority of the readers are acquainted with old technology.

Dwight

Thanks!!

Love the hoist, but my fear of "confined" would have kept me out of that hole!

.9 m sq. Barely enough room to dig. But the soil is very stable.

Just don't go in there with it! One or the other. If it breaks it comes out for repair lol

Ha! There's really no room to get in with it. 9" each side.

I had a line on one of those lift heads a few years ago. I was going to put it next to the Texaco station as a work area. When I went to pick it up the guy had sold it for scrap. He said he didn't think I was serious about picking it up.

That's a shame. They are cheap when you can find them. A friend bought this one for $200 several years ago. My son likes mine and when he asked I got this one for the $200.

Nice to see the in ground lift getting a new lease on life, as always Andy, well done.

JB

Thanks, JB.

When dad sold his gas station in 1981, we moved both hoists home, the frame and drive on hoists. What a job.
Just catching up Andy, been busy most of the summer keeping ahead of the weeds on my little farm, fence rows still look terrible, thinking of buying some goats to chew those weeds down!
Glad to see your still hard at it!

Do you still have the lifts?

Andy: i've got a lot of catching up to do on your thread and I sure will try once the rains come to my part of the world again. that said you've been extra busy and the post office gal might be thinking about not retiring now that you are having her send stuff to all parts of the world cause i'm sure you make her day when you show up with your packages, that smile and your sense of humor.

keep up the great work and nice looking lift too. looks like grandson thinks he lifted it in by hand?

cheers

Grandson did lift it.

We had it choked from both sides and used two chain falls to keep it plumb.

"One Day" I will put a in ground lift in the floor of my not-yet-built shop. The plan is to recess it a bit more so the entire lift is below grade when it is retracted. I plan to put a cover of sorts that can be driven over and potentially used as a work surface when it's raised out of the floor a bit.

It seems I need to dig out a photo of a dune buggy I used to own that had two left feet for pedals as that seems to be the trend here lately. They were not personalized but were still a neat piece of the rig.

I haven't recessed, but I do drive lawn mowers, etc. onto the lift then it's a hydraulic table and I can drive them right into a pickup.

Awesome job getting the lift finished and in the pit!

What's the story with BB-8 overseeing the installation?

Thanks!

It was a Walmart prop which came home and is used for parties, etc.

Andy,
I know it's not true, but you make it look so easy . . . truly the mark of a professional. Sweet job!

Glad you showing the younger generation on how to do it.

It is easy. Just keep it on the straight and level.

Glad he is interested.

Andy,
I spoke too soon. The Emblem has landed! (#63)
View media item 96227
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Now I have to clean up my shop and prepare a place before bringing it in, along with the sticker from Gazza.

EDIT:
You know, after holding this casting and the stickers ... it took me by surprise that it hit me a lot more than I ever thought it would. ... Holding this in my hands and lookng at the stickers ... Just a feeling of solemnity knowing how much impact Steve's presence has had on everyone he touched through the Garage Journal ...........

I'm enjoying a moment of quiet reflection!!!

Cheers!

Glad it finally made it!

I'm also glad you had some quiet reflection.

Slim does make you take pause when you pick up the emblem.

Andy, great photo of your grandson. To bad you didn’t capture him muscling the lift into the hole.


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

He did learn how to turn a load safely, if he paid attention.

Here I'm painting the air line after screwing it into place. 1" Sch 40 ASTM A53 Gr B.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Found an interesting pair of needle nose pliers at Home Depot today. Long reach but narrow width. I've not seen this design before.

They open wide

And seem to have plenty of leverage

Now if I can just find them when I could use them. Should have bought five pair.

 

[TwoBytes]

That is a very cool pair of pliers.

Now if I can just find them when I could use them. Should have bought five pair.

Haha, I know that feeling!

 

[y'sguy]

Those are a cool set of pliers. I like. Be sure to show us, after you find them, What you project you use them on. I know I could have used something like that in the past. Always good to see what you are busy with, Andy.

 

[drivesitfar]

Andy: aren't you supposed to leave new tools in their packages for a while?

nice looking tool and not sure what i'd use it for either, but I might have to get one.

have a great day!!!

 

[Bob Heine]

Andy, those are neat pliers and would be handy for getting into tight places. If you like interesting pliers, next time you are in a Harbor Freight store you might look for a pair of these.

https://www.harborfreight.com/15-inch-long-reach-locking-pliers-97609.html

I like these because they lock on the object so I can let go and use my hand elsewhere. They have come in handy on a couple of occasions.

