drivesitfar
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you are not only handy you are an artist too. VERY WELL DONE!!
Above 1200 Sq/FT Harley Jim's place
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
kaymccampbell
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Nice work.
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xtremek
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Nice job. It's going to look great.
shortykorte
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Did I miss the gazebo install or is the railing part of it?
Looks like some needs a new tool with cnc capabilities.
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harley jim
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Thanks guys and gal,
This set of rails is going to the Ark to finish the front porch I did last year, I was waiting for another volunteer to finish his part so I could get my measurements. I got tired of waiting and did his part myself to get the project done.
Shorty the powder coat shop is too busy to do the gazebo right now, they are working six days trying to keep up. The next saturday they have free it will be done. I promise you wont miss it, we are all waiting for it here so we can christin it with a BBQ.
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This set of rails is going to the Ark to finish the front porch I did last year, I was waiting for another volunteer to finish his part so I could get my measurements. I got tired of waiting and did his part myself to get the project done.
Shorty the powder coat shop is too busy to do the gazebo right now, they are working six days trying to keep up. The next saturday they have free it will be done. I promise you wont miss it, we are all waiting for it here so we can christin it with a BBQ.
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Kevkx125
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Nice work Jim!! I Bet that is really going to add to the look of the hand rail. Take pride in yourself Jim that looks great!!
Jayman17
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HJ, is that radius jig for your steel shop made? It looks like the middle bearing is in a slot so it can be moved closer or farther away from the other two, correct?
So you keep feeding your flat stock through and maybe adjust the middle bearing closer after each pass to tighten the radius?
What diameter are those bearings, I might try making one of those.
Is the handrail for the Ark going to PC?
Jay
So you keep feeding your flat stock through and maybe adjust the middle bearing closer after each pass to tighten the radius?
What diameter are those bearings, I might try making one of those.
Is the handrail for the Ark going to PC?
Jay
don long
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Please send out smoke signals when the BBQ party for the gazebo is going to happen I want to come.
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harley jim
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Thanks Kev, I appreciate that.
Jay the two bearings are about 2"OD and the middle bearing is about 1.5"OD, they were just what was in the drawer. The middle bearing is on a slot and I do move it in a little at a time and it helps to put a slight bend in the first 2" to get you started. It rolls really easy. Yes the rails will be pc gloss white.
Don I sure will, if you ever get near Chattanooga we will cook [emoji106]
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Jay the two bearings are about 2"OD and the middle bearing is about 1.5"OD, they were just what was in the drawer. The middle bearing is on a slot and I do move it in a little at a time and it helps to put a slight bend in the first 2" to get you started. It rolls really easy. Yes the rails will be pc gloss white.
Don I sure will, if you ever get near Chattanooga we will cook [emoji106]
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harley jim
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I moved Pat's equipment to the shed out back today, she is going to set up a work out room.
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Moved the treadmill and bicycle, then came back for the inversion table.
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Then the Daughter brought her family down from Oliver Springs to buy a washer and dryer that was in the way in the sun room. We are getting rid of the stuff in the sun room so we can finish it.
Then I went to the shop and worked on the rail for an hour.
I cut the pickets out to insert the logo.
The fit was nice, the logo stayed in place by pressure fit.
Welded it in and did a little grinding.
That's all I got today. I intend to have them done and at powder coat by Wednesday so that I might get them back by friday.
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Moved the treadmill and bicycle, then came back for the inversion table.
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Then the Daughter brought her family down from Oliver Springs to buy a washer and dryer that was in the way in the sun room. We are getting rid of the stuff in the sun room so we can finish it.
Then I went to the shop and worked on the rail for an hour.
I cut the pickets out to insert the logo.
The fit was nice, the logo stayed in place by pressure fit.
Welded it in and did a little grinding.
That's all I got today. I intend to have them done and at powder coat by Wednesday so that I might get them back by friday.
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harley jim
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Dang phone
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Washer/dryer
Inversion table
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Washer/dryer
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xtremek
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Does the inversion table really help that much?
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harley jim
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It dose for Pat it seems to stretch her spine, and she rotates from side to side while hanging.
Me not so much it hurts my replacement knees.
