Above 1200 Sq/FT Shorty's Shed

[shortykorte]

Jim always a good visit. Glad y’all finally got to meet. You have definitely been busy and all your projects look great. Look forward to seeing the vanity when it is completed.


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[shortykorte]

After spending time at Jim’s what would be better on a nice afternoon than some QST.
With the panels up, first order of business was the lift leak. I lifted the arms up and secured it with the safety bar. With a better view of the cylinder base and flashlight in hand, I hit the up button. I was thinking the cylinder or fittings were the problem but turns out it it was the quick disconnect. Have a pair on the way.
With the lift repair on hold, I decided to relocate the chemicals cabinet further into the shop.
I’ve wanted my air/tire stuff by the door, under the hose reel. This is what I’ve been using.

I also wanted to store the impact and lug sockets in the same cab so off to my hoarders loft. I have a cab from our NAPA store that I used in the old shop. Perfect. I put all the small parts in an organizer.
This corner is shaping up nicely.



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[cbacres]

All looks good, now if you can remember the changes you made when you go for this stuff!

 

[Toolfool]

Hopefully no more flat tires (Trooper next time !).

 

[shortykorte]

I feel like I’ve been on the road more than in the shop. First was the road trip to the North Florida Erection Workshop. Then a friend invited me over to do a garage sale. He had tools, I had my wife’s stuff that was taking up space in the garage. productive day for both. If you’re in need of a hossfeld bender with a lot of dies, he’s your guy. Next trip was a short drive to the local beach for some QWT. Gotta love being able to get a tan in October. Next trip was the run down to Craptains. Wonder why these trips leave my pockets empty? Wasn’t 5 miles into the trip and a guy pulls out in front of me. I’m watching him because he’s going slow. I change to the inside lane only to find a dining room chair in the middle of the road. WTF!!!! It was still dark so the next place that had lights, I stopped to check the damage. Surprisingly just superficial marring from the wood chair. .


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[shortykorte]

Now some QST.
Here’s the second part of my school auction purchase. Sure is a nice looking car. [emoji15]
Also had some more Sanford picks, a riding mower and the base of a HD electric wheel chair. Both were free and I need a project. Got some cool ideas for both.
The rolling base that came off the laptop/sander cart has been completed. Only had to trim one side by about a half inch. and has been put into action. The heavy **** Di-Arco 24” finger brake came from Craptain so thank you Andrew.


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[shortykorte]

Next up was setting up the O/A tanks that Craig/CBAcres picked up for me. He sold me torch and cart awhile back so with tanks and new hose, I was ready to try something new, burn metal. I’ve torched skin but not metal. watching a great video plus trial and error, I was able to cut off the sharp points. Can’t have anything sharp around the shop.


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[shortykorte]

Yesterday was productive day. Did some clean up, also found out the SL battery no longer will charge. Figures that would happen since I decided to get back on it.
To knock out a project, I worked on the grinder stand. Designed for import grinders but two Baldor now have to fit. First up was a make shift blasting area. Note to self: send items to Don for blasting. next time a large tarp will be used. Stand blasted and painted See..... I do paint.

The top for the grinders needed to be widen. only had the pieces for one end. When welding, I need to work on running a straight line thankfully there’s side grinders.

The almost finished product.


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[shortykorte]

And what would be a day in the shop without at least one safety lesson. the lesson being if I had worn Florida Safety Shoes, this wouldn’t had happened. Lol.


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[xtremek]

The stand looks nice. good snag on the cheap english wheel. I have the same one. FOr as much as I'll use it, it's a good buy.

 

[Toolfool]

Hey, you've been BUSY . Stand looks good.

 

[rmack898]

If you're not bleeding, you're not working.

Nice stand.

 

[Guster]

You got some nice new toys Shorty! They look heavy too. Please don't drop them on your foot.

English wheel looks nice... did it come with the other rollers?

If you're not bleeding, you're not working.

If it's not leaking it's not running. So Shorty is like a Ford?

 

[shortykorte]

Hey, you've been BUSY . Stand looks good.

