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Congratulations to both of you..
Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop
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MG David
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Thomas, I am familiar with pinning stonework but I have not come across the use of stainless steel flashing in that way. Is this common place in the USA?
We would normally use a mineral felt type damp barrier in that location as mortar will grip to it.
We would normally use a mineral felt type damp barrier in that location as mortar will grip to it.
Hi David, that's a good question. Flashing of some sort is needed as limestone is porous and will allow water to move through it fairly easily. As such...
...a solid barrier of some sort is needed to prevent water from going through the limestone capstone and then collecting in the interior of the wall. This is especially important in our part of the country where that water in the cold winter months will freeze and eventually deteriorate the wall from within.
I used stainless steel for flashing because it's a solid barrier preventing water movement through it and its all-around durability. In the above picture you can see 2 stainless steel pins have been installed in the wall and drilled through the flashing.
On the underside of each capstone, holes were drilled for those pins and the holes were filled with epoxy, which in effect, glued the pins to the capstone when they were set in place helping to anchor the capstone.
Those capstones were heavy weighing roughly 350lbs (159 kg) each. I used forks on my tractor, (padded with towels), to lift them into place on the wall. The weight of the stone along with the epoxied pins will hold the capstone in place on the wall. They were mortared into place and along the edges of the wall, beyond the flashing, that mortar will grip the masonry and the capstone providing an addition anchoring to the capstone.
The water that does move through the capstone was given a place to drain away from the bottom of the capstone since it can't go through the stainless flashing.
Rope wicks were placed at each head joint...
...and at the bottom of the wall...
...to aid in moisture removal.
You might remember...
...weep ports were installed in the walls of the house for the same reason.
So there was the house last year about this same time with that inside corner uncompleted...
...to this year...
...with decks, standby power generator, and firebreak walls in place and done.
This shows how well the stone wall on the left...
... hides the generator from the street view...
... and gives a much better look to the house. Lots of work and lots of small details, but in the end, well worth it I feel.
Thomas
Grizz1963
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You attention to detail really does go beyond expectation.
This house really has been built to outlast generations.
The whole water barrier, rope wick episode is absolutely fascinating.
Thank you as always for sharing.
This house really has been built to outlast generations.
The whole water barrier, rope wick episode is absolutely fascinating.
Thank you as always for sharing.
red
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Absolutely true, yet can also be the understatement of the year.
Tell me Thomas why I now have this overwhelming desire to install a permanent generator? (including brick work etc)
When since I've gotten a portable generator I've only used it once in the past five years and have lend it out several times to help out others . . .
Grizz1963
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Brian R
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Thomas,
A belated Happy Anniversary and the exterior is looking great! Quick question - would you mind posting details about the wire cable railing system you used? I'm debating using this for my project and was wondering if you could supply some information about what product you used, ease of installation and if you are happy with it, etc.
Thanks,
Brian R
A belated Happy Anniversary and the exterior is looking great! Quick question - would you mind posting details about the wire cable railing system you used? I'm debating using this for my project and was wondering if you could supply some information about what product you used, ease of installation and if you are happy with it, etc.
Thanks,
Brian R
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ranger101ran
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I have been following this thread since the beginning and I have loved every project. I have never seen such craftsmanship like this in my whole life. The house is beautiful. I can't wait for the next project.
Brian, your project is a perfect candidate for using cables. You don't want to block that wonderful view you have. I'll post the following just to get you started, I've got a long day in front of me.
Here's a link to Feeney, the company that made the cabling system I used:
http://www.feeneyinc.com/Architectural/CableRail
Navigate the site and take a look. Short answer but, I've been more than happy with my cabling system and I think you would be too.
I'll have more about it later.
Thomas
rick8928
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Happy belated anniversary Tom and Chris!
Brian R
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Thanks for quick response - website is perfect spot to get started (and I look forward to your more detailed report).
Regards,
Brian
Spareparts
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Thomas have you ever thought about doing the advertising instructions for the products you use, far more detailed than any manuals I have gotten from any product. I have been following along the start of your adventure and thought the shop is awsome but your house is way over the top. Great shop, beautiful house, lovely Wife, do you realise your are already in Heaven. Congrats on 43 yrs. Wife and I celebrated our 43 on Valentine's Day and like you I was lucky to have married my best friend.
