Above 1200 Sq/FT Oh ****, it won't fit there

[j p smith]

Thanks LeonardY

 

[j p smith]

Finally freed up to get back on the cabinet project. Was able to get it mounted to the wall yesterday. Will get the wiring completed and the fridge and counter back in place today. Feel like I have turned the corner on this go around.

 

[j p smith]

This is where I finished up last night. Need to knock off a few punch list items then it will be time to reload the walls. But I am going to North Carolina to visit my brother and attend the Ederville Carthage event so not much will happen till the weekend after I return.

 

[j p smith]

Just for fun I drug in a scaffold plank and set it on top of the speakers to see what a shelf would look like with some gas pump globes(repos). When I get back from seeing my brother in New Hill, NC the shelf will be the next project to work on. Looking for ideas on lighting for the globes, I did find some porcelain light bases I can attach to the shelf. Thinking of using them

 

[rlitman]

...Looking for ideas on lighting for the globes, I did find some porcelain light bases I can attach to the shelf. Thinking of using them

Sounds reasonable. Just either use lighting rated for use in totally enclosed fixtures (a small subset of LED bulbs), or open some ventilation holes in the shelf around the base.

Also, an A19 bulb will likely sit a little low in those gloves to get the element centered, so you may want to raise it up from the porcelain with a socket extension.

 

[j p smith]

Sounds reasonable. Just either use lighting rated for use in totally enclosed fixtures (a small subset of LED bulbs), or open some ventilation holes in the shelf around the base.

Also, an A19 bulb will likely sit a little low in those gloves to get the element centered, so you may want to raise it up from the porcelain with a socket extension.

Thanks rlitman! I did find a 6 inch flex socket extension that will get the bulb to the center of the globe and will use with a 25 watt appliance LED. I turned it on and left it for about 3 hours, the globe lens was cool to the touch, no warmth at all. When I get going on the shelf I will post pictures of what I end up using. Thanks for the tip on ventilation

 

[rlitman]

Thanks rlitman! I did find a 6 inch flex socket extension that will get the bulb to the center of the globe and will use with a 25 watt appliance LED. I turned it on and left it for about 3 hours, the globe lens was cool to the touch, no warmth at all. When I get going on the shelf I will post pictures of what I end up using. Thanks for the tip on ventilation

I'm sure the globe won't get hot. It's just the LED bulb. They're notorious for having cooling issues when air cannot flow over them. Though appliance bulbs should be meant to handle that abuse, and the 25W equivalent LED bulbs are using something like 3W, so the total heat output should be negligible. Also your globes are pretty big. Heat issues appear when you put a 60W and higher equivalent bulb into a jelly jar and stuff like that.

Those are going to look amazing when lit!

 

[Jayman17]

Nice touch with the shelf, that’s going to look great.

Jay

 

[zmotorsports]

JP, I love seeing pictures of your shop and your projects. Everything is so clean, tidy and well thought out. The lathe position is no different. Great job and looking forward to more. Can't believe I hadn't seen this thread until today.

 

[j p smith]

Thanks jayman17 and ZM

 

[j p smith]

Made it back from a week at my brothers farm with no wounds, lol.
Ended up helping the neighbors Off Road team last night with some wiring repairs on one of the support trucks, they left today for pre-running this weekend, the Baja 1000 is next weekend. They run a Turbo RZR.
Got a start this afternoon, ended up with good progress on the shelf for my Gas Pump Globes

 

[aqr81]

Glad the results came back negative for you. That is a nice shop you have there. I also like your oil cans, appears you've been collecting them a while.

Larry

 

[j p smith]

Thanks Larry.

 

[j p smith]

Had time today to spend on the shelf project, got the shelf stained, clear coated and everything wired up. They look good with the lights on but they don't look so good in a picture with the lights on. Next up need to get busy and get signs back on the wall

 

[j p smith]

Here is a picture with the lights on, just hard to read them in the picture but they sure look good in person

 

[LeonardY]

Here is a picture with the lights on, just hard to read them in the picture but they sure look good in person

Well done!