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Me not so much it hurts my replacement knees.
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PelicanPines
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Animal Shelters deserve everything nice in the world... was a volunteer at a few... days and nights of joy... days and nights of endless pain... then joy again...
Strouty
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Insert looks great!
I have bad ankles and the inversion table can mess with them, so I can imagine replacement knees would be worse. I will say that you do not need to go much below horizontal to actually get some benefit, if there isn't a strap to stop you, you could easily make something up.
I have bad ankles and the inversion table can mess with them, so I can imagine replacement knees would be worse. I will say that you do not need to go much below horizontal to actually get some benefit, if there isn't a strap to stop you, you could easily make something up.
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harley jim
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That gold D handle stops it in whatever position you want, If I get on it I set it way back, Pat goes all the way over and free hangs, her back dosnt touch the pad. I dont belong upside down.
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harley jim
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I took the rails to pc today and came back home and started working on the controller on the mobility chair I bought at the scrap yard the other day. It finally worked after I figured out the anti theft pattern.
It was full of water, I took it apart and blew it out with air and let it set for a week to dry.
Water mark
I took both of my lawn mower batteries out and put them in the chair for a test drive.
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It was full of water, I took it apart and blew it out with air and let it set for a week to dry.
Water mark
I took both of my lawn mower batteries out and put them in the chair for a test drive.
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PelicanPines
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Buddy of mine had to use one of those for several reasons... he was a big car guy... he altered the "transmission" somehow... the thing went faster than my lawn tractor on full throttle. It was hysterical watching him TOOL DOWN a dirt road on that thing. I suggested he install a seat belt or wear a helmet. Sadly... covid19 took that genius from us.
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harley jim
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So now I know that it works I started cutting.
Got the notepad and made some sketches and got some baseline info.
I made about four cuts and had two pieces.
It was about six inches too narrow.
Started with the front axle. I had an axle from a hoveround and it was two inches lower than the titan so I used it, it only raised the chair 1.75".
I cut the cart wheels and brackets off and cleaned the frame tubes.
I did install a bushing in the frame to keep wear down.
I cut a couple of 24" square tubes and widened the chair frame.
Squared the chassis and welded it completely.
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Got the notepad and made some sketches and got some baseline info.
I made about four cuts and had two pieces.
It was about six inches too narrow.
Started with the front axle. I had an axle from a hoveround and it was two inches lower than the titan so I used it, it only raised the chair 1.75".
I cut the cart wheels and brackets off and cleaned the frame tubes.
I did install a bushing in the frame to keep wear down.
I cut a couple of 24" square tubes and widened the chair frame.
Squared the chassis and welded it completely.
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Sifan
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Mrs. has two of them, one inside and one outside. The outside one will move faster than a person can run. You have to be careful on them, Mrs. was at Applebee's and hit a landscape rock that found it's way on the sidewalk. Squared it up on one of the drive wheels and it locked up the wheel and she did a quick 90 degree turn. Fortunately, she was only going half speed and when it tossed her around in the chair, her hand came off the joystick and shutdown. No harm, no foul but lesson learned.
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harley jim
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I cut 12.5" up from the floor and 12" from the rear axle forward.
I cut some gusset pieces and married the cart frame to the chair chassis in as many spots as I could.
All of the frame is welded. I will need to add a battery box and a foot rest. Tomorrow I'm going to go buy two deep cycle batteries and build the box to fit them.
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harley jim
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Pines
When I get done I'm going to look at that, but the thing is very fast as is.
Sorry for your friend.
Sifan
I could see that happening, this one sat up high and and felt top heavy. That's probably why it was in the scrap yard.
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When I get done I'm going to look at that, but the thing is very fast as is.
Sorry for your friend.
Sifan
I could see that happening, this one sat up high and and felt top heavy. That's probably why it was in the scrap yard.
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larry4406
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Jim - Luv the motorized grocery cart chair complete with cup holders!
cbacres
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Jim,
You’ll need to come down to Flywheelers with that whenever they open back up.
I’m enjoying watching this mod/ build!!!!
You’ll need to come down to Flywheelers with that whenever they open back up.
