Model A Ford garage

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, your shop is progressing well.

Thanks 1/2. Its nice to be able to do the work without having to keep pulling plugs and fighting to move lumber around.

 

[bolensboneyard]

This is a tool I made for removing hard to remove screws. I modified my impact screwdriver without welding or grinding on it. The modification is interference fit and the head of the tool can be removed. Bits can still be changed. If you get a screw that will not move with impact you put this tool in a vice to keep pressure on it and back it off with a wrench. The bottom of the tool is fine thread and as the screw backs out it will relieve itself. It is made from junk parts.

 

[Bob Heine]

Bobby, I really like that modification. That would make my impact tool useful for more than drawer stuffing.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby, just so simple, tools made like that a worth there weight in gold..

Regards

 

[bolensboneyard]

The repairs and paint are finally done except for shed roof. Spent all day yesterday compounding the GT getting it ready for a car show in two weeks.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Been offered a contract to use the convertible Mustang in a national ad. I am considering it but need more detail and have to check on insurance. It would involve letting her leave home for three days. Not sure I want to do that.

 

[bolensboneyard]

No coverage no ad. Got the GT buffed out as far as it is going. Looks great and I am finally satisfied with the results. Learned a lot. Worth the effort. Have to play with lawn tractor today or if I get lucky get the forklift out of the shed.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Wise move on the ad.

I didn't understand the impact tool modification fully

 

[bolensboneyard]

Wise move on the ad.

I didn't understand the impact tool modification fully

Andy the tool is basically a nut and collar machined and press fit on the head of an impact driver. I took the threaded portion of a drive shaft pinion and one of the nuts off of a Model A drive shaft and welded the threaded portion to the nut. When you lock it in a vice or press as you back off on the nut it turns the screwdriver bit counter clockwise and the thread and nut clockwise to balance off the screws withdrawal without relieving the pressure (threads are about the same) Good for the tough screws on generators and starters field coils.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Thank you!

The part I missed was that everything had to fit into the press or vise.

Nice idea!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Finally got around to working on the fork lift and it is running nicely for the first time in over a year. Now I can get some rearranging done and use some equipment that has been waiting a long time to get set up.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Spent yesterday on the road going to look at a bush hog to replace my beater. Had to drop everything as it was going to whoever got there first. I have to go back and pick it up today if the rain holds. Turns out it is brandy new and I got it for half price as the man bought a bigger one after using it only a few times. Going to have to come along it onto the trailer though. Should be fun:

 

[oldironfarmer]

Great find! The guy can't load it with his tractor? Bummer. They have a way of hanging up when being drug

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks Andy. Here are a few pictures. Only dirt and a few scratches. Picture on the left is the bar and chains for the front. The guy spent $200 just for the chain package. Real heavy, weighs more than my six foot did when I got it.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: i'm guessing the ankle is feeling better. yes? i'd love to see more pictures of the exterior, interior and upstairs of your grain bin woodshop if you have time?

also a couple pictures of that old Mustang so i don't have to search your thread if you have any handy would be great.

nice find on the like new mower.

 

[dlcwent]

Bobby, I was just looking back in and found that the last post I made on this thread wasn't there (I've done it again, forgot to press "post quick reply")

Anyway my question was answered. Andy asked the same thing I did about the tool you made. Very nice idea.

Nice score on the bush hog. It doesn't look like it's had a hard life.

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: i'm guessing the ankle is feeling better. yes? i'd love to see more pictures of the exterior, interior and upstairs of your grain bin woodshop if you have time?

also a couple pictures of that old Mustang so i don't have to search your thread if you have any handy would be great.

nice find on the like new mower.

drives here are some pictures of the GT I built. I am in the process of trying to find out what I need to build or find for the scroll saw. I will be posting more pics of the wood shop. thanks Bobby Hope all is well with you and the family.

 

[bolensboneyard]

This little forklift which has been needing my attention for over a year is back on line. They are rare and very useful around the shop. It will lift over 1000 lbs 6 1/2 feet in the air. It is a lawn tractor mounted system that can be removed. Like having six huge friends that work for gas.

 

[bolensboneyard]

This is the task master on the plantation. Here are her three faces in order of temperance. Quiet contemplation while trying out her new ride oops! I mean broom (thanks Andy) Mildly annoyed she does not like to have her picture taken (these are rare and elusive shots) and finally, the shaking rattle just before the strike.

 

[48fordnut]

first hand experience, Great people.

 

[Bob Heine]

This is the task master on the plantation. Here are her three faces in order of temperance. Quiet contemplation while trying out her new ride oops! I mean broom (thanks Andy) Mildly annoyed she does not like to have her picture taken (these are rare and elusive shots) and finally, the shaking rattle just before the strike.

