rmack898
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I'm not surprised to read these words in Shorty's thread, I am surprised they weren't written by Shorty
Above 1200 Sq/FT Shorty's Shed
- Thread starter shortykorte
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
PugetDude
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Harley Jim is a ghostwriter on many threads.
harley jim
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Just like the Beachboys,
I get around!!!
I get around!!!
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shortykorte
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For a 4-day weekend, not much to report.
Scrap run; cans, brass, copper, windings, wire, aluminum, steel. The scrap corner cleaned up.
Didn’t realize it Friday but did Saturday morning that my cargo trailer had been stolen
Hopefully the business across from shop has recorded it with their security cams.
Mowed some grass and installed a shower pan.
Also took the steel stock I turned down to Ed’s since I’m parting challenged. Being an 1-1/4” diameter and unknown steel, he suggested putting the piece in the lathe and use a cutoff wheel or portable bandsaw. I chucked the piece up today and used the bandsaw.
Today’s Safety Tip
Don’t run over your toes unless you have your FSS on.
Speaking of safety, while dumping the steel, I stepped of the ledge a little. The guy operating the grapple started pointing at me and yelling something. Another worker told me the operator was the safety guy and I’m not supposed to step where I did. I told the guy “but I have on my safety shoes on” he looked down and laughed.
Scrap run; cans, brass, copper, windings, wire, aluminum, steel. The scrap corner cleaned up.
Didn’t realize it Friday but did Saturday morning that my cargo trailer had been stolen
Hopefully the business across from shop has recorded it with their security cams.
Mowed some grass and installed a shower pan.
Also took the steel stock I turned down to Ed’s since I’m parting challenged. Being an 1-1/4” diameter and unknown steel, he suggested putting the piece in the lathe and use a cutoff wheel or portable bandsaw. I chucked the piece up today and used the bandsaw.
Today’s Safety Tip
Don’t run over your toes unless you have your FSS on.
Speaking of safety, while dumping the steel, I stepped of the ledge a little. The guy operating the grapple started pointing at me and yelling something. Another worker told me the operator was the safety guy and I’m not supposed to step where I did. I told the guy “but I have on my safety shoes on” he looked down and laughed.
Toolfool
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Cargo trailer stolen !!??!! That ***** big time ! Sorry to hear that Shorty. 
Hope it was insured.
Hope it was insured.PugetDude
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Bummer on the trailer.
xtremek
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Any luck on your trailer?
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shortykorte
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Thanks guys. Nothing on the trailer. Still waiting on the business across the street to check their video. 
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shortykorte
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Finished up up the project from post 3004. Now I can safety lift the riding mower.
harley jim
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That's going to be handy
cbacres
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Make adapters for these.
cbacres
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Are they for the mower wheels to sit in? Ramps to get on?Finished up up the project from post 3004. Now I can safety lift the riding mower.
It'll be nice to get it up n the air to work on .
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shortykorte
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The plan was to manually lift each tire onto each mount. Thankfully another GJ member provided a better idea. Version 2 will be on the way soon.
cbacres
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Well? Been almost a week.
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shortykorte
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Been busy with the strenuously busy day job.
I did get a little QST figuring how to install my new motor controller on my compressor. You know I like playing with things that go spark.
Today I even helped Jim Reed work on his Ford. Ugh. I found out Lincoln can’t use standard wiper arms but a tapered ball joint type of fit.
With a plastic cowl cover, luckily I had a small slide hammer puller. Jim has a socket set that I would gladly trade my CM for.
The square socket keeps it from rolling and is great for better grip when using your fingers. Nice solid feel.
I did get a little QST figuring how to install my new motor controller on my compressor. You know I like playing with things that go spark.
Today I even helped Jim Reed work on his Ford. Ugh. I found out Lincoln can’t use standard wiper arms but a tapered ball joint type of fit.
With a plastic cowl cover, luckily I had a small slide hammer puller. Jim has a socket set that I would gladly trade my CM for.
The square socket keeps it from rolling and is great for better grip when using your fingers. Nice solid feel.
xtremek
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I thought most vehicles used the tapered pivot for wipers now. I just flip the arm up, use it as a lever, wiggle it back and forth a few times, and it pops right off.
harley jim
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I know you posted on my place but You been kind of quiet?
PugetDude
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He posted on my project thread yesterday so I know he was still alive then.
Chrisb62
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He is really busy doing...................
never mind he's goofing off.
never mind he's goofing off.
rmack898
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Looking for socks for the upcoming cold snap.
xtremek
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Do they make socks Florida safety shoes?
ronjon1190
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Toolfool
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harley jim
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You guys ain't right, Lol
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shortykorte
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Ok be that way. I was giving everyone Florida Safety Shoes for Christmas but not now.
