JC Quick's dream

[JCQuick]

this is where you might think I'm nuts but we came up with a plan to assemble the whole top run and lift it into place using ratchet strap's I'm down for any thing I think. yes I will go back and touch up the paint

 

[shortykorte]

Looking good. Running air lines is one my top wish list items.

 

[JCQuick]

Looking good. Running air lines is one my top wish list items.

I have 1 last thing to do before I call phase 1 completed and that's a work bench using that HF tool box back there

last night I was alone so I just piddled around seeing if I will be happy with the drops

 

[JCQuick]

One problem I had was the inlet pipe moved about 1/2" to the left and I thought I would have to butcher the nice perfect hole I had drilled
I decided to work on it some and see if I could still make it work. It was not going well as the short pipe that that runs from the 90 to outside just didn't want to line up and thread in. And mind you all these fittings are really tight (maybe too tight) and I was being carefull about how much pressure I was putting on those clamps holding the pipe up. I could see me knocking it all down since I was by myself

Well it took a few trips up and down the ladder and a couple of sit down drink a beer and think it overs but I managed to get it to work without butchering the gable end

 

[JCQuick]

A better pic of the pipe coming in and as my wife would say I came up short after all was tightened up





So I cut a longer one

 

[shortykorte]

Not a good thing to come up short when laying pipe.

 

[JCQuick]

Not a good thing to come up short when laying pipe.

lOl I get told that a lot these days

My goal is compressor moved and wired up and running this weekend. we shall see. I still need a regulator /drier for the glass beader

 

[JCQuick]

I spent the week getting the air line drops done. Heres a pic of my plan



since I was fairly happy with what that looked like I spent a few hours each evening sealing and mounting the drops. I wanted to leave the bottoms of the drops open to clear the lines so the drain went in last.

Saturday mid day we drained the oil and discounted the compressor from the attached garage for it s move to it permanent home. I keep saying we need 1 more person but give it to #2 son use #3 son s10 and lay compressor down. I will say first try was more than engineer(aka son #2) thought. But we pulled it off

 

[JCQuick]

we made it no damage done next up get it off the pallet... And before anyone says something yes a roof and 2 walls are in the works



we used some 3/4" pipe and went between the tank and pump plate and we got it in where I wanted it and marked it. we them moved it out of the way drilled and installed 1/2" x5" redheads. the electrician was there by then so the 4 of us put it on the red heads wired it up and made it run

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[shortykorte]

You know letting the 125 lbs of air out would made moving easier.

With compressor in place, what's next besides compressor shed?


I hope you have a joyous Christmas and don't let the lack of snow bug you.

 

[JCQuick]

Shorty we knew that about the air so yes we did release it and we also drained the oil it was over due .

I have been having computer issues so updates are slow sorry

I did get it hooked up and running in a short amount of time





I had left the bottoms off of the drops so we could use the air to clear the lines. Then I just had to put the drains in that only took a few minutes
My plan was have every thing done move the compressor out there plumb it in and make it all work.

A pic of the drain valves



All ready for pressure fingers crossed

 

[JCQuick]

We had everything ready inside with 2 on the look out and me to turn the handle. nothing blew apart and no major air leaks detected. Soooo some one wanted to try out his new toy that was all ready to go. This pic will make more sense later

 

[JCQuick]

The really cool part was my grand daughter ever since the bead blaster showed up she has been asking what it does. well needless to say right now she is willing to do all of it.



And the results of her work

 

[shortykorte]

Looks like the shop has a nice air about it.

I assume the right side of the compressor shed will be open?

Where did you get the drain valves? Looks like what I need.

And looks like the cabinet has been thoroughly tested.

 

[JCQuick]

Looks like the shop has a nice air about it.

I assume the right side of the compressor shed will be open?

Where did you get the drain valves? Looks like what I need.

And looks like the cabinet has been thoroughly tested.

Thanks shorty yes the right side will sort of be open the plan is to have the whole length of the back wall under roof 4' out for storage of stuff. I was supposed to go get the steel for the roof and the stevo inspired work bench last Monday. The steel place is closed today thru Monday so I have to have one of the boys do it during the week.

I found those drain valves at Macmaster carr I wasn't to sure about the thumb screw but so far they are working good.
While fixing a few small air leaks the dam regulator by the compressor started leaking I just received the warranty replacement yesterday but my faith in this brand is not good

 

[JCQuick]

I've been looking for a small sink to wash my hands. I drive past a restaurant supply store everyday I was hoping to find a free standing prep sink but all they had was this wall mounted unit. its the perfect size and for $50 I could not resist





I need to find jaws for this wilton vise I have emailed wilton but haven't heard back yet. my grand daughter bead blasted it for me

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Love the build!!

