Workshop build, Melbourne, Australia.

[andyaus]

Nice one, you can't buy a fan or air conditioner here at the moment, it even made the local news papers

 

[HOTFR8]

After a week of temperatures @ 41C + (106F) I was lucky to pick up this retro fan for the shop It has 3 speed settings and depending on which way I face it can be an extractor or refresher I fitted a mount into the window frame which allows me to easily swivel and remove.

What a great idea.

Nice one, you can't buy a fan or air conditioner here at the moment, it even made the local news papers

I get all my fans during the winter from places like the Salvo shop. Pay no more than about $5-00 a fan. I have five in the works that owe me nothing. 4 are on stands and one conventional. Fan heaters I also get the same way.

 

[1/2 Cup]

What a great idea.



I get all my fans during the winter from places like the Salvo shop. Pay no more than about $5-00 a fan. I have five in the works that owe me nothing. 4 are on stands and one conventional. Fan heaters I also get the same way.

You are on the money HOTFR8 people think what planet do i come from?buying heaters in summer and fans in the winter and that planet is called "Winner"

 

[HOTFR8]

You are on the money HOTFR8 people think what planet do i come from?buying heaters in summer and fans in the winter and that planet is called "Winner"

No at this time of year that is called staying cool.

Just noticed to fold down cover over the window. Now that is a great idea.

 

[1/2 Cup]

No at this time of year that is called staying cool.

Just noticed to fold down cover over the window. Now that is a great idea.

Strategic planning

 

[andyaus]

Just noticed to fold down cover over the window. Now that is a great idea.

Oh you notice that I was thinking that the weakest point of my shop for invaders was the window, So I came up with another trick bit (shop secret) and the internal window shutter It's a 15mm nylon composite panel

 

[andyaus]

I never understood why people wait to buy things when they'll be at the most expensive ??? Luckily this one was donated

 

[HOTFR8]

Oh you notice that I was thinking that the weakest point of my shop for invaders was the window, So I came up with another trick bit (shop secret) and the internal window shutter It's a 15mm nylon composite panel

A bit like me hiding my Showroom door behind a sliding door as I did not like the idea of a glass sliding door for security. (See Shedwellers The Extension).

I never understood why people wait to buy things when they'll be at the most expensive ??? Luckily this one was donated

Free ! The fan was free ? Well done.

 

[andyaus]

A bit like me hiding my Showroom door behind a sliding door as I did not like the idea of a glass sliding door for security. (See Shedwellers The Extension)..

I absolutely Have

Free ! The fan was free ? Well done.

It pays to keep an eye out and Be nice

 

[HOTFR8]

I absolutely Have

It pays to keep an eye out and Be nice

 

[andyaus]

So I'm currently in Northern Spain visiting my Wifes Family before heading south for the Moto GP in Jerez, My Father in law lives in the family house in a small village in the mountains that his Father built 61 years ago (not much has been done since ) Anyway thought Id take a pic of the shed / original cow barn, Potential

 

[HOTFR8]

Enjoy the Moto GP.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Enjoy your trip to the GP.

You are right on that score, i can see heaps of potential in the barn.

Thanks for posting.

 

[anth]

Love it all mate, garage, the deck, the Indian wall art!

 

[metalhead140]

Awesome work on the workshop and deck. Jealous of your holiday too!

 

[andyaus]

Love it all mate, garage, the deck, the Indian wall art!

Awesome work on the workshop and deck. Jealous of your holiday too!

Thanks boys, I have done a couple of things over the last week to the shop and once I finish them off i'll post up some pics Planning on some more wall art soon but have to wait for summer now to finish the last details on the deck

 

[andyaus]

After using my neighbours media blasting setup I realized how awesome and useful they are, soooo I decided I had to have my own : I'm picking up tomorrow night and it comes with 2 bags of media of different coarseness

Now to convince the wife I've always had it

 

[andyaus]

I couldn't help it Well I will need to weld up a stand for the new I mean old blasting cabinet & who doesn't have a heat gun, my old one broke

 

[1/2 Cup]

Great job on the media blast cabinet, yet another thing on my bucket list.
The simple answer is to fessing up to your wife is - just conveniently forget about telling her.

Regards

 

[metalhead140]

Nice new toys!

