Toolfool
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Great work so far on the church, Don.
But uh-oh, someone has the cone of shame.
Hey , around here we call that the party hat. Both of my dogs have been partying for several weeks now.
Above 1200 Sq/FT building my BIG PARTY garage
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Hey , around here we call that the party hat. Both of my dogs have been partying for several weeks now.
drivesitfar
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Don: your Church is coming along nicely. what a nice way to hang a bell and OF COURSE you just happened to have one.
i hope Rambo is feeling ok.
from pics i'm seeing on TV while watching some golf it looks like your weather is perfect so hope you are enjoying it a little while you work your **** off.
keep up the great work!!
i hope Rambo is feeling ok.
from pics i'm seeing on TV while watching some golf it looks like your weather is perfect so hope you are enjoying it a little while you work your **** off.
keep up the great work!!
Hey Don, wanted to have my say on the Phillips 66 sign post. Looks GREAT...., maybe it needs a light above or below the sign?
The church is looking like a chapel, I don't know if the difference is size to call it one or the other. Around here they have small pew seats for cheap on the list.
I see them go for as cheap as $75.00 for nice oak ones. I'm sure you probably have a dozen of them stashed away in the containers.
That's all I have. Keep up the home front.
The church is looking like a chapel, I don't know if the difference is size to call it one or the other. Around here they have small pew seats for cheap on the list.
I see them go for as cheap as $75.00 for nice oak ones. I'm sure you probably have a dozen of them stashed away in the containers.
That's all I have. Keep up the home front.
Great work so far on the church, Don.
But uh-oh, someone has the cone of shame.
Thanks Finallygotit
Rambo has a bad cut on his leg and won't leave it alone so the cone is his for a week or so
Toolfool
I had to look at the shot of your dogs twice!! They look just like my 2 dogs
Yes Drives
The weather is getting better, the jackets come off around 9AM
Rambo is fine just a sore leg at the moment
and yes I have had the bell in storage for some time waiting for a place to put it.
Thanks for checking in Wally
Retirement ain't all bad
Hey Don, wanted to have my say on the Phillips 66 sign post. Looks GREAT...., maybe it needs a light above or below the sign?
The church is looking like a chapel, I don't know if the difference is size to call it one or the other. Around here they have small pew seats for cheap on the list.
I see them go for as cheap as $75.00 for nice oak ones. I'm sure you probably have a dozen of them stashed away in the containers.
That's all I have. Keep up the home front.
Herb
I had to chuckle a bit after reading your post.
I agree the 66 sign needs a light and it came in the mail today.
2020-02-14 20.24.53 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-14 20.25.03 by don long, on FlickrThe church is small in size and you were spot on I do have some seats out of a church sitting in the red barn next door, but the church is still a storage container with a bell on top.
I didn't feel like working on the church today so I went into the shop and played.
First I worked on my Pennzoil curb sign that I had started a couple weeks ago 1/29/2020
The last post on the sign was 2/4/20 and I had just put the post into primer.
Today I welded a coupler onto the frame rail and took the dents and waves out of them.
The chips in the sign have been repaired and I spotted in the damaged areas.
This was done late last week.
Today the sign was fitted to the outer rails before I paint them black
2020-02-15 16.22.27 by don long, on Flickr
Here is a review of the sign before I patched it up
2020-01-29 16.59.17 by don long, on Flickr
I also worked on the sign base trying to clean up the letters.
2020-02-03 14.39.55 by don long, on Flickr
I am sanding and filling the imperfections around the letters A real PITA.
2020-02-03 14.39.55 by don long, on Flickr
When my fingers got tired and sore from sanding I decided to jump into the big project sitting in the middle of the shop (THE ALEMITE BENCH)
Tonight it went from this
2020-02-07 16.11.51 by don long, on Flickr
To this
2020-02-15 18.04.20-2 by don long, on Flickr
Now I can repair 1 panel at a time as time permits.
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First I worked on my Pennzoil curb sign that I had started a couple weeks ago 1/29/2020
The last post on the sign was 2/4/20 and I had just put the post into primer.
Today I welded a coupler onto the frame rail and took the dents and waves out of them.
The chips in the sign have been repaired and I spotted in the damaged areas.
This was done late last week.
