Veeps' Garage

[bagged89s10]

I haven't posted in a while but have been really busy cleaning out our basement and breezeway so we can start a house renovation. Waiting for architecturals to start that project. In the midst of our cleaning the house out, I acquired a free metal shed from my neighbor. I measured the shed with my neighbor before I built the floor and we got 10'x8' exactly.

Built the floor out of all pressure treated 2x6 joists and 3/4 pt plywood.



We got the shed over my neighbors 3ft fence and around to my yard. It was very easy with 8 guys.

I need to pressure wash it

Notice the floor is too big towards the back? My neighbor measured the side he repaired and that was 8ft. He got the shed for like $20 from lowes because it was damaged. I'll have to take it slightly apart and adjust it square.


Can't complain for a free shed and I know I can unscrew that back corner and square it up. I'll just have to install some type of z flashing to keep water out. My thought is to use drip edge or some other pre-bent flashing all the way around the shed base, and bend it up the inside to keep water out.

 

[xtremek]

Love that price. Nice score.

 

[bagged89s10]

Got the shed cleaned up and squared up. Apparently, someone didn't know how to measure because one side was the correct length at 92.75" and the other side was too long at 8ft. So I took it partially apart and squared it up. Used drip edge on the bottom and bent it up on the inside, then flashed it to let and water drain out and protect the floor.

It feels good to finally get all the lawn and garden equipment out of the garage!

 

[rmalkow2]

Ya! Free and extra garage space. That's a great deal. Nice work squaring it up and on a good foundation.

 

[bagged89s10]

Ya! Free and extra garage space. That's a great deal. Nice work squaring it up and on a good foundation.

Thanks. Cost me about $200 to build a decent floor structure. Now I can wait a few years to build the larger shed. But maybe I can convince my wife that it will be easier to convert the current garage into a new master suite and I can just build a 30x24 "shed".

 

[bagged89s10]

Again been super busy remodeling my house and and my new daughter was just born last month.


Almost a month old


Before she was born I was busy building a new staircase.
I think it came out pretty good. Still need to finish the half wall railing and trim.


Used a ton of spax screw.


I moved the staircase from in between our kitchen to the side of the living room. Now I will install a 24’ lvl and remove the center wall to open up the floor plan.
The old staircase was where the ladder is.

 

[slik560]

Congratulations!!! A fine new addition to the family! That staircase looks great - by using screws, it will never creak or groan. Well done....on all levels.

 

[bagged89s10]

Congratulations!!! A fine new addition to the family! That staircase looks great - by using screws, it will never creak or groan. Well done....on all levels.

Thank you

 

[xtremek]

The stairs look nice, but they don't hold a candle to your other creation. Congrats on the new addition.

 

[bagged89s10]

The stairs look nice, but they don't hold a candle to your other creation. Congrats on the new addition.

Thanks man!

 

[zmotorsports]

Congratulations on the new addition to your family.

 

[rmalkow2]

Nice work on those new stairs and even bigger congrats on your new daughter.

 

[Bob Heine]

Congratulations! A daughter changes your life -- for the better.

 

[jbmatth]

As others have stated, congratulations on the little girl!
JB

 

[taumac]

Congrats on daughter.

 

[bagged89s10]

Thanks all. It’s exciting and a life changer for sure.

 

[bagged89s10]

So I’ve finally upgraded my air compressor from the old oil less craftsman to a better v twin cylinder oil lubricated pump.

These sell for $449 at Home Depot but I found a local guy selling a brand new one for $250. Turns out he bought 8 of them when he found a clearance deal at Home Depot which was probably $100 each max. It’s a win for both of us.

Here are the specs from Home Depot’s website.

“Model #: C302H
Sku #: 1001655406
Internet #: 206695048
Husky Ultra-Quiet 30 Gal. compressor contains a cast iron, V-twin cylinder and oil-lubricated pump features 1-Piece cast iron crankcase, thermally stable cast iron cylinder body, aluminum head and machined cast iron valve plate, automotive style ball bearings and durable stainless steel reed valve. The compressor is ultra-quiet with a 75 dBA sound rating. Compressor has a heavy duty induction motor for maximum performance and efficiency. 155 MAX psi for optimum tool performance.
75 dBA sound rating for ultra-quiet, comfortable use
6.2 SCFM at 40 psi, 5.3 SCFM at 90 psi
30 Gal. ASME certified tank meets all safety standards and regulations
10 in. full pneumatic wheels provide the unit with maximum portability on all surfaces”

It’s not the best compressor but I’m getting a compressor that’s fairly quiet and suits my needs. My iPhone dB meter reads around 80dB while the old compressor had readings over 100dB. I basically use air to fill tires, use nail guns, use the blow off tool, and sometimes a little plasma cutting. I was originally looking for a newer tank to put my Campbell hausfeld pump on which I pulled from a 1970s-1980s sears craftsman compressor. That pump might actually be more powerful but I won’t know unless I decide to test them. Bottom lone is I can always upgrade the pump and motor on this compressor.






I had a nice smc water trap to I plumbed it up.



And I just sold the old craftsman for $150 to recoup some of the cost.

Now I have an empty cabinet. I am going to move that workbench cabinet away from the wall. My plan is to have a workbench which I can walk all the way around and also use as an out feed table for my table saw.

 

[xtremek]

It looks like a two stage pump which is a great upgrade

 

[bagged89s10]

A few of my recent finds.

Delta 1/2HP grinder with stand for $40. Only thing wrong with it is the broken eye shield.






A second delta grinder for $62. This one is on a walker turner pedestal. The tag says 220v but it’s wired for 110v. The lights and bulbs work too. I think I will be using parts from the other one to complete and restore this one. Does anyone know the closest matching color to this one?

