The repurposing thread

[sberry]

One of the real valid reasons to buy that stuff is to fix build save. Doesn't take a lot of repair anymore for it to earn it's keep. Salvage is often so much easier and faster not to mention cheaper than starting every piece from scratch with new steel and a trip to the yard.

 

[Honch]

Good thread, I have a few to add.

The feet on my compressor are the upper A-arm bump stops off of early 70's GM cars.



I bought a magnification light at a garage sale for 2.00 but the base was broken. I welded some one inch strap around the cast base and when it cooled off it shrunk to a very tight fit. I used a aftermarket oil cooler bracket to mount it to my workbench, this makes it easy to remove if its in the way.





I repurposed some BMX bicycle stunt pegs for side handles on the angle grinders I put wire wheels on. I like the extra weight they add and they are a bit more durable than the plastic ones, or at least the plastic ones that come on HF grinders.


Besides the aircraft floorboards my cart was built around, the metal all came from a commercial clothing rack and the bottle holders are aircraft seat belt extensions. Like the ones the flight attendants show you during the safety announcement at the beginning of each flight.

 

[IMCA38]

I recently picked up a well used Magliner aluminum convertible hand truck. After cutting it down, reassembling, and adding a few accessories, I have a great cart for my arc welder.

 

[scout4bta]

Lift pump for the Jeep Liberty Diesel
I repurposed the steel fuel line from a 89 jeep Grand Wagoneer. Other than cutting the line in half and adding a few more degrees to the inlet side it's as is.
I did have to purchase the 1 1/2" conduit strap for the filter support other than that the steel is what I had laying around.

 

[lis2323]

I recently picked up a well used Magliner aluminum convertible hand truck. After cutting it down, reassembling, and adding a few accessories, I have a great cart for my arc welder.

Very nice job[emoji481]

 

[sberry]

Those carts are nice. I think if I had to start over might consider a HF engine stand as a core if I didn't use a tool box.

 

[Shootinok]

Paint cans from Behr paint are plastic now. Instead of tossing them I cut a couple down for parts washing.


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[lis2323]

This industrial pipe threading machine by Ostler Manufacturing...



was

converted into a twisting machine for wrought iron work. It will twist 5/8” steel square stock COLD.

 

[harley jim]

Lis
That is a great idea

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[lis2323]

Thanks, Jim!

 

[jdbilodeau]

Lis-
That is a great restoration too! I love the Mister Twister branding!
-JD

 

[Bears Fan]

Lis

Awesome idea and restoration on the pipe threader, great looking shop too

Did you make your own decal for that too?

 

[lis2323]

Lis

Awesome idea and restoration on the pipe threader, great looking shop too

Did you make your own decal for that too?

No! I stumbled onto it poking around on the net. The company makes fishing lures and the Canadian distributor was kind enough to send me decals free of charge.

For that I am grateful and hope they aren’t upset with their end use.

 

[lis2323]

Lis-
That is a great restoration too! I love the Mister Twister branding!
-JD

Thanks,JD! As noted in previous post I can’t take credit for the branding as the name was already taken. [emoji3]

 

[drivesitfar]

LIS: MISTER TWISTER looks like a handy tool. can you still use it to thread pipe if you wanted to?

great vision and nice work. did you make the Mr. Twister decals or were those the ones the company sent you?

WELL DONE SIR!!

Shootinok: great idea for some temp storage.

ALL: speaking of storage my mom saved all her 1 gallon ice cream containers and I don't need them so anybody local to me that can use them just let me know cause she even saved the lids too. I bet there are 20 or 30 of them.

 

[Copymutt]

Not a big deal, but the tall Folgers plastic coffee containers are the perfect size to brine, marinade a duck. Much less liquid needed and full immersion.

 

[bonneyman]

I recently picked up a well used Magliner aluminum convertible hand truck. After cutting it down, reassembling, and adding a few accessories, I have a great cart for my arc welder.

Freakin' awesome!

 

[IMCA38]

Very nice job[emoji481]

Freakin' awesome!

Thanks for the kudos, much appreciated!

I’ll be posting another project this week after the paint dries and it’s final assembled.

 

[IMCA38]

This industrial pipe threading machine by Ostler Manufacturing...

was

converted into a twisting machine for wrought iron work. It will twist 5/8” steel square stock COLD.






That thing looks cool as heck! Awesome restoration as well!

I’d love to see some video of it doin’ it’s thing.

 

[ClappedOutBport]

Lis
That is a great idea

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A great idea and great execution as well. I'll have to try twisting some rods on my big lathe when it's done.

 

[VWingman]

I had to go back and forth to make sure I was looking at the same thing. That thing is gorgeous and the perfect repurposing.

 

[BD1]

No! I stumbled onto it poking around on the net. The company makes fishing lures and the Canadian distributor was kind enough to send me decals free of charge.

