Recent content by Zengineer

Not too bad. Last winter we used just a shade over 2 cords. The winter before was around 3. We're coastal and south, which is much more temperate, so not the same heating requirements as other places in the province. In some places I've lived you could double or triple that each winter... We...

Will try to post more regular updates moving forward. Today was bucking up and hauling firewood, so no shop progress... ;)

One other thing I found really useful - I had a buddy who is a accomplished TIG welder come over and lay some beads with my (new at the time) machine to help me debug. He was able to lay perfect beads in steel and aluminum. Proof that the machine was good and the operator wasn't, in my case...

100% practice. Get some welding coupons. Try various positions. Practice until you can't screw it up. This from the guy that bought all the fancy cups, lenses, torches, accessories, etc first as well. ;)

Camper is a result of me going camping in a truck tent, and liking the idea but not the leaks. I sat there in the rain by the fire for a day or two, solo camping and thought "I'm really enjoying this". Then I looked at the tent, and thought, I could do better... and spent my time designing in my...

Waaaaay overdue for an update or two. Sorry folks, it's been quite the year. Work ended up getting quite bad for me, and was all consuming. I ended up taking a step away, which has been life changing. I realize just how much progress I have made in the shop over this time, and don't dare post...

You bet! Gotta have tunes. :) Out there just about every chance I have!

Been busy times, too much bandwidth used at work which means not enough left for shop. It's been a trying time, but am finding as the weather gets nicer I'm spending more and more time out in the shop. And looking to ensure I continue! ;) Mostly tackling electrical, added a 50A welding plug...

On the fence. I have so many jobs right now that could use a mini excavator for, and there certainly is a temptation to sell the skid steer and get a mini ex. Ideally I'd have both at the same time, but I spent all my money on the shop!

Thanks! Yeah it's not a small endeavour. Generally it's a full day job between stripping it down, moving it to a suitable position, jacking, pallet, moving and then the reverse process. That's not even taking into account properly levelling it. I've moved it 4 times now! But the toe jack this...

Well next task, move the 4800lbs Pratt & Whitney Model C over to the new shop... this has always been a real bear to move. In the past I've used a pallet jack, tilt deck truck, crane truck, etc. This time, going to go with what I have at my disposal... To start built myself a really crude toe...

Ford Smith went out of business in the 90's I believe. Used to have their lifts in all sorts of places, they were a very well known brand back in the day.

I've had a couple of go rounds with Hyperikon LEDs and have been very happy. 3.5 years of use for the 4' strips in my main garage, and 6 months worth of use now of the 240w high bay LEDs. Would recommend and buy again.

Build mine for about $500 about 5 years ago. It has become one of, if not THE most useful tools in my shop. If I was starting from scratch this would be one of the first tools I would acquire. I just used a standard single phase 2hp 3450rpm motor, and run it at full speed. Variable speed would...

Finally moved the project car into its new home.