Small Two Car Operation

[jon72vega]

Got a couple of new toys this week. The Dewalt Battery circular saw had been too expensive until the big Amazon sale. Scored that at great price and love the saw.
The RedMax blower came at a local hardware store and got that at 25 percent discount Monday. Both items great tools!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

Herb,
I'm alway curious to see what's happening in your world.
Those are some nice toys you got!
I'm thinking about getting a gas powered blower myself.
Take care,

 

[HSpencer]

Great pick ups Herb

A new blower is on my shopping list as well.

Regards

1/2 Cup

Thanks for dropping by. I like the RedMax blower in place of the Stihl which I was going to get. The RedMax was more money, but is highly recommended here.

Thanks as always for your visit!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Looks nice,thanks for the updates.

Laracar

Thank you so very much for dropping by and for your nice comments!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Herb,
I'm alway curious to see what's happening in your world.
Those are some nice toys you got!
I'm thinking about getting a gas powered blower myself.
Take care,

Jon

Thanks for stopping in. I think you would like the RedMax Blower if you can find a great discount on it. Glad you stopped by!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Well into my "reclaimed" patio set project. The glider swing is done and I am working on chairs and small table. I will build new base for table from treated wood tomorrow. My helper was not into it too much.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[HSpencer]

Got the table base working today. I love working outside in great weather!
Treated the legs and got the base primered. Cleaned the stone tabletop.
One more chair to go. Tomorrow is get more paint, paint the base of the table, and strip the last chair and paint it. I already have about three full working days in this project! Someone may ask why I would go to such work on these old pieces. The Glider Swing was a wedding gift 50 years ago. This is the 3d or 4th time I have redone it. The metal lawn chairs have been in my family since the 1930s. The stone top table was my mother's and I think she had it about 50 years. So while this is indeed a lot of work, the sentiments are worth redoing the items.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[taumac]

Herb, I'm glad your back at it. New tools and new projects. [emoji482] I do see a theme going here..... You have a lot of chairs to sit back and enjoy morning coffee or a afternoon cocktail. I don't blame you one bit. It's nice to get away from the shop, sit in the yard and enjoy the smell of Mrs Spencer roses. LOL

 

[rmalkow2]

Nice restoration project Herb. These family owned items are the most rewarding sometimes and for me extra so as my grown children start to appreciate their family history as well. I'll be excited to hand down similar items someday.
When done, we may have more into the restoration than the original item cost but the memories are priceless.

 

[zmotorsports]

Nice work on the reclaimed patio furniture Herb. My parents had a glider identical to the one you have. I have been trying to find one similar for my home.

What paint are you using on your outdoor projects and how has it been holding up to the outdoor weather?

Thanks.

Mike.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Its great to see items that have been a part of the family well cared for as you have done Herb

Regards

 

[HSpencer]

Got the little table done. Using stripper and body grinder on the final chair. No Bondo needed though! A shopping trip will get the right sized cushions and a matching "pot" for the table (my wife says).

Best Regards

Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Herb, I'm glad your back at it. New tools and new projects. [emoji482] I do see a theme going here..... You have a lot of chairs to sit back and enjoy morning coffee or a afternoon cocktail. I don't blame you one bit. It's nice to get away from the shop, sit in the yard and enjoy the smell of Mrs Spencer roses. LOL

Gerard

Thanks as always for your visit. This has really been a fun project, and one that has much meaning to us. We will really enjoy this like "new" patio set on our deck. The chairs had 3- coats of green 1- coat of white--1 coat of red--and 1 coat of maroon on them. Stripper was my best friend, along with my 4 inch grinder!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Nice restoration project Herb. These family owned items are the most rewarding sometimes and for me extra so as my grown children start to appreciate their family history as well. I'll be excited to hand down similar items someday.
When done, we may have more into the restoration than the original item cost but the memories are priceless.

Thanks so much for visiting! I was pleased with the outcome of this. I had almost hauled them all off to the recycle center. Glad I did not!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Nice work on the reclaimed patio furniture Herb. My parents had a glider identical to the one you have. I have been trying to find one similar for my home.

What paint are you using on your outdoor projects and how has it been holding up to the outdoor weather?

Thanks.

Mike.

Mike

I used rattle can Krylon and a self etching primer on the metal. I used Rustoleum enamel on the wood. Thanks for the visit as always!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Its great to see items that have been a part of the family well cared for as you have done Herb

Regards

1/2 Cup

Thanks for stopping in. I think it was a worthwhile project. The items were not too bad in condition. I am glad as well to have them out of my "to do" list!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[zmotorsports]

Mike

I used rattle can Krylon and a self etching primer on the metal. I used Rustoleum enamel on the wood. Thanks for the visit as always!

