The 5 Stitches Garage.

[taumac]

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Luv it Gerard and well done.



I see you are well prepared in the event of a fire.



Regards

Thanks just kinda of set it up to see how it's all going to work out then at some point down the road I'll blow it off our build the wall out like others, drywall, build some new shelves and paint that cabinet.

I only have maybe 1 or 2 that are good. The others are past that 12 year date but they are still holding pressure and don't need to be recharged so I have them I figure it's better to have him that not

 

[HSpencer]

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Gerard, I like the cabinets! It is a great benefit to your place, and the doors are a great idea. Looks like it fits in there nicely. Good on having the extinguishers where they are.
Your doing a lot and it is looking great. Keep up the good work!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[taumac]

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FIRST TEST FIT OF TRUCK WITH NEW SINK LAYOUT.

I got first chance to pull truck back in and see how things sit. So far I think it's all gonna work out.

I can stand

I do have one issue but I got a shorter piece so this won't stick out that far.

Top piece is what I'm using and bottom is the new piece.
So far things are working out as planned on first attempt. LOL that's a first.

 

[BBChevro]

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I know it would mean changing the plumbing a little bit, but if you rotated the water heater about 20 or 30 degrees towards the fridge and put an elbow on the drain, it would be tucked out of the way.


Good score with the old kitchen cabinets too Gerard, they look like they're made for that space.

 

[taumac]

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Gerard, I like the cabinets! It is a great benefit to your place, and the doors are a great idea. Looks like it fits in there nicely. Good on having the extinguishers where they are.
Your doing a lot and it is looking great. Keep up the good work!

Best Regards
Herb

Thanks Herb. Its coming together and even in its current stage the area is much more useable than before.

Have a good one Gerard

 

[sdavis622]

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Gerard,

Great changes you've been making. I have a stainless sink similar to yours I've been saving to use someday when I have a bigger space. Can't wait to be able to wash parts and hands in the garage! Looking good!!!

 

[taumac]

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I know it would mean changing the plumbing a little bit, but if you rotated the water heater about 20 or 30 degrees towards the fridge and put an elbow on the drain, it would be tucked out of the way.





Good score with the old kitchen cabinets too Gerard, they look like they're made for that space.

I thought of doing that but gonna seem different shorter pipe makes them make a decision. The thing is a 15 year water heater and I put a ton of new parts in it. We have hard water and I take elements out and **** any mineral deposits and flush it out. When I moved in this house the tank was filled 2/3 of way with calcium. I'm not sure if I rotate the tank if I could still service it the same. The plumbing wouldn't be harder to change but then again I did use those removable hoses so servicing it might not be a issue. It's something surly to rethink when I move everything to do the drywall. Thanks for thinking of that.

It's to bad I couldn't use the total cabinet but some is better than nothing. I tried to think where I could use it and not cut it but that would involve arranging the garage and at this point I like everything where it's at. The cabinet ended up meeting MR SAW and got a trim. I was gonna hang it on wall but just putting it on the shelf ended up working out and might do that again when I blow area apart. It's sure easier that way.

 

[taumac]

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Gerard,

Great changes you've been making. I have a stainless sink similar to yours I've been saving to use someday when I have a bigger space. Can't wait to be able to wash parts and hands in the garage! Looking good!!!

Thanks. Do you have access to a drain line in the garage? I was at buddy's house today and he washed his greasy hands outside. He says his wife won't allow him to clean his hands inside the utility room. At one point I cleaned my hands outside or in kitchen sink which made my wife super happy. LOL. I could do away with many things but not that damn sink. I garage sink is better than cleaning up outside or ******* off the wife by using the kitchen sink and cheaper than the divorce attorney. It's marriage saver in my book lol.

 

[sdavis622]

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Thanks. Do you have access to a drain line in the garage? I was at buddy's house today and he washed his greasy hands outside. He says his wife won't allow him to clean his hands inside the utility room. At one point I cleaned my hands outside or in kitchen sink which made my wife super happy. LOL. I could do away with many things but not that damn sink. I garage sink is better than cleaning up outside or ******* off the wife by using the kitchen sink and cheaper than the divorce attorney. It's marriage saver in my book lol.