MG David
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Hello Thomas, I am familiar with the weep holes. We use them above window and door lintels to let moisture out of cavities. However, I have never seen rope wicks before. Often learn thinks from your posts.
Thomas and Chris. Happy belated anniversary to you both. I fell behind by a couple of weeks during that time as I was spending my birthday with my mom and dad. Something I haven't been able to do in many years. It was a great visit.
While reading this thread, way back when the main topic was the various tools you've rescued I keyed in on two things. The vices and the anvil.
As it happens I have an unusual combination of the two and while I was visiting my parents I made sure to get pictures of it to share.
I can imagine that in a forum as large as GJ is that there is at least one other example of this combination and I will be doing a search for it now that I have reached the TSP on your fine thread.
I can do one of two things. Start my own thread in the appropriate section and link it here or with your permission post the pictures in your thread. Your call.
I'm still so blown away with what you and Chris have managed to accomplish on your retirement home. Everything is absolutely outstanding and clearly a lot of thought went into every detail.
Thank you and Chris for sharing your journey thus far. I eagerly await the updates when you have the time to do them.
Take care.
Don
While reading this thread, way back when the main topic was the various tools you've rescued I keyed in on two things. The vices and the anvil.
As it happens I have an unusual combination of the two and while I was visiting my parents I made sure to get pictures of it to share.
I can imagine that in a forum as large as GJ is that there is at least one other example of this combination and I will be doing a search for it now that I have reached the TSP on your fine thread.
I can do one of two things. Start my own thread in the appropriate section and link it here or with your permission post the pictures in your thread. Your call.
I'm still so blown away with what you and Chris have managed to accomplish on your retirement home. Everything is absolutely outstanding and clearly a lot of thought went into every detail.
Thank you and Chris for sharing your journey thus far. I eagerly await the updates when you have the time to do them.
Take care.
Don
Hello Don and welcome. Oh sure I'd love to see those pictures so feel free to post them on the thread. Nice that you were able to visit with your Mom and Dad. Do it every chance you get.
Thank you (and everyone else) for understanding about me not being able to post in a timely manner lately. I'm working every day minimum 12 hours many at 14 hours. Now that Lou is here visiting I've got him helping out too! I love what I'm doing and getting a lot done but it doesn't leave much time at present for putting an intelligent post together I'm afraid. More material will make its way here at some point. Stand by.
Thomas
xtremek
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Que up the Jeopardy music
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Que up the Jeopardy music
Oh great, now that tune is going to be stuck in my head for the next 3 hours.
Latest projects
Here are a few pictures of just some of the latest projects that have been keeping me out of trouble lately...
I installed a flag pole and trenched it...
...for LED electrical lighting at night.
It's a single piece pole.
I still have to do some back filling around it. It fits in very nicely i think.
In the barn a metal storage rack for my long material was finished and then powder coated...
It is about 12' (3.6 M) long ...
...and about 6' (1.8 M) high.
I'm using large Blickle polyurethane casters on it that won't flat spot from all the weight. There is a tong for it so it can be towed with a tractor if need be. I don't have a good picture of the tong just yet but it can attach to either end. It rolls so easy Cameron and I can roll it into place by hand at present.
For short metal pieces these I'm using these stacking bins.
This base was made using...
...smaller Blickle casters...
...which made it much more versatile and all powder coated.......of course.
Then there was this additional welding table with a thinner top...
Back from being powder coated. I have seen Rick and his gang a bunch the last couple of months.
I put Blickle casters on it too.
The PVC tubes hold my welding rods.
And lastly, the racing season is upon us...
...so this Cobra came for a visit...
...next week is vintage racing at Indy.
I've been doing other "stuff" around here too, but this some of it. No rest for the wicked! Now you can stop the Jeopardy music!
Thomas
Here are a few pictures of just some of the latest projects that have been keeping me out of trouble lately...
I installed a flag pole and trenched it...
...for LED electrical lighting at night.
It's a single piece pole.
I still have to do some back filling around it. It fits in very nicely i think.
In the barn a metal storage rack for my long material was finished and then powder coated...
