Above 1200 Sq/FT Garage Refurb®

[NUTTSGT]

A couple of passes with the welder and we have some table clamps. Although they're not perfect, they will be fine for me

Better than throwing the cut off ends away in the scrap pile, let's try something else.

 

[NUTTSGT]

A few more 5/8" Grade 8 bolts and they are no longer scrap.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Then making the other one, I decided to make a short video and explain a little better...pics are good but video is better.

 

[Bob Heine]

Eric, I was about to suggest re-using the ends of those clamps when I noticed your thread had a new page. Makes me feel good I'm not alone. Four clamps for the price of two is good but four FREE clamps is fantastic. OK, maybe not absolutely free but four bolts is still super frugal.

 

[jbmatth]

I made 4 similar clamps but used the H.F. version, they work great for about everything but exhaust tubing, that is still a battle I haven't won completely. You will love having those when you use the table.

JB

 

[NUTTSGT]

I made 4 similar clamps but used the H.F. version, they work great for about everything but exhaust tubing, that is still a battle I haven't won completely. You will love having those when you use the table.

JB

I'm considering using a muffler clamp of the appropriate sized to make a pipe clamp adapter for these clamps.

I have an exhaust project coming up in the future so we will see.

 

[jbmatth]

That was basically my plan as well, but have worked on as small as 1-5/8" up to 4" exhaust so it became a little more complicated. I guess it all worked out in the end though just using scrap wood with the clamps I already made.

JB

 

[NUTTSGT]

I got the main frame for the bandsaw mobile base done last night. There's going to be a few pieces of flat bar that get welded in as well.

Then weld on the casters.



I finished the shop day with swapping out the plug on the bandsaw.

 

[Bob Heine]

I made 4 similar clamps but used the H.F. version, they work great for about everything but exhaust tubing, that is still a battle I haven't won completely. You will love having those when you use the table.

JB

I'm considering using a muffler clamp of the appropriate sized to make a pipe clamp adapter for these clamps.

I have an exhaust project coming up in the future so we will see.

I've been using a standalone Strong Hand V-clamp to hold exhaust tubing.

Strong Hand sells just the V part with various mounting options and materials. Some have magnets embedded in the pads.

Standard V-Pads

These handy, lightweight V-Pads can be used individually as rests or be attached to pliers or clamps to hold round and angled workpieces. They are also available in stainless steel. Mounting screws included.

stronghandtools.com

I've also used exhaust welding clamps to tack the exhaust tubing.

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You could save a bunch of money by cutting windows in the regular band clamps.

https://www.amazon.com/EVIL-ENERGY-Exhaust-Preformed-Stainless/dp/B078TVV4FT/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[NUTTSGT]

I've been using a standalone Strong Hand V-clamp to hold exhaust tubing.

Strong Hand sells just the V part with various mounting options and materials. Some have magnets embedded in the pads.

Standard V-Pads

These handy, lightweight V-Pads can be used individually as rests or be attached to pliers or clamps to hold round and angled workpieces. They are also available in stainless steel. Mounting screws included.

stronghandtools.com

I was going to buy a set of the Strong Hand clamps but found a similar type of clamp on Amazon. I figured I would try them first for about half the money. I'm not sure this 3" exhaust build is even going to go well.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I cut a couple of pieces of 6" flat bar, 1/4" thick with the "new" bandsaw. It did alright.



My Intent was to finish up the mobile base for the saw but I think my hip had some inflammation and I didn't get much else done.

 

[burger]

My Intent was to finish up the mobile base for the saw but I think my hip had some inflammation and I didn't get much else done.

Man, bummer. I hate injury. I have a compressed nerve in my left thigh/groin area and it *****. Sitting down is uncomfortable. Work was awesome though and got me a sweet standing desk.

 

[Prospecter]

I cut a couple of pieces of 6" flat bar, 1/4" thick with the "new" bandsaw. It did alright.



My Intent was to finish up the mobile base for the saw but I think my hip had some inflammation and I didn't get much else done.

Time to go to your list to see what other "trouble" you can get into!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Time to go to your list to see what other "trouble" you can get into!

I have a list but I also have a chiropractor appt this morning. If all goes well, I need to do a few things outside which include the JD and dump trailer. I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that after the appt.

. . . . I have no issue finding trouble, I'm quite well versed in that aspect.

 

[zmotorsports]

This is what I am lubing the blade with rather than cutting oil or coolant.

The Relton Stick Kut is exactly what I have been using for the past decade or so Eric. Works well and doesn't take much.

 

[NUTTSGT]

The Relton Stick Kut is exactly what I have been using for the past decade or so Eric. Works well and doesn't take much.