I don't think it has a drain but we're still renting anyway so I wouldn't want to do anything to permanent. Next house.

 

[taumac]

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I don't think it has a drain but we're still renting anyway so I wouldn't want to do anything to permanent. Next house.

Yeah I can agree on that. When I was renting my landlord was great but there is a limit on what you want to do.

Have a good one Gerard

 

[zkling]

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Plenty of space, just don't drop the tailgate.

 

[taumac]

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Plenty of space, just don't drop the tailgate.

LOL, Yep that wouldn't be a good thing. Thanks for stopping by and taking time to check out the place.

 

[BBChevro]

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I thought of doing that but gonna seem different shorter pipe makes them make a decision. The thing is a 15 year water heater and I put a ton of new parts in it. We have hard water and I take elements out and **** any mineral deposits and flush it out. When I moved in this house the tank was filled 2/3 of way with calcium. I'm not sure if I rotate the tank if I could still service it the same. The plumbing wouldn't be harder to change but then again I did use those removable hoses so servicing it might not be a issue. It's something surly to rethink when I move everything to do the drywall. Thanks for thinking of that.

It's to bad I couldn't use the total cabinet but some is better than nothing. I tried to think where I could use it and not cut it but that would involve arranging the garage and at this point I like everything where it's at. The cabinet ended up meeting MR SAW and got a trim. I was gonna hang it on wall but just putting it on the shelf ended up working out and might do that again when I blow area apart. It's sure easier that way.

I see what you mean - it might make it harder to get to the access panel, so...on to "plan B"....

If you put a 90 degree elbow on to your new (shorter) extension, point it to the left and attach some more of the flexible pipe (like the plumbing on top), with another elbow (or elbows as required to make it point outwards again) and mount the drain-valve on the leg of the sink.

I know that the fridge sticks out past everything else, but I could still see myself kicking my toe on that ball-valve.

 

[taumac]

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I know that the fridge sticks out past everything else, but I could still see myself kicking my toe on that ball-valve.

Yep, I told wife to be careful but she learned the hard way.

 

[dubber]

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That space saving is a huge victory. Imagine actually being able to get around your truck when its parked in there

 

[taumac]

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That space saving is a huge victory. Imagine actually being able to get around your truck when its parked in there

Thank you, there is no way to put into words what a huge difference that makes. I can leave it in its current state and be perfectly happy with that but all know me way too well to know it's going to stay that way. LOL

 

[taumac]

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I posted a thread for the Florida Garage Journal group (FGJ) the other day. I decided to have alittle get together March 12 at The 5 Stitches garage. If there are any members interested in coming be free to pm me for directions. All are welcome.

 

[sean Buick 76]

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4600 kms for me, otherwise I would love to come visit!

 

[emeraldcoupe]

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4600 kms for me, otherwise I would love to come visit!

that's not so far. you can make it by Thursday

 

[sean Buick 76]

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If the roads were dry and I had a police ****** then sure:

 

[taumac]

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I was gonna say take the Buick.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

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If the roads were dry and I had a police ****** then sure:

nice! even better reason to bring it down, we have a couple of 1/4 mile tracks within about 1 1/2 hr drive from here , also the nmca season opener is in 2 weeks

 

[taumac]

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Come on Sean, pack her up and head south. I know your itching to run her.

 

[sdavis622]

The 5 Stitches Garage 20 x 22 in FL

I posted a thread for the Florida Garage Journal group (FGJ) the other day. I decided to have alittle get together March 12 at The 5 Stitches garage. If there are any members interested in coming be free to pm me for directions. All are welcome.

I'm jumping on a plane right now. Ready for a Killian's with ya Gerard!!!


Have a great weekend! What will you be working on this weekend anyways?

 

[taumac]

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I'm jumping on a plane right now. Ready for a Lillian's with ya Gerard!!!


Have a great weekend! What will you be working on this weekend anyways?

That's great and I'll pick you up at airport. Right now I'm finishing up some honey to dos and then gonna hit the garage. I really havnt decided on what I'll project I will do next. I clean up for those and go from there.