Today the sign was fitted to the outer rails before I paint them black
2020-02-15 16.22.27 by don long, on FlickrHere is a review of the sign before I patched it up
2020-01-29 16.59.17 by don long, on FlickrI also worked on the sign base trying to clean up the letters.
2020-02-03 14.39.55 by don long, on FlickrI am sanding and filling the imperfections around the letters A real PITA.
2020-02-03 14.39.55 by don long, on FlickrWhen my fingers got tired and sore from sanding I decided to jump into the big project sitting in the middle of the shop (THE ALEMITE BENCH)
Tonight it went from this
2020-02-07 16.11.51 by don long, on FlickrTo this
2020-02-15 18.04.20-2 by don long, on FlickrNow I can repair 1 panel at a time as time permits.
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ZRX61
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One of the shows I worked on wanted to show the shop owner playing his guitar. It took about three hours to get maybe two minutes of stuff to use on air. While this was going on everyone else was told to not make any noise, so no work got done by anyone from lunch to mid-afternoon.
And this is the weird part.. they actually took an hour long lunch break.. but everyone involved had already spent most of the morning stuffing their faces at Craft Services because they couldn't work or make noise etc.
Later there was a problem with the fit of the rear wheels. They spent at least 90 minutes filming one guy taking the wheel off & putting it back on again while he explained what the issue was. In the show this was another 2 minute segment. Because he was talking while they filmed, no one else could make any noise...
Sure the finished production is cool & shows some outstanding talent. The people from the film company are easy going & there's no shouting or bizarre *Hollywood* stereotypical ego's on display etc. It's fairly pleasant overall.
but:
My issue with the entire deal is that it's incredibly frustrating not being able to do anything all damn day except eat instead of actually doing something constructive to the vehicle etc... especially when you have to show up 2 hours early in the morning & end up staying 3 or 4 (or more) hours beyond when you would normally have gone home at the end of the day... So you end up being there 12-14 hours & all you managed to do was fit a door card & attach an armrest.
Now with that said... There are some shows out there where this isn't the usual pattern of behavior. Friend of mine makes a show called Plane Resurrection that doesn't screw up everyone's day while they are filming (Amazon Prime show). There's another one called Ultimate Restorations where the production crew appear to have their stuff together.
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drivesitfar
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Don: looks like your Penzoil sign is coming along nicely!!
WOW that Alemite bench will be something once you do your magic to it.
enjoy your rest day (even if you might not totally rest) and maybe just stand back and take a look at all the cool stuff you've done.
cheers
WOW that Alemite bench will be something once you do your magic to it.
enjoy your rest day (even if you might not totally rest) and maybe just stand back and take a look at all the cool stuff you've done.
cheers
Does that door go up like a roll up garage door? The side pods don't open? Ive never seen one of these up close.
Herb
There are several different models and manufacturers of these work stations
This one is small one without side cupboards. The door is in 3 seperate pieces and each one pushes straight up and catches on its track
ZRX
I've done one show and that's enough for me.
Thanks Drives
I spent the day working on my lil church.
With the help of a good friend we managed to get the door hung.
I managed to get the plywood on the right side and it all painted dark so the wood siding can get hung tomorrow
2020-02-18 14.11.45 by don long, on Flickr
The front was a bit out of square so the bell tower had to come down and the roof of the entry removed and replaced after squaring up the front for the door.
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With the help of a good friend we managed to get the door hung.
I managed to get the plywood on the right side and it all painted dark so the wood siding can get hung tomorrow
2020-02-18 14.11.45 by don long, on FlickrThe front was a bit out of square so the bell tower had to come down and the roof of the entry removed and replaced after squaring up the front for the door.
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bolensboneyard
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Don the lil church is shaping up just fine.
shortykorte
Well-known member
Don, definitely don’t what any church visitors leaning the wrong way.
Look forward to seeing another masterpiece.
Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST
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Look forward to seeing another masterpiece.
Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST
Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal
Thanks Bobby
I'm ready to have this project finished so I can get back to the things for the party garage.
Shorty
No drunks in my church
I'm trying to get this project done.
I worked on the church ALL day and have little to show for it.
I managed to get old fence wood the west wall and get the door finished.
