Above 1200 Sq/FT Cleaning Up My Shop

[Ole Slewfoot]

I find a flat black background helps my phone not get as confused by the shiny things, Tire works pretty well.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Atta girl Hershey.

She's so sweet!! Got a shipment from Grizzley imports, and she immediately started to help me unpack it. She always tries to help. Good girl!

I find a flat black background helps my phone not get as confused by the shiny things, Tire works pretty well.

I never considered composing the photo.

Thank you for the advice.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Had a little shop time today! Still working my way out of the driver's door post on the Studebaker.

I cut off reinforcement when cleaning up the front door post and put a piece back on.

Couldn't clean up the base metal too much without losing thickness so the welds are a little rough, but still improving. Decent penetration.

Forgot to take a picture of the completed weld. I know it's just a small weld but I am excited that my TIG skills are improving.

My helper made another 4" vacuum flange so I welded on another extension.

A little better than the other one.

Next I made a bottom cap for the rear door post.

The cap will weld to the door post and the running board. The inside of the door post is rusted through but I want to avoid replacing it. So I decided to weld up the thin areas with oxy-acetylene.

Still red from welding. Looks gosh awful but it is fused. The torch flame east up the rust pretty quick and the hole melts open to thicker metal so you can get a pretty good repair.

I ground those welds flush and had solid weld metal (looks crappy though) and forgot to take a picture.

Fit the bottom cap back on and lined up with he running board to get ready to tack.

To be continued. Soon!

 

[oldironfarmer]

First step was to bend and trim to fit.

And tack and weld out. I'm feeling good about the welds.

It sure didn't start out easy. I owe my good friend a lot. In fact, he's going to borrow Bob and the tree shear.

Then to the back side where the rust holes were gas welded up. The original flange is not cleaned up very well.

It all welded OK, however. Long tungsten and short arc help a lot.

Sure is nice to have the rotisserie running good. I just rolled the cab over and weld the back side.

The back side of the door post was more confined and the fitup was worse. I was able to weld across the gap and have a big ugly weld which will be hidden when the skin goes back on.

Spent a little time cleaning up my shop (wood shop, that is). I have a bench I can't use for all the **** on it. I moved 15 extra braces, eight planes

Three saw vises, two saw sets, all my big screw bits, and some other interesting stuff.

I decided to use the new shelving instead of keeping this stuff underfoot. It is still readily available, and is better storage up here instead of piled on a bench. I could find something if looking for it here.

Thanks for stopping in!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Andy, the Studebaker door posts are coming along nicely.

I can't stand having stuff underfoot, you have done well..

 

[bolensboneyard]

Andy looks like you're getting ready to build a gang drill. Be interesting to see the mechanical linkage you design to tie them all together.

 

[jimreed2160]

I played Stanley plane eagle eye spy and here is what (I think) I saw on the lower shelf:

a Stanley #45 missing the fence knob
a Stanley #66 beading tool
a stringing tool
a Stanley #71 1/2 router

The Stanley routers have zoomed in price lately. Perhaps someone on YouTube posted a video.

Anyway, you have a nice collection Andy. Now that they are out in the open their chance for use is greatly improved. We just never know what treasures lurk in those dark corners of yours.

 

[drivesitfar]

JIM: i think you might want to show Andy a vise or two and trade him for all those rusty and old wood planes and then you can each ship a box of good stuff to each other. i see a few gems in that pile of rust and dust.

Andy: i sent my bride out of the room when you said how to fall in love with a girl in 8 seconds on a video and you were right. how do you keep Hershey from tearing into your new stuff and not just the cardboard.

i'm moving my last daughter out of the house this week and my other daughter i'm helping them move from their condo to their first house so getting a new form of EXERCISE this week.

hope all is going to fit right with your Studakota.

we are setting the clocks back to standard time this weekend and not sure why cause i hate it when it's dark at 3 or 4:00 pm.

cheers and hope your SATURDAY was enjoyable.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Andy, the Studebaker door posts are coming along nicely.

I can't stand having stuff underfoot, you have done well..

