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Was at the parents today to reset a live trap and snapped a picture of the bird feeder.
Above 1200 Sq/FT Garage Refurb®
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
SilverJimmy
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Brunswick Stew in a couple days?
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Nah.... offending critters get dispatched except for on Sunday.
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So I showed a picture of a couple of outlets and 2 gang boxes. We'll between a few chores yesterday. I tried to get started.
Notice the plate covers are now painted black.
I'll be replacing this outlet for with a double. I thought i would be fine when I wired this place but as I have progressed to doing all my metal fab, the drill press and bandsaw use the same outlet. That leaves no room left for anything else.
Notice the plate covers are now painted black.
I'll be replacing this outlet for with a double. I thought i would be fine when I wired this place but as I have progressed to doing all my metal fab, the drill press and bandsaw use the same outlet. That leaves no room left for anything else.
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Breaker off and outlet removed.
This is when I remembered I used new work boxes. These hook around the stud and fastened with screws...not coming out.
Fortunately, I had some similar boxes, Canex as the others were Carlon. Looks like I can just hook the 2 gang boxes on after opening the hole in the plywood.
This is when I remembered I used new work boxes. These hook around the stud and fastened with screws...not coming out.
Fortunately, I had some similar boxes, Canex as the others were Carlon. Looks like I can just hook the 2 gang boxes on after opening the hole in the plywood.
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I robbed boxes from my stockpile for a future build so I needed to replace them. So after supper at Jersey Mike's, we stopped Menards.
I grabbed a few other items while there but I also mowed last night knowing I work today.... and picking up a shift tomorrow.
I also talked to the wife about a road trip to CT. She wasn't keen on the idea so the auction on Govdeals will remain just "watching" rather than bidding.....
However, I did bid on a similar item closer to home, in state...just lighter duty.
I grabbed a few other items while there but I also mowed last night knowing I work today.... and picking up a shift tomorrow.
I also talked to the wife about a road trip to CT. She wasn't keen on the idea so the auction on Govdeals will remain just "watching" rather than bidding.....
However, I did bid on a similar item closer to home, in state...just lighter duty.
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In the mean time. .... when I went to my parents, I needed a 12" crescent wrench....okay adjustable wrench for the locking nut on the upper for the 3 pt. Since I put the box blade and never had the backhoe off, I never needed one. Wanting one that would stay with the JD and having a credit at The Jungle, I put one in the cart and decided to buy an even cheaper one with the remaining balance. 
I decided to leave the black one in the Deere and it fits right in here. Yes. That is a tourniquet with shears in the pouch. Just in case....while cutting wood.
Lid closed....
Yeah, I love the Farm Sip Supreme too.
I decided to leave the black one in the Deere and it fits right in here. Yes. That is a tourniquet with shears in the pouch. Just in case....while cutting wood.
Lid closed....
Yeah, I love the Farm Sip Supreme too.
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Also grabbed a set of press plates at HF yesterday, along with their press brake.
Having the side box allows for press brake to live on top of it. The plates and accessories ride in the top drawer.
Having the side box allows for press brake to live on top of it. The plates and accessories ride in the top drawer.
ronjon1190
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So was it the sander, shear, brake or bandsaw?
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Box & pan brake at auction.
Already bought sander and bandsaw, good there. Shear would definitely be nice to have. . . absolutely no room for that.
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I finished with duplex outlets yesterday. Nothing exciting....however, I did get the phone call from HF telling me the other 56" box I ordered was in. That will be getting picked up tomorrow.
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The new box is home. 
Its sitting in place for now. I'm considering switching a few things around but its going to have to wait a few days. We'll be doing a few things with the older grandkids so no garage time at the moment. I did install the handle and add the wood top.
As a bonus, the shipping pallet is now kindling for this winter
Its sitting in place for now. I'm considering switching a few things around but its going to have to wait a few days. We'll be doing a few things with the older grandkids so no garage time at the moment. I did install the handle and add the wood top.
As a bonus, the shipping pallet is now kindling for this winter
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Getting ready for a short road trip this afternoon...
Getting replaced.....
Getting replaced.....
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Getting it unloaded.
Needs some cleaning and modding.
Needs some cleaning and modding.
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So now I have a brake to sell, a brake to clean up and add a shelf to the base.
I finally got the 56" box to put all the tooling in I bought last year at a NY auction but have been to damn busy to sort it out. I dig pick up some drawer organizers and liner material for the tooling. Its probably not enough but it's a start. Its just a lack of available time. . .at work today picking up a shift tomorrow.