Then I went to work on getting a piece of stained glass mounted on the front of the building and the bell tower remounted
2020-02-19 15.44.12 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-19 15.39.21 by don long, on FlickrAnd as long as I was up in the air on the man lift, I took a shot of the party garage.
We have had fake grass put on the approaches because the real grass just wouldn't grow with the traffic driving on it and little sun there
2020-02-19 15.51.59 by don long, on FlickrThere are 3 more garage doors not shown in the picture.
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HOTFR8
Banned
Don, The finish on the Church makes it look like Blue Stone.
drivesitfar
Well-known member
Don: don't be so hard on yourself cause from my chair it looks like you got a lot of stuff done at and on the church. sorry you had to re do the entry to make the door and everything plumb and square, but i'm sure it would have bugged you forever even if others wouldn't have noticed.
hope you have a warm sunny day to do whatever you like.
thanks for the garage pics and it reminds me of the afternoon we spent looking around when you and Ann were great hosts.
Rambo doing ok?
cheers
hope you have a warm sunny day to do whatever you like.
thanks for the garage pics and it reminds me of the afternoon we spent looking around when you and Ann were great hosts.
Rambo doing ok?
cheers
Don, The finish on the Church makes it look like Blue Stone.
I agree Simon
And now the debate is weather to paint the church or leave it alone
Thanks Drives
Rambo is doing fine his cone is back in the closet.
The church is coming along just one step at a time
Today I got the other stained glass mounted the east side of the building has some of the fence wood up and the steps are in.
I also found a contribution post to set on the porch of the church
2020-02-20 16.05.07 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-20 16.32.32 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-20 16.07.29 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-20 16.09.30 by don long, on Flickr
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HOTFR8
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Don, How the material weathers may play a big part in that decision. Perhaps delay the painting and see what happens.
Don, How the material weathers may play a big part in that decision. Perhaps delay the painting and see what happens.
Simon, The material on the building is old fence material so I don't expect much change from the weather.
The decision is based on what kind of a look I might want
Hey Herb
The light for the Phillips 66 sign is here and painted. I picked up a 1/2"x12" ****** and a 1/2x3/4 bell for mounting the light and got a little carried away cleaning them up (polished to a chrome finish)
The light will be on the sign tomorrow.
2020-02-20 16.11.14-1 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-20 16.10.26 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-07 10.03.16 by don long, on Flickr
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HOTFR8
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Don,
I have no doubt you know just what look you want and plan to finish with.
I have no doubt you know just what look you want and plan to finish with.
Grizz1963
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Loving the whole church build Don.
I suspect that some of your builds are years in the making, based around single ideas or items.
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I suspect that some of your builds are years in the making, based around single ideas or items.
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drivesitfar
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Don: that 66 sign was already over the top and the new light looks like it will make a fantastic addition.
just wondering if maybe some form of BLO (boiled linseed oil) might give your old fence boards and Western Town Church the look you might be looking for? it protects the wood some and I like the way it looks so maybe give it a try on some of your old wood or naked steel stuff.
just driving by and admiring all your handywork and I can see your smile in almost every word and picture you post.
just wondering if maybe some form of BLO (boiled linseed oil) might give your old fence boards and Western Town Church the look you might be looking for? it protects the wood some and I like the way it looks so maybe give it a try on some of your old wood or naked steel stuff.
just driving by and admiring all your handywork and I can see your smile in almost every word and picture you post.
swissguy
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Don, are you sure you don't have Swiss roots? You could be Swiss anytime!
Simon
No I don't have any concrete plans on anything that I build, I move and make decisions like building blocks as a project progresses
Grizz
Yes, I have several ideas. Weather I play them out or not depends on Mood and opportunity
Thanks for the visit Drives.
I don't know how paint would react to the BLO treatment if I decided to paint it after the blo was applied.
Don, are you sure you don't have Swiss roots? You could be Swiss anytime!
Swissguy
I'll take that as a huge complement!!!
My DNA says Denmark. Is that close enough??
The Phillips sign is now complete and I can check it off as another finished project.
Getting the light for it and getting it painted, wired and mounted was the last step for this project.
2020-02-21 15.38.53 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-21 15.39.22 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-21 15.39.00 by don long, on Flickr
Getting the light for it and getting it painted, wired and mounted was the last step for this project.