Best Regards
Herb

Thanks for the response Herb.

Have you used this product in the past or is it something new you are using? If so, how has it been holding up to the elements so far and for how long? I am familiar with the product just haven't used it myself.

Thanks.

Mike.

 

[HSpencer]

Thanks for the response Herb.

Have you used this product in the past or is it something new you are using? If so, how has it been holding up to the elements so far and for how long? I am familiar with the product just haven't used it myself.

Thanks.

Mike.

Mike
This spray paint seems to last well outdoors. I highly recommend using the self etching primer. Also clean first with mineral spirits. I use this a lot in the shop for tool boxes and metal tool handles. The choices at W-world or Lowe's are Krylon or Rustolem brand spraycan. I do equally well with either. I like to set item painted in the sun as it sets on fast and seems to chip less. As you know the preparation is the key factor. I sometimes use a spray clear coat like you would on a vehicle to protect the finish.
Hope this gives you some help.

Best Regards
Herb:

 

[zmotorsports]

Mike
This spray paint seems to last well outdoors. I highly recommend using the self etching primer. Also clean first with mineral spirits. I use this a lot in the shop for tool boxes and metal tool handles. The choices at W-world or Lowe's are Krylon or Rustolem brand spraycan. I do equally well with either. I like to set item painted in the sun as it sets on fast and seems to chip less. As you know the preparation is the key factor. I sometimes use a spray clear coat like you would on a vehicle to protect the finish.
Hope this gives you some help.

Best Regards
Herb:

Fantastic. Thanks for the quick response Herb. I have not used rattle (aerosol) spray paints much as I have usually used automotive type paints applied with a spray gun. However, I find myself relying on using rattle cans more and more lately for ease of use and not having to mix chemicals nor clean up spray guns. Amazingly many of today's aerosols are surprisingly good products. I have found that Eastwood's line of chassis paints and underhood aerosols to be especially durable and cover extremely well. Again, prep is the key. For small parts I generally put them in my blasting cabinet and use crushed glass as a media, for larger items I sand them like you have.

Thanks again.

Mike.

 

[HSpencer]

Fantastic. Thanks for the quick response Herb. I have not used rattle (aerosol) spray paints much as I have usually used automotive type paints applied with a spray gun. However, I find myself relying on using rattle cans more and more lately for ease of use and not having to mix chemicals nor clean up spray guns. Amazingly many of today's aerosols are surprisingly good products. I have found that Eastwood's line of chassis paints and underhood aerosols to be especially durable and cover extremely well. Again, prep is the key. For small parts I generally put them in my blasting cabinet and use crushed glass as a media, for larger items I sand them like you have.

Thanks again.

Mike.

Thanks Mike

One failure with people using sprays is they tend to flood the item on the first coat. It is a sure fire case for some runs in the paint. I learned to lightly mist the item on the first pass and then walk away, get more coffee.
Coming back, I then on the next pass try to cover it all lightly. More coffee and sit down. In ten or so minutes you can then cover it pretty well and see some wetness to your application. Being a spray painter, you are going to be far ahead of the pack than I am on this. However I spread many a gallon with an "airless" sprayer when I did property management. That is a horse of a different hue though. Also many people do not know to hold your can or gun level and spray side to side, releasing and applying on the right part of the stroke. Spraying up or down is possible if done Lightly!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[ajohno]

Fantastic job Herb.
It is great working outside in the nice weather.
We are coming into Spring here in Australia next month and I have a few outside jobs to do also.

 

[zmotorsports]

Thanks Mike

One failure with people using sprays is they tend to flood the item on the first coat. It is a sure fire case for some runs in the paint. I learned to lightly mist the item on the first pass and then walk away, get more coffee.
Coming back, I then on the next pass try to cover it all lightly. More coffee and sit down. In ten or so minutes you can then cover it pretty well and see some wetness to your application. Being a spray painter, you are going to be far ahead of the pack than I am on this. However I spread many a gallon with an "airless" sprayer when I did property management. That is a horse of a different hue though. Also many people do not know to hold your can or gun level and spray side to side, releasing and applying on the right part of the stroke. Spraying up or down is possible if done Lightly!

Best Regards
Herb

Thanks Herb.

Again, beautiful work, shop and yard.

Mike.

 

[jon72vega]

Herb,
Nice job on the patio furniture!

 

[HSpencer]

Herb,
Nice job on the patio furniture!

