Model A Ford garage

[drivesitfar]

Bobby,
I agree we are not getting any younger and need to watch what we do and what we lift or move around more these days. can you maybe set up a sprinkler to have on so you can walk thru it or just have it spray you a few feet away from where you are working? or maybe set up some sort of fan with a hose misting water over you? set up a huge patio umbrella to give you some shade?

I agree that the white should make a lot of difference and i should have probably started painting my work areas before i move my huge cabinets and bins in the way.

best of luck on the stairs and keep your health at the top of your list cause there is always another day.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Update on the steps.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby, done well on the steps..

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby,
I agree we are not getting any younger and need to watch what we do and what we lift or move around more these days. can you maybe set up a sprinkler to have on so you can walk thru it or just have it spray you a few feet away from where you are working? or maybe set up some sort of fan with a hose misting water over you? set up a huge patio umbrella to give you some shade?

I agree that the white should make a lot of difference and i should have probably started painting my work areas before i move my huge cabinets and bins in the way.

best of luck on the stairs and keep your health at the top of your list cause there is always another day.

Drives some good thoughts. I would have to keep the spray off of the Mortar but my wife does say I need a shower when I am done working.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Picked up a bench top metal shear at Harbor Freight this weekend. Once I find a place for it I will let you 'all know if I should have saved my money.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: you might have noticed that Andy just bought one and made a pretty stout stand for his out of some I or H beam steel he had laying around. he seems to like his so hopefully you'll find a good spot for yours and like yours equally as well.

did you finish up the steps or are you waiting for couple cooler days to work on it?

cheers and hope you have a great day.

 

[dlcwent]

X2 Andy. I keep forgetting I am old until I look in the mirror. Never did care much for horror shows? Or maybe is more appropriate.

You old guys are too funny. Oh sh^t I forgot I was one of you old guys.

Bobby, slow and steady wins every time. Nothing needs to get done yesterday, especially when it's hot and humid.

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: you might have noticed that Andy just bought one and made a pretty stout stand for his out of some I or H beam steel he had laying around. he seems to like his so hopefully you'll find a good spot for yours and like yours equally as well.

did you finish up the steps or are you waiting for couple cooler days to work on it?

cheers and hope you have a great day.

Drives the one I bought is a bench shear and it works great. Got the cooler dry days and the steps are done, see post. Thanks

 

[bolensboneyard]

You old guys are too funny. Oh sh^t I forgot I was one of you old guys.

Bobby, slow and steady wins every time. Nothing needs to get done yesterday, especially when it's hot and humid.

Dan I did go slow for sure. Got the cooler days. Feel great.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Here are the pictures of the completed steps. My design. Bricks sticking out of the sides of the steps are built in boot scrapers. Just have to put some topsoil up to the middle of the second course to level the ground and bring the rise on the bottom step up equal to the other two. Keeps the trash and dog **** off of the steps so someone else doesn't step in what you just scraped off.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby, well done, your steps look a treat...

 

[bolensboneyard]

Checked the price of plastic wheelbarrows. Thought I would pull mine back out of the trash pile. New handles made from red oak sawn from my trees. Reconstructed the edge (front shows before but after brace and finished on right side.) Back is shown on the only side damaged with bracing but not finished. All is now done and the wife likes it better than when it was new.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Tested the open throat bench shear from Harbor Freight on some 16 ga. galvanized that takes two hands with a pair of snips. I cut a good bit on the above project and it works great. I believe in quality but the difference in quality between the name brand I do not believe amounts to 800 %. My opinion

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: i've got a few old metal wheelbarrows that need either a new tire or new handles or supports and was thinking metal/steel, but wood might be easier and a lot lighter not to mention cheaper. can you show more pictures of your handles and maybe a little more of the method and tools you used for some of us DIY guys that might want to copy your idea?

your steps look great. is your house on pillar and post with loose bricks for the foundation or are those bricks on the right side of the new steps just waiting to be re installed?

hope you have a great weekend and thanks for sharing.

 

[oldironfarmer]

I just bought a throatless shear from Eastwood. Then I saw what looks like the same shear at HF. Eastwood has a higher markup than HF but I looked at the HF shear pretty good and I think it's the same item just different paint. The adjustable knife adjustment is identical. That's an area you would find a difference. I don't know how the Eastwood one works because I haven't bolted it down yet.

Great job on the wheel barrow. And I love the idea of built in boot scrapers on the Porsche.

