Model A Ford garage

[bolensboneyard]

Picked up a swage block this weekend. Built this stand out of two sections of model A Ford frame that was scrap and two of the original pipes from the forging hammer next to it. They are cut on a 10 degree angle top and bottom to get the angle. I sits good and solid. Does not rock. I welded a one inch rod in the center so the block can spin to use different sections but it will not fall off. The big door when opened will lead to the forge which will sit under a shed roof. I still need to build a portable post vise stand for use in the smithy once it is built. I will get back to the mustang in the model A shop next week as I have a hydrostatic transmission to rebuild this week.

 

[bolensboneyard]

I would like to note that this is one garage/barn that the Model A Ford garage is a part of. Cars are stored in the main barn along with parts, hardware, and hopefully one day my lift. The machine shop/blacksmith shop is a 12X36 foot lean to shop on the opposite side of the main barn from the Model A garage. Everything supports the cars and whatever else needs fixing on the place.

 

[christopher7390]

WE ARE NOT WORTHYYYY LOL

 

[bolensboneyard]

Here are some pictures of the rest of this part of the garage. If you are interested in seeing more let me know. Also any questions about what you see let me know. What is shown are Clausing 8520 and South Bend Heavy 10 lathe. Note the Model A engine block on the drill press being drilled for heli coil.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Anyone have an idea what the two identical items up on the draw cabinet are? Answer after a few.

 

[1/2 Cup]

You have got me intrigued on that????

It looks some kind of clamp to join something together???

I have seen some thing like that before, I will do some digging.

Regards

 

[yaidunno]

A tool to press on the lacing on the end of an old flat belt.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Right you are! One has the original handles and the other has home made. They work great just used one to make up a leather four inch belt. Used to travel one hour away to get belts made up until I got my own tool. Saves lots of time and money. Bobby

 

[bolensboneyard]

Some more of the machinery that keeps me out of trouble

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

How in the world did I miss this? I clicked view all and thought my old computer was going to explode on me so I went through a page at a time.
I'm a model A and mustang nut too,You sir are my hero!

 

[bolensboneyard]

I am humbled! Glad to have still one more reason to do this instead of work(play) all the time. thanks Bobby

 

[yaidunno]

I forgot to mention it in my previous post, but you have a very nice collection of equipment and cars! The Delta surface grinder is something i wouldn't mind having myself for smaller projects. Keep the photos coming!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks so much. I got the Delta years ago on a bid on ebay. I was back home for Christmas and the grinder with Brown and Sharp magnetic chuck were going off Christmas eve in my home state. I knew the bid back then would be slow on the final day because of the holiday. I also had an opportunity to view up close, and if I won take it with me. When I went to see the machine the same guy had a cut off saw I will post soon. I asked what he would take for it. His answer, If you win the grinder and it goes for over $500 I will give you the saw free. I won the bid for $515 and got them all. One of the few times I fell in it and came out smelling better! We all like the stories that give us hope in the next find!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Sorry didn't realize I already posted a picture of the saw. Guess I better stay on the couch today as my brain has a dead spot.

 

[dlcwent]

Sorry didn't realize I already posted a picture of the saw. Guess I better stay on the couch today as my brain has a dead spot.

I wish I was as good as you are when your brain has a dead spot. You have more talent on your worst day than most of us have on a good day. And I think all of us here love to see pictures. Please keep posting and explaining the things that you are doing.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Belsaw belt sander great for sharpening and removing burrs. Today's belt do not hold up well one inch so if you buy get the best you can. Any suggestions for me would be appreciated as I find the glue on the belts I have been using seems to deteriorate with age and break easier. Corner bench has brake rivet tool and chain saw chain grinder. bench with vice has tools for repairing chain. Oops! that will be the next batch of pictures. Second picture in this batch is of my design for metal storage. Heavy duty 450 lb. bracket that used to be available at Lowes but probably still get them at Grainger screwed to wall hold angle iron, flat bar, and round bar etc. Makes it easier to order by truck in 20 foot lengths and cut in half but still not have to move the whole pile to see what you have.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Nothing gives me more satisfaction than to pass on what I can and learn more. I will try to do so with humility. I believe a man is measured not as much by what he knows as how much he cares for the feelings of others, especially in the passing on of that knowledge.

 

[Bib Overalls]

Your upbeat post #297 tells me the storm has not been a major distraction for you. My friend on John's Island tells me that in 20 years he has not seen "that much water." He is situated on a low rise and did not get any flooding. Apparently a tornado passed about a half mile away.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Nothing gives me more satisfaction than to pass on what I can and learn more. I will try to do so with humility. I believe a man is measured not as much by what he knows as how much he cares for the feelings of others, especially in the passing on of that knowledge.

Well put and you are doing a fantastic job at it Sir.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks to all for the kind words and concern. Fortunately, I am on "high" ground, 14 feet above sea level. However, I am also on a barrier island that has a causeway that nearly floods with every high tide, and have just now been able to get off for milk and half and half for my coffee. We have our own power, chickens, and my wife bakes our bread so we have been set so far. She has, as of tomorrow, gotten two days off from work, so I am looking better by the minute. A few more days of rain and, who knows, I may even be a "dancer!"