The water turner stand is a little damaged but it’s a very cool stand.





Picked this 6” Rock Island 577 today for $70. Need to find a swivel base for it but it’s in very clean shape under all the black. And the rust is just slight surface rust. If anyone has a lead on a swivel base please let me know. It weighs 130pounds without the missing swivel base.

 

[rmalkow2]

Both those grinders are nice ones and the stands they are on are very cool indeed. Even simple parts of tools were made with style back when these were made. You got good deals on those as well. I never see a grinder with nice stand go under $100 around me.

 

[Ajkru944]

Nice!

 

[bagged89s10]

Both those grinders are nice ones and the stands they are on are very cool indeed. Even simple parts of tools were made with style back when these were made. You got good deals on those as well. I never see a grinder with nice stand go under $100 around me.

I lucked out. Now I can finally sell at least one of my craftsman grinders.

 

[bagged89s10]

Moved my compressor and vacuum to the other corner of my garage. I also finally mounted my reel craft hose reels. This thing is so much nicer than that plastic hose craftsman reel I was using before. That old reel is going to get converted to a garden hose reel.
Now I just need run power to this side of the shop.

 

[bagged89s10]

Starting more rearranging. Luckily the rolling cart i had is almost the perfect size for this parts cabinet. I have no clue where it’s going. The empty space is going to be the location of my vise shelving.

 

[sdavis622]

Starting more rearranging. Luckily the rolling cart i had is almost the perfect size for this parts cabinet. I have no clue where it’s going. The empty space is going to be the location of my vise shelving.

Looking good man! That cabinet is AWESOME! I keep eying some similar on buy sell trades but prices haven’t been right! Keep up the good work!

 

[bagged89s10]

Looking good man! That cabinet is AWESOME! I keep eying some similar on buy sell trades but prices haven’t been right! Keep up the good work!

I love the cabinet. It was sitting in that empty spot where I’m building shelving to store my vises. I traded a gold craftsman radial arm saw cabinet for it to a GJ member. I’m trying to rearrange so I can build a workbench/our feed table for my table saw and start more woodworking.

 

[sdavis622]

I love the cabinet. It was sitting in that empty spot where I’m building shelving to store my vises. I traded a gold craftsman radial arm saw cabinet for it to a GJ member. I’m trying to rearrange so I can build a workbench/our feed table for my table saw and start more woodworking.

Very cool. I’ll keep checking in to see how your woodworking plans turn out.


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[Squashfest81]

Nicely done Veep, especially that little cutie!
I actually just cut a new top for that radial cabinet yesterday. Love the gold.

 

[bagged89s10]

Nicely done Veep, especially that little cutie!
I actually just cut a new top for that radial cabinet yesterday. Love the gold.

Nice. Haven’t heard from you in a while. Hope all is well.

 

[bagged89s10]

Very cool. I’ll keep checking in to see how your woodworking plans turn out.


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I’m getting ready to build a kitchen island and some built in shelves. Nothing too crazy but I need better space to build them without having to constantly move things around. I’m looking forward to having an out-feed table/workbench that I can walk all the way around. The old workbench against the wall is limited in uses.

 

[xtremek]

Are you going to leave the cabinet on the roller? Looking good

 

[bagged89s10]

Are you going to leave the cabinet on the roller? Looking good

I will keep it on the cart for now. I’m going to start putting everything on castors. It’s very handy. Not exactly sure what I’m doing with it yet. Once I get rid of the bench next to the garage door, I can start to figure out how everything can get rearranged.

 

[bagged89s10]

I got my vise shelf built. 6ft wide by 18” deep and 36.5” tall. I only had time put a few of my vises on it but I should be able to get most of them in there.

 

[slik560]

Reminds me of the old Doobie Brothers album: What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits

 

[bagged89s10]

I moved a little over half of my vises here so far.

 

[bagged89s10]

So I’ve been a little busy and haven’t posted updates so here they are.
Almost all the vises are moved now.


That little shelf unit on top with the slats is from my work truck. I actually have another one too which I might take the 2 and make them more useful. We will see.

I moved the workbench off the wall to see my options. I do like not having that bench right next to the door. Yes now my shop is a complete disaster.

I’m just not sure what I’m putting here exactly. It will either be tool chests or all my parts cabinets.

 

[bagged89s10]

My reorganization project just had a curveball thrown at it. I’ve been searching for a bigger lathe and scored a deal on this 12” craftsman atlas.
I had fun unloading it this weekend.



And sold my craftsman atlas 618 today.


Paid $600 for the 12” and sold the 6” for $600. I just need to spend a little to get the guards but I can’t be happier.
I think the new one is going here where the bandsaw and old lathe were. I just have to figure out if I want to move the drill press or not.

 

[xtremek]

Nice score on the lathe. Looks like you've been busy.

 

[bagged89s10]

Nice score on the lathe. Looks like you've been busy.

Thanks. Trying to find time to do everything I want to do and balance what I need to do.

Things that I can just spend a few minutes on, let sit, and then come back to is basically what I have time for right now.

So the other day I simple greened these legs and then three some paint stripper on them.



Then I went back and tried to use the scraper but that was just a mess with cast-iron being so rough. Just wiping off the paint and paint stripper with paper towels worked the best.



And then last night I coated the back sides of the legs with paint stripper. After work I should be able to wipe off all that pain and maybe throw another coat on wherever the paint doesn’t come off.



I’ll probably go over the legs with a wire wheel and then throw a coat of BLO on them before painting them gloss black.

 

[bagged89s10]

Lathe legs done. I love the look of cast iron so much hat I’m not sure if I’ll be painting them black anymore. I’m between 3 options. 1)BLO and then clear coat. 2)Jax blackener and then clear. I’ve never used a blackener product. 3)Gloss black paint. What do you guys think?