 

[JCQuick]

Here is where I need some help ideas from the GJ The blast cabinet needs to stay closer to the wall but I want to be able to pull it out for the rare times we need to open the clam shell. I'm going to put some rubber feet on it to help level it out and get it off the floor. We are thinking some thing like wheel's mounted to the back of the legs that when tilted it would roll. Anyone have any ideas

 

[taumac]

http://m.sears.com/portamate-pm-3500-1-500-lbs-capacity-super/p-SPM8712519902

 

[shopnut]

I'm just making the rounds and wishing the fine folks here on the Garage Journal a very happy and joyous holiday season. And I hope the New Year brings you more of what you seek in this life, and less of what you don't.

I'm looking forward to more updates from everyone here in 2017. YOU are what makes this forum so great, so keep sharing, helping, and supporting each other.

 

[shortykorte]

Here is where I need some help ideas from the GJ The blast cabinet needs to stay closer to the wall but I want to be able to pull it out for the rare times we need to open the clam shell. I'm going to put some rubber feet on it to help level it out and get it off the floor. We are thinking some thing like wheel's mounted to the back of the legs that when tilted it would roll. Anyone have any ideas

Some fixed wheels mounted perpendicular to back legs where wheel is just touching floor should work. Also a couple of handles on the front of cabinet if there's no place to comfortably lift and pull. When it comes time to move, just call the moving expert, Gerard.

 

[JCQuick]

Some fixed wheels mounted perpendicular to back legs where wheel is just touching floor should work. Also a couple of handles on the front of cabinet if there's no place to comfortably lift and pull. When it comes time to move, just call the moving expert, Gerard.

That's the same thing my son wants to do and we can make the handles so the fold down when not in use

 

[JCQuick]

Well my last post was about moving the compressor to the new shop. Next step was to get it covered up and somewhat enclosed I had a plan in my head that I felt would work, my #2 son also had a plan mine was to build the roof truss's out of 1" square tube his was a mixture of square tube and angle iron. I let him do it his way and I'm glad I did I think it came out pretty darn good.

First task was to get some steel, I'm also planning a Steve O inspired work bench using the HF tool box so I picked up steel for that while I was there

first step was to make the truss's







After he made them I primed and painted them we started with 4 spaced at 24" on center. The plan is to use this concept across the entire back of the building

Here is a pic of the first one installed we used wedge anchors to attach to the wall



and here is all 4 installed and cross braces welded in place. Notice we used the 4 wheeler as a welder cart

 

[JCQuick]

For the roof we used corrugated steel and screwed it to the truss and trimmed it to go around the air line and electrical conduit



there was a storm coming and we wanted to get the sides on. I had 2 full sheets of hardie board left over from the gable ends and the compressor pad is 4'x4' so it worked perfect





we left an air gap on the side and attached a short piece of angle iron to the wall we still need to weld the angle from the wall to the corner but it was to windy to weld. you can see the piece of angle sitting there ready to be welding in

 

[JCQuick]

with the compressor covered we have started moving stuff from the attached garage to the new shop I didn't get any pics of moving my tool box but we just used scraps of plywood and rolled it across the 80 ft of dirt grass.

Next up was the parts washer I ran into a deal a few months ago on some clean safety kleen fluid so before it got put in place I drained the old and removed all the sludge from the bottom of the drum. Also the red top needed a color change and yes it was mentioned that maybe a fresh powder coat job would be in the near future. But there are other things that need to be done so for now this will work







#3 son came across these rubber mats so I cleaned one up and set the pw on it



Nice thing is I still have enough fluid to do another change

 

[schmitty8225]

Well my last post was about moving the compressor to the new shop. Next step was to get it covered up and somewhat enclosed I had a plan in my head that I felt would work, my #2 son also had a plan mine was to build the roof truss's out of 1" square tube his was a mixture of square tube and angle iron. I let him do it his way and I'm glad I did I think it came out pretty darn good.

First task was to get some steel, I'm also planning a Steve O inspired work bench using the HF tool box so I picked up steel for that while I was there

first step was to make the truss's


After he made them I primed and painted them we started with 4 spaced at 24" on center. The plan is to use this concept across the entire back of the building

Here is a pic of the first one installed we used wedge anchors to attach to the wall


and here is all 4 installed and cross braces welded in place. Notice we used the 4 wheeler as a welder cart

Where do you buy your steel? I've gone to surplus a couple times but was wondering if there is anywhere else.
BTW nice build.

 

[JCQuick]

Where do you buy your steel? I've gone to surplus a couple times but was wondering if there is anywhere else.
BTW nice build.

well surplus is close for me so it's where I go. My #3 son tells me there is a place in long wood that's pretty good. I think the name is alro or something

Was there something you didn't like about surplus? I have done business with them for many years.

Thank you for the compliment on the shop. Its a work in progress

 

[shortykorte]

Alro Metals. I've been to the one in Jax. Pretty nice setup. I like that they had plastic, copper and brass also.

 

[racestatus]

looks real good. I want to do a compressor closet like that but in new England I have to insulate it lol

 

[MRKerr]

Where do you buy your steel? I've gone to surplus a couple times but was wondering if there is anywhere else.
BTW nice build.

well surplus is close for me so it's where I go. My #3 son tells me there is a place in long wood that's pretty good. I think the name is alro or something

Was there something you didn't like about surplus? I have done business with them for many years.