 

[48fordnut]

My Daughter in Charleston is having water problems.
Good luck.

 

[dlcwent]

Glad to hear that you're okay. The news is reporting major flooding in your area. Lisa and I are praying for all in your state.

 

[madoc1]

if you don't mind me asking, what island are you on? my friend lives in mt. pleasant very near the causeway to isle of pines, I think it is. she is seeing lots of water in the canal behind her house. good luck.

jim

just went and got my t-shirt. from Dunleavy's bar on Sullivan's island. and I think it is next door to isle of palms, not pines. right?

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks again for prayers and concern. It is Isle of Palms. Mt. Pleasant is on the north side of the city on the opposite side of the Cooper River which separates the Charleston peninsula from it to the north. The Ashley separates the peninsula of Charleston from communities to the south. City limits do stretch out to the north and south beyond the peninsula but these are suburbs if you will. No buildings downtown (on the peninsula) exceed the church steeples and if so not by much. I live on a small island across the intercostal waterway from Wadmalaw island called Yonge's Island. These are to the south of the peninsula north of Beaufort S.C.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Update. I spoke to soon. I checked my guest cottage for water as I had just put a new metal roof on last year and then installed laminated wood flooring with moisture barrier etc. Roof was high and dry. Floor had three inches of water over it which took several hours to remove plus had to buy a dehumidifier for $300 that could have gone to a nice wood planer, to hopefully dry the house out before the mold grows. Floor is turned up a little on the **** ends but should hold up if I get it dry enough.

 

[bolensboneyard]

bump

 

[bolensboneyard]

OK so this is the rest of the machine tool area of the garage. I don't believe I have put this up yet but do not have time to go over all this sorry, been on the roof fixing leaks that all this rain found for me. Three days in the hot sun>sounds like an old prison movie, and I feel like a pile of broken rocks. Anyway First picture from the left is a brake lining rivet tool, Harbor Freight chain saw grinder (works great), and on the bench besides the obvious are tools to repair chain. Last picture is machinist toolbox with parts tub on the end. Just trying to show all so you get a feel for the layout.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Thank you for the update, things drying out for you guys?

 

[bolensboneyard]

For the most part got enough sun to spend 3 days on the shop/barn/garage roof pulling nails and turning screws. Not to mention spraying rubber flex sealer. It has been raining all day today so don't know how I made out yet. I did get some coke for my forge today. thanks Bobby

 

[dlcwent]

Sounds like you didn't come out of all that rain too bad. Sorry to hear about the water problems you did have. Looking forward to your next project.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks! I finally got to making the stand for my blacksmith post vise. Made it out of a Model A Ford axel housing and banjo. I will get some pictures today and post.

 

[fergus]

Glad to hear you didn't get hurt too bad with all the rain. Keep yer head up.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks! I am still emptying out the dehumidifier twice a day. Between splitting wood for winter and fixing leaks I hardly have had time to _ _ _ _ but I finally found time to make a stand for my post vice.
This is a smaller Indian Chief 4 inch jaws. The stand is made out of a 15 inch dia. disc that was cut from 3/8 inch plate. Welded to that is a Model A Ford banjo differential and axel housing capped with a 4 inch piece of 2 1/2 inch pipe salvaged from the Boss power hammer behind it. Plate that tops it off is 10 X 12 inch piece of 1/4 inch plate. Piece of 1 inch steel pipe is welded to the disc to mount the post on the vice in. Thinking on what I can use the old spring perch on the axel house for. Probably just hang some tongs or files Bobby

 

[yaidunno]

Glad to see I'm not the only one using the Model A axle tubes for tool stands! They work great.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Repurposing at it its best.

 

[bolensboneyard]

There is no junk!

 

[bolensboneyard]

See some of the roof damage to the shop I have been working on for a week. Picture number two. The other picture is a hydrostatic transmission I am rebuilding to pay for some of the STUFF.

 

[dlcwent]

What are you plans for the roof Bobby? It looks like plywood with a lot of water damage.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Dan I anticipated a problem as the guy who put the roof on did it wrong so I used marine plywood. I have used Rubber Flex leak seal over the seam and replaced nails with screws/rubber wash. on most of the area concentrating on the flat and above seam area. I have to build a Smithy on the barn front after which I will seal the tin with rubberized roof seal. The leak area needs to be tested in a heavy rain to determine if any other leaks are there. If not, I will seal the whole area with rubberized seal. The inside will be painted with Kilz then painted white to give my old eyes more light.

 

[dlcwent]

The inside will be painted with Kilz then painted white to give my old eyes more light.

Ha ha, is there ever enough light for old eyes? I find it funny that we always say we need more light to see things, when the fact is in broad daylight, we have a hard time to see what we used to see clearly at dusk.

I knew you had a plan already in place for the roof and ceiling. Hope the first seal job does the trick.