I bought it on your recommendation Mike. So far, it's been great.

On the flip side, I have an unused gallon of cutting oil I will be taking back to Menards for a credit.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Finished welding up the mobile base for the bandsaw today.







Then it's time to watch the paint dry ...

 

[Prospecter]

I like it! Do you use bed frame for something like this?

 

[NUTTSGT]

I like it! Do you use bed frame for something like this?

No, I had some angle iron already but picked up another 8-9' stick along with the flat bar at a local machine shop.

They're an "Amish" fab shop and good people. I've started getting all my steel from them. They have some nice equipment and plenty of stock on hand for the fab business.

A few months ago when I stopped, there was a piece of 3/4" plate 8-10' wide and 20' long sitting outside, I can't fathom what that piece of steel cost.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Getting back in the garage today, finally. Cut some plywood for the bandsaw mobile base.



Then enjoyed myself by moving this big ******* over to it. I picked up a couple of plastic bins at Menards for some cut offs. The box on the left is the new blades I bought a couple of weeks ago.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Future project some of you may have already seen. Cman 20" drill press.

 

[burger]

This is probably a really dumb and obvious question, but what on that press, what does the 20” refer to?

 

[Johanfpa]

Not a dumb or an obvious question at al, the 20” number represents the max distance from spindle to column aka "swing" of the machine, which is from the column to the centre of the chuck, times two.

So that represents the maximum diameter of a workpiece that can be drilled dead centre.

Some folks think that the number is the max drilling height, but it is actually the swing of the machine it is referring to.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Not a dumb or an obvious question at al, the 20” number represents the max distance from spindle to column aka "swing" of the machine, which is from the column to the centre of the chuck, times two.

So that represents the maximum diameter of a workpiece that can be drilled dead centre.

Some folks think that the number is the max drilling height, but it is actually the swing of the machine it is referring to.

Very good explanation. Thank you.

This distance can make a big difference when trying to drill a hole in a large object or plate. Basically it's just a deeper work area to the column. Maybe I'll get a few pictures later today.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Next and current project, a front bumper for the new JD rider.

 

[burger]

Not a dumb or an obvious question at al, the 20” number represents the max distance from spindle to column aka "swing" of the machine, which is from the column to the centre of the chuck, times two.

So that represents the maximum diameter of a workpiece that can be drilled dead centre.

Some folks think that the number is the max drilling height, but it is actually the swing of the machine it is referring to.

Thanks for the explanation. I’ll have to measure mine when I get home.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Thanks for the explanation. I’ll have to measure mine when I get home.

Difference between the older 13" and the 20" I just bought.

 

[NUTTSGT]

JD front bumper done and ready for primer.


Currently, it's hanging up with the primer drying. It should be ready for some paint after lunch.

Where it mounts is black but I considered JD green.

 

[Prospecter]

That ring is a great idea. I am forever getting myself stuck and having to get another tractor to pull myself out.

 

[burger]

I’m damn near embarrassed to post this..

 

[NUTTSGT]

New front bumper is painted and installed on the JD rider.

 

[burger]

Looks factory with the matching paint!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Looks factory with the matching paint!

Yeah, Rust-Oleum.

 

[68400BIRD]

That turned out real nice.

 

[NUTTSGT]

That turned out real nice.

Thanks.

Progress on to the drill press this afternoon.

Easy part, the handles



Once cleaned up, wiped down and oiled up.

Then the handles were silicon'd on.

 

[SilverJimmy]

With all the cool things you build, it might be time for a small lathe. Maybe an old Craftsman/Atlas like I have. It would really be cool to see you put it to work with your projects!

 

[NUTTSGT]

With all the cool things you build, it might be time for a small lathe. Maybe an old Craftsman/Atlas like I have. It would really be cool to see you put it to work with your projects!

Funny you mention it, been talking to a guy at work about it. After I lost an auction last week for a Wilton drill press, I was considering a vertical mill.

 

[bugnut]

Eric, bumper looks great.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Eric, bumper looks great.

Thank you.

I was hoping the table on the drill press would clean up easily and for only a few minutes of work, this is what I had.




Since I had no elevating crank for the table, I improvised and robbed the crank off the old horizontal bandsaw. Rather than it going to the scrap yard, I repurposed it. I had to drill out the hole and ream it out a touch.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I ended the evening in the garage with cleaning up the chuck key and some hardware. Wire brush and some black paint then let them dry overnight.

Notice the .465 and .565 on the package ? that's the numbers for the crank handle, what I had and what I needed to make it fit.