Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
The old thermometer that is on the shaded side of the shop is reading just about 92 degrees, I believe it. 
I have moved a few things around, inside temp is now about 70 degrees, I just turned the ceiling fans up to full tilt as the floor is starting to get damp. I have a few more things to do outside, then I can dub inside for a bit. I am just avoiding going to the Hill, I think I have had too much of it lately. If I go home, I have to work on the stairs, kind of planning on it anyways, just wanted to wait until it starts to cool down a bit. At this point, I just want to stay cool.
I have moved a few things around, inside temp is now about 70 degrees, I just turned the ceiling fans up to full tilt as the floor is starting to get damp. I have a few more things to do outside, then I can dub inside for a bit. I am just avoiding going to the Hill, I think I have had too much of it lately. If I go home, I have to work on the stairs, kind of planning on it anyways, just wanted to wait until it starts to cool down a bit. At this point, I just want to stay cool.
jakemac
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The things you did today saves you from cleaning up a needless mess another day, and preps for tomorrow’s job.
It may not cross anything off your to-do list, that’s still a productive day.
It may not cross anything off your to-do list, that’s still a productive day.
You are totally right Jake, it just doesn't always seem that way.
I had some paint custom matched for the maroon shelving, came out pretty nice, but I can see that I need to do some more welding before I paint it, then there is the sanding, should have done that before installing the sheet metal backer. Oh well, we can call it a proof of concept. I also saw that I was essentially out of roloc discs and decided to order some new ones, found a place that has lots of variations, so I ordered a bunch as samples, hopefully they will be decent enough, the price was right. There were good reviews, but I have not used any of their products yet (benchmark abrasives), they are definitely imported, but the price of the US made stuff has gone crazy lately.
I had some paint custom matched for the maroon shelving, came out pretty nice, but I can see that I need to do some more welding before I paint it, then there is the sanding, should have done that before installing the sheet metal backer. Oh well, we can call it a proof of concept. I also saw that I was essentially out of roloc discs and decided to order some new ones, found a place that has lots of variations, so I ordered a bunch as samples, hopefully they will be decent enough, the price was right. There were good reviews, but I have not used any of their products yet (benchmark abrasives), they are definitely imported, but the price of the US made stuff has gone crazy lately.
I'll be interested in hearing how it works out. I love the chain saw so hopefully its on par with that.
Strouty , making good progress. Keep it up!
On that Mayflower trailer, don’t think of it as a regular over the road trailer. All those extra doors are there for access on smaller loads BUT if you will open a couple of those side doors in addition to your main rear doors it helps a lot with the heat.
Ron
On that Mayflower trailer, don’t think of it as a regular over the road trailer. All those extra doors are there for access on smaller loads BUT if you will open a couple of those side doors in addition to your main rear doors it helps a lot with the heat.
Ron
I may be able to test it out tonight, my GF is doing some "no mow May" for the bees or something, so she asked me not to mow at the house. The Hill has some grass, but nothing to really test the mower and the Lake is the same way. Maybe I can convince her to let me mow a small area. She doesn't ask a lot, so when she does, I try and oblige her.
Ron, unfortunately, I can't open any of the doors except the rear doors, I am parked too close to the shop on one side and there are suburbans on the other side.
Ron, unfortunately, I can't open any of the doors except the rear doors, I am parked too close to the shop on one side and there are suburbans on the other side.
The no mow May is a good idea, feeds the bees with early flowers. I'm not mowing as much as I would normally either.I may be able to test it out tonight, my GF is doing some "no mow May" for the bees or something, so she asked me not to mow at the house. The Hill has some grass, but nothing to really test the mower and the Lake is the same way. Maybe I can convince her to let me mow a small area. She doesn't ask a lot, so when she does, I try and oblige her.
Ron, unfortunately, I can't open any of the doors except the rear doors, I am parked too close to the shop on one side and there are suburbans on the other side.
jakemac
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No Mow May ????
hmmmm, I didn’t realize that being lazy has made me environmentally friendly.
hmmmm, I didn’t realize that being lazy has made me environmentally friendly.
xtremek
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Look at S being all environmentally friendly and stuff. No Mow May, and ditching the gas mower in favor of an electric one. Next thing we know, he'll be putting up a windmill, solar panels, and driving electric 'Burbs
Bob Heine
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mybigwarwagon
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I heard he ordered a Tesla.Look at S being all environmentally friendly and stuff. No Mow May, and ditching the gas mower in favor of an electric one. Next thing we know, he'll be putting up a windmill, solar panels, and driving electric 'Burbs
But only because Milwalkee doesn't make a car.
rmack898
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In addition to abrasives, I bought tungstens from Benchmark and was very pleased with them.
kent_323is
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I'm glad to see some favorable info & reviews about Benchmark abrasives. I just found them recently, and was thinking about ordering some flapper discs from them as they are much more reasonable than anywhere else locally. Big box stores and even harbor freight too expensive in my book.