It is about 12' (3.6 M) long ...
...and about 6' (1.8 M) high.
I'm using large Blickle polyurethane casters on it that won't flat spot from all the weight. There is a tong for it so it can be towed with a tractor if need be. I don't have a good picture of the tong just yet but it can attach to either end. It rolls so easy Cameron and I can roll it into place by hand at present.
For short metal pieces these I'm using these stacking bins.
This base was made using...
...smaller Blickle casters...
...which made it much more versatile and all powder coated.......of course.
Then there was this additional welding table with a thinner top...
Back from being powder coated. I have seen Rick and his gang a bunch the last couple of months.
I put Blickle casters on it too.
The PVC tubes hold my welding rods.
And lastly, the racing season is upon us...
...so this Cobra came for a visit...
...next week is vintage racing at Indy.
I've been doing other "stuff" around here too, but this some of it. No rest for the wicked! Now you can stop the Jeopardy music!
Thomas
HOTFR8
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Trouble and Thomas do not look like they go together
. Flag pole looks great and have fun at Indy.
Trouble and Thomas do not look like they go together
. Flag pole looks great and have fun at Indy.Grizz1963
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Love the flagpole.
Love Americans’ patriotic approach
Your tools, tables, storage etc is amazing.
I just bought a new welder to start back on my Chevy C10 truck restoration and made a quick trolley for it last night.......
It should make you laugh or cry in despair.
I will do a decent one on castors later.
Thanks for all the inspiration
Love Americans’ patriotic approach
Your tools, tables, storage etc is amazing.
I just bought a new welder to start back on my Chevy C10 truck restoration and made a quick trolley for it last night.......
It should make you laugh or cry in despair.
I will do a decent one on castors later.
Thanks for all the inspiration
BlueBomber
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Dang, now I want to build a material storage cart....guess I'll add it to the list of ideas lifted from this thread. Well done, Thomas!
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Love the moveable metal haulin cart, and the red welding table. I have a question about you flag pole. I just bought one from a KFC that closed, the owner of the building just cut it above the concrete. So its probably3 or 4 feet short. Its still about 20ft. long. I was wondering how you planted yours?, did you put it into a pvc pipe then concrete, or how would you recommend? I was thinking if I need to take it down in the future for repair, the pvc sleeve might be best. But I'm not shure about keeping water out of it? Any advice much appreciated. Thanks, BUG
Very nice long stock cart! A word of caution on the stack-able short stock setup. The foot print isn't very large and it may end up tipsy if you go too high. I'm betting you already thought of that but wanted to mention it any way.
I did do a search on my vise/anvil and I did find one other example on this site. The general consensus of no self respecting blacksmith would be caught dead with one of those gave me a chuckle. I don't see it as a serious blacksmith tool myself but I think it would be fine for light duty jobs like I have in mind.
I collect and rebuild old Gravely tractors, two and four wheeled, and whatever attachments I deem helpful to me.
The only identifiable markings I can see on the entire vise are a patent date of Sept. 22 1914 on one side, a part or casting number on one of the jaws that looks like 890 B1 and another number that looks like 890 B2X.
I'll have to upload the rest in another reply. I do intend to clean the vise up real good and preserve it some how.
I did do a search on my vise/anvil and I did find one other example on this site. The general consensus of no self respecting blacksmith would be caught dead with one of those gave me a chuckle. I don't see it as a serious blacksmith tool myself but I think it would be fine for light duty jobs like I have in mind.
I collect and rebuild old Gravely tractors, two and four wheeled, and whatever attachments I deem helpful to me.
The only identifiable markings I can see on the entire vise are a patent date of Sept. 22 1914 on one side, a part or casting number on one of the jaws that looks like 890 B1 and another number that looks like 890 B2X.
I'll have to upload the rest in another reply. I do intend to clean the vise up real good and preserve it some how.
