Model A Ford garage

[bolensboneyard]

BB: that Pecan wood might come in very handy and looks like you are doing a great job. I've got a couple questions:

1) what are the clamps doing on the log after it ran by the blade?

2) are you putting oil, grease or what kind of lubricant on your rollers to keep them rolling nicely in your open covered sawmill?

keep up the great work and happy to see that maybe another hurricane might have missed you except for a little extra rain.

cheers

y'sguy and drives. The clamps are used to keep the wood from falling on the ground as usual because the top cut on this particular log is thicker in the last three feet. This is the log I had problems cutting and could not finish the cut as it was moving the blade out of line. In order for me to safely cut the three foot by half inch thick portion on top I devised this method of using clamps to keep the board from falling on me as I cut by hand the remaining area on the top piece. No water gets on the mill rollers are not greased too messy and the carriage does not move fast or far enough to present a problem.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Still juggling more than one project. Thought you all might like to see what's going on with the brick shed. I will finish the back today up to the levels pictured and then tomorrow and Friday build my last set of corners. Once I get to that point, depending on how many bricks of the right color I have, I may run two courses of orange brick before doing the gable ends. I may have to use something slightly different for the gables as I doubt I have enough of the color and size I have been using. Note the letters on the side facing the highway.

 

[Bob Heine]

Bobby, that is really looking good!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks Bob. hope to build the last corners today and tomorrow. I'm getting down to the rougher bricks now as some are wider or longer and I have to make adjustments in order to blend them in.

 

[don long]

From a Model "A" builder to a log cutter and now a brick layer. I'm impressed
and nice work in all areas Bobby.
You should be proud. The brick work looks fantastic

Don

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: your brick shed is coming along very nicely. interesting that you were able to put in different color bricks to make letters, but I thought it was back to back letter C's, but I think it might be an M over a W?

not sure so please tell me (us).

keep up the good work and also I hope that pecan sawing smells as nice as it looks.

 

[bolensboneyard]

From a Model "A" builder to a log cutter and now a brick layer. I'm impressed
and nice work in all areas Bobby.
You should be proud. The brick work looks fantastic

Don

Thanks Don.

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: your brick shed is coming along very nicely. interesting that you were able to put in different color bricks to make letters, but I thought it was back to back letter C's, but I think it might be an M over a W?

not sure so please tell me (us).

keep up the good work and also I hope that pecan sawing smells as nice as it looks.

drives it is a T over a W. The T extends up from the W as I was very limited having only six feet of height on my shed and needing the letters to be visible from the highway.. The letters stand for Tidal Winds Plantation; which is what I have named my acreage here on the island. The winds blow every time the tide changes and send a cool breeze across the bluff. The house is situated to take advantage of these winds and has for over one hundred years.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Was sharpening my mill saw yesterday then made a cut and noticed the saw blade appeared to be popping up out of the kerf a bit. I immediately backed it out and cut the RPM. Turns out that the three bolts holding down the mandrel at the saw end had loosened up. When I tried to remove the blade the nut would not budge and hammering on the wrench did not help; it is also real close to the blade. I started with a dead blow, advanced to a lead hammer 5lb, then finally moved it with my cross peen hammer. Nuts are tight now and the saw cuts nicely. Just another chapter in the world of old tools which require constant adjustment and maintenance.

 

[larry_g]

Love all the work your doing. When I looked at the letters on the shed I seen two hearts interlocked.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[drivesitfar]

Larry: I thought the same thing and then tried to figure out what letters BB was saying he put in the pattern.

BB: good to hear the saw is working well again and nothing better than a good old tool and a guy that knows how to use it and maintain it.

cheers

 

[bolensboneyard]

Love all the work your doing. When I looked at the letters on the shed I seen two hearts interlocked.

lg
no neat sig line

Thanks Larry.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Larry: I thought the same thing and then tried to figure out what letters BB was saying he put in the pattern.

BB: good to hear the saw is working well again and nothing better than a good old tool and a guy that knows how to use it and maintain it.

cheers

Thanks drives. Today's plan is to lay brick up to the window header on those two sides. I need to get it done early as the heat is coming back. I also have three truck loads of hardwood firewood to pick up all split and cut. Nice to have friends who do not burn wood but still like to be connected to the tools.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bad night last night family issues. I did get one side and window finished and one truck load of wood moved.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: hopefully your family issues are better today!! seems like even if our personal lives are doing ok somewhere in our family and extended family and freinds there is something that needs our attention.

I hope the weather is at least cooling down and not raining so when you do have time to work on your projects that won't slow you down.

take care!!

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: hopefully your family issues are better today!! seems like even if our personal lives are doing ok somewhere in our family and extended family and freinds there is something that needs our attention.

I hope the weather is at least cooling down and not raining so when you do have time to work on your projects that won't slow you down.

take care!!

