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Post by Garage Rocker on Nov 22, 2017 20:48:26 GMT -5
itumble4u, I didn't even make the connection to Boy George! Are you the same Randy with a dog named Karma? And, Duke is going to look as good as that Mr. Clean dude after all the elbow grease he'll be spending keeping that shop spic and span! You almost got it that time, Susan. My screen name pulls up under itumble4you, not itumble4u. Small difference, but I guess someone else is registered under the other name. Karma? I'm not that kind of hippie. I have a Luna and a Roxy. Duke still needs to shave that head of his if he wants to fit the part!
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Post by TheRock on Nov 22, 2017 23:26:58 GMT -5
Thanks a lot, @garagerocker, I can't un-see that now! At this rate, Duke, have you thought about installing a central vacuum system (not air mover, vacuum)? I started writing that as a joke, but now that I think about it, it would be super handy! I think a Vac System would be nice but can be added and installed at a later date. A Shop Vac will do the job in the meantime. I busted my Arse today and finished the workbench Top. There will be some surprise adds on the workbench Next will be working on and beefing up the Harbor Freight workbenches and bolting them to the wall. Once that is done, I have a bunch of electrical receptacles to install above the benches. Here are some pics of the finished top.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 23, 2017 8:37:53 GMT -5
That bench top looks sweeeeet! Your construction skills are coming in really useful. Can't wait to see all the gizmos and doodads you construct to hold your small tools.
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Post by TheRock on Nov 23, 2017 13:10:17 GMT -5
That bench top looks sweeeeet! Your construction skills are coming in really useful. Can't wait to see all the gizmos and doodads you construct to hold your small tools. @ Bluesky78987 Thanks Susan Yeah I still have a couple tricks up my sleeves. I wish you and your family a wonderful thanksgiving.
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Post by TheRock on Nov 23, 2017 13:14:17 GMT -5
TheRock do you have access to stall mat? It's hard rubbber that is used for lining horse stalls. I have it on all of my benches. It's great stuff, as it's impervious to just about anything. Then again, your shop puts my work area to shame so ignore what I asked. Great job. Dave Dave how thick is that Mat? and what size LXW does it come in? Can it be cut? Will be needing some kind of mat to work off of and maybe that would work Happy Thanksgiving ~Duke
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Post by aDave on Nov 23, 2017 16:28:55 GMT -5
TheRock do you have access to stall mat? It's hard rubbber that is used for lining horse stalls. I have it on all of my benches. It's great stuff, as it's impervious to just about anything. Then again, your shop puts my work area to shame so ignore what I asked. Great job. Dave Dave how thick is that Mat? and what size LXW does it come in? Can it be cut? Will be needing some kind of mat to work off of and maybe that would work Happy Thanksgiving ~Duke It is 4x6, and it's 3/4" thick. Sturdy as hell, manufactured of recycled tires if I recall correcly. It can be cut, but it's a pain. Straight edge as a guide and a heavy duty utility (razor) knife. Multiple scores of the mat are needed to get through it. I would take a photo for you, but the benches are a mess right now. Feed stores usually have it. ETA: May not be totally oil resistant though. I had a small can of 3 in 1 that may have toppled and spilled on it. It caused a small area to swell where the spill was. That's the only flaw I've noticed.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2017 16:50:02 GMT -5
Tough enough that knife makers use it for handles on large choppers.
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Post by TheRock on Nov 23, 2017 23:07:00 GMT -5
Dave how thick is that Mat? and what size LXW does it come in? Can it be cut? Will be needing some kind of mat to work off of and maybe that would work Happy Thanksgiving ~Duke It is 4x6, and it's 3/4" thick. Sturdy as hell, manufactured of recycled tires if I recall correcly. It can be cut, but it's a pain. Straight edge as a guide and a heavy duty utility (razor) knife. Multiple scores of the mat are needed to get through it. I would take a photo for you, but the benches are a mess right now. Feed stores usually have it. ETA: May not be totally oil resistant though. I had a small can of 3 in 1 that may have toppled and spilled on it. It caused a small area to swell where the spill was. That's the only flaw I've noticed. Boy That stuff would be perfect on the bottom on a concrete block for a lot -O-tumbler. I used 1/2" butyle rubber on mine. This Mat Made outta 3/4" material maybe more vibration resistant. Ill hafta look at that stuff, it is pretty thick and wonder how it will look I will leave that decision to the BOSS.
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Post by quartz on Nov 23, 2017 23:17:59 GMT -5
We have the horse stall mat over much of our [concrete] shop floor. For me, it's too hard to clean to have on bench tops, we like Formica.
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Post by jamesp on Nov 24, 2017 8:02:30 GMT -5
Whirlwind shop build. If you are doing all this yourself you are a machine ! No substitute for fine climate controlled work space. Welder here and it's best done outside in the open air. Yearn for a comfortable climate controlled work space. Curious how you put those tractors up on that super shelf.
Did you accomplish all this in November ?
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Post by 1dave on Nov 24, 2017 9:10:59 GMT -5
We have the horse stall mat over much of our [concrete] shop floor. For me, it's too hard to clean to have on bench tops, we like Formica. For everything there is a time and a season. Formica is great in some places. not so great where you are welding, casting, or hammering. I wish I had known about horse stall mat 50 years ago for areas where I was hammering etc.