Thank you sir! I considered moving that stuff to be a non-critical 1/2 Cup task to be thrown in to the days work to remember the unimportant stuff needs to get done too. Thanks!!

Andy looks like you're getting ready to build a gang drill. Be interesting to see the mechanical linkage you design to tie them all together.

I'd be very cranky if I built a gang drill out of 15 braces. I'm already thinking I may be a successful orthodontist if I've placed 15 braces.

I played Stanley plane eagle eye spy and here is what (I think) I saw on the lower shelf:

a Stanley #45 missing the fence knob
a Stanley #66 beading tool
a stringing tool
a Stanley #71 1/2 router

The Stanley routers have zoomed in price lately. Perhaps someone on YouTube posted a video.

Anyway, you have a nice collection Andy. Now that they are out in the open their chance for use is greatly improved. We just never know what treasures lurk in those dark corners of yours.

Sharp eyes, but a near miss. Sure enough a Stanley #45 and a #71-1/2. Hard to see was a #113 compass plane and the other was a Made in USA bullnose rabbet plane. Not Stanley. I tried to take a picture but didn't come out good after I had it developed.

JIM: i think you might want to show Andy a vise or two and trade him for all those rusty and old wood planes and then you can each ship a box of good stuff to each other. i see a few gems in that pile of rust and dust.

Andy: i sent my bride out of the room when you said how to fall in love with a girl in 8 seconds on a video and you were right. how do you keep Hershey from tearing into your new stuff and not just the cardboard.

i'm moving my last daughter out of the house this week and my other daughter i'm helping them move from their condo to their first house so getting a new form of EXERCISE this week.

hope all is going to fit right with your Studakota.

we are setting the clocks back to standard time this weekend and not sure why cause i hate it when it's dark at 3 or 4:00 pm.

cheers and hope your SATURDAY was enjoyable.

Who said I had extra planes?

I love her so much that if she were to tear something up I would just order another rather than let myself get mad. So far, she has just opened stuff for me. A helper. When my Eastwood box with plasma cutter consumables arrived she opened it but had not got around to opening the little plastic box inside with the small parts, so I didn't even have to look for the little pieces. She opened a clock and got one of the shipping screws out of the back and chewed the rim a little but it is up in the shop keeping time. She is so sweet...

Wow! We're setting our clocks up too! We must be related!

I had a great Saturday.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Back on the Studebaker-Dakota.

Clamped the running board in place. It fits the curve at the front just fine.

Added the beam under it.

Test fit the hat section I made several weeks ago. It is apparent the new running board is not going to fit at the back. It is too wide and the radius of the inboard bend is too sharp.

I marked some cut lines and cut and straightened the rear section.

Then used one of the hat section forms to make the bend.

The rolled section will fit right in.

Haven't figured out how to make the width transition yet. Welding the interior hat section will also be a challenge. I haven't made the interior hat section yet.

With the back rolled and in place the front looks like a great fit.

Looks like I still have a bit of work to do!!

Thanks for visiting

 

[drivesitfar]

Andy: is setting our CLOCKS sort of like CLOCKING SCREW?

your body work looks pretty good and how about a few full size pictures so we can see more of the TRUCK LATHE and and maybe the cab? are you doing to door work with the doors off the cab or keeping them on so you can keep checking the fit cause i've never done anything of this?

i'm using my SATURDAY to dig a couple new holes for my address sign i'm making and my bride and i are getting ACUPUNCTURE this afternoon.

i told her since the stuff i build usually is built to last 50+ years that i'd probably need to raise the address sign up off the ground a bit to allow for the flying cars. she didn't get my humor i guess.

enjoy your SATURDAY!!

 

[jimreed2160]

JIM: i think you might want to show Andy a vise or two and trade him for all those rusty and old wood planes and then you can each ship a box of good stuff to each other. i see a few gems in that pile of rust and dust.