So my plan for the base of the brake is add some angle iron long ways and then a few braces under them, welded in and a plywood shelf. I'll probably give it a coat of fresh paint and get away from the red.
Edit: sorry, had a couple EMS calls ....
I figure a piece of plywood as the shelf once the shelf bracing welded in. This will give me a spot about 24"x48" to store any sheet metal or aluminum that I have. Little pieces are always a pain in the *** to store. This will be floor space already taken up.
I finally got the 56" box to put all the tooling in I bought last year at a NY auction but have been to damn busy to sort it out. I dig pick up some drawer organizers and liner material for the tooling. Its probably not enough but it's a start. Its just a lack of available time. . .at work today picking up a shift tomorrow.
So my plan for the base of the brake is add some angle iron long ways and then a few braces under them, welded in and a plywood shelf. I'll probably give it a coat of fresh paint and get away from the red.
Edit: sorry, had a couple EMS calls ....
I figure a piece of plywood as the shelf once the shelf bracing welded in. This will give me a spot about 24"x48" to store any sheet metal or aluminum that I have. Little pieces are always a pain in the *** to store. This will be floor space already taken up.
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Started to modify the brake stand and clean it up. First step, removing all the fingers.
Then I cut the long angle for the shelf and set them in place, test fitting. Then a couple of tacks to hold it in place.
Then I cut the long angle for the shelf and set them in place, test fitting. Then a couple of tacks to hold it in place.
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Pulled the brake off and put the stand on the welding table. Finished up the welding and moved on.
Next up was the original base verticals. The angle was never fully welded and left a gap at the bottom. I'm guessing someone didn't want to grind or trim out for the inside radius of the angle.
Since its doing nothing and obviously not needed, let's get rid of that corner.
A quick cut with the plasma and we just need some grinding to clean it up. This angle notch will work better with the ply wood for the shelf in the future.
Next up was the original base verticals. The angle was never fully welded and left a gap at the bottom. I'm guessing someone didn't want to grind or trim out for the inside radius of the angle.
Since its doing nothing and obviously not needed, let's get rid of that corner.
A quick cut with the plasma and we just need some grinding to clean it up. This angle notch will work better with the ply wood for the shelf in the future.
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Tomorrow, I will be grinding the red paint off, maybe sand blasting it clean. What I can see is that someone used rusty metal to build this thing...that is getting changed before some black Rustoleum gets applied.
That dirty work is going to be done outside...Hopefully, the rain will hold off for a bit.
That dirty work is going to be done outside...Hopefully, the rain will hold off for a bit.
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So as I thought might happen, overtime went past 10 other guys to me at the bottom of the list. I ended up working a 16 hour spot and went home at 2300.
Needless to say, no garage time. Yesterday was the beginning of the HF parking lot sale and I wanted to grab this...
It seems Slate Gray is a popular color and doesn't stay in stock around here. I also some searching for the "correct" color paint for the Jet brake. I found close enough.
Needless to say, no garage time. Yesterday was the beginning of the HF parking lot sale and I wanted to grab this...
It seems Slate Gray is a popular color and doesn't stay in stock around here. I also some searching for the "correct" color paint for the Jet brake. I found close enough.
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After burning some time, while it was raining, I got back home hoping to get some work done.
I started to figure out some cross bracing gor the base. I was going to use 3 pieces of angle, but changed my mind. I'm using 4 pieces which will double as guides for the pallet forks. This should make future moving alot easier.
Off to the bandsaw.....first piece of angle square cut......WTF ?
It appears that I have a split or blown line for the cylinder .... allowing oil to leak from the reservoir. Unhooking lines and pulling fittings off, I don't believe its an O-ring.
I checked a couple of locations and the tubing couldn't be found so an order placed with McMaster-Carr. That will be arriving this evening...
Just one delay after another and people why it takes me so long to get **** done.
I started to figure out some cross bracing gor the base. I was going to use 3 pieces of angle, but changed my mind. I'm using 4 pieces which will double as guides for the pallet forks. This should make future moving alot easier.
Off to the bandsaw.....first piece of angle square cut......WTF ?
It appears that I have a split or blown line for the cylinder .... allowing oil to leak from the reservoir. Unhooking lines and pulling fittings off, I don't believe its an O-ring.
I checked a couple of locations and the tubing couldn't be found so an order placed with McMaster-Carr. That will be arriving this evening...