 

[anth]

Very nice purchase, I'm hoping to get one once my shed is setup, do you mind if I ask the details on yours? Do you think you could fit a 15" wheel in there without a tyre?

 

[andyaus]

Great job on the media blast cabinet, yet another thing on my bucket list.
The simple answer is to fessing up to your wife is - just conveniently forget about telling her.

Regards

Nice new toys!

Very nice purchase, I'm hoping to get one once my shed is setup, do you mind if I ask the details on yours? Do you think you could fit a 15" wheel in there without a tyre?

Thanks all, this stuff makes my shop more homely Anth you probably could fit a wheel in it but you wouldn't be able to work on it , it's more suitable for my rc stuff or smaller motorcycle parts

 

[andyaus]

So of course I had to try out the new helmet and I needed a trolley for my welder so I made 1 up added the hangers for helmets and the welder leads, the box will be mounted to the side for my grinder The box will be my first subject in the blaster

 

[1/2 Cup]

So of course I had to try out the new helmet and I needed a trolley for my welder so I made 1 up added the hangers for helmets and the welder leads, the box will be mounted to the side for my grinder The box will be my first subject in the blaster

Nice job on the welder trolley.
How is the new welder helmet? I purchased Weld Class Promax 300 last week, the CIG unit was my other option..

Regards

 

[andyaus]

Nice job on the welder trolley.
How is the new welder helmet? I purchased Weld Class Promax 300 last week, the CIG unit was my other option..

Regards

Cheers mate, I'm about to head out to the shop and finish a few details on the trolley after painting it last night then i'll start on the stand for the blasting cabinet

I'm exceptionally happy with the helmet, it has definitely improved my start welds since I can see and the auto darkening timing is spot on

 

[andyaus]

Finished the welding trolley (apart from the grinder box ) then set straight to work welding up the trolley stand for the blasting cabinet All done and painted in mid grey as homage to the dexion I used to make it waiting for it to dry before starting the final setup of the cabinet .

 

[sean Buick 76]

Very processional looking cart!!!

 

[guss013]

**** Mate, just had a read, all 16 pages! Well done on the build! It is looking amazing!
You deserve another cold one!!

 

[metalhead140]

Good work on the carts!

 

[1/2 Cup]

They have come up well.

 

[andyaus]

Very processional looking cart!!!

Thanks I'm currently very happy with myself

**** Mate, just had a read, all 16 pages! Well done on the build! It is looking amazing!
You deserve another cold one!!

cheers I took up you suggestion

Good work on the carts!

Thanks mate

They have come up well.

Not bad for an amateur eh

Went out and slid the cabinet into its new base this morning, Very happy

 

[andyaus]

Tonight I fitted the regulator then plumbed up a tested I then riveted a work light to the top and sealed with high temp silicone, it's exactly the light I was looking for I still need to pick up some more flexible + longer media tube then it's ready for it's first run

 

[0150carmac]

great build you have done you have a great space to work on your bikes

 

[andyaus]

great build you have done you have a great space to work on your bikes

Hey thanks mate

 

[andyaus]

Finished up the little welding cart today by adding the grinder box After giving the box a run through the blasting cabinet using glass media which only removes paint and surface rust, I was very happy with the patina look so just cleared over to finish Bolted it on to the cart and added a mount bolt at 1 end for the wire wheel and bent up a hook for the other end to hold various disks

 

[1/2 Cup]

Nice work, one stop fabrication at it best.

 

[andyaus]

Nice work, one stop fabrication at it best.

Cheers mate , It's surprising how much easier having your welder movable while working makes the job plus I'm enjoying having a all the required tooling together

 

[sean Buick 76]

Nice work, I wish I had metal fabrication experience it is an art!

I paid a good friend to fabricate most of my car for me so I appreciate the skills you have!

 

[andyaus]

Nice work, I wish I had metal fabrication experience it is an art!

I paid a good friend to fabricate most of my car for me so I appreciate the skills you have!

Cheers mate I still have a lot I can learn though

 

[andyaus]

Tonight I made up the frame for the half barrel bar which is the last major deck piece I used 20mm film ply which I bolted together then cut into a circle, marked out what resembled a sun dial and nailed in the timber I will add the deck timbers to it once its in place, although it will be removable to access the pipe its covering. I'm thinking a nice solid timber top with a rounded edge to finish