For reference, when I was still traveling over to China for business, I could buy those flapper discs for $0.50 each compared to $6.99 & up here. I bought ~100 of them and brought back with me, but now I'm nearing the end of them.
I've been trying a few of the ones available locally, and I'm not terribly impressed. The thicker ones (and more expensive) do last longer, but not that much longer. They all work very well when fresh, and they all cut much less aggressively after they're partially used. I prefer the thinner ones better, even though they don't last as long as they seem to cut better over the life they have and are easier to maneuver into tight spots for grinding.
For reference, when I was still traveling over to China for business, I could buy those flapper discs for $0.50 each compared to $6.99 & up here. I bought ~100 of them and brought back with me, but now I'm nearing the end of them.
I've been trying a few of the ones available locally, and I'm not terribly impressed. The thicker ones (and more expensive) do last longer, but not that much longer. They all work very well when fresh, and they all cut much less aggressively after they're partially used. I prefer the thinner ones better, even though they don't last as long as they seem to cut better over the life they have and are easier to maneuver into tight spots for grinding.
mybigwarwagon
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Everyone needs a day off.
xtremek
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I hope you were able to recharge your batteries yesterday.
harley jim
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Got to have one of those days once in a while, whether you want one or not
Firebrand
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We all need one, should take one, rather than be taken on one!
jollygreengiant
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Never say never. I seen a rendering of an electric suburban based on the new electric silverado and it actually looked pretty good.
Man Strouty, I'm just getting caught up on 2 weeks of your posts. For someone who always says that they never get much done you sure seem to get lots of stuff done from this end.
86turbodsl
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This.I haven’t found a recliner that allows me to rest like a bed/couch can. I usually wake up from a recliner “rest” feeling worse than I started.
xtremek
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Seeing as we haven't heard from you lately, I hope you're kicking some major ****.
rmack898
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When I have to scroll to get to the Salvage Garage on the first page, there is always pause for concern.
racer-john
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Yeh, me too.
mybigwarwagon
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Maybe he found a place to nap.
xtremek
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Can you see the top of the desk? If so, I'd call that a win.
Prospecter
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When I was working, and I had a lot of paper to move, I'd measure the stack to see how many inches I could clear by the end of the day.
mybigwarwagon
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Ug. I hate paperwork. I did workman's comp investigations for a while. The reports were terrible. It was bad enough following someone around all day recording what they did. Having to sit for hours re-watching the tape and telling what was on it was brutal
Can’t even see the desk, it is actually deeper than it was when I started. No place to put it right now.
Been working on the Ponch this morning, ran into a snag with wiring terminals, so far it looks like the steering should be a direct swap. The tires are two inches taller, so not sure if that will be an issue, if it is, we can swap them out for the old ones.
Been working on the Ponch this morning, ran into a snag with wiring terminals, so far it looks like the steering should be a direct swap. The tires are two inches taller, so not sure if that will be an issue, if it is, we can swap them out for the old ones.
xtremek
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You need the fork lift to move the paperwork on the desk, right?
You are very close, I need the forklift to start moving things up into the office, it is the only one that I own (that is functional) that can reach the top landing of the stairs.
We fixed the E-brake on it, swapped out the rear steering mechanism, and did a few other things to it. Unfortunately, the steering isn't working properly, it had been weird for a long time, I just thought it was do to lack of hydraulic fluid, the leak was pretty bad. At least now it doesn't leak, we did have to do a "temporary" fix so that you can hot wire the power steering when needed. In order to fix things, we will need a wiring schematic, there has to be some sort of hydraulic pressure switch and a relay somewhere on the machine, but we don't know where to look. The obvious place is on the frame, tucked behind the battery, don't really want to move the battery until we know where things are. Anyways, we did that and dealt with the maroon shelf and the desk area, got the drawers mounted and the shelf all welded up. I would have loved to get more done, but it was all we could do to get that stuff done.
I am beat, my knees hurt, my left heel feels like I bruised it, and I didn't eat lunch, so I am hangry.
We fixed the E-brake on it, swapped out the rear steering mechanism, and did a few other things to it. Unfortunately, the steering isn't working properly, it had been weird for a long time, I just thought it was do to lack of hydraulic fluid, the leak was pretty bad. At least now it doesn't leak, we did have to do a "temporary" fix so that you can hot wire the power steering when needed. In order to fix things, we will need a wiring schematic, there has to be some sort of hydraulic pressure switch and a relay somewhere on the machine, but we don't know where to look. The obvious place is on the frame, tucked behind the battery, don't really want to move the battery until we know where things are. Anyways, we did that and dealt with the maroon shelf and the desk area, got the drawers mounted and the shelf all welded up. I would have loved to get more done, but it was all we could do to get that stuff done.
I am beat, my knees hurt, my left heel feels like I bruised it, and I didn't eat lunch, so I am hangry.
mybigwarwagon
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Take care of yourself, buddy. If you collapse I am going to come steal your burbs and forklifts.