Interesting theory but there are two fatal flaws:
1. The first is that Andy is a big rust magnet and when he sees his plane shelf, he probably thinks, "Need more planes."
2. The second is that I too am afflicted with rust magnetism disease (RMD). There is no cure but bringing home more iron is thought to help. But removing iron can result in intense pain and uncontrolled weeping.

 

[Bob Heine]

Andy, Drives and Jim, "Low iron levels in the body can lead to iron deficiency anemia, causing symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, pale skin, brittle nails, an inflamed tongue, restless legs syndrome and freque..."

Low iron levels in the garage or shop can lead to depression and death. Hang on to those planes, braces, vices and s****.

 

[tym]

i told her since the stuff i build usually is built to last 50+ years that i'd probably need to raise the address sign up off the ground a bit to allow for the flying cars. she didn't get my humor i guess.

"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need--roads."

 

[1/2 Cup]

Andy, Drives and Jim, "Low iron levels in the body can lead to iron deficiency anemia, causing symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, pale skin, brittle nails, an inflamed tongue, restless legs syndrome and freque..."

Low iron levels in the garage or shop can lead to depression and death. Hang on to those planes, braces, vices and s****.

Well said, Bob...

 

[oldironfarmer]

Andy: is setting our CLOCKS sort of like CLOCKING SCREW?

your body work looks pretty good and how about a few full size pictures so we can see more of the TRUCK LATHE and and maybe the cab? are you doing to door work with the doors off the cab or keeping them on so you can keep checking the fit cause i've never done anything of this?

i'm using my SATURDAY to dig a couple new holes for my address sign i'm making and my bride and i are getting ACUPUNCTURE this afternoon.

i told her since the stuff i build usually is built to last 50+ years that i'd probably need to raise the address sign up off the ground a bit to allow for the flying cars. she didn't get my humor i guess.

enjoy your SATURDAY!!

I'd call it clocking clocks. I think.

No shop time today, I'll try to get a full shot of the truck lathe. I have to have the doors off to do what I'm doing. I am concerned about the fit so I have had the driver's door back on recently to verify measurements. Passenger side should be easier because the running board is not rusted through.

Digging holes and getting acupuncture (getting holes).

Interesting theory but there are two fatal flaws:
1. The first is that Andy is a big rust magnet and when he sees his plane shelf, he probably thinks, "Need more planes."
2. The second is that I too am afflicted with rust magnetism disease (RMD). There is no cure but bringing home more iron is thought to help. But removing iron can result in intense pain and uncontrolled weeping.

I can tell by your response that you are an expert in the ways of ferrous maximus.

Of course, I dream of restoring all the old iron on my farm and have it like new.

Andy, Drives and Jim, "Low iron levels in the body can lead to iron deficiency anemia, causing symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, pale skin, brittle nails, an inflamed tongue, restless legs syndrome and freque..."

Low iron levels in the garage or shop can lead to depression and death. Hang on to those planes, braces, vices and s****.

Hey Bob! Thanks for stopping by. Do you know anything about osmotic absorption of iron by the human body? I'm hoping some of this stuff will rub off on me. I was diagnosed with iron deficiency by fellow blacksmiths. They recommended the well proven farm auction therapy.

"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need--roads."

When George Orwell wrote 1984 it was so far in the future. Things were going to change so much. It seems about all we have are computers and smart phones and 1984 passed some time back.

Then in 1985 Marty went to 2015. Hmmm, has that passed too? The only thing flying around here is time.

Well said, Bob...

Bob knows his stuff!!

 

[drivesitfar]

Andy: you did very well answering yesterday's posts from all of us that were in rare (or maybe usual) form.

it actually snowed a little bit here last night so i'm going to hold off on the cement work for a week or so until it gets back up to the 50's.

i've got plenty of ORGANIZING to do until then besides moving both daughters this week.

hope all is well in your world with your beautiful bride and stubborn bull.

also crossing fingers that the door still fits on the Studakota.

cheers!!

 

[Bob Heine]

Hey Bob! Thanks for stopping by. Do you know anything about osmotic absorption of iron by the human body? I'm hoping some of this stuff will rub off on me. I was diagnosed with iron deficiency by fellow blacksmiths. They recommended the well proven farm auction therapy.