 

[j p smith]

Thanks Leonard! Good catch on your compressor bung, I am going to check mine next time I drain it

 

[j p smith]

Thanks LeonardY!

 

[j p smith]

Got to spend some time in the shop with the sign hanging. May need to rearrange in order to put a few more up. Trying to leave room for a 65 inch tv, in case Santa brings me one. Lol

 

[mogandave]

Love the clamp-racks....

 

[j p smith]

Love the clamp-racks....

Thank you sir! It is made up of 5 individual racks from Model A Mafia, I cut them apart, made adjustments for the spacing, then using 1/8 x 3 flat stock for the upright welded them back together for one long bracket.

 

[zmotorsports]

Very nice.

 

[j p smith]

Very nice.

Thank you sir!

 

[GreenIron]

Love the fridge wrap.

 

[j p smith]

Love the fridge wrap.

Thanks Lucas! The wrap was done by one of the guys here on the forum quite a number of years ago, sadly I think my fridge is dying.

 

[j p smith]

Wow, where does time go? My Hit & Miss Engine Workshop is this coming Saturday and I still have several things to get accomplished. One was getting this 10hp Bessemer engine bolted down to the cart so we can move it outside and run it on Saturday. Down to the wire for sure, but I will get-r-dun!!! We will have 35 to 45 guys at the workshop, a few will bring an engine that they need help troubleshooting and several will be guys new to the hobby with their 1st engine and need a little knowledge shared on starting and running. Always a good time and a fun day.

 

[zmotorsports]

That is awesome. I am always impressed by those of you who open up your shop to others. Just the thought of that makes my head hurt and stomach churn. I wish I could get past that but just can't bring myself to do so.

 

[j p smith]

That is awesome. I am always impressed by those of you who open up your shop to others. Just the thought of that makes my head hurt and stomach churn. I wish I could get past that but just can't bring myself to do so.

Thanks Mike. For many years I always had side jobs going and met people thru doing work. I always have had signs and stuff around and every so often someone would bring a friend to look. Many years ago a guy stops by one Saturday morning and says I don't know if you remember me but I came with my friend to pick a small project you had done for him. I remembered his friend but not him. He says to me, I have a few things that were my dad's I would like to give you. I said thanks but why did you want me to have them. He goes on to tell me a couple of stories about his dad and then says. I want you to have them because you shared what you have with me, somebody you did not know. These things from my dad were items that he saved but never shared with me why he saved them, but when I looked at your cans and whatnot, I realized that my dad would have really enjoyed looking at your stuff. These few cans I brought are doing nothing at my place but catching dust. I want you to have them because I know you share with others the things you have collected and other people will see these few cans that my dad saved. There were 8 nice small collectable cans in the box.
Mike this has happened quite a few times over the years just because somebody doesn't want to throw something away that was special to them for one reason or another, I am always humbled when someone does this for me. Several times I have come home to find a box or bag by my gate or in front of the shop and no note, one time I ran into a guy at a swap meet 2 months later and he says oh yeah did you find that box I left for you?
Sorry for the long story Mike, but I could not seem to tell it in less words.
Jeff

 

[zmotorsports]

Thanks for the story Jeff. I can appreciate that but it is still hard to wrap my head around.

A guy came by Friday night to drop off a welding project to me and brought his friend with him because he had watched a few of my YouTube videos and wanted to see my shop. While I was flattered at the time I was also anxious because I did not know this young man. I guess that is just something I need to get past.

 

[j p smith]

Thanks for the story Jeff. I can appreciate that but it is still hard to wrap my head around.

A guy came by Friday night to drop off a welding project to me and brought his friend with him because he had watched a few of my YouTube videos and wanted to see my shop. While I was flattered at the time I was also anxious because I did not know this young man. I guess that is just something I need to get past.

Mike I definitely get where you are coming from, there have been times when asked, my gut feeling kicked in and I have come up with an excuse for not being available