Above 1200 Sq/FT Garage Refurb®

[NUTTSGT]

The air fittings and plumbing were assembled to build this contraption.


Along with this shortened hose, the plasma cutter will be plumbed to the cart. It'll also have a quick connect for another air tool/ nozzle if needed.

 

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Mocked up for the airline.



Bottom of the cart primed.

First coat of bed liner for the bottom.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Rolled it outside for some primer ... Between the wind and the cans of Rustoleum...
They kinda kicked my *** . I wished I didn't have as much in the garage and could have sprayed it inside.

 

[NUTTSGT]

First coat of paint.

 

[NUTTSGT]

A little side project for today.. my last truck I had nice seat covers in it. While some may not like them or seat covers in general, I like these Carhartt seat covers.

I elected for another set of them, not sure why I waited so long. I bought this truck a 18 months ago.


Before picture, seat still in nice condition.



New Carhartt covers on. Yes, they look loose but like the last set, will start to conforming to the seat itself as time goes on.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Eric, when I was a parts manager at a John Deere dealership, I had a custom seat cover ordered for my F150 I had at the time. Always ended up with grease/oil/battery acid/"what the hell is that?!" on me before the day was through, didn't want it on my interior as well.

 

[madison069]

Eric, when I was a parts manager at a John Deere dealership, I had a custom seat cover ordered for my F150 I had at the time. Always ended up with grease/oil/battery acid/"what the hell is that?!" on me before the day was through, didn't want it on my interior as well.

The exact reason I haven't taken my seat covers off my 2012 F250, I generally do work with the truck but like to keep the interior nice. Every once in a while I will pull the seat covers off, treat the leather, and drive the truck with the seat covers off to enjoy the nice interior. Then the seat covers go back on before I use it for a job.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Tried to finish up the welding cart the other night and ran into an issue...my attempt at holding the airline in place didn't work. So I moved in another direction and waiting for a few pieces to arrive from the Jungle.

While looking at the cart, I fully realized, I screwed up at failed to take account for cord management.

So, back to the drawing board with some hardware.



Cleaning the zinc coating off the coupling nuts....

 

[flying_tomatoes]

I know I'm going way back in time here but nice job saving that old shop and on the wrap around porch. Epic thread.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I know I'm going way back in time here but nice job saving that old shop and on the wrap around porch. Epic thread.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Here's the u-bolts with the stripped coupler nuts on them. I hit the end of the threads off with a grinder and flap disc.


Next up was running the nut up to just below the end of the threads. I filled the remaining gap with the welder.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I had previously cut a piece of angle and marked locations for the u-bolts, clamped and welded them.

Before welding this assembly on the cart, I wanted to weld these split collars on but I had to wait for The Jungle truck to drop them off.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Not exactly how it will set up but close...needs more paint work now.

 

[Mr.zippy]

That looks very nice! I'd be pleased with it.

 

[Johanfpa]

Another great useful project completed NuttsGT, well done.
Welding is one of the things I want to get better at when I retire in a couple years and I got some good info/ideas from both your welding table and this cart building posts. Thanks for sharing!

 

[NUTTSGT]

That looks very nice! I'd be pleased with it.

Thanks. I do wish it would have turned out better, small details.

Another great useful project completed NuttsGT, well done.
Welding is one of the things I want to get better at when I retire in a couple years and I got some good info/ideas from both your welding table and this cart building posts. Thanks for sharing!

I got some more ideas to make the cart better, maybe in the future, I will upgrade it and make a 2.0 version. I'd actually love to build one out of round tubing. . . just because.

 

[Prospecter]

Thanks. I do wish it would have turned out better, small details.

I got some more ideas to make the cart better, maybe in the future, I will upgrade it and make a 2.0 version. I'd actually love to build one out of round tubing. . . just because.

That cart is definitely something to be proud of. I like the looks of the square tubing. Your welding and finish work is well above my standards. Other than round tubing, what changes would you make for 2.0?