Andy, I worked for a garage door company in the commercial door department in the summer of 1963. My job was to cut and bend 1/4-inch angle for the roller guides. Spent much of the day grinding and setting fire to the lead oxide primer I dribbled on the floor. I believe I absorbed quite a bit of iron through my skin and lungs (no shirt, safety glasses or masks needed back then). The guy who welded the galvanized guides next to me had welding goggles but we all sucked the fumes. My workspace had a thermometer so I could ask to stop work if it reached 120 (F) -- luckily it never got above 115 but by then everyone was shirtless and covered in rusty sweat. At the end of the day I would walk home, shower and have dinner before going to my night job in a discount department store (Billy Blakes). A buzz cut allowed me to get most of the rust off but I had that Man-Tan look.

Man Tan was a self-tanning lotion in the 1960s that advertised an instant tan but it only stained your skin orange. Back then tanning lotions were scented mineral oil to make the weeping blisters on your sun-scorched skin feel better and smell nice.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Andy: you did very well answering yesterday's posts from all of us that were in rare (or maybe usual) form.

it actually snowed a little bit here last night so i'm going to hold off on the cement work for a week or so until it gets back up to the 50's.

i've got plenty of ORGANIZING to do until then besides moving both daughters this week.

hope all is well in your world with your beautiful bride and stubborn bull.

also crossing fingers that the door still fits on the Studakota.

cheers!!

Thanks for the visit! The bull is hanging in there. We're on a ten day antibiotic therapy right now and that finishes Monday. by Friday I'll decide whether to turn him out with the herd and let him take his chances.

I'm not really ready for snow yet, but am enjoying the mild weather.

Here's another shot of the truck lathe.

I timed it today, 12 seconds to unlock, rotate 180 degrees, and relock. Quick enough it gets rotated anytime it makes it even a bit easier. I didn't get the uprights as vertical as I should have so I shimmed the casters to get them plumb. Next time the cab comes off I'll adjust the casters to avoid the shims.

Andy, I worked for a garage door company in the commercial door department in the summer of 1963. My job was to cut and bend 1/4-inch angle for the roller guides. Spent much of the day grinding and setting fire to the lead oxide primer I dribbled on the floor. I believe I absorbed quite a bit of iron through my skin and lungs (no shirt, safety glasses or masks needed back then). The guy who welded the galvanized guides next to me had welding goggles but we all sucked the fumes. My workspace had a thermometer so I could ask to stop work if it reached 120 (F) -- luckily it never got above 115 but by then everyone was shirtless and covered in rusty sweat. At the end of the day I would walk home, shower and have dinner before going to my night job in a discount department store (Billy Blakes). A buzz cut allowed me to get most of the rust off but I had that Man-Tan look.

Man Tan was a self-tanning lotion in the 1960s that advertised an instant tan but it only stained your skin orange. Back then tanning lotions were scented mineral oil to make the weeping blisters on your sun-scorched skin feel better and smell nice.

Bob, you never fail to amaze me! Great story, and with you we know for a fact it will all be true and unembellished. Your stories would be unbelievable with just a little embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by guys!

 

[oldironfarmer]

I think I mentioned moving the 52 Willys inside to keep it from freezing. Well I spent part of the last two days getting it to run.

First was the gas leaks. I had patched one spot early in the summer and now had to patch five more. I'm thinking a new tank would not be out of line.

In the early 1980's we were vacationing in Colorado and kind of got off the road in our Honda Prelude. To the point we were on a really rocky road which wound up trying to lead us through a culvert. Got out of the stream bed and back on a road but the next morning there was gas under the car Went to an auto parts store and bought some sealant which did not require draining the tank. It worked great, even with gas dripping. Later it did not work on a diesel leak. I looked for some when I needed to fix the Willy first leak but what I found was not the same. In fact no auto parts stores I tried had it. Finally looked on the internet and found it, a Super Glue product. It works great, recommends you not seal a hole larger than a penny.

