Recent content by Vernon Tuck

I ditto pipe stands. Enough stands, a good long level, some squares and measuring tapes and you're good to go. V

I've checked out some very impressive construction projects here. Makes me wanna go mix some mortar! Ha ha V

I certainly don't have any education or credentials in metallurgy. But I do have a more than passing interest in it. This interest was born from my efforts to become a more proficient self-taught welder. This led to an interest in blacksmithing and blacksmithing paraphernalia and tools, heat...

I forgot to add that we live in Brenham. We also have a small farm in Hempstead. V

Thanks for the friendly welcome. It's great to be among tool-heads. I look forward to swapping tall tales and know-how. I also hope your collective enthusiasm will prompt me to move numerous back burner projects to the front of the stove. V

Hi there. I have a modest amount of experience building with 2 3/8" drill stem and 5 1/2" casing pipe. Pipe welded connections are typically made with "fish mouth" cuts. There are free computer programs that enable you to print templates (cutting patterns) on your computer. Once you plug in the...

Hey guys, I just bought a couple of 300 gallon fuel storage tanks. One is fitted with an AO Smith hand lever pump. The other is Barnett. I am just barely able to make out the labels. The Smith pump has a data plate with model and serial nos. but I haven't been able to read it yet. Guess I'm...

Hey guys, I ran across this forum while searching google for information on a couple of old hand lever oil or fuel transfer pumps. One is AO Smith and the other Barnett. These were fitted on a couple of 300 gallon fuel tanks I just bought. I'm pretty sure that the pumps are far older than the...