Thank you for the compliment on the shop. Its a work in progress

Alro in Longwood is all new metals, and they have a lot. If you're looking for something specific and a lot of it, it's the place to go. I always go in to look for scraps tho; the extra bits from other peoples projects. I haven't bought full length anything from them.

Surplus (Acme I'm guessing) is good for stuff you can make due with. If you know what I mean. They'll have some specific things but it comes and goes with what they find. You might find the angle bar you want or you might find blank street signs.

Skycraft surplus in Orlando is a cool little place for all sorts of things. They have a small metal section where you can find really unique pieces. Fun to dig around for, "man I could use this for **" kind of things.

 

[schmitty8225]

well surplus is close for me so it's where I go. My #3 son tells me there is a place in long wood that's pretty good. I think the name is alro or something

Was there something you didn't like about surplus? I have done business with them for many years.

Thank you for the compliment on the shop. Its a work in progress

No the couple times I've gone there its been fine and what I felt like were good prices. I've just never compared it to anywhere else.

Alro in Longwood is all new metals, and they have a lot. If you're looking for something specific and a lot of it, it's the place to go. I always go in to look for scraps tho; the extra bits from other peoples projects. I haven't bought full length anything from them.

Surplus (Acme I'm guessing) is good for stuff you can make due with. If you know what I mean. They'll have some specific things but it comes and goes with what they find. You might find the angle bar you want or you might find blank street signs.

Skycraft surplus in Orlando is a cool little place for all sorts of things. They have a small metal section where you can find really unique pieces. Fun to dig around for, "man I could use this for **" kind of things.

I'll have to check out Alro. I havent been there. Been to skycraft many times for a bunch of things. There is a sheet metal place close to me that I can get what I want from them for cheap. They usually do big projects for companies but will sell to individuals also if they have what you want. Way cheaper than HD. Place is called sheet metal shoppe.

 

[JCQuick]

Surplus (Acme I'm guessing) is good for stuff you can make due with. If you know what I mean. They'll have some specific things but it comes and goes with what they find. You might find the angle bar you want or you might find blank street signs.

No the name of the place is surplus steel it's not left overs. Here's a link

http://surplus-steel.com/

You will see there trucks all over the place in central florida

 

[JCQuick]

No the couple times I've gone there its been fine and what I felt like were good prices. I've just never compared it to anywhere else.


I'll have to check out Alro. I havent been there. Been to skycraft many times for a bunch of things. There is a sheet metal place close to me that I can get what I want from them for cheap. They usually do big projects for companies but will sell to individuals also if they have what you want. Way cheaper than HD. Place is called sheet metal shoppe.

If' you have been to skycraft and spent at least an hour in there your cool in my book , btw I work just down the road. As far as this sheet metal shop you speak of would it maybe be close to division street?

 

[MRKerr]

No the name of the place is surplus steel it's not left overs. Here's a link

http://surplus-steel.com/

You will see there trucks all over the place in central florida

Hadn't heard of that place, and it's right down the street from my office in Maitland.

I was thinking it was Acme Surplus in Sanford. Could be a good place to check out if you've not heard of it.

 

[schmitty8225]

If' you have been to skycraft and spent at least an hour in there your cool in my book , btw I work just down the road. As far as this sheet metal shop you speak of would it maybe be close to division street?

Yeah, thats the place. Inbetween Kaley and Gore.

 

[JCQuick]

Well I have been thinking.. beer seems to help anyway some of the Florida chapter have been giving hints to a party and my excuse has been its not finished. Well we are now going to put this build in phase's

Phase 1 Have final inspection, floor coating, more lights , air compressor and air lines

phase 2 loft, ceiling fans , insulation and ceiling

Phase 3 pavers and landscaping

So with that said Phase 1 is complete so its time for a "shop party"



Just need to find out whats best for all

 

[shortykorte]

Phase I done.

Sounds like a plan. I look forward to meeting you, seeing those Bugs, hopefully eat some ribs I've heard a lot about , CB?

 

[sgf13]

I've had that same Stihl saw for a couple of years. It's a great saw. Mine has seen a lot of use with no problems. Good luck with your build.

I'm late to the discussion but I second what ejm1961Tbird said . They are a bit heavy but a great middle of the road saw that can do most anything I've asked of it. You made a good choice.

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[JCQuick]

I'm still here just been busy the side affect of owning old cars that are daily drivers.

So while have to fix said old cars the lack of work bench became a real issue.

I already planned to do a Steve O style bench using the HF 44" box. My boys got me 1 box last year for my birthday and I had been using it out there as a make shift bench and catch all. My plans were to use 2 of them. there is more to this but I'll save that for later.

Disclaimer we are not fabricators by any stretch of the means. Mistakes were made .

Our first issue was finding a flat spot to tack and the weld some 2" steel . We had an old frame jig out back holding stuff. so we moved it inside the shop and put down a couple of welding blankets. ( don't want to hurt my floor)

We made 4 sections then welded in the 1-1/2" Angle and did a test fit with the one box

 

[JCQuick]

Test fit upside down