Then I couldn't get the fuel pump to prime. It would run but not pump. I ordered one and it came lightening fast so I put it on today.

Still would not pump. I don't want to work on this truck, but have to get it started to mix the antifreeze or leave it inside all winter. A manual pump would draw fuel from the tank. Finally checked the voltage. 8v at the point the P.O. had tapped. It probably has 12v when running but 8v would not make the pump pump. Put in a jumper and primed the carburetor in no time. Drained water, added antifreeze, ran it to warm up and it died. Didn't take too long to figure out it was out of gas. But it was warm so I walked away.

Had a few minutes to work on the running board. Everything was rusted away so I didn't know what I was replacing, and I'm a novice. Figured I'd creep up on it. After I got the running board in place I could see what I needed inside, a hat section which just ends at the running board. Found a good curve on one of my forms just made. Cut a strip and bent it to fit.

Then proceeded to turn a flange. I have so much fun doing that! It is an absolute blast.

Here's how the first one will fit in (needs trimming)

The challenge is getting it welded in place with the skin on. I think I can put it in first, then the running board, then weld through the running board to the new piece. We'll see.

Thanks for looking in!

 

[shortykorte]

Andy, have you considered sand blasting the cab?


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[oldironfarmer]

Oh yeah. I don't want to sand blast in my shop, and my son will sandblast when he gets it to prep and paint. He has a makeshift paint booth he sand blasts in. But it would sure be nice to get a lot of the **** knocked off. I probably should have Bob carry it outside before the weather turns bad and at least get the loose stuff off. And clean up these corners. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[dreamingmuscle]

Me thinks you should build large electrolysis tank for the stud to take a bath in.

Spending your money, Spending your money.

 

[Farmall450]

Me thinks you should build large electrolysis tank for the stud to take a bath in.

Spending your money, Spending your money.

It could double as a pool when you're done

 

[oldironfarmer]

Me thinks you should build large electrolysis tank for the stud to take a bath in.

Spending your money, Spending your money.

It could double as a pool when you're done

Practically speaking, a 3 ft deep pool would allow half of the cab to be submerged. That's only a $500 pool. It would not be too impractical.

No.

But keep thinking!

Mainly because the electrolysis would not get anywhere sand blasting wouldn't, and in this case sand blasting will be quicker.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Andy, have you considered sand blasting the cab?
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The more I think about it, the more I realize the cab needs to be sand blasted before I do any more rust replacement. thanks for the suggestion. I need to do that soon.

In other news,

They were having a sale at Harbor Freight today. Something special. They said it was an inventory reduction sale. I guess they just bought too much stuff and are practically having to give it away.

I felt sorry for them so I went and cleared out some of their inventory. Hopefully they will learn their lesson and not order too much stuff in the future. I talked to them about it. Not sure they were listening.

Bought their bandsaw for $205. Really not a bad deal.

Same saw other importers sell for more. I've never had a band saw after my fire. I usually use the abrasive saw however if I'm cutting sucker rod and then putting it in the lathe often the hot saw hardens the material and it's pretty hard on the tools in the lathe. I was surprised it came with the blade guides well adjusted. Cut right through a 3/4" sucker rod. I also sometimes would like to have a vertical bandsaw so this will fill that need.


My helper is working on a new sink stand for the shop.

It will replace this one

I had asked him to hook up the water heater and things got out of hand. He has just built himself a shop so I offered to give him the old sink. My new sink came from a derelict trailer house, but it is a nice large stainless steel sink. I plan on getting a spray nozzle for it to help wash parts and filters.


I heard a loud grinding noise today.

My sweet baby chewing on a saw horse. She's so cute.

Thanks for the visit.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Andy, that's a nice new addition to your shop, well done on the price..

And you felt sorry for them..

Cheers

 

[shortykorte]

I wish HF would have more sales. lol. If I get space, I'll probably end up with said saw.
That's not a saw horse, its a grizzly and he's protecting you.


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[oldironfarmer]

Andy, that's a nice new addition to your shop, well done on the price..

And you felt sorry for them..