 

[NUTTSGT]

That cart is definitely something to be proud of. I like the looks of the square tubing. Your welding and finish work is well above my standards. Other than round tubing, what changes would you make for 2.0?

Not really sure, but I would take the layout into account. Seeing how things actually sit on it would give me visions of updating.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Been busy with work, vacation and hitting up some auctions online..I have stuff sitting around and need to get the garage sorted out.



I bought this off Govdeals from a fairly local school district. It's a 24x48 sized unit and dusty but not abused. I have yet to test it out but they were replacing several pieces of equipment in the school shop area. This needed to go and I got it for about $285 w/tax & buyers premium. New is anywhere from $1500-2500 depending on the exact model.



3M masking machine, it's going to get blasted and some new paint. This came from an auction for $2. I already have one and this is going to a buddy.



Misc aluminum pieces for $2.50 and a assorted box of welding wire. Two rolls got tossed, unsure what they were. Another 2 partial rolls going to a co-worker who uses flux core wire.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Misc C-clamps, I think there's three 6" and two 8" clamps. Yes, rusty but they should clean up and some oil will getting them working fine for the welding table. I probably overpaid at $37 & change but I know one (atleast is a Williams) and another is a Jorgensen.



4 angle fixtures for the welding table. Nothing high dollar but worth the about $40 I spent.

 

[NUTTSGT]

This was from the most recent auction. A Cornwell transmission jack. New, check it out for yourself but I paid $235 with buyers premium. I don't think I got hurt.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Larin 2 ton folding engine hoist. I had been storing a buddy's at my place but his went back to him. I paid $60 for this unit and hard to believe, nobody was bidding against me on it. I know I did "alright" on this purchase.

 

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I'll get some text put in with the pics afterwhile. . . . life is too busy at the moment.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Eric, there is a cast iron grey color that looks right at home on C clamps. That is what is on the clamps in this picture. Looks like you have more angle plates than you need, so send me one and it will help you declutter a bit. Since you now have the cabinet I bet you know where to find information and tips on abrasive blasting.

 

[Jgaz]

You’re going to love those angle plates.
I use mine all the time

 

[NUTTSGT]

Eric, there is a cast iron grey color that looks right at home on C clamps. That is what is on the clamps in this picture. Looks like you have more angle plates than you need, so send me one and it will help you declutter a bit. Since you now have the cabinet I bet you know where to find information and tips on abrasive blasting.

Paint noted. I did some cleaning today, I think I'm fine on space for now. But I appreciate the offer to help.

You’re going to love those angle plates.
I use mine all the time

When I saw them, I thought they would get run up but only had one other person do some bidding. They gave up early.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I know it's a Vevor unit but I have a buddy that sets up my gears and does them on the side. For my small investment, maybe about $12, he's going to get this fine little unit. He can give feedback on it and I will pass it on.






Misc square pieces, $2.50

 

[NUTTSGT]

These spring compressors were in the box with the Vevor pinion gear puller. Might be something like HF but even those are $35 new so, as part of that $12 bid. Yeah.


Older KD Tools rolling torque wrench. 3/8" drive. I think nobody bid against me at $10.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Now this parts cabinet, along with a smaller one cost me more at $17.50 but I got into a little bidding war but one the auction. I spotted a few things in the drawers that I wanted.

I wanted the shaft collars, pins (bottom drawer) and some roll pins I could see in the auction pics. What else I got, a Snap On roll pin punch, misc fuses, socket cap screws, misc bolts, set screws, cotter pins, a grommet repair kit, Dzus fasteners, bearings and a set of JD wedge spacers.




The small cabinet is empty and I will be moving these out of the drawers into one of the boxes that I have started to set up for fasteners. The empty cabinets will go to work to whoever wants them.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Small project I started the other day. I'm building a little step box. ... for what you may ask. Well, we take my truck a lot of places and at times, includes picking up my parents. Mom needs a little help getting in. After breaking her femur a couple of years ago and at 87, she does alright.