 

[tym]

Andy, those are neat pliers and would be handy for getting into tight places. If you like interesting pliers, next time you are in a Harbor Freight store you might look for a pair of these.

https://www.harborfreight.com/15-inch-long-reach-locking-pliers-97609.html

I like these because they lock on the object so I can let go and use my hand elsewhere. They have come in handy on a couple of occasions.

Are the jaws harder than Stilton cheese?

 

[Bob Heine]

Are the jaws harder than Stilton cheese?

Tym, a USA-made Nicholson mill ******* file doesn't scratch the jaws. I didn't try the mill ******* on a block of Stilton because the smell lingers (the dog knows when Stilton is around).

 

[oldironfarmer]

That is a very cool pair of pliers.

Haha, I know that feeling!

I haven't lost them yet. But I'm thinking I need a couple more to make sure I can find one.

Those are a cool set of pliers. I like. Be sure to show us, after you find them, What you project you use them on. I know I could have used something like that in the past. Always good to see what you are busy with, Andy.

Thanks! I'm thinking about dropping something into the engine bay of a car so I can get it back out. Something I can do without.

Andy: aren't you supposed to leave new tools in their packages for a while?

nice looking tool and not sure what i'd use it for either, but I might have to get one.

have a great day!!!

I only leave duplicates in their packages. The first ones get used sometimes. I regularly put needle nosed pliers into tight spots where they won't work. Didn't today, however.

Andy, those are neat pliers and would be handy for getting into tight places. If you like interesting pliers, next time you are in a Harbor Freight store you might look for a pair of these.

https://www.harborfreight.com/15-inch-long-reach-locking-pliers-97609.html

I like these because they lock on the object so I can let go and use my hand elsewhere. They have come in handy on a couple of occasions.

I have a pair of those, but I can't find them.

Good to see the elderly out for a stroll, Bob.

Are the jaws harder than Stilton cheese?

Yes, sadly they would damage the cheese. If you've lost some Stilton blue cheese down a tight spot I suggest sending in ants and let them carry it out. Maybe a trained mouse.

 

[don long]

Speaking of old people loosing tools.
I had A PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER in my hand today for less than 2 minutes and I removed 2 screws and handed them and a battery tender to Paul and he asked for the screw driver and It was gone. Neither of us has moved either of our feet
and it is still gone

 

[slimpickins]

I like these because they lock on the object so I can let go and use my hand elsewhere. They have come in handy on a couple of occasions.

Not sure I want to hear any details on that statement!
Cheers!

 

[oldironfarmer]

Speaking of old people loosing tools.
I had A PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER in my hand today for less than 2 minutes and I removed 2 screws and handed them and a battery tender to Paul and he asked for the screw driver and It was gone. Neither of us has moved either of our feet
and it is still gone

You swallowed it? This too will pass.

Not sure I want to hear any details on that statement!
Cheers!

 

[Farmall450]

Those double jointed pliers are pretty neat. Nice for fishing things out

 

[oldironfarmer]

Tym, a USA-made Nicholson mill ******* file doesn't scratch the jaws. I didn't try the mill ******* on a block of Stilton because the smell lingers (the dog knows when Stilton is around).

Missed you, Bob!

Did you know it is now illegal to make Stilton Cheese in Stilton? Bureaucracy is a marvelous thing.

Those double jointed pliers are pretty neat. Nice for fishing things out

I think they will be useful. I still know where they are. So far.

 

[shortykorte]

So no cutting the cheese in Stilton?


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

 

[tym]

I remember the first batch of Stilton cheese I got, the container reminded you to scrape off the layer of mold before scooping some out.

I'd rather cut the cheese in France.

 

[oldironfarmer]

So no cutting the cheese in Stilton?


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Umm, just no production of Stilton cheese in Stilton. I'm sure they have a pub and boiled eggs...

I remember the first batch of Stilton cheese I got, the container reminded you to scrape off the layer of mold before scooping some out.

I'd rather cut the cheese in France.

I don't cook much, so I prefer to have m'lady cut the cheese and I just savor the aroma...

 

[tym]

I don't cook much, so I prefer to have m'lady cut the cheese and I just savor the aroma...

Cookin' with gas?

 

[oldironfarmer]

Cookin' with gas?

We now return to regularly scheduled programming.

 

[Finallygotit]

Talk about running off the rails..........

 

[HOTFR8]

Andy,

Very clever. I did not realise until today the castings have magnets in them.
View media item 96334I sat it on a metal drum to paint it and could not work out what was going on.
A change of plans now as it is on my Fridge.