Cheers

Thank you! I'm surprised it is substantially cast iron construction, including the blade wheels. A few things like the spring feed need modification but it appears very serviceable.

Of course I feel sorry for them, trying to get rid of all this merchandise, it's almost an emergency, yet they seem to be getting even more. What are they thinking?

Sometimes we will have a concern with a big GOING OUT OF BUSINESS sale with the note "new merchandise arriving weekly".

I wish HF would have more sales. lol. If I get space, I'll probably end up with said saw.
That's not a saw horse, its a grizzly and he's protecting you.


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I just don't think they could have more sales. But they need to try, the store seems packed to the gills with the stuff they can't get rid of. And people are trying to help...

She is a honey, and it may be a grizzly she is attacking. She has subdued our porch posts and the legs on my shaving horse. She is aggressive toward visitors until she recognizes them, then she smothers them, leans on their legs, sits on their feet. A loving dog, but if someone was aggressive toward me I fear she might have a different side. She seems more loyal than most employers...

 

[tym]

Sometimes we will have a concern with a big GOING OUT OF BUSINESS sale with the note "new merchandise arriving weekly".

Reminds me of all the nonsensical banners on the front of my local HF, like the "disposal notice" one I mentioned previously.

 

[don long]

Andy
You're going to love that saw. It's so much quicker than the chop saw. you will start wondering how you ever did with out it!!!

 

[oldironfarmer]

Reminds me of all the nonsensical banners on the front of my local HF, like the "disposal notice" one I mentioned previously.

They certainly go to the extreme, all the stores seem to have the same desperate sales tactics. I have found the sales people to be pretty knowledgeable about their merchandise, and helpful, and very willing to exchange or refund for defective items. They are also not very rigid on their discount coupons: they will allow you some leeway if you're early or late to a sale and still give you the sale price. It is interesting to me that they are reasonable in that regard.

Andy
You're going to love that saw. It's so much quicker than the chop saw. you will start wondering how you ever did with out it!!!

I hope so, thanks for the encouraging words!

 

[drivesitfar]

ANDY: i have one of HF's super stores about 3 miles from my house and i've only been there once and it was a couple years ago to buy a propane weed burner for $30. i didn't open the package until this summer (yep i like to have a few unopened tools around my garage too) and it wouldn't light up so i took it back and the second one wouldn't light up either. so i made another trip down and asked for the manager and he came outside and showed me that i was giving it too much propane fuel when lighting it and I've used it many times since then to burn the weeds (and some of my bride's flowers) around our house.

i'd have to say that HF has great customer service and i hear some of their products are not use one time and throw away either so i'll probably go there again if the need arises after i GET ORGANIZED!!

Sunday i made molasses cookies for my parents and some of my wife's friends at work and i could have used a coke, but you were out.

hope you enjoy your Saturday while i'm hoping the snow disappears up here today.

cheers

 

[Farmall450]

Let me know how the bandsaw turns out. I've been searching craigslist for a nice USA one for like 1.5 years now.

 

[oldironfarmer]

ANDY: i have one of HF's super stores about 3 miles from my house and i've only been there once and it was a couple years ago to buy a propane weed burner for $30. i didn't open the package until this summer (yep i like to have a few unopened tools around my garage too) and it wouldn't light up so i took it back and the second one wouldn't light up either. so i made another trip down and asked for the manager and he came outside and showed me that i was giving it too much propane fuel when lighting it and I've used it many times since then to burn the weeds (and some of my bride's flowers) around our house.

i'd have to say that HF has great customer service and i hear some of their products are not use one time and throw away either so i'll probably go there again if the need arises after i GET ORGANIZED!!

Sunday i made molasses cookies for my parents and some of my wife's friends at work and i could have used a coke, but you were out.

hope you enjoy your Saturday while i'm hoping the snow disappears up here today.

cheers

While I'm not pushing HF tools, their quality has zoomed in recent years. I never used to go there but lately it's my new favorite store.