I’ve been lumberjacking. First off, a place to store the wood.
As you can see, I already have enough to get through this winter.
A friend recommended I use my HF pole saw to de-limb the fallen trees. Great idea because there’s no bending over, easy to reach over the trunk and you’re not yielding a heavy more powerful chainsaw. No blood too.
Since we went from rain everyday to drought I thought fire!!!
And reinstalled a spigot so I could safely manage the burn.
Pole saw will be great for getting this tree down.
I’ve been lumberjacking. First off, a place to store the wood.
As you can see, I already have enough to get through this winter.
A friend recommended I use my HF pole saw to de-limb the fallen trees. Great idea because there’s no bending over, easy to reach over the trunk and you’re not yielding a heavy more powerful chainsaw. No blood too.
Since we went from rain everyday to drought I thought fire!!!
And reinstalled a spigot so I could safely manage the burn.
Pole saw will be great for getting this tree down.
xtremek
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Do you even have a place to burn firewood?
PugetDude
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Sometimes you need to cauterize a wound to stop the bleeding.
That would be the zinger of the week right there!
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shortykorte
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Does the ground count?
We do have fire places here and they get used every year. I plan on a fire pit on that patio. As a kid growing up in Tampa, when we went camping, we always had a campfire at night. Very relaxing.
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shortykorte
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I run a bead on a piece of scrap and press the scrap on the cut. Works great.
rmack898
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Is that why you have crooked scars?
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shortykorte
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Yeppers
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shortykorte
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Finally get my groove back. Headed to central Florida on Thursday, right in the middle of Nichole. Stopped by Lutz for a meet and greet with Scott and got to check out the Vette-Tesla project.
Friday, met Craig at Flywheeler’s and had a great morning. Also picked up my table and grease can that he picked up for me.
On the way back I stopped at an antique store and found a gallon can like the hundreds I threw away
A little rough but can use as a template for other cans. Next door to the antique shop was Don’s Toys
Friday, met Craig at Flywheeler’s and had a great morning. Also picked up my table and grease can that he picked up for me.
On the way back I stopped at an antique store and found a gallon can like the hundreds I threw away
A little rough but can use as a template for other cans. Next door to the antique shop was Don’s Toys
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shortykorte
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Today some QST. Reassembled three vises that where covering my bench and put them on the low priority shelf.
Another project that’s been sitting on the bench for several weeks is the motor control for the air compressor. That’s a priority so…..
I wouldn’t think wiring would be a problem but 10 lbs in a 5 lb sack, errrrr
I decided to take a break before getting frustrated and unloaded the lift table.
It’s heavy so could have been a safety lesson if I didn’t use lift.
Removing the stuck chain and some lube, I got it up to max height (41”) which matches my bench.
And all the way down.
Definitely going to come in handy
Another project that’s been sitting on the bench for several weeks is the motor control for the air compressor. That’s a priority so…..
I wouldn’t think wiring would be a problem but 10 lbs in a 5 lb sack, errrrr
I decided to take a break before getting frustrated and unloaded the lift table.
It’s heavy so could have been a safety lesson if I didn’t use lift.
Removing the stuck chain and some lube, I got it up to max height (41”) which matches my bench.
And all the way down.
Definitely going to come in handy
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shortykorte
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Let’s see how well the ugly is removed? A cold chisel and masonry chisel does a decent job on knocking down the warts.
The masonry chisel work great on the legs too.
I’ll get back on the motor control so I can fire up the pressure pot sand blaster.
The masonry chisel work great on the legs too.
I’ll get back on the motor control so I can fire up the pressure pot sand blaster.
PugetDude
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Is that rust or??
Looks like you've got your work cut out for you.
Nice score on the cans.
Looks like you've got your work cut out for you.
Nice score on the cans.
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shortykorte
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No that’s just some of the fine Florida patina.
I would like to know the history since it looks like it’s been sitting in swallow salt water. Hopefully a quick wire brush and some paint will have it looking great.
PugetDude
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Shorty, you might be one of the most optimistic people I have never met.No that’s just some of the fine Florida patina.
I would like to know the history since it looks like it’s been sitting in swallow salt water. Hopefully a quick wire brush and some paint will have it looking great.
xtremek
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Some POR and a topcoat?
LutzTD
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Hey Shorty, thanx for stopping by on Thursday. was great to meet you, I thought that table would never be more than a dog house but it looks like you have other plans....