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: i've got a few old metal wheelbarrows that need either a new tire or new handles or supports and was thinking metal/steel, but wood might be easier and a lot lighter not to mention cheaper. can you show more pictures of your handles and maybe a little more of the method and tools you used for some of us DIY guys that might want to copy your idea?

your steps look great. is your house on pillar and post with loose bricks for the foundation or are those bricks on the right side of the new steps just waiting to be re installed?

hope you have a great weekend and thanks for sharing.

Drives I will take more pictures. The house is on pillar and post and I have had the brick work latticed without mortar but the neighbor's cats keep getting under my bedroom and fighting. I have started with the step area to mortar them.

 

[bolensboneyard]

I just bought a throatless shear from Eastwood. Then I saw what looks like the same shear at HF. Eastwood has a higher markup than HF but I looked at the HF shear pretty good and I think it's the same item just different paint. The adjustable knife adjustment is identical. That's an area you would find a difference. I don't know how the Eastwood one works because I haven't bolted it down yet.

Great job on the wheel barrow. And I love the idea of built in boot scrapers on the Porsche.

Andy thanks and I believe you are right on the shear. I got this one for $122 with a twenty percent coupon after taxes. Plus a tarp for free just for making a purchase.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby, its a small world I was around at dads yesterday an he has a barrow that was made in the 1940s, metal tub with rolled edges, angle iron frame and it is still going strong...

Regards

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, its a small world I was around at dads yesterday an he has a barrow that was made in the 1940s, metal tub with rolled edges, angle iron frame and it is still going strong...

Regards

Steve I gave the handles an oval shape instead of round like you always see them. Fits the hand that doesn't like to make a fist with much more comfort. Thought it might be to uncomfortable for Ginny but she loves it.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Happy Holiday to all! I just got a Champion Camel Back drill press! It is six feet high and I believe weighs around 1000 lbs. I haven't got it here yet so no pictures but this thing is cool. No more chattering while drilling large holes. Table is so heavy it has a counterweight inside the post to help crank it up.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Drives Here's a quote for you. "Manhood is not given. It's forged."

 

[oldironfarmer]

Happy Holiday to all! I just got a Champion Camel Back drill press! It is six feet high and I believe weighs around 1000 lbs. I haven't got it here yet so no pictures but this thing is cool. No more chattering while drilling large holes. Table is so heavy it has a counterweight inside the post to help crank it up.

You ****!

I would make room for one of those. Next you'll tell us it's in pristine shape.

 

[bolensboneyard]

You ****!

I would make room for one of those. Next you'll tell us it's in pristine shape.

It is! And I believe the quill has bearings. It was dark in that shed but looks like power feed accessory and nice large table. Motor is vintage 110/220 The guy has another one that is 9 feet tall and was purchased by the Navy for the shipyard in Charleston in 1920. I could get that one but it would limit my space. I passed on a nice v belt driven Frick sawmill complete without power plant as I figured I would have too much time and money into it by the time I had it up.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: thanks for the quote, but i think Andy should use that one in his sig line or maybe he's ok with the nickname of MUFFIN MAN.

happy to hear you are maybe getting the holes in your exterior foundation wall that is maybe more for looks cause keeping all critters out of there is a good thing. make sure to put in plenty of good vents for air circulation.

WOW i love those big and small camel back drill presses and i was able to pick up an old leather belt driven Canedy-Otto DP a few years ago. i just made a temporary workbench for it out of an old WWII ship hatch and i'm going to have a few more vintage tools on it like this 1920's Prentiss swivel jaw vise. the plan is to make the shed a bit bigger so like i say this might be temporary or maybe we'll find a place to move to with good neighbors that has a huge shop or a good spot to build one.

have a great 4th of July and congrats on your latest purchase and hope you have plenty of help or the right methods to move it cause me carrying this small DP from my garage to my shed about killed me.

cheers

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: thanks for the quote, but i think Andy should use that one in his sig line or maybe he's ok with the nickname of MUFFIN MAN.

happy to hear you are maybe getting the holes in your exterior foundation wall that is maybe more for looks cause keeping all critters out of there is a good thing. make sure to put in plenty of good vents for air circulation.