Dimes are on the machine, and my shop is never locked, so come on in! You could have left some cookies

Let me know how the bandsaw turns out. I've been searching craigslist for a nice USA one for like 1.5 years now.

I have just made the one cut so far. The tension spring which controls how much blade pressure is on the cut has been misfabricated and won't stay in it's hole. I'll cobble something together.

Gave the bull his last shot today. Lately when I go out he is standing with both rear feet together and toes down, normal. He still does not put full weight on it, but I think he hops more gently. I'm hopeful.

I was going to have Bob carry the cab outside for sand blasting but decided to try rolling it on some scraps.

Well that worked well. Then cover the sprocket with plastic and sand blast. Sand blaster was given to me, it had sand in it which was too large and would plug up the nozzle. I've used it once for a bit and it wasn't suitable. This time I cleaned the sand out well and put black beauty in it. It works pretty good but I have trouble controlling the sand flow. Need to figure out how to run it reliably. I spent a fair amount of time kicking the pot to vibrate the sand down today.

But the driver's joints are done.

And I forgot to cover the sprocket. Lot's of grit stuck to the oily chain. Maybe I can weld some tomorrow.

Thanks for the visits!

 

[dreamingmuscle]

Love it when a plan comes together.

HF stuff is getting better. Some stuff is almost shop quality. My son is a mopar master tech and he really likes his HF radiator pressure tester.

He also likes the extendable handle ratchet. He brakes it now and then but HF exchanges it no questions asked. He says its like a ratchet and breaker bar in one. Other things he has and swares by are the 4 piece heavy duty prybar set, the low profile plastic creeper an the 20 ton press.

I have and used the cheap 13 dollar oscillating multi tool on the job for years never burned one up. Did wear out the small dowel pins that hold the blades. (My fault I didn't keep the blade tight.) Yes my new dewalt multi tool is 25 times better, quieter and more comfortable. Not to mention the ease of blade changes. But the dewalt is $150 & as mentioned above the HF version can be found for $13 bucks.

Glen

 

[drivesitfar]

Andy: since i'm as big as a BEAR i thought Hershey might take a chunk out of my leg if i put one foot inside your shop.

sorry i didn't leave you any molasses cookies (we called them grampa's cookies cause he ate them all the time), but here's a picture of some you can hang next to the coke machine.

the traveling TRUCK LATHE into your outdoor sandblasting cabinet looks like it worked pretty well.

good to see the bull might just prove the VET'S wrong who thought he should be put down. crossing fingers for you and your bull.

cheers

 

[realvc]

Gentle Hopping Bull has a nice ring to it.
It is good that you have so many Saturdays with all the things you got going on.

I check in almost every day, sometimes more than once. Your thread is one of the best on here.
Thanks for taking the time to keep us all informed of your activities.

 

[shortykorte]

Molasses cookies, Grandma Korte cookies. Yummy.
The bull can ask the Vet "where you get that bull &@?# that I wasn't going to make it.
Blasting your work areas should make work a lot better. Good job.


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Good to hear the bull is improving. I must admit that I probably would have "hurried him on down to Hardee's", as my former Beef Cattle Management professor from NCSU used to say. Like Farmall 450, I'd like for you to keep us posted on the bandsaw. We have one that looks identical in the farm shop, that Dad purchased new at a local "liquidation auction" back in the 80's. It is painted black, but has the same stamped legs with the same round bar handle for moving it. It really looks identical other than the color. The drive pulley shield was plastic, and is long gone. It has made thousands of cuts, and gone through hundreds of blades. Dad told me the other day that we needed to replace it, since it is getting rather worn out. If a new one lasts as long as the current one, it will be my son's turn to buy a new one, as he is 8, about my age when Dad bought the one he has! It truly has been great, to be an import saw... You didn't post a pic of your sandblast setup. Is it one of the red pressure pots like they sell at HF? I have the Clarke model that I bought at Northern Tool, which looks identical to the one at HF. Mine would not feed very well, so I did the modifications that I found on here, and it works much better now. Using the store bought blasting media works much more consistently that my former window screen sifted play sand that I used to use as well...