Model A Ford garage

[bolensboneyard]

Looking good! Hope you don't bounce back (by not falling to begin with).

I may have mentioned, I gave up turning saw blades backwards to cut tin and it works great and super fast.

Great use for old carbide blades; especially the thin ones that cost around 8 bucks new. I got the next piece of ridge cap on yesterday so now I can pull back panels again. These things are rough on the back. However, the only alternative is to do the cap last and doing the split does not provide the contortionist perks it once did; only pulled groin muscles; not to mention if the temperature drops too fast and you stiffen up before climbing down you might get to be a cupola!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Another addition to the tool shed. This mixer was given to me by a friend. I am replacing the wheels and the handle in my spare time.
All but three panels on the saw shed are installed on the back/tree side.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: i've yet to use one of those cement mixers, but as i get older i bet i'll probably buy one some day in the near future. I've maybe mixed a couple thousand or more 80 pounds bags of cement and poured them around here at my house over the years all done in wheelbarrows and a hoe by hand (my hands).

that said i know i could have saved a ton of cash by having the ingredients to make my own cement and is that what you do or do you buy bags and throw them in the mixer?

good to hear you are almost done with the roof!!

maybe it will warm up a bit for your cement pouring and shed and mill repairs cause if you are like me i don't enjoy working in the cold and wet weather.

cheers

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: i've yet to use one of those cement mixers, but as i get older i bet i'll probably buy one some day in the near future. I've maybe mixed a couple thousand or more 80 pounds bags of cement and poured them around here at my house over the years all done in wheelbarrows and a hoe by hand (my hands).

that said i know i could have saved a ton of cash by having the ingredients to make my own cement and is that what you do or do you buy bags and throw them in the mixer?

good to hear you are almost done with the roof!!

maybe it will warm up a bit for your cement pouring and shed and mill repairs cause if you are like me i don't enjoy working in the cold and wet weather.

cheers

drives I have mixed many bags of cement and mortar in a wheel barrow. I got the mixer for free with the agreement that if the man needs to borrow it back he can get it then return it. This allows me to maintain it in working order and not be concerned for damages. The foundations for the mill are more cement than I want to mix by hand and it is not fast enough to get a good floatable set for something that big. Cold is better to work in but too cold is not good for a pour.

 

[dlcwent]

The cement mixer is certainly a lot better than mixing it by hand in a wheel barrow. Sounds like you're making good progress on the shed.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Progress report.

 

[bolensboneyard]

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[1/2 Cup]

Progress report.

Looking fantastic Bobby, just trying to catch up on what I have missed over the last 10 days or so.

Keep up the great work..

 

[oldironfarmer]

Glad to see you posting again Steve!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Looking fantastic Bobby, just trying to catch up on what I have missed over the last 10 days or so.

Keep up the great work..

Good to see you feeling better Steve. I finished the tree side of the roof yesterday but can't get a good picture because of the foliage. I should finish the front by Friday weather permitting and will post some pictures. Then I have to finish some Christmas gifts before Monday.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: great to hear you are almost done with the side of the roof with limited access. is your back feeling ok?

good luck on the rest of the work

1/2: great to see you are posting again and catching up.

DAN & ALL: i know mixing bags of cement by hand in a wheelbarrow can get real old real quick, but it keeps me in shape and i do small areas at time these days where it's no more than 10 to 15 80 pound bags per day. it's good EXERCISE!!

if the area gets too big I've hired a truck to bring some mixed or hired a guy to just do the work so i understand the use of a mixer and just haven't needed one here.

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: great to hear you are almost done with the side of the roof with limited access. is your back feeling ok?

good luck on the rest of the work

1/2: great to see you are posting again and catching up.

DAN & ALL: i know mixing bags of cement by hand in a wheelbarrow can get real old real quick, but it keeps me in shape and i do small areas at time these days where it's no more than 10 to 15 80 pound bags per day. it's good EXERCISE!!

if the area gets too big I've hired a truck to bring some mixed or hired a guy to just do the work so i understand the use of a mixer and just haven't needed one here.

drives blind side is done and only 3 1/2 panels left on the front side. I almost feel my age today after trying to slide panels under the ridge cap. These things are close to 100 lbs and with the drag trying to pull while holding it up makes me feel like trying to pull Santa on a rug while sweeping the floor ahead of him.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: I didn't say I envy you when i saw a picture of you hanging in the rafters having to move those heavy panels. i'm very happy you are getting them up and hopefully you'll finish with only a few more sore muscles. i bet it's looking pretty good and i know you are happy getting the hard side up first. here's hoping your body and the weather hold out until you get all the work done.

cheers

 

[dlcwent]

BB: I didn't say I envy you when i saw a picture of you hanging in the rafters having to move those heavy panels. i'm very happy you are getting them up and hopefully you'll finish with only a few more sore muscles. i bet it's looking pretty good and i know you are happy getting the hard side up first. here's hoping your body and the weather hold out until you get all the work done.

cheers

Drives said it for me.