WOW i love those big and small camel back drill presses and i was able to pick up an old leather belt driven Canedy-Otto DP a few years ago. i just made a temporary workbench for it out of an old WWII ship hatch and i'm going to have a few more vintage tools on it like this 1920's Prentiss swivel jaw vise. the plan is to make the shed a bit bigger so like i say this might be temporary or maybe we'll find a place to move to with good neighbors that has a huge shop or a good spot to build one.

have a great 4th of July and congrats on your latest purchase and hope you have plenty of help or the right methods to move it cause me carrying this small DP from my garage to my shed about killed me.

cheers

Drives hope you had a good forth also. I didn't forget you on the pictures of the wheel barrow we just keep getting rain at the wrong time. Been putting up a tire rack (vintage) since 5 am have some pictures of that soon then it's on to moving all the big bolt bins because that's where the camel is going. I should be able to move it with my loader once the cars are out.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Gang I am having trouble uploading pictures. (security token) I have been in touch with the administration and so far we have not found the problem. I have also had problems getting to the site and am wondering if anyone else has? Lots to show but don't know when I will have this fixed. I promise I am still here. Bobby

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby, we are still here.

No issues this end..

Regards

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, we are still here.

No issues this end..

Regards

Thanks Steve still working on the problem

 

[bolensboneyard]

Looks like the problem is solved praise the management. Drives here is a side view I promised of the wood handle set up on the wheelbarrow.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Been busy while I was away. Took down this tire rack I have been wanting from an old Model A Ford garage. Put it up the next day (yeah it did take all day.) Part of the plan for garage revitalization.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Progress on the barn/shop clean up and functionality. This is the final stage of using my space wisely and also providing a place for the big camel back drill press. I will show that when it is installed. Moving this display and storage counter will free up space at the front of the shop and provide accessible space in the parts storage area. It will also allow me to have easier access to parts and isolate this area when necessary. When I get the roof fixed I plan to put the display case on top of the counter and display rare accessories and alike for the model A. Anything not on shelves will be gone from behind the counter and the bolt bins will be put in its place next to the blast cabinet as well as the freight scale.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Good progress!

Still waiting to see the drill press! Hurry!!

I get the security token thing when I try to upload too many bytes.

Maybe Don will at least wave when he goes by However, stopping at Ft. Sumter is a strong possibility.

Enjoy a beautiful Sunday!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Good progress!

Still waiting to see the drill press! Hurry!!

I get the security token thing when I try to upload too many bytes.

Maybe Don will at least wave when he goes by However, stopping at Ft. Sumter is a strong possibility.

Enjoy a beautiful Sunday!

I am ready for the drill press, however, he needs time to dig it out and I need a day without rain. Looks like Thursday or Friday right now. Got a guy coming on wed. to check out some trading stuff maybe for a sawmill. I passed up a nice mill last week because I did not want to put out cash for it. Price was right but I don't want it that bad.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby, looking great..

There is a whole heap of work in what you have accomplished, well done..

Regards

 

[bolensboneyard]

Sure is Steve. Here are some more pics of the area.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: cool cars, cool machines and tools and a clean floor. are you and Andy related??

looks great. have a great day and thanks for the wheelbarrow pics too.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Finally got my drill press. 1000 lbs. and I unloaded it with my 18 hp garden tractor fork lift. The fun part was getting it off the pallet. The back gear is missing but it has a vintage GE motor with a 25.5 reduction gear built in. It has so much torque that you have to pull on the flat belt and step on the pedal switch at the same time in order to get it going in middle gear. That gives you a drill speed of 68 RPM. I oiled it up for a run and away she went. Still have to clean her up and clean out some of the oil holes. I can feed it slow or fast manual but half of the power feed is missing. I wouldn't have any use for it anyway. Twenty inch drill depth and the table raises and swings smoother than any of the other four drill presses in the shop. Have to keep my foot on the pedal switch to run which is a nice feature with a drill this powerful. I will post more pictures toward the end of the week. I have it in the corner opposite the corner and wall the forging hammer is in right next to the smithy.

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: cool cars, cool machines and tools and a clean floor. are you and Andy related??

looks great. have a great day and thanks for the wheelbarrow pics too.

You are welcome drives. Stay safe.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Good golly Miss Molly! That is some drill press!!

Chain drive

I can see it's a bit too big for your shop. I fear it will leave you feeling crowded. I'll bring my truck and do you a favor...

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby that is one cool DP..

In my sheltered life time I have never seen a chain drive like that before.

Your clean up has made a huge difference, thank you for sharing...

Regards