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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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Folks,
Put All the toys away yestreday. Will have a week between the next project in the shop which is the start of the wall coverings. Should pick up the steel and trim next Wednesday. Resting today. Regards, Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 17 Apr 2021 at 8:18am |
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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Folks,
Weather is cold again almost snowing, just a misty cold rain. Spent most of the day in the shop working on my truck. Cranked the heat up to 64 (was at 61 F) and the time to get to that temp was about 2 hours. Not sure how much fuel we consumed to get there, but the response time was actually pretty quick. Worked in a flannel all day. Truck was a disaster after syrup season. Washed, vacuumed, cleaned dash, did the windows, changed the tires and rims over to the summer ones. I am getting spoiled in the heated shop!! Not a great picture, but I think Nic may be over to work on some electrical soon, so that may change. Regards, Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 16 Apr 2021 at 8:19pm |
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plummerscarin
Orange Level Access Joined: 22 Jun 2015 Location: ia Points: 3156 |
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Chris, those warm floors are awesome IMO. Glad you're enjoying it. Always good to get in a warm environment when it's nasty outside
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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Plummer, Folks,
Not very ambitious today. But if it is warm when I get there I may do some sanding and painting on truck fenders to repair chips and try to cover the surface rust. I know one thing the bath/ utility area is always nice and toasty warm! I have a custom bath cabinet to build for that tiny stainless hand sink too. May bring that to the top of the list of things to get done. or started soon. Would be nice to have that functional! I think its just going to be 3/4 inch plywood structure with maybe some spar varnish slapped on it like the walls?? Maybe small shelves for holding some cleaning items? Have Ideas need to get them turned into something real! Regards, Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 17 Apr 2021 at 8:16am |
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ac hunter
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jan 2011 Location: OHIO Points: 948 |
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Chris, Hope the scope procedure went OK. Some of those doctor things certainly take one's dignity away. About time for another one for me. Also had one to check my bladder a couple of times. Sure hate that stuff. Years ago folks were just stuck with what they had or needed to opened up to explore for problems. Suppose we shouldn't complain. Russell.
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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Russell,
I agree good technology to check us out from one end to the other today! Like getting a vehicle inspected, good to get it done once in a while. The Prep and after effects were way tougher than the actual event. Man that is some good sleep when your under! Hope things are good out there in Orange Land! Ok I checked Facebook, Ford Truck Forum, Facebook Marketplace, Email, texts and the Allis forum! Guess I am all caught up for a while! Regards, Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 17 Apr 2021 at 8:50am |
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tadams(OH)
Orange Level Access Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Jeromesville, O Points: 9680 |
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My doctor retired last October and my new doctor told me at my age it's up to me if I ever have another one of them scopes & the bladder checking for kidney stones and the removal was not something I ever want to have again
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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Folks,
Pulled the Ford Jubilee out of the shop and mowed lawn this afternoon. Worked on paint (surface rust) on the Ford truck today. Both sides behind the rear wheels takes a beating: Grind the old paint off, clean and rattle can some primer, then top coat with matching gray top coat: Better: Before on the pass side: After: Another project made much easier by having it nice and warm and dry. Also nice just moving around on a smooth floor! I have done some whittling on a chunk of the gold plated 3/4 inch plywood. Trying to fashion it into the shape of a sink cabinet for a crusty old stainless sink that has been kicking around here for 20 years. So should I fix the old ELKAY faucets or replace them with a cheap $30 set of spigots? Plan is to just add spar varnish, mount the sink, drain and suppy lines and say thats good enough. Oh yea have to build a door. Thanks for checking on me! Hope things are good in Orange land too! Regards, Chris Edited by Sugarmaker - 19 Apr 2021 at 1:17am |
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Ted J
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18727 |
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Keep that faucet. It has the long goose neck! I don't know where you're going to get a $30 faucet. They are a LOT more than that around here! Looking good! As for getting caught up, I don't think I ever will. Just TOO many projects and never enough time.... It's hard to get on here anymore. P.S. Dang retirement! Anybody wanna hire an old decrepit has been? I need the rest.
Edited by Ted J - 18 Apr 2021 at 10:55pm |
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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Ted,
Thanks for the support and suggestions! I will look into rebuilding the old faucet. It is a sturdy unit. Have good local hardware back in business now too. Old old store restocked with a great selection. Not the cheapest, but saves driving 20 miles also. They should have the rubber washers for it. I agree that most days I work a lot harder and longer than when I had a full time job too. But I am not looking for a job. Love the retirement thing! Regards, Chris
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WF owner
Orange Level Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Bombay NY Points: 4415 |
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Sorry to be off topic, but I have to tell my favorite retirement story.
Shortly after I retired, we took the grandkids camping. Our youngest granddaughter was 5 at the time and loves to talk. Our camping neighbors, in the next campsite, asked her what we did for work (and were eager to tell us her reply). She told them "My grandmother is a nurse. She works in a prison. But my grandfather doesn't work anymore. He is a bum!" (I wonder where she heard that...) Being a bum is great !!!
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jaybmiller
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Greensville,Ont Points: 21550 |
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sink sugesstion... remove top piece THEN varnish the frame and entire top(all 6 sides) , at least 2 coats... It'll sloww down the plywood edges from 'wicking' up water.
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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WF, Jay,
That is cute being a BUM! Jay good idea on the varnish. Makes good sense too. Will think about that one some disassembly required:) Regards, Chris
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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Folks,
Trip back in time at Kennedy's Hardware in Cranesville PA, picked through old rubber washers and o rings toi get parts to rebuild the ELKAY antique faucet. Might just work? Ted was right cheapest new set was $40 plus! Got some Spar varnish for the sink base too. Also set up the $5.43 5 foot brake for bending the corners on the steel liner panels for the wainscoting on the interior of the shop. Glad I didnt throw this out during clean up! Outside corner: Inside corner: Some prototype bends, looks like it should work OK. This is going to be in lieu of a trim piece on the corners. Also took the truck in for fluid film application this afternoon. It has been washed and drying for a couple days. Hope this stuff helps save it for a little longer. Regards, Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 19 Apr 2021 at 10:25am |
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plummerscarin
Orange Level Access Joined: 22 Jun 2015 Location: ia Points: 3156 |
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I like your bend idea. Should save on cost of trim.
Take a close look at the seats of that faucet. If a groove is worn in