Bobby, I have seen that look and I am pretty sure you are standing too close. They lull you into a sense of security and then strike. You think you're safe because you are beyond arm's length, forgetting they have a weapon at their disposal...

I have been trying to take a picture of my wife for months. Our passports expired and we need to renew them before we're invited on a cheap overseas holiday or are discovered by the INS to be here illegally. Paperwork was done in October '16.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, I have seen that look and I am pretty sure you are standing too close. They lull you into a sense of security and then strike. You think you're safe because you are beyond arm's length, forgetting they have a weapon at their disposal...

I have been trying to take a picture of my wife for months. Our passports expired and we need to renew them before we're invited on a cheap overseas holiday or are discovered by the INS to be here illegally. Paperwork was done in October '16.

Bob did the thought ever cross your mind that some of our in-laws may be showcased on the walls of Cracker Barrel; an art gallery of sorts? One of character of course, mystique, and intrigue.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: thanks for the pictures of the Mustang. pretty cool car and i had a couple nice ones 40 years ago that i wish i would have held on to. so easy to work on compared to the cars these days that is for certain.

i like your little tractor fork lift. i picked up this Jet pallet jack hydraulic fork lift that does about the same thing as your tractor on flat surfaces and no gas needed, but on a rough terrain you've got me hands down. cool tool.

love all the brooms Andy has been shipping around the country (world) to members of GJ and i'll have to make my request some day when i get organized and have a hook to hang it cause sadly today it would sit in a pile with my other tools in a corner. i also see your bride smiling behind all those looks she's giving you!!

cheers and have a great day

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: thanks for the pictures of the Mustang. pretty cool car and i had a couple nice ones 40 years ago that i wish i would have held on to. so easy to work on compared to the cars these days that is for certain.

i like your little tractor fork lift. i picked up this Jet pallet jack hydraulic fork lift that does about the same thing as your tractor on flat surfaces and no gas needed, but on a rough terrain you've got me hands down. cool tool.

love all the brooms Andy has been shipping around the country (world) to members of GJ and i'll have to make my request some day when i get organized and have a hook to hang it cause sadly today it would sit in a pile with my other tools in a corner. i also see your bride smiling behind all those looks she's giving you!!

cheers and have a great day

drives Andy was out this way last year and we broke bread together. Spent a little time with him and his grandson. The broom came with them. Great to be able to meet a busted knuckle brother. The forklift is a rare item when small and yet on balloon tires. Most are solid rubber this size and do not go off the concrete.

 

[oldironfarmer]

I'm thinking it may be the photographer. Bobby held her down while I took a picture. Then we both ran.

Beautiful and gracious lady. And yes, Bobby was too cheap to pay for a broom and insisted I deliver it. Glad to see she is using it, Bobby!

By the way, were you hiding the forklift from me?

 

[bolensboneyard]

Exactly. I didn't want you to beat me out of it! No to be honest, it was in the shed and the engine was stuck from a mouse building a nest in it and I was so disgusted that I could not get to it for several months I totally forgot about it for a while. Also, as you have said, the whole place is quite overwhelming to take in all at once with little time available.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: pretty nice smile you got there and your bride even though she looks like maybe she's getting man handled looks very happy.

an off road fork lift is a very nice tool to own. have you seen the 5 gallon bucket of water with the peanut butter on a stick that seems to work for a lot of guys? i think it's got a thread of it's own in general garage or i'll look it up for you if you can find it and want to try it. i saw one member with a bucket full of maybe 20 mice dead in it that used this method.

one con about living on acreage, but we get our fair share of critters around here in the city too.

so how often do you drive your Mustang?

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby and Andy now that is one great photo.

Mrs 1/2 Cup is allergic to cameras

 

[dlcwent]

Just curious if Jenny knows what you posted along with those pictures of her on the steps? I guess if you don't show up here anymore we'll assume she found you post.

Nice little fork lift you have there by the way.

 

[oldironfarmer]

In reality, Jenny is the more computer savvy and has to help Bobby on occasion. he can't hide anything from her, but she is a great lady and puts up with his little jabs good naturedly. We think. We don't really know what is in that sweet orange juice...

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: pretty nice smile you got there and your bride even though she looks like maybe she's getting man handled looks very happy.

an off road fork lift is a very nice tool to own. have you seen the 5 gallon bucket of water with the peanut butter on a stick that seems to work for a lot of guys? i think it's got a thread of it's own in general garage or i'll look it up for you if you can find it and want to try it. i saw one member with a bucket full of maybe 20 mice dead in it that used this method.

one con about living on acreage, but we get our fair share of critters around here in the city too.

so how often do you drive your Mustang?

drives The mustang will be the road Saturday for the first car show of the year. I have made the mouse trap you describe and it works great. We are a happy couple no doubt. Good to hear from you. Hope your daughter is doing well also and liking married life.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Just curious if Jenny knows what you posted along with those pictures of her on the steps? I guess if you don't show up here anymore we'll assume she found you post.

