Todays shop time.

[4570Man]

And for something actually related to the thread, I put door pins and bushings in my truck. For the minimal investment and effort this was I should have fixed it a long time ago. It closes like it’s supposed to now.

 

[Gordon Gould]

It is amazing how long I can live with something that slowly gets worse like your door hinges. Then like you said-why did I wait so long. Did you make the pins and bushings or find what you needed available ??

gg

 

[4570Man]

It is amazing how long I can live with something that slowly gets worse like your door hinges. Then like you said-why did I wait so long. Did you make the pins and bushings or find what you needed available ??

gg

The pins were in good shape so I really didn’t need those. I could have made the bushings but it was $12 for a 4 bushing and 2 pin set so cheaper to buy. The roller pin that’s supposed to hold the door in position when opened was also busted. That pin was $13. And my heater motor only runs on low speed and not very good at that. I’ve had a new one rolling around in the seat for months that I haven’t bothered installing. And I’ve had a set of mud flaps for months that I haven’t bothered installing either.

 

[Gordon Gould]

The pins were in good shape so I really didn’t need those. I could have made the bushings but it was $12 for a 4 bushing and 2 pin set so cheaper to buy. The roller pin that’s supposed to hold the door in position when opened was also busted. That pin was $13. And my heater motor only runs on low speed and not very good at that. I’ve had a new one rolling around in the seat for months that I haven’t bothered installing. And I’ve had a set of mud flaps for months that I haven’t bothered installing either.

You're making me feel like I am normal. Thank you.

gg

 

[Big Barn]

I decided to “mobilize” this side cabinet I’m planning on using for housing drill bits/annular cutters. While I was at it I incorporated an adjustable roller work support for my drill presses.

 

[BukitCase]

Cool idea Terry :thumbsup: ; sooo, would that be a "Cutting Edge Rolling Roller Cabinet" ? Just curious, couldn't think of a fun acronym (yet) ...Steve

 

[Threepoint]

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Big Barn, is that cherry wainscoting in your shop? Now you've really gone over the top. :laughing:

 

[dragoneggs]

I decided to �obilize this side cabinet I知 planning on using for housing drill bits/annular cutters. While I was at it I incorporated an adjustable roller work support for my drill presses.

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Nice... but! I have a couple metal cabinets that I made plywood dollies w/casters a few years ago. They are just begging for a custom metal frame dolly. For some reason the wood base bugs me. On my list of projects to grab some scrap 1/2 or 3/4in angle and make a base frame for them. But now I seen yours, I don't feel as bad.

 

[Big Barn]

Nice... but! I have a couple metal cabinets that I made plywood dollies w/casters a few years ago. They are just begging for a custom metal frame dolly. For some reason the wood base bugs me. On my list of projects to grab some scrap 1/2 or 3/4in angle and make a base frame for them. But now I seen yours, I don't feel as bad.

I cheaped out, Mark. The wooden moving platform was on sale for less than the price of the four swivel casters. I just cut it to size and bolted the cabinet down.

 

[Big Barn]

Big Barn, is that cherry wainscoting in your shop? Now you've really gone over the top. :laughing:

. Nope just fire engine red paint for the trim and slatwall.

 

[4570Man]

I welded some bucket teeth on my backhoe and than pushed up a brush pile to test them. The teeth were a game changer to push brush.

 

[Threepoint]

I welded some bucket teeth on my backhoe and than pushed up a brush pile to test them. The teeth were a game changer to push brush. View attachment 585636View attachment 585637

Very nice!

 

[Threepoint]

. Nope just fire engine red paint for the trim and slatwall.

I was thinking a manly gunmetal finish. :laughing: Or good old battleship gray, like I used on the HF dolly that the cabinet with the vacuum pump for my lathes rolls around on.

 

[Big Barn]

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Game changer for certain! Nice job

 

[4570Man]

Aside from the obvious benefits I’ve also found the teeth to be a useful depth gauge with spreading loose material over a firmer one.

 

[Big Barn]

Aside from the obvious benefits I’ve also found the teeth to be a useful depth gauge with spreading loose material over a firmer one.

That makes sense!

 

[Big Barn]

This morning I moved my dry cut saw bench into its new resting spot. Efficiency and saving time seems to a common trait among us old retired guys.

Must be due to that “ hurry up and die” attitude.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

This morning I moved my dry cut saw bench into its new resting spot. Efficiency and saving time seems to a common trait among us old retired guys.

Must be due to that “ hurry up and die” attitude.

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That's a nice setup for ergonomics. Do you fab for profit?

 

[Big Barn]

Thank you but no, I am strictly NON profit but not by choice

 

[metalcaster]

I ran across a 46" square piece of 1" thick aluminum that I bolted to the top of two of the HF Titan work benches. Thought that it would be a decent surface for tacking up fab projects. I plan on drilling and tapping holes in the aluminum for fixtures and bench top tools. Will add some shelves between the two cabinets and fixing a 4x4 electrical box extension cord to the side somewhere. The vise is held down with 4-3/8" bolts threaded into the plate.