New shop started

[plastikosmd]

In respect to the Ranger, it is an amazingly capable machine and I can use an off-road in the woods. Modern technology such as a Genie or lull would be handy but this was $2000, Bullet proof Continental, never fails to start even below zero temperatures, Never fails to lift ( Under rated at 6000 pounds, more likely 8000+) and has required one mast bearing in the years that I致e owned it
I prefer granny gear, I haven稚 taken it up to its top speed of 21 mph or so. It also has a reasonable tow rating

 

[daugen]

I use Fluid film on my steel implements that are in open sheds, works great for a couple of years.
Just a lot more waxy stuff in it I believe. Which also makes it a bit messy.

Why not a traditional black undercoat? Fluid film adds slipperyness, is that a help on undercoating?

 

[plastikosmd]

I like it for all the underneath fasteners
I have never really found an undercoat that I like (probably due to poor surface prep, maybe if put on when new??)

I do like POR15 and use that on bare metal/ light rust

FF is hard to beat, 5 min to spray jeep, 10 for truck and lasts the season,

 

[plastikosmd]

Still getting ready for winter
Battery removal from dozers


With the cold, nice day to forge(shape) the new light bracket for the jeep.
There is a curve that I have to match
Chose heat as I don稚 have the correct dies for the hossfeld

 

[plastikosmd]

Finished up forging the bracket then took the Excalibur micro out for some target practice
Soda can gives u reference as to how small this bow is. Weight is around 5 lbs. It still does 355ft/sec (280lb draw wt)

 

[plastikosmd]

Wish this Stanford lift saw some oil. I figured I would make sure I could remove the ram before getting it installed. Glad I did. Pins had to be drilled out. Also started fitting the LED bracket after forging.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Neat projects and photos.

Did you consider air bags for the rear on the truck?

 

[plastikosmd]

I did, neighbor had them with many failure issues. Basically it was the only option I didn’t select. I’m happy thus far. It rides well and trailer hooks are not hard for me atm.
Bracket done
Just got to run the wire to switch

 

[plastikosmd]

Failure by design, started mounting the doors on the Jeep after buying hinge sockets. The upper hinge was way off to start.


I considered just making a new socket where it sat but after looking closer, not only were the upper hinges mounted low, they were on the wrong doors.
I then noted that the lower hinges were also swapped making for a large door gap.


So everything came apart and put together the right way
First the lowers installed, gap fixed.



There is a missing filler piece creating a gap at window frame, u can see where the prior owner had affixed a shim. I may use the old holes and put some flashing on for the time being.

Doors are just for winter driveway plowing, the other 3 seasons, no doors.
I suspect the prior owner put lower hinges on backwards first leading to further and further errors. The other possibility is the lack of the filler piece and a crazy work around

 

[plastikosmd]

For the life of me I couldn’t find my wood bandsaw table insert. (It was even red!)
So grabbed a blank and made one. I found a nice size scrap blank that only required me remove a few tenths but it hard stuff (H-13.) Much better when I switched to carbide.

 

[dstig1]

You made a bandsaw throat insert out of H13?!?! Yeah, that should hold up OK

 

[plastikosmd]

My fault!
I wouldn稚 call myself a hoarder but when it comes to material, I will often search for the exact right piece of stock so I don稚 waste material.

This piece was perfect. Not all of my stock material has stamps as to what it was. After cutting it for a bit and burning up some HSS I pulled it out of the chuck and looked at the end and saw the H 13.
Parting wasn稚 gonna happen easily so I went slow and cool on the bandsaw.

 

[plastikosmd]

Belgian waffle for breakfast = some sawing to work it off



Then tackled the old Christmas lights on front tree

 

[EddieWalker]

I haven't seen a 3 wheeler in decades. Scariest thing that I ever rode!!!!

 

[plastikosmd]

I have a few and still prefer the trikes
Love them, wish I had more room

 

[plastikosmd]

A bit of spark erosion today. I needed to remove some cable from a clamp. HSS drill was a no go, I only had one 1/8 carbide endmill and I needed more depth

 

[aczlan]

Very interesting, do you have a write up some more of the power supply and such that you're using to control this?

Aaron Z

 

[plastikosmd]

This is a hansfeld unit (not homebuild)
I don’t think I have a manual. Runs on 110. There are plans to build these online

Basically a small edm
Similar tap disintegratior etc

 

[plastikosmd]

Quick project for Xmas present for wife and I (Our first date was fishing 27 years ago or so)
First time we have bought ourselves rods and reels. We want the customer out with a paint scheme to match the boat. Crafty one customs did a wonderful job.

First a gratuitous shot of the Milwaukee battery powered chopsaw. Love this thing. Glad to cut the cord





Picking up the rods.



Nice match to the boat





Chosen reels were two bait runners- Shimano Thunnus 6000



Two Conventional, Diawa Saltiga 15h



Two troll rods, 2 speed Shimano Talica 25



All installed

 

[daugen]

Wow. Invite me to dinner when you get the fish home please.
Do you have a rod ceiling mount in the Albin? Most wives don't like them and want you to hide them.

Have fun, am envious since I almost bought an Albin, unfortunately the one that broke down on survey, towed in, only due to seller's awful maintenance.
The next survey owner's wife fell off boat onto concrete dock and slipped down into water, utter mayhem getting her out, blood everywhere, ambulances, etc.
At that point I felt I was jinxed...
Bought this farm next and no time for boating.
Show us your first fish please