For that I am grateful and hope they aren’t upset with their end use.

I have a RIDGID 400 pipe machine. I haven't done any twisting yet but made lots rings.
I use standard schedule 40 pipe with a slot cut in one end. I stick the 1/4 round rod into it and use foot pedal for controlling. Takes about a minute to roll rings from a 10' long piece.


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[harley jim]

Ok Lis now you got me thinking about a twister/roller.
I'm thinking about a couple of adjustable roller bearings to roll larger rings in a three point set up.
BD1 good idea for smaller stuff

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[BD1]

Ok Lis now you got me thinking about a twister/roller.
I'm thinking about a couple of adjustable roller bearings to roll larger rings in a three point set up.
BD1 good idea for smaller stuff

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Machine chuck is 2" schedule 40 pipe capacity. I have used 3" and 4" pipe for rings. Just welded steel on center of one end of pipe with a 3/4" bolt that goes into chuck. Works well. I highly recommend using a foot pedal for control and safety.


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[lis2323]

I have a RIDGID 400 pipe machine. I haven't done any twisting yet but made lots rings.
I use standard schedule 40 pipe with a slot cut in one end. I stick the 1/4 round rod into it and use foot pedal for controlling. Takes about a minute to roll rings from a 10' long piece.


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You mentioned that to me before and I’ve kept it mind for future projects. I’ll have to give it a try. And you are right about using a foot switch. Much safer and EASIER. [emoji41]

 

[BD1]

Some metal art from recycled parts. The green bird and saw blade owl can also be adapted for in ground. Screw in a all thread rod to backside and stick in ground.

 

[Dutch01]

OK this is a tongue-in-the-cheek repurposed item. I took an old desk top computer power cable with 2 connections - electric kettle fittings - which I cut off and fitted new female double connectors to the ends. A nice to have when using multiple electric tools.

 

[Craptain]

OK this is a tongue-in-the-cheek repurposed item. I took an old desk top computer power cable with 2 connections - electric kettle fittings - which I cut off and fitted new female double connectors to the ends. A nice to have when using multiple electric tools.

Dutch, where the hell are you that is still using those plugs and sockets?
Last time I saw them was in Sri Lanka. Even there they are switching to the later rectangular pins.

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[sberry]

A drop from another job fit right up to make this tire tub.

 

[Dutch01]

Dutch, where the hell are you that is still using those plugs and sockets?
Last time I saw them was in Sri Lanka. Even there they are switching to the later rectangular pins.

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Good old South Africa. A lot of the electrical appliances that are not cordless still have the small plug on the right of the photo, eg. kettles, ups's



The plug and socket as above are still standard equipment but I have heard there is intention to phase them out.

 

[harley jim]

I was given this machine crate it is 17'x 7'x 6' high it is completely lined with galvanized metal I cut a door in the end and now have a critter proof garden shed

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[zjrog]

Old watered was taking up space in my basement. I stacked the pedestals and used the 3 platform pieces to make a solid workbench in my basement. Perfect for bicycles, computers and firearms...

Maybe, someday, I may finish my basement.

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[OCD]

Came up with an idea to use a couple of empty cardboard tubes...

Used a chunk of pex and the zip ties to keep the heat shrink from falling over!!

 

[Dutch01]

Did some cleaning up in the far end of the backyard and found this old bird cage stand. With the help of pallet wood, plastic potting trays and scrap metal, some cutting and welding, I went from this:

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to this

 

[acer66]

Did some cleaning up in the far end of the backyard and found this old bird cage stand. With the help of pallet wood, plastic potting trays and scrap metal, some cutting and welding, I went from this:

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to this

Very cool, amazing that is so sturdy to hold all that weight.

 

[Old Man Roger]

I was given this machine crate it is 17'x 7'x 6' high it is completely lined with galvanized metal I cut a door in the end and now have a critter proof garden shed

Probably not an issue in your case, but those blocks are stronger if you have the holes vertical

 

[Dutch01]

Very cool, amazing that is so sturdy to hold all that weight.

Thanks. Don't know why I haven't made a welding trolley long time ago. I am a bit concerned about the plastic office chair type wheel though, but they seem to been holding up well so far. Will replace with more appropriate wheels if and when they fail.

 

[harley jim]

Probably not an issue in your case, but those blocks are stronger if you have the holes vertical[emoji106]

Yes but they sink faster.
Not much weight going in there
rakes, shovels, wheel Barrow just lawn stuff. Thanks Roger

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[paulsomlo]

Old plunger, drilled a hole in the handle to hang it by - makes a handy dispenser for a roll of blue shop towels.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Yes but they sink faster.
Not much weight going in there
rakes, shovels, wheel Barrow just lawn stuff. Thanks Roger

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I figured that was why you did it that way..lol