Sides all cut out. I glued and screwed a couple of stiffeners at the top of the ends.


I picked up some supplies at Menards, chest handles and a carpet square. Fortunately I already had a section of flooring corner trim.

 

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After screwing it together, I wanted to get paint on it so it can dry while I work tomorrow.

Knocking off edges with the palm sander, paint was going on.

All painted and I will not be watching it dry.

 

[Johanfpa]

Nice little haul there and for sure a "you ****" for that blasting cabinet, what a steal.
Are you planning to use the spring compressors, don't like to use those anymore because of the risks involved using them.

 

[gamescastspencer]

Looks like you have had a bountiful harvest at the auction!

My clamshell bearing puller is not a Vevor, but some other off brand import unit (which I’m sure the lineage is not far off from the Vevor at all), but has proved itself every time I’ve used it.

I do not think you can go wrong for $12.

 

[zmotorsports]

Nice score on all of the shop equipment Eric. Looks like some really great stuff in there.



If I could make one small suggestion pertaining to the threaded u-bolts for hanging your cables on. If you can put some small heater or fuel line over the threads it will save your cables over the long-term. When I first started as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, the shop had something similar and we found that the threads acted like files each time the cables/wiring were either pulled off the hangers or replaced. Now whenever I make hooks for such things I make sure to use plain old drill rod with no threads and just bend them around a die or use my small parts bender to create the desired size and shape.

If you are very cautious removing the cables and replacing them over the threaded ends, you might be ok, but the threads act like files and can damage the insulation. Just something to consider.

Not exactly how it will set up but close...needs more paint work now.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Nice little haul there and for sure a "you ****" for that blasting cabinet, what a steal.
Are you planning to use the spring compressors, don't like to use those anymore because of the risks involved using them.

I have them.... sitting on the shelf.... they were part of the buy.... didn't specifically bid on them.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Nice score on all of the shop equipment Eric. Looks like some really great stuff in there.



If I could make one small suggestion pertaining to the threaded u-bolts for hanging your cables on. If you can put some small heater or fuel line over the threads it will save your cables over the long-term. When I first started as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, the shop had something similar and we found that the threads acted like files each time the cables/wiring were either pulled off the hangers or replaced. Now whenever I make hooks for such things I make sure to use plain old drill rod with no threads and just bend them around a die or use my small parts bender to create the desired size and shape.

If you are very cautious removing the cables and replacing them over the threaded ends, you might be ok, but the threads act like files and can damage the insulation. Just something to consider.

Already in the works Mike, I have coupler nuts that I am planning on putting over the threads.

I was just trying to get it set up and make sure I accounted for everything. I still need to put the bottle on, air hose and shelf...

 

[NUTTSGT]

Looks like you have had a bountiful harvest at the auction!

My clamshell bearing puller is not a Vevor, but some other off brand import unit (which I’m sure the lineage is not far off from the Vevor at all), but has proved itself every time I’ve used it.

I do not think you can go wrong for $12.

Buddy that I'm giving it to doesn't know about it... going to be like, here you go man. I hope he gets use out of it.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Finished up the step box this morning. Marked, cut and then stapled the carpet on the top.



Then grabbed the floor trim and cut to size. I didn't get the cuts perfect...kind of hard when the carpet gives a false sense of size until screwed down. I did use my SWAG band saw...I don't use it a lot but damn is it handy to have.



After screwing the trim down, I caulked the edges to protect against any scrapes or scratches. I used clear which is white until it dries. Then added a set of handles for convenience.


Project done and cost break down was about $3 for the carpet square and $3 each for the handles. Plywood, paint and floor edging I had. So a little $10 project to help get Mom in the truck.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Oh .... 200 lb test picture.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Eric, my mom had MS and it hit her legs the hardest. She always had a step to get in whatever pickup they had, her trick was tying a rope to it, that way she could drag it in after using it.