Trying to be. It was nice to get a day in the shop. Stop in, I’ll find something for you to do. [emoji16]

The stand looks nice. good snag on the cheap english wheel. I have the same one. FOr as much as I'll use it, it's a good buy.

Thanks, like new and great price. Was buying the wheel but laptop/sand cart is turning into the real prize.

You got some nice new toys Shorty! They look heavy too. Please don't drop them on your foot.



English wheel looks nice... did it come with the other rollers?




If it's not leaking it's not running. So Shorty is like a Ford?

They are heavy and awkward. I am amazed how heavy the brake is even with some pieces not being attached. There’s still a 2” thick piece of scrap plate in back of truck that needs unloading. You busy?
The wheel is like new (but surface rust from being in truck bed). I did get all the rollers. Next step is getting it trued per some YouTube vids.

If you're not bleeding, you're not working.

Nice stand.

True, real men bleed. Lol.
Thanks.



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[gearbox]

Nice stand you got there.

 

[shortykorte]

Nice stand you got there.

Thanks, I’m trying.


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[shortykorte]

Today was a good day. Time I rolled outside, it was a warmish feeling 51°. I removed the mower deck off the riding mower and reseated one of the tires that had the bead broken. Next up was starting up the Tahoe after a 11 month hibernation. Time for vehicle Tetris.
A big accomplishment was a start on the loft clearance project. The boss and I were able to remove about ten boxes and totes. See some open space feels good.
I was also able to get the wings welded on the grinder stand, finish the paint and get both grinders mounted. I brought both about 5 yrs ago, but with a new plug, the grey one purrs like a kitten. it is amazing how smooth they run.


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[rmack898]

Nice grinder rack Shorty.

 

[don long]

After seeing your blasting skills ,ya send um over lol

So nice grinder stand but, not sure about sending all the grinding slag over to the other grinder. Any problems with that?

I had a guy working for me as the shop handy maintenance man and he would say hope I cut myself early today so I won't have to worry about it the rest of the day cause he knew it would always happen.

 

[Craptain]

Nice grinder stand. Glad you liked my idea. [emoji16]

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[sbosecker]

Today was a good day...
...I was also able to get the wings welded on the grinder stand, finish the paint and get both grinders mounted. I brought both about 5 yrs ago, but with a new plug, the grey one purrs like a kitten. it is amazing how smooth they run.


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Shorty Korte,

I like the dual grinder stand concept!

Best regards,

Scott

 

[jimreed2160]

Great project. Glad to see you taking advantage of our cooler weather.

 

[shortykorte]

Nice grinder rack Shorty.

Thanks. If you like that rack, you should see my wife’s rack.


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[shortykorte]

Great project. Glad to see you taking advantage of our cooler weather.

Doesn’t the weather feel great. Definitely taking advantage of. Hope you are too.

Nice grinder stand. Glad you liked my idea. [emoji16]

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Works great.

Shorty Korte,



I like the dual grinder stand concept!



Best regards,



Scott

Thanks. One thing I didn’t point out is the top plate is attached to a round pipe so if the stand is against the wall, you just pivot the top.


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[shortykorte]

After seeing your blasting skills ,ya send um over lol



So nice grinder stand but, not sure about sending all the grinding slag over to the other grinder. Any problems with that?



I had a guy working for me as the shop handy maintenance man and he would say hope I cut myself early today so I won't have to worry about it the rest of the day cause he knew it would always happen.

I’ll be sending the stand on the truck drum your way. Lol.

When I built this 10 years ago, I was using regular hobby bench grinders. Looking at the side shot, I realized the same thing, dust shooting out the back. If I only knew someone that’s good with metal?


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[shortykorte]

Another beautiful day and successful QST. One of my goals this weekend was to get the SL out into the sunlight. Mission accomplished with help from my wife and neighbors.
She’s waiting on the transport truck to pick her up and take her to Bob’s house.....or someone to steal her. Lol.
Not sure when the last time this bay was clear of a Mercedes. Note to self: just because you’re 100% German doesn’t mean you should own das Automobil.
With the SL out of the way, a quick spark plug check on this gas powered compressor was in order. Cleaned the plug and the fuel bowl and the engine started right up. Gotta love a Honda. Still have a couple of things to check before putting up for sale.
Also completed the car Tetris. Time for the Tahoe to get a little love by parking it inside.
Finished the day by taking the babies to the dog park to play.