 

[Bob Heine]

Bobby, the sawmill progress is amazing. I love that you have made one of your dreams come true. It's also a big help to me when my wife questions one of my projects: "hey, my friend Bobby has a sawmill and his wife helped him set it up!"

I hope you and Ginny have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Also hoping Sarah's health has improved and she can enjoy the holidays with you.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Drives said it for me.

Thanks Dan. Hope all is well. Invitation still stands when you get tired of shoveling snow. Then we can go to Florida with the girls and visit some more of the GJ gang.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, the sawmill progress is amazing. I love that you have made one of your dreams come true. It's also a big help to me when my wife questions one of my projects: "hey, my friend Bobby has a sawmill and his wife helped him set it up!"

I hope you and Ginny have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Also hoping Sarah's health has improved and she can enjoy the holidays with you.

Bob you just let me know when you need some leverage. I can get pictures of the wife in climbing spurs or a leather apron with some fake soot or something.
No in all seriousness we have become much closer working together on some projects like this; as soon as I figured out she was just trying to learn same as I was when my dad lost patience with all of my suggestions made while he was figuring out his next move.
Sarah is finally on solid food without a feeding tube as of this week. Two dangerous operations later that went better than expected; at least to those who have no idea how many people were praying for her. Thanks to all of the special people in garages all over the world ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours also Bob..........We are here for you always!

 

[Lyndon]

Bobby

Bob H beat me to it, asking about Sarah - I've been wondering on how all that was going.

If she's back on solid food then things are going great!

But - the point of dropping by was to wish you, and the family, a great Christmas and a festive and positive (health wise) New Year.

Lyndon
From afar (which is just left of and down the road from "A long way away"...).

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby

Bob H beat me to it, asking about Sarah - I've been wondering on how all that was going.

If she's back on solid food then things are going great!

But - the point of dropping by was to wish you, and the family, a great Christmas and a festive and positive (health wise) New Year.

Lyndon
From afar (which is just left of and down the road from "A long way away"...).

Thanks Lyndon. Merry Christmas to you and yours also. I sure do miss all the nice folks in Australia. I hope someday to go back and bring the wife as she has never had the pleasure. Please stop to see us if you ever get to the states. Bobby

 

[bolensboneyard]

well I am finally off the roof; at least this roof. We just have to install four more Y braces and brackets which are already made and I have to put up the rest of the face board. The caboose extension will be after I get the mill foundation rebuilt and the mill set up.

 

[dlcwent]

Looking good Bobby. I'm sure you're happy with all the work you've put into it.

Thanks for the invite, I hope I can take you up on it this year.

Merry Christmas to you and Ginny.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: WELL DONE and i like the color of the roofing panels too. hope you're not too sore to eat a few good meals and treats while you are getting ready to set up the mill.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and hope your 2018 is even better than this year was!!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby, another milestone with the roof on, well done..

All the best to you and yours for Christmas and the New Year.

Regards

 

[bolensboneyard]

Looking good Bobby. I'm sure you're happy with all the work you've put into it.

Thanks for the invite, I hope I can take you up on it this year.

Merry Christmas to you and Ginny.

Thanks Dan. Hope to see you.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Looking good Bobby. I'm sure you're happy with all the work you've put into it.

Thanks for the invite, I hope I can take you up on it this year.

Merry Christmas to you and Ginny.

BB: WELL DONE and i like the color of the roofing panels too. hope you're not too sore to eat a few good meals and treats while you are getting ready to set up the mill.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and hope your 2018 is even better than this year was!!

Thanks drives same to you and yours. I plan on eating plenty of sugar for more energy.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, another milestone with the roof on, well done..

All the best to you and yours for Christmas and the New Year.

Regards

Thanks Steve. Wish I were going down under for the holiday.

 

[don long]

Bobby
That's turning out to be quite the shed (heavy duty)

Just stopped in to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas
and an adventurous new year

Thank you for all the nice comments you left for me over the past year

Don

 

[Ijhursh]

rear quarter panel update

Wow, just found you, love the garage and cars, been working on a mustang myself!!



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[bolensboneyard]

Bobby
That's turning out to be quite the shed (heavy duty)

Just stopped in to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas
and an adventurous new year

Thank you for all the nice comments you left for me over the past year

Don

Thanks Don. You deserve the praise. Stay safe

 

[bolensboneyard]

Wow, just found you, love the garage and cars, been working on a mustang myself!!