Thanks Jon

Your place is really looking good after all your work.
Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Oh my. In the middle of my restoration work my angle grinder went proof. The switch is bad. I had to (oh darn) buy a new tool!
I went for the mid priced Dewalt. I seem to be buying a lot of Dewalt brand tools lately.
Back on the job now.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[1/2 Cup]

What a shame your old grinder went, great outcome Herb.

 

[HSpencer]

Job done. All pieces finished. Still some pretty flowers in late summer.

Fishing trip on week of Sep 7th. Cabin rented and tackle ready.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[Sunbimmer]

Herb,

That word comes to my mind again.....conviviality

 

[HSpencer]

What a shame your old grinder went, great outcome Herb.

1/2 Cup

Thanks for stopping in. Isn't it terrible when we have to buy a new tool? Oh I can barely stand it. I LOVE the Dewalt 4 1/2 Angle Grinder!! I like to use it with a flap sanding wheel.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Herb,

That word comes to my mind again.....conviviality

Hugo

Good to see you in the neighborhood. Thanks for your comments and the visit!! Your place is coming along so nicely!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[captain14]

Oh my. In the middle of my restoration work my angle grinder went proof. The switch is bad. I had to (oh darn) buy a new tool!
I went for the mid priced Dewalt. I seem to be buying a lot of Dewalt brand tools lately.
Back on the job now.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

We can be your support group if you feel distressed about buying new tools to complete projects. How long did you take to make a decision on the Dewalt?

The patio furniture looks good.

 

[taumac]

I love my Dewalt stuff. I have a Dewalt grinder with other kind of switch. I prefer the other kind for when using cut off wheel and other ( like you have ) for sanding and wire wheel. I cut my finger needing 5 Stitches using that type so I don't use it no more with cut off wheel.

Your Herb Spencer so probably have these but I share anyway.

I use knotted wire wheels on my grinder. They work great and last a good long time. They might come in handy with your resto projects you have. Enjoy the fishing trip if don't hear from you before then.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Absolutely lovely images of your home Herb there is lots of TLC gone into it for sure, well done.

Looks a treat, enjoy as I am sure you do...................

 

[HSpencer]

We can be your support group if you feel distressed about buying new tools to complete projects. How long did you take to make a decision on the Dewalt?

The patio furniture looks good.

Captain14

Thanks for your visit!

I had a birthday gift card from last January for $50.00. The Dewalt was $62.95, on sale for $49.99. So it was a no brainer on that!! I do think the Dewalt tools I have purchased are great for my purposes.

Thanks again for stopping by.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

I love my Dewalt stuff. I have a Dewalt grinder with other kind of switch. I prefer the other kind for when using cut off wheel and other ( like you have ) for sanding and wire wheel. I cut my finger needing 5 Stitches using that type so I don't use it no more with cut off wheel.

Your Herb Spencer so probably have these but I share anyway.

I use knotted wire wheels on my grinder. They work great and last a good long time. They might come in handy with your resto projects you have. Enjoy the fishing trip if don't hear from you before then.

Gerard

I have not used the knotted brushes, but I do need some to have on hand. I did the metal furniture with a flap sanding wheel, but I could have used a cup brush to move faster in the work. I plan on getting one.

I need a "next" project to justify even more new tools, so I will shop some while we are up north fishing!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Absolutely lovely images of your home Herb there is lots of TLC gone into it for sure, well done.

Looks a treat, enjoy as I am sure you do...................

1/2 Cup

Thanks, I appreciate your kind comments. I am always pleased to have you
stop by.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[jon72vega]

Job done. All pieces finished. Still some pretty flowers in late summer.

Fishing trip on week of Sep 7th. Cabin rented and tackle ready.

Best Regards
Herb

Very nice home Herb!

 

[HSpencer]

Spent a cool rainy day looking for more shop storage. Made small cabinet for use by garage door. Better organized my cabinets and wall space. Gained a little more room.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[HSpencer]

Very nice home Herb!

Jon

Thanks so much for your visit and comments. I have been to your thread and your place is looking great!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[WarrenJ]

Herb
Like the new cabinet by the door. I have a small space like that, may do the same.

 

[ASHMAN_AZ]

Gerard

I have not used the knotted brushes, but I do need some to have on hand. I did the metal furniture with a flap sanding wheel, but I could have used a cup brush to move faster in the work. I plan on getting one.

I need a "next" project to justify even more new tools, so I will shop some while we are up north fishing!

Best Regards
Herb

A 4.5in stripping disk pad I like better than flappers or wire wheels for paint removal, flappers get clogged quickly and wire wheels can just glaze the surface not getting down to clean metal. You need all types
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3WVSGG/?tag=atomicindus08-20