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[mmavet]

Your right on loving that Honda. And they will run for a long time if you keep the oil changed and the alcohol away from the carb.

 

[taumac]

Another beautiful day and successful QST. One of my goals this weekend was to get the SL out into the sunlight. Mission accomplished with help from my wife and neighbors.
She’s waiting on the transport truck to pick her up and take her to Bob’s house.....or someone to steal her. Lol.
Not sure when the last time this bay was clear of a Mercedes. Note to self: just because you’re 100% German doesn’t mean you should own das Automobil.
With the SL out of the way, a quick spark plug check on this gas powered compressor was in order. Cleaned the plug and the fuel bowl and the engine started right up. Gotta love a Honda. Still have a couple of things to check before putting up for sale.
Also completed the car Tetris. Time for the Tahoe to get a little love by parking it inside.
Finished the day by taking the babies to the dog park to play.


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It’s moved, the SL moved. That’s a big step. Glad you the compressor running. Did the pilot valve work?


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[xtremek]

You've been very busy. Now that you're all caught up, you're going to come up and help me, right?

 

[shortykorte]

You've been very busy. Now that you're all caught up, you're going to come up and help me, right?

Caught up? I’ve only completed 10% of my unfinished projects. [emoji16]


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[shortykorte]

It’s moved, the SL moved. That’s a big step. Glad you the compressor running. Did the pilot valve work?


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Yep, feels good to finally make progress.


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[rmack898]

She’s waiting on the transport truck to pick her up and take her to Bob’s house.....or someone to steal her. Lol.

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My new trailer hitch will be here on Wednesday, she might get stolen on Thursday.

 

[shortykorte]

When you’re on a roll, keep on rolling. Another productive day and with great weather. The day started at Hardee’s, reading Garage Journal. GB commented on how nice the Milwaukee soldering iron was. Since I was headed to HD for a plug and contact cement, I checked it out. I’ll see if Santa can get me one since it appears to be totally safe for me to use.
Since everyone likes cobbler, I decided to be a cobbler. The contact cement was for my first attempt at shoe cobbling. I’m just glad the customer is mom. Lol.
Next customer was my wife needing an oil change. I thought I had cut the oil drain pipe short enough for my the MaxJax, not! Another quick trip to the band saw with the oil change complete, we headed upstairs to purge more stuff. Two Christmas trees, a door and a 2’x8’ shelf created more space. The shelves 2x4’s and 1/2 ply were saved for later use and the original bathroom door from whse PO, was cut up to claim as much Baltic Burch ply as I could. .
Next on the list was temp casters on the English so it could be shuffled around easier. Also finished up with the gas air compressor. Cleaned out a drain valve and all is good. If you know anyone needing a gas air compressor......


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[shortykorte]

Ended the day pulling this motor from the 8” tablesaw I got from Emeraldcoupe. runs smooth. The saw and base were cleaned and ready for sale or the scrap bin. ....and tomorrow is another day.



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[shortykorte]

My new trailer hitch will be here on Wednesday, she might get stolen on Thursday.

I’ll make sure the cable lock as been removed by Thursday.


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[cbacres]

Your wife needed a oil change??

I didn’t know your supposed to change their oil.

 

[jimreed2160]

Good progress on your projects. Looks like the cool weather has made you frisky.

 

[shortykorte]

Your wife needed a oil change??



I didn’t know your supposed to change their oil.

Of course.

Good progress on your projects. Looks like the cool weather has made you frisky.

Thanks, has motivated me.



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[xtremek]

You keep up this pace, and you'll have all of your projects done before Valentine's day. Then what'll you do?

 

[Toolfool]

You keep up this pace, and you'll have all of your projects done before Valentine's day. Then what'll you do?

Valentine's Day 2045 ?? You haven't seen the list. And it keeps growing.