I’m enjoying watching this mod/ build!!!!
bugnut
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I'm thinking trailer hitch and you are ready to go flea marketing!
Jayman17
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Mad scientist at work! Can I request a photo of your ground clamp, something alien may be growing on it. 
Jay
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harley jim
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Jay you might be right.
I got a little more done today
All the welding is done on the chassis and the battery tray is in, I went to the store this morning and got two batteries.
This one had the most simple wiring system, it wont take long to make a couple of brackets to mount the plug and circuit breaker.
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I got a little more done today
All the welding is done on the chassis and the battery tray is in, I went to the store this morning and got two batteries.
This one had the most simple wiring system, it wont take long to make a couple of brackets to mount the plug and circuit breaker.
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harley jim
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I'm looking for a receiver hitch for it.
And I will make a foot rest also, wish I had a barber chair.
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And I will make a foot rest also, wish I had a barber chair.
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Strouty
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Looks like some good progress.
PelicanPines
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Look forward to seeing the hitch working... you need a small trailer for it... something big enough for a few lawn chairs... 4 wheels... stable...
Saw your latest Youtube... (i hit like)... my buddies was at least twice as fast as that. I would consider his ... dangerously fast. He had a hurst stubby shifter as the steering.
We were joking about putting propane weed torches on the back to simulate jet engines...
Yea yea... I had too much free time and money at one point... now I have neither.
Saw your latest Youtube... (i hit like)... my buddies was at least twice as fast as that. I would consider his ... dangerously fast. He had a hurst stubby shifter as the steering.
We were joking about putting propane weed torches on the back to simulate jet engines...
Yea yea... I had too much free time and money at one point... now I have neither.
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harley jim
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Strouty
I have about 15 hours in it so far, that includes testing and getting it running. But it went together well, no suprises. We have around seven car shows scheduled already for this summer(we do the DJ/music) so it will be my car show ride until someone offers me more than I think its worth.
Pines
Its fast enough, that video was in slow speed, it has slow and fast I'm leaving it alone, I am going to build a trailer, may have to get one of those little kids shopping carts.
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I have about 15 hours in it so far, that includes testing and getting it running. But it went together well, no suprises. We have around seven car shows scheduled already for this summer(we do the DJ/music) so it will be my car show ride until someone offers me more than I think its worth.
Pines
Its fast enough, that video was in slow speed, it has slow and fast I'm leaving it alone, I am going to build a trailer, may have to get one of those little kids shopping carts.
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harley jim
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Thanks Tony, I get to go crazy once in a while. The whole neighborhood is laughing. Got to have some fun.
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xtremek
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Looks like a nice way to cruise a car show.
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harley jim
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I think our first show is next month so I better get my tail in gear.
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drivesitfar
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I missed a few days on your thread and of course you've got a lot done. WOW that motorized chair ex shopping cart looks like with some good comfortable padding and you go anywhere there is pavement or looks like it works on gravel too. maybe put some bigger tires on it and go off road too?
nice work on the ARK'S railing and i'm sure we'll see the Gazebo once your friends get some free time to get the powder coating on.
for all of you asking about Inversion table hanging it works and I haven't taken advil for back pain since buying and using mine 5 minutes a day (yep most days) for about 14 years now.
my 88 year old mom had back pain so bad she had an MRI for it and when the doctor offered her a shot she finally took me up on hanging and she came over and hung on mine for 5 minutes 6 days a week for a month and her back pain disappeared. that was about 7 years ago. there is a thread in FREE PARKING where we talk about it more called the upside down world where we talked more about it and here's a link: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293736&highlight=upside+world
nice work on the ARK'S railing and i'm sure we'll see the Gazebo once your friends get some free time to get the powder coating on.
for all of you asking about Inversion table hanging it works and I haven't taken advil for back pain since buying and using mine 5 minutes a day (yep most days) for about 14 years now.
my 88 year old mom had back pain so bad she had an MRI for it and when the doctor offered her a shot she finally took me up on hanging and she came over and hung on mine for 5 minutes 6 days a week for a month and her back pain disappeared. that was about 7 years ago. there is a thread in FREE PARKING where we talk about it more called the upside down world where we talked more about it and here's a link: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293736&highlight=upside+world