recreating a BLACKHAWK totem pole

[don long]

While the totem pole is out getting a face lift I thought it would be a good time to start working to freshen up the bottle jacks

These are the first 2 the top shelves

2020-10-31 09.56.26 by Ann Long, on Flickr

The little one came apart pretty easily

2020-10-31 10.42.40 by Ann Long, on Flickr

The bigger one is taking a bit more persuasion.

2020-10-31 17.15.33 by Ann Long, on Flickr

The castings were ground smooth and primer is drying tonight

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[californiamilleghia]

Great job

how are you going to do the Lettering etc

 

[don long]

Great job

how are you going to do the Lettering etc

I'm thinking of having a decal made for each jack

 

[don long]

Worked on the small jack today and gave a few pieces some bling

2020-11-02 16.06.50 by Ann Long, on Flickr

And I have the jack body sand blasted, primed, sanded, and ready to paint

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[Johnno]

Don always enjoy all your projects, such awesome things you do.
Quick question on your polished steel parts. After you polish them do you coat them with anything to prevent future rust? Clear coat or a wax finish?
Thanks cant wait to see it finished.

 

[don long]

Don always enjoy all your projects, such awesome things you do.
Quick question on your polished steel parts. After you polish them do you coat them with anything to prevent future rust? Clear coat or a wax finish?
Thanks cant wait to see it finished.

Thanks for the visit Johnno

I spray clear over the entire project after it is all assembled so I don't scratch it then it goes into the party garage for show.

 

[SuperCat]

I wonder how many of these totem poles were originally made?
Your project may be the only way to own one of these rare displays. I am amazed you can take a drawing from an advertisement page and create a replica. So inspiring!

 

[don long]

I wonder how many of these totem poles were originally made?
Your project may be the only way to own one of these rare displays. I am amazed you can take a drawing from an advertisement page and create a replica. So inspiring!

I know of only one real pole and it was on Ebay with a few dimensions listed and from that information I was able to create a pattern to build one.

Thanks for the visit

 

[don long]

This project is coming to a close soon.
I got the call I've been waiting on "My totem pole is ready to be picked up."

2020-11-04 14.01.24 by Ann Long, on Flickr

I brought it home this afternoon and went to work finding a place to show it off in the party garage.
After moving several pieces around I have a good spot for it

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Then I placed another nice blackhawk piece above the pole
My hydraulic punch set

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Now to finish off this display I need to restore the 9 Jacks that are shone on the jack add.

 

[The Cobbler]

awesome . great work as usual

 

[jhn9840]

Very,very nice. Can't wait to see the jacks when you get them finished.

jhn9840
John

 

[quadrcr87]

Looks really nice. I wish I was alive when these great displays and tools were new and setup in repair shops and auto parts.


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[Chateau Slate 66]

Looks really nice. I wish I alive when these great displays and tools were new and setup in repair shops and auto parts.


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Isn't that the truth! Even "simple" things like tools were built with style and built to last. People took pride in what they built and how they were sold.

 

[BassProCamaro97]

That came out absolutely fantastic. Nice work

~Jim~

 

[XJSuperman]

Wow Don that looks awesome. Really well done, as per the usual. I noticed the writing at the top is different than the brochure, what made you choose that instead?

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Giant

 

[don long]

Cobbler, Jhn9840, quadrcr, Slate66, camaro 97, Superman, Dan.

Thanks for sharing those kind thoughts

Superman you asked
"why the writing at the top is different than the brochure, what made you choose that instead?"

It is because the one real totem pole that I've seen had that script and logo on it

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[Graham08]

That's the coolest thing I've seen today! Nice work...and your sign guy does amazing work as well.

 

[Smokeshow69]

That's the coolest thing I've seen today! Nice work...and your sign guy does amazing work as well.

Agreed! The sign guy is amazing! I would love to have him do a plomb sign but it would probably be quite spendy but again, the results speak for them selves


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[don long]

Thanks guys

Well I have 2 of the jacks done and on the totem pole

2020-11-06 12.12.47 by Ann Long, on Flickr

And these are the 2 for next weeks project

2020-11-06 14.32.51 by Ann Long, on Flickr

And

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[royce]

Thanks Don,
Always such a pleasure.

Royce

 

[don long]

Thanks Don,
Always such a pleasure.

Royce

You are more than welcome Royce. Sharing is what makes life worth living

Here is a little more progress on the totem pole project, 2 more jacks

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I'm waiting on the chrome shop to return the last pieces for these 2 jacks

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[rattle_snake]

Super cool as always. all in the details. Nice work!

 

[Vahispd]

Very cool project and beautiful work as usual.

 

[Hephaestus29]

I’ve got an SJ 18 I’m willing to sell,
if anyone is interested pm me.

 

[don long]

I’ve got an SJ 18 I’m willing to sell,
if anyone is interested pm me.

I'm restoring one now for the totem pole display.
Here is the latest shot of it

2020-12-03 17.50.38 by don long, on Flickr

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[steaks&anvils]

Don, That looks great! You make collecting/restoring fun for All of us!

Suggestion, since there are no manufacturer's product labels on the them, a teeny bit of black/yellow pin striping on those jacks might really pull the totem pole display together.

Again, like always, GREAT work!

 

[joshotto94]

Would you be willing to share the dimensions? I would like to make one myself. Thanks Josh

 

[don long]

Josh
how are you doing on making your totem pole?
I just had the decals made for my jacks and got them on today

2021-01-23 10.04.16 by don long, on Flickr

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[steaks&anvils]

I just had the decals made for my jacks and got them on today

The labels really finish everything off beautifully! Perfect.

Great restore and display.