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I just bought one from a KFC that closed, the owner of the building just cut it above the concrete. So its probably3 or 4 feet short. Its still about 20ft. long. I was wondering how you planted yours?, did you put it into a pvc pipe then concrete, or how would you recommend? I was thinking if I need to take it down in the future for repair, the pvc sleeve might be best. But I'm not shure about keeping water out of it? Any advice much appreciated. Thanks, BUG
Hello BUG,
Good questions. My flag pole was 27.5' long. 2.5' of that was used in the ground making it 25' above ground. I used a 30" long piece of 6" diameter PVC pipe in the ground and dug 24" dia. hole with a slight elephants foot at the bottom to surround the PVC in the center.
At the top I used a 6" wide piece of Masonite to give a better edge to the very top of the concrete foundation.
At the bottom of the hole I used a couple of inches of gravel and made an anchor plate out of aluminum (the pole was aluminum also and I didn't want dissimilar metal corrosion) that was what the bottom of the pole rested on in the ground. Below the anchor plate and attached to it, I used an 18" long galvanized bolt as an anchor spike. Sorry I don't have any other pictures of it. I didn't think anyone would be interested in this so I didn't take any.
So once the 24" of concrete was poured around the 6" PVC pipe in the center, I let it cure for a few days. Then I placed the pole in the center of the PVC (the pole is 4" dia) so there was 1" all around the pole itself. I made 3 tapered, treated wood wedges that were used to center the pole in the PVC. Then that 1" space between the pole and PVC was filled with masonry sand and tamped as I went.
I left the sand about 1" below the top of the PVC and filled that space with silicone caulk. The bottom of the pole has a decorative escutcheon which was caulked to the pole and to the concrete foundation to seal it from moisture.
I hope that will help you BUG; yes the pole could be removed but I don't plan on ever doing that. I'd have done a better job of documenting everything but I just didn't think anyone would want to see it so sorry for that.
Thomas
stillp
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Love the flagpole.
Love Americans’ patriotic approach
Your tools, tables, storage etc is amazing.
I just bought a new welder to start back on my Chevy C10 truck restoration and made a quick trolley for it last night.......
It should make you laugh or cry in despair.
I will do a decent one on castors later.
Thanks for all the inspiration
Hi Rian, first off I understand you might be back for a visit this fall?? Outstanding, hope you can make it up this way!
Thank you for the compliment on the flag pole. Can't wait to get it lit up. I'm using RAB narrow focus (10º) LED flood lights on it. Stand by for that.
Your welder looks terrific and so does the cart you fabricated for it. That should serve you well for the time being. I expect to see you welding up a storm with it shortly.
devans522 your concern about the metal storage rack is well founded. It is narrow so to minimize the chance of it tipping over...
...you'll note that provision was made to bolt the stacking sections to the bottom frame. I've tried to store the heavy metals mainly on or near the bottom to keep the center of gravity low, but you're right, it is something to be aware of. It's as high as it's going to be and I don't expect it to be moved very much.
You anvil/vise is something I've never seen before. Wow, do you have a unique piece there! Keep us posted once it's cleaned up. Thanks for sharing pictures of it.
Thomas
panthersteve
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devans522 your concern about the metal storage rack is well founded. It is narrow so to minimize the chance of it tipping over...
...you'll note that provision was made to bolt the stacking sections to the bottom frame. I've tried to store the heavy metals mainly on or near the bottom to keep the center of gravity low, but you're right, it is something to be aware of. It's as high as it's going to be and I don't expect it to be moved very much.
Thomas
Hi Thomas
If I read devans522' message correctly I think he was referring to this
Funny, I made almost the same cart for my commuter bike. Same materials, same hardware! You're my Brit brethren!
(Hey, don't judge the bike thing! It's Portland - lots of cycle commuters up here! We like to stay fit and healthy, there's lots of bike infrastructure and car traffic here really does ****! So does parking!)
Thomas, sorry for the hijack. Love the new material carts. You should go into fabricating piecework in "your spare time"!!! If you had your own fab and welding business you could buy the equipment necessary to powdercoat and write it off on your taxes! Think of the money you can save!
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Yes, that's what I was referring to. Though Thomas has a point about the larger storage rack.
I hope Thomas and the group doesn't mind this little side track. I went to see a gentleman about a grill he had advertised on CL for my Ford F250. Turns out he collects, restores and shows vintage cars as a hobby.