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Jim thanks. Great to have you onboard.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Done. Time to finish some inside work. COLD

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: i know a guy that drives this Land Rover around as one of his Daily Drivers that has a neat little addition to it's motor. if your motor ever gives up or you need a back up i don't know if you've ever seen this on a Land Rover or another rig as another option? he had another interesting option attached to his front bumper too so i'm including the entire car.

nice looking building and I hope you are not too sore.

here's to a great 2018.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Done. Time to finish some inside work. COLD

Bobby, I have to say your shed has come up a treat..

Form and function..

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: i know a guy that drives this Land Rover around as one of his Daily Drivers that has a neat little addition to it's motor. if your motor ever gives up or you need a back up i don't know if you've ever seen this on a Land Rover or another rig as another option? he had another interesting option attached to his front bumper too so i'm including the entire car.

nice looking building and I hope you are not too sore.

here's to a great 2018.

drives I had a drum similar to that on my farm all tractor. As for the windlass; I used to pull myself out of the mud and snow back in New England when I had my Scout International using a drum I made that bolted onto the wheel. I even saw a guy jack up his car put a wheel without a tire on it set up a tripod and pulley and use a rope to raise and lower a heavy billet to pound a well. I wouldn't recommend it though as it is very easy to end up with the rope crossed or wrapped at which point you could be the victim of a serious beating, dead; or worse; a nickname you will never be able to shake off GJ.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, I have to say your shed has come up a treat..

Form and function..

Thanks Steve. It was a race to work in the cool weather but not stiffen up in the cold.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Looking great, Bobby! Is the sawmill ready to be installed now?

Drives:

Flat belt pulley on the Land Rover is great! I drove a Land Rover many miles in Nigeria, they don't fit me however, floorboard is too steep and and too close to the seat for me. But they are fine vehicles. In the oil patch that windlass is called a cat head. The beauty of that on the vehicle is you can put it in gear (the cat head) then get out of the car, tie a rope off on a tree, loop it around the cat head and when you pull on the loose end it will start pulling the vehicle. When you let loose it stops pulling so a safe one man operation so long as you know how to operate the cat head.

Sorry, turned into a hijack

 

[drivesitfar]

Andy: while you are HIJACKING can you interpret what BB just meant on his last post to me cause it went completely over my head?

So it's a CAT HEAD? looks different than the cat's head sitting next to me on my wife's chair?

BB: i only mentioned the Land Rover cause i think i recall seeing a huge belt on your new mill's motor.

or maybe you can let me know what you meant with that last post?

sorry to hijack and i have only been drinking ice tea and eating ice cream.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Looking great, Bobby! Is the sawmill ready to be installed now?

Drives:

Flat belt pulley on the Land Rover is great! I drove a Land Rover many miles in Nigeria, they don't fit me however, floorboard is too steep and and too close to the seat for me. But they are fine vehicles. In the oil patch that windlass is called a cat head. The beauty of that on the vehicle is you can put it in gear (the cat head) then get out of the car, tie a rope off on a tree, loop it around the cat head and when you pull on the loose end it will start pulling the vehicle. When you let loose it stops pulling so a safe one man operation so long as you know how to operate the cat head.

Sorry, turned into a hijack

Thanks Andy. The saw mill has a lot of repair needed to the wood as carpenter bees have been busy. I also have to work on the engine and make sure all is well and figure out how the governor assembly works and if. I want to redesign the power plant stand and make it adjustable plus install an emergency shut off that I can operate on the other side of the track plus some gages that I can read for RPM, Oil press etc.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Andy: while you are HIJACKING can you interpret what BB just meant on his last post to me cause it went completely over my head?

So it's a CAT HEAD? looks different than the cat's head sitting next to me on my wife's chair?

BB: i only mentioned the Land Rover cause i think i recall seeing a huge belt on your new mill's motor.

or maybe you can let me know what you meant with that last post?

sorry to hijack and i have only been drinking ice tea and eating ice cream.

Like Andy said, they (windlass/cathead) work sweet but must be operated correctly.
It's not rocket science but should be learned first hand or from a video; not something that can't get lost in the translation of written word and cause an injury.

 

[bolensboneyard]

These two pictures are the final outcome of the things I needed to finish after three months of curing. As you can see the bowl did suffer a few non structural cracks and a slight distortion but bowls made in this manner are prone to much more. They are, however, stronger and the possibilities are endless for taking better advantage of the wood grains and unique personalities. The second picture is to show the mortar and pestle color and grain after it has been oiled.