Just one delay after another and people why it takes me so long to get **** done.
OccupantRJ
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Time to break out the angle grinder with a cutoff blade! git’er done!
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I could use the abrasive chop saw but anymore, I despise using it with the dust it produces.
Honestly, I looked at it yesterday thought to myself I should get rid of it...sell it. However, it's what I use to cut rear at times.
OccupantRJ
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I had a 14” abrasive saw at some point and traded it to Beyond1 because he wanted it worse than I did. I have not missed it for one minute. There are 7 metal cutting band saws of various types in the shop, so there won't be an abrasive cutter used beyond a hand held. The pivot mounted portaband is the handiest saw in the shop and will cut up to 3 inches. I use it 95% more than the horizontal floor saw other than doing cuts for fabricating longer pieces or obtaining a drop piece for machining.
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I feel your pain. On just about any large project it seems as if there is a tool repair needed along the way.After burning some time, while it was raining, I got back home hoping to get some work done.
I started to figure out some cross bracing gor the base. I was going to use 3 pieces of angle, but changed my mind. I'm using 4 pieces which will double as guides for the pallet forks. This should make future moving alot easier.
Off to the bandsaw.....first piece of angle square cut......WTF ?
It appears that I have a split or blown line for the cylinder .... allowing oil to leak from the reservoir. Unhooking lines and pulling fittings off, I don't believe its an O-ring.
I checked a couple of locations and the tubing couldn't be found so an order placed with McMaster-Carr. That will be arriving this evening...
Just one delay after another and people why it takes me so long to get **** done.
I guess it’s to be expected as even my tools purchased new are now getting up in age.
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It should be a cheap fix and really just routine maintenance for a saw of it's age. I bought it cheap enough that it's hard to complain. . . just piss poor timing.
It always is.
M.Brane
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I blame that Murphy dude.
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Supplies came this afternoon to fix the bandsaw. That's tomorrow morning project.
Between the bouts of rain today, I did get blasted what I wanted to do. Another quick job using the HF sand blast gun....not a high dollar piece but does get it done.
The areas blasted were wiped down clean and given a coat of black POR15. Once diwn, the entire frame will get primed and black rustoleum paint.
Between the bouts of rain today, I did get blasted what I wanted to do. Another quick job using the HF sand blast gun....not a high dollar piece but does get it done.
The areas blasted were wiped down clean and given a coat of black POR15. Once diwn, the entire frame will get primed and black rustoleum paint.
LeonardY
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I named my dollies, Betty and Ruth. Now every time I have to help someone move something. I say, " Let me check, if Betty and Ruth are available."Then another quick project or a start of one. The plan is to build another cart for the box blade...the one I bought and have not had a chance to use. There's just enough days in the week right now.
Starting with a set of HF movers dollies, which in my book, are one if the best buys in the store.
I cut some 3/4" plywood to fill the centers.
....up next, drill some pilots holes and screw them down.
These will, in the near future, will get a couple of 2x4s screwed for a place for the box blade to sit on.
In case you're wondering, here's the measurements I used.
OccupantRJ
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Workshop gremlins are like rust and gravity. They never sleep. Several months back there was a fix it pile created on the large work table in the shop of everything I could find that needed some aggravating nag about it dealt with. It took a casual couple of days dealing with it all and now I need to do more. I noticed a couple of nicked or frayed tool power cords yesterday when I was piddling around cleaning tool shelves since I have started a program of cleaning or wiping down at least one or two items a day.
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OccupantRJ
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Eric, you may need to consider placement of the brake against a wall to keep it from rolling away during bending. One of mine is stationary on legs, but the one on a tool cabinet with casters is against a wall.
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The plan is for it to sit against not only the wall but the oallet racking. Essentially. It'll be in a corner.Eric, you may need to consider placement of the brake against a wall to keep it from rolling away during bending. One of mine is stationary on legs, but the one on a tool cabinet with casters is against a wall.
However, I will admit, there's going to he some rearranging going on after the brake purchase and arrival of the 56" box.
I still need to move the box blade to my parents. That will clear up a large foot print of floor space.
OccupantRJ
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Shop Tetris is real! It has taken a lot of measuring and thinking to get my shop to it’s present stage of access to equipment and tools. The only main shop items that have to be moved to use them now are the table saw on locking casters and the mig welder. I open the garage door if possible and use the table saw throwing dust outside, then clear the floor and the saw with a blower, and the mig welder sits in the machine shop room unless being used.