He has an early 1930's Austen American Bantom, show quality and quite the pedigree of awards. A Crosby in the restoration phase and the coolest Mini Cooper I've seen in a while. Late 1960's body but an early 1990's drive train.
I wish I wasn't so gobsmacked with his collection as I would have gotten pictures of all of them. Instead I took some of one he has for sale. A 1933 Gilmore race car and in mint condition.
I thought the group would appreciate this one a little more because of the race car posts from before. Anywho, here's the pictures. If anyone is interested I can pass on his information via PM. Sorry but I have no idea how much he's asking.
By the way, the pictures look like the car is in a museum but it is sitting in his basement.
He has an early 1930's Austen American Bantom, show quality and quite the pedigree of awards. A Crosby in the restoration phase and the coolest Mini Cooper I've seen in a while. Late 1960's body but an early 1990's drive train.
I wish I wasn't so gobsmacked with his collection as I would have gotten pictures of all of them. Instead I took some of one he has for sale. A 1933 Gilmore race car and in mint condition.
I thought the group would appreciate this one a little more because of the race car posts from before. Anywho, here's the pictures. If anyone is interested I can pass on his information via PM. Sorry but I have no idea how much he's asking.
By the way, the pictures look like the car is in a museum but it is sitting in his basement.
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LS6 Tommy
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Funny, I made almost the same cart for my commuter bike.
Forgive my ignorance. I raced bicycles in my younger years, so I understand a bike may not have a kickstand and a home parking stand of some sort is great, but I don't quite get it. Why make a dolly for something that already has wheels?
Tommy
Thanks for splaining the flag pole, that will give me something to go on. I bought a LED solar light that goes on the top of the pole, its made by FEELLE from Amazon. I need to get my pole up before something happens to it.
Hi Tommy. Legitimate question; my 2 car garage is so small that I'm always moving that bike around when I'm out doing garage stuff, so the skate wheels on the bike stand make it really easy to push it out of the way. It really would be nice to have another covered area to store the bike, but I have to make do with what I have!
Diesel Dan
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Never under estimate what the GJ members could be interested in!
For better TV reception and possibly a cell phone antenna I purchased a 30' aluminum traffic pole. It's 7" diameter, at the top. Base plate is at least 14"x14"x2". IIRC the holes will handle 1.25" fasteners but I'll most likely just use some 1" all thread welded to a #4 rebar cage with concrete going down about 3'.
Edit: It's a galvanized steel pole not aluminum.
rlwhitetr3b
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This is from our local paper. Scroll down and you will see why I'm posting it here. Congratulations Thomas and Chris.
http://www.news-gazette.com/living/2018-06-17/2018-paca-heritage-awards-take-novel-approach.html
http://www.news-gazette.com/living/2018-06-17/2018-paca-heritage-awards-take-novel-approach.html
realvc
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Thanks for posting.
Congrats. to Thomas and Chris for another milestone event at the COTU.
Congrats. to Thomas and Chris for another milestone event at the COTU.
markviii
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Thanks for alerting us, Rich! We just returned after 5 days of vintage racing at IMS and haven't caught up with the newspapers, yet. A friend just emailed me as I was scrolling through gj updates. I took the paper to show Tom and take a picture of him before he "escaped" to cut the grass. I framed the award certificate for display in the shop. When people come to tour, they'll get to see it.
Chris
Chris
56vette461
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Thomas and Chris
Good evening from Northern California.
Just an FYI, Beltsville Shell just arrived back in the USA today to continue the next leg of the tour. I'll go back to find the next GJ'r on the list and give them a heads-up. I'm excited to start reading and promise I won't dally, loli gag or nutin' before sending it on it's way. aj
Good evening from Northern California.
Just an FYI, Beltsville Shell just arrived back in the USA today to continue the next leg of the tour. I'll go back to find the next GJ'r on the list and give them a heads-up. I'm excited to start reading and promise I won't dally, loli gag or nutin' before sending it on it's way. aj
markviii
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Well, that's good news about Beltsville Shell. Just in time for Bloomington Gold in Indianapolis next weekend! Hopefully, Tom will post pictures of the national Corvette show and his tour of all things Corvette in Bowling Green, Kentucky afterward. I just hope it doesn't rain too much.
Chris
Chris