Nice little fork lift you have there by the way.

Dan she was actually standing over my shoulder when I was writing and shaking her head. She knows it's OK to be childlike as long as you're not childish.

 

[bolensboneyard]

In reality, Jenny is the more computer savvy and has to help Bobby on occasion. he can't hide anything from her, but she is a great lady and puts up with his little jabs good naturedly. We think. We don't really know what is in that sweet orange juice...

Please note; This response is from Ginny. Don't know about that computer comment; It's very rare that I help him, usually the other way around. Try to keep laughing but every once and a while I think about giving him some Oleander tea!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thought you might like this project. Although I always forget to take a before picture, you can see the bronze line against the hardened steel which shows the piece that was broken out. (bronze area) The wall thickness on this plunger tube for the scroll saw I just got is .050 There is an insert for the blade clamp that fits inside and is held there by two 6x40 screws that are what eventually tore out the piece. I had no idea of the configuration when I started the project. I first sleeved the inside; assuming that the blade holder went on the outside. No such luck. I had to fill in the broken out piece with braze so I did that then counter bored out the sleeve I had put in; which was .030 wall and centered the inside bore. Once turned down and polished I found a three eights inch square area that was undersized by .010 in the brazed area. I don't clock screws but with a .050 wall I felt I needed all I could get to hold the blade chuck. I then re-brazed the area adding more bronze to the .040 low area. This had to be done without blowing through the wall while keeping the rest of the tube cool so as not to lose the temper. The picture of the inside shows the transition from bronze to steel along the .002 piece of counter bore left of my inside sleeve. No I'm not that cheep this piece is no longer available. To thin to drill out the center and make a whole new one as a drill will drift. I have no way of boring an eight inch tube unless I invest in some expensive boring bars. Wall is now .050 except for a thin camphor close to the opening.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Great job! I'm impressed!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby and Andy now that is one great photo.

Mrs 1/2 Cup is allergic to cameras

Thanks Steve. Maybe their fugitives. Oh no!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thought you might like this project. Although I always forget to take a before picture, you can see the bronze line against the hardened steel which shows the piece that was broken out. (bronze area) The wall thickness on this plunger tube for the scroll saw I just got is .050 There is an insert for the blade clamp that fits inside and is held there by two 6x40 screws that are what eventually tore out the piece. I had no idea of the configuration when I started the project. I first sleeved the inside; assuming that the blade holder went on the outside. No such luck. I had to fill in the broken out piece with braze so I did that then counter bored out the sleeve I had put in; which was .030 wall and centered the inside bore. Once turned down and polished I found a three eights inch square area that was undersized by .010 in the brazed area. I don't clock screws but with a .050 wall I felt I needed all I could get to hold the blade chuck. I then re-brazed the area adding more bronze to the .040 low area. This had to be done without blowing through the wall while keeping the rest of the tube cool so as not to lose the temper. The picture of the inside shows the transition from bronze to steel along the .002 piece of counter bore left of my inside sleeve. No I'm not that cheep this piece is no longer available. To thin to drill out the center and make a whole new one as a drill will drift. I have no way of boring an eight inch tube unless I invest in some expensive boring bars. Wall is now .050 except for a thin camphor close to the opening.

Thanks Andy. I was real reluctant to put the torch on what was almost as good as it gets. You know what can, and frequently does, happen then.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Thanks Andy. I was real reluctant to put the torch on what was almost as good as it gets. You know what can, and frequently does, happen then.

Ummm... yes, I know.

And apologies to Ginny. I do know your name, just got caught up in mis-spelling.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Ummm... yes, I know.

And apologies to Ginny. I do know your name, just got caught up in mis-spelling.

Andy. Even my father called her Jenny half the time. This is daily occurrence for her. Be safe and watch the plywood curl up on that mezzanine. Bobby

 

[bolensboneyard]

I am proud to report that I entered the GT Mustang that I built in a car show put on by the Mustang Club, of which I am not yet a member, and the local Ford dealer today. There were around 100 cars of all types and many real nice Mustangs and Hot Rods, some of which mirrored the cover of national hot rod magazines. All were voted on by those in the show only. Only the top 25 were awarded and the competition was stiff. I will no longer apologize for the little imperfections only I find unacceptable. It is time to take a bow and I humbly thank you all for the support you have given me all along. Just a guy with a garage and a desire do the best I can; and, oh yea, a huge grin on my face. Bobby