Thanks drives. It is cooling down a little but did I get things done in those few 63 degree mornings. I will try to remember to take a few pictures today before I crash and burn. I have one window completely done and three sets of rafters up. Still hauling firewood and need to finish picking up more brick.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Some updates to the shed.

 

[Bob Heine]

Bobby, it's looking great! I'm certain you have a wonderful door for your brick shed but you might consider something to hang on it for fancy occasions.

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[bolensboneyard]

Thanks Bob. My plan is to make double doors to save space inside.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: your little Brick workshop or shed is really coming along nicely. I LOVE THE LOOK and the beefy construction. just curious if you thought about notching the ridge boards over the wall supports or was there a reason why you didn't do that?

I'm very curious how you'll make a double door for that small opening so i'm just watching from my chair and enjoying all the pictures and comments.

Bob: i'm going to build a small 2x2x6 foot shed for my lawnmower soon and some of the plans i've looked at that i kinda like are outhouses, but if I put a half moon on the door in my neighborhood somebody would probably try to use it as such and not sure my bride would approve either of a half moon on it. memories of picking raspberries when i was 12 for the summer and using the outhouse at the farm I was working at really do spring up a few memories and smells.

cheers all!!

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: your little Brick workshop or shed is really coming along nicely. I LOVE THE LOOK and the beefy construction. just curious if you thought about notching the ridge boards over the wall supports or was there a reason why you didn't do that?

I'm very curious how you'll make a double door for that small opening so i'm just watching from my chair and enjoying all the pictures and comments.

Bob: i'm going to build a small 2x2x6 foot shed for my lawnmower soon and some of the plans i've looked at that i kinda like are outhouses, but if I put a half moon on the door in my neighborhood somebody would probably try to use it as such and not sure my bride would approve either of a half moon on it. memories of picking raspberries when i was 12 for the summer and using the outhouse at the farm I was working at really do spring up a few memories and smells.

cheers all!!

Thanks drives. I did not notch the beams as I am going to brick in between them and want them to show as rustic. This way I will not have to box in the overhang and can show some rise above the door without the building looking too tall for its size.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Farm table gets bottom painted. A view of the porch.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: your porch looks cozy and I bet you and your bride just love sitting out there with your favorite beverage.

your daughter is going to be smiling for a while once you deliver that table to her.

thanks for the heads up on why you didn't notch your roof supports and carry on cause it's looking great. i'm not quite sure how you'll put a double door in that small opening so i'll just watch and learn.

cheers and have a great day!!

 

[bolensboneyard]

missed one?

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thought you all might find these interesting. The vase I carved has been sitting all summer in the porch/sun room. It, and the cypress beaded walls have taken on a new color which has deepened the beauty of the wood. The other picture is of a peach tart, the size of a small pie, that Ginny made recently. It tasted better even than it looked.

 

[Vieux]

Thought you all might find these interesting. The vase I carved has been sitting all summer in the porch/sun room. It, and the cypress beaded walls have taken on a new color which has deepened the beauty of the wood. The other picture is of a peach tart, the size of a small pie, that Ginny made recently. It tasted better even than it looked.

It's beautiful!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks Vladimir.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Coming down to the wire on the brick work for the shed. I plan to finish one gable end today and the other next week. After that the roof and door. I know I am slow on the pictures but getting out at sunup to lay brick (I put down fifty wed. morning) by the time I finish I am not thinking about a camera. I will get some today and I think you will be surprised to see the progress. I also have been hauling firewood, bricks, books, etc and trying to keep the wife happy.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: I wouldn't say you are slow at all. you are making great progress and installing bricks is tough work and i'm thinking even harder if it's up over your head where you have to get up on a ladder.

Don't forget you built your daughter a nice table for her home too since you started the little brick building.

that little bowl and peach tart both look good and I bet the tart was tasty.

enjoy your day!!!

 

[QwikKotaTx]

Totally awesome shop and great trucks. This is my favorite Model A!

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[bolensboneyard]

Nice!

 

[bolensboneyard]

The shed. Picture with the chimney on the house in the background shows parallel plumb between the two. The chimney is the only other brick project I have attempted other than the chimney I learned on back in 75. Of course, it could be off to the same degree as I have been know to be a slow learner. Note the lintels over the windows and door and the inside rough finish. Should be a pleasant space to use old wood hand tools.

 

[dchance]

Looks good

Dwight

 

[Redwolf947]

Wow, looks great!!

 

[Vieux]

A great shed! It is made of brick and it is not afraid of any cataclysms .

 

[Bears Fan]

The shed and the vase look awesome and I want a piece Ginny's peach tart

 

[Matias]

That shed is looking great! Definitely a nice place for some old school woodworking.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: looks great from my chair!!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Looks good

Dwight

Dwight thanks.

Redwolf thanks.

drives thanks.

 

[bolensboneyard]

A great shed! It is made of brick and it is not afraid of any cataclysms .

Vladimir thanks. Only afraid of disasters in my work.