2020-02-21 15.38.53 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-21 15.39.22 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-21 15.39.00 by don long, on FlickrSwanny1953
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Don, I've been following your thread for a year or more. I'm always amazed by your capacity and the quality of your work, just wish I had had the talent and energy you display!!
With all that said, any plans to restore the offering post at the front of the little church? I can understand leaving it "as is" given its surroundings, but with everything else you touch restored to pristine condition, . . . . . . .
With all that said, any plans to restore the offering post at the front of the little church? I can understand leaving it "as is" given its surroundings, but with everything else you touch restored to pristine condition, . . . . . . .
drivesitfar
Well-known member
Don: i'm not sure if you can paint over BLO (boiled linseed oil) if it's applied to wood, but I'd say yes. maybe BJ or another woodworker that uses BLO on wood can maybe give you a good answer.
I agree that offering stand is over the top COOL and maybe if you just want to sand blast it and coat it with 2 to 4 light coats of BLO you might like the way it ages on the porch of your church. you might need to wipe on a few coats of BLO in years to come, but maybe not. or you CAN PAINT OVER BLO and some members really like that the BLO stops flash rusting after sand blasting or electrolysis. I personally like the BLO (naked steel) finish better than paint, but of course I don't have the skills or the quality paints and tools you possess.
I agree that offering stand is over the top COOL and maybe if you just want to sand blast it and coat it with 2 to 4 light coats of BLO you might like the way it ages on the porch of your church. you might need to wipe on a few coats of BLO in years to come, but maybe not. or you CAN PAINT OVER BLO and some members really like that the BLO stops flash rusting after sand blasting or electrolysis. I personally like the BLO (naked steel) finish better than paint, but of course I don't have the skills or the quality paints and tools you possess.
HOTFR8
Banned
That stated I am sure you have some idea with how you want it to look when done.
jeffmoss26
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so cool as always Don!
dodge610
Well-known member
Fantastic looking Don
Thanks Bret
Thanks Swanny
Nice Vette in your avatar.
When I first found the offering post I thought it would look good all painted fancy but after finding the cross for it I decided it needs to go in the western town as is
Drives
Because the offering post is in the old town I'm leaving it alone (one less project to think about)
You're right Simon
Most old churches were painted white So mine will be also but I'm thinking of rubbing on the wet paint to let some of the brown show through to make the church look older.
Thanks Jeff
The western town will be a long term project One building at a time.
Thanks Dodge
Welcome to the party.
Along with the western town I'm working on the alemite work station.
The plan is to paint it the pennzoil colors and have the Pennzoil theme running through the old thirties garage
Parts to the bench primed
2020-02-23 13.08.40 by don long, on Flickr
The top after removing the many small dents
2020-02-23 13.08.01 by don long, on Flickr
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The plan is to paint it the pennzoil colors and have the Pennzoil theme running through the old thirties garage
Parts to the bench primed
2020-02-23 13.08.40 by don long, on FlickrThe top after removing the many small dents
2020-02-23 13.08.01 by don long, on Flickr.
HOTFR8
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swissguy
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Swissguy
I'll take that as a huge complement!!!
My DNA says Denmark. Is that close enough??
Well... in your case: OK.
Don's 'Church of Pantina'.
Good one Simon
Well... in your case: OK.
Great Thanks swissguy
So I spent the day working on the church again.
I managed to raise the bell tower 18" and finish the pitched roof on the church entry.
Also got the fence wood nailed to the front of the church.
1/2 of the bell tower is also covered.
2020-02-24 17.00.15 by don long, on Flickr
2020-02-24 17.01.27 by don long, on Flickr.
HOTFR8
Banned
I knew that would get a laugh.
Great photos. Looks no bigger than a 1/2Cup out house
View media item 35328even though we know it is based on a shipping container.
bolensboneyard
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Don all it needs now is a picket fence!
drivesitfar
Well-known member
Don: if you aren't careful your party garage will have a lot of weddings in it's future.
your church is looking very well built and I bet it was a PITA moving around that bell and steeple while you were making everything plumb and square.
nice work as always!!
your church is looking very well built and I bet it was a PITA moving around that bell and steeple while you were making everything plumb and square.
nice work as always!!