 

[taumac]

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Today wife and I hit the flea market and found some good finds IMO. Now remember this this same flea market I found my last Craftsman. Well I found this one today.
It's a Craftsman/ Kennedy machinist 526.

It's not in the best shape but I couldn't walk away at this price.

My plan for it will come in later post so your just have to wait and see.
Next find was this Garland No2

Now I love these hammers cause of the fact you can make your own insert cause they spilt in two.

Here's my Garland No 3 with a rawhide and a rubber insert.

Now the the biggest find of the day.

Now I can say I'm a member of the vintage Craftsman block grinder group.

All together I spent $45 and had a nice morning out with the wife. All in all it was a great morning.

 

[sdavis622]

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Awesome finds Gerard! I especially like the grinder. Very similar to my Dads I now have. I'll have to look for a date stamp. Nice work!

 

[taumac]

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Awesome finds Gerard! I especially like the grinder. Very similar to my Dads I now have. I'll have to look for a date stamp. Nice work!

Thank you. I just turned mine over and in was inked on bottom. I wasn't even looking for it. I wasn't in market for a grinder since I already have 2. I'm not sure pricing on theses but though $30 was a fair price for this and being how many rave reviews I hear about these I grabbed it.

 

[1/2 Cup]

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WOW, done well Gerard

 

[taumac]

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WOW, done well Gerard

Thanks, I gonna have to rearrange the toolboxes again but I planned some of that already pre buying the machinist chest. This one is gonna be a fun project to do. Ideas are following as I type.

 

[sean Buick 76]

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Cool finds, great prices! You **** LOL!

 

[taumac]

The 5 Stitches Garage 20 x 22 in FL

Cool finds, great prices! You **** LOL!

Thanks, I'll happily take that YOU **** LOL. 2nd time to that flea market in about 2 months and 2nd time a craftsman toolbox finds me. LOL. I got tired carrying that toolbox around so went back to truck and said I'm good and thought about heading home but went back to see some aisles I didn't see and spotted the grinder and hammer. Then at that point decided to head home happy with my finds.

 

[HSpencer]

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DING DING DING You gotta well deserved "YOU ****".

Now, I was doing fine until I saw you get the Craftsman Block Grinder. Then my JEALOUSLY button was rammed through my brain! These, here, DO NOT ever appear.
My little dirty cap is off to you my friend. I can't wait for your restore on the block grinder.
I will tell you when I see the photo how wonderful your work was, and how great it looks on your bench, but I reserve the right to be jealous, and as jealous as I want to be!

GOOD FINDS

Best Regards
Herb

 

[taumac]

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DING DING DING You gotta well deserved "YOU ****".

Now, I was doing fine until I saw you get the Craftsman Block Grinder. Then my JEALOUSLY button was rammed through my brain! These, here, DO NOT ever appear.
My little dirty cap is off to you my friend. I can't wait for your restore on the block grinder.
I will tell you when I see the photo how wonderful your work was, and how great it looks on your bench, but I reserve the right to be jealous, and as jealous as I want to be!

GOOD FINDS

Best Regards
Herb

Thanks Herb, I was shocked to find it myself. I thought he would ask a arm and leg for it but $30 was no brainer. I posted it over on the block grinder thread and WOW the things ppl said. Some paid $60 for the glass shields off eBay. After all the responses I think I got a hell of a deal.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

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nice finds Gerard, was Webster still crowded?

 

[taumac]

The 5 Stitches Garage 20 x 22 in FL

Thanks Emeraldcope On the covered side felt like hearded cattle and no problems on the open side. There's not many tool ppl on the covered side but tons on the other side.

 

[cbacres]

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Like the split hammer. I need to get a few like that.
Nice score on all.

 

[taumac]

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Like the split hammer. I need to get a few like that.

Nice score on all.

I had no idea they even existed until my neighbor gave me one. They're great hammers and think they are still made last time I checked on prices for inserts.

 

[taumac]

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Like the split hammer. I need to get a few like that.

Nice score on all.

Here's a link for their site but if do a google search you can probably find them cheaper.

 

[BBChevro]

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Maybe my eyes are deceiving me Gerard, but the hammer that you got appears to have a rock mounted betwixt it's halves.... was it previous owned by a cave-man?


Great score on all you purchases.