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Post by TheRock on Nov 24, 2017 16:00:42 GMT -5
Whirlwind shop build. If you are doing all this yourself you are a machine ! No substitute for fine climate controlled work space. Welder here and it's best done outside in the open air. Yearn for a comfortable climate controlled work space. Curious how you put those tractors up on that super shelf. Did you accomplish all this in November ? Well James I went back and looked at the Picture properties and found the date on the Old Horse Stable moving the old shelves and cutting the right shelf down that ran the length of the room was last week in October. The Cabinet assembly and install started Nov 3rd. Other than the cleanup I have done everything myself. Since the STROKE I had in July 13th that majorly KICKED MY ASS I have been doing best I can. Sometimes I just don't have the energy to all I want to that's for sure. Welding ya say! First job outta High School in 76 I fabricated and welded on Tar Tankers for 9 months till I went in the Navy. Id Rather be Fabricating Eating Sparks and welding Cherries than working on WOOD and wallering in SAWDUST. How did I get those Tractors On that Platform? I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once than I ever was.
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Post by jamesp on Nov 24, 2017 17:14:20 GMT -5
You weren't going to get away with out being asked how those heavy tractors got set on that shelf with that low ceiling all parked end to end. First thing that attacked my mind in your photos. Scissors lift and some fine welding answered that one.
Welders often have an aversion to wood. Must be lack of patience, steel comes together too fast.
Pretty welds. Sharp mind. Hard work. All paid off for you.
Hate to hear a good man partially crippled by an ailment. Sorry for your condition. Modern medicine does wonders for such ailments. Got friends that darn near do marathons w/heart conditions. It took them a while to find their zone.
Impressed.
Tractor to platform - ramps ?
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Post by TheRock on Nov 24, 2017 17:53:16 GMT -5
You weren't going to get away with out being asked how those heavy tractors got set on that shelf with that low ceiling all parked end to end. First thing that attacked my mind in your photos. Scissors lift and some fine welding answered that one. Welders often have an aversion to wood. Must be lack of patience, steel comes together too fast. Pretty welds. Sharp mind. Hard work. All paid off for you. Hate to hear a good man partially crippled by an ailment. Sorry for your condition. Modern medicine does wonders for such ailments. Got friends that darn near do marathons w/heart conditions. It took them a while to find their zone. Impressed. Tractor to platform - ramps ? Thanks for the compliments on the welding but your too kind. Well the ramps I use in my Horse Hauler So I use the Aluminum Ramps On The Scissors Lift Platform Too. If You Notice I kept the same paint colors And Floor Done On Both With Epoxy Coat. This is a 1956 that I restored from the ground up. A Friend of mine in Minnesota owns it now.
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Post by jamesp on Nov 25, 2017 6:15:54 GMT -5
Is that the type of epoxy coat flooring that you add paint chips to ? The thick stuff. You have impeccable attention to detail. And why can't they build riding lawn mowers bulletproof like that 56' model Wheel Horse. The finest tractor companies in the world are making Murray quality small lawn tractors/mowers these days. Even the tires don't hold up for 2 years.
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Post by TheRock on Nov 25, 2017 13:24:09 GMT -5
Is that the type of epoxy coat flooring that you add paint chips to ? The thick stuff. You have impeccable attention to detail. And why can't they build riding lawn mowers bulletproof like that 56' model Wheel Horse. The finest tractor companies in the world are making Murray quality small lawn tractors/mowers these days. Even the tires don't hold up for 2 years. Yes you sprinkle your color of chips you choose on it. www.epoxy-coat.com/ When they say they don't make em like they used to in this case they sure dont!
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Post by jamesp on Nov 25, 2017 13:39:06 GMT -5
Is that the type of epoxy coat flooring that you add paint chips to ? The thick stuff. You have impeccable attention to detail. And why can't they build riding lawn mowers bulletproof like that 56' model Wheel Horse. The finest tractor companies in the world are making Murray quality small lawn tractors/mowers these days. Even the tires don't hold up for 2 years. Yes you sprinkle your color of chips you choose on it. www.epoxy-coat.com/ When they say they don't make em like they used to in this case they sure dont! Wife's father is old school. He did the lake cabin in that coating. 30 years ago and still looks great. We built a large puppy house for breeding and used his left over chips and I believe the epoxy came from that same company. In Scandinavia they do full bathrooms with full floor drain using the same.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 15:01:50 GMT -5
They do whole airports with that epoxy. It's called "Terrazzo". Cool shit.
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Post by Pat on Nov 25, 2017 15:13:55 GMT -5
They do whole airports with that epoxy. It's called "Terrazzo". Cool shit. Terrazzo tiles aren’t made with paint chips. Terrazzo is a flooring material traditionally made by exposing marble chips on the surface of concrete and then polishing until smooth. We have it in our house. That describes what we have. “Paint” chips must be an auto-correct typo.
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Post by agatemaggot on Nov 25, 2017 17:41:48 GMT -5
Noticed a sand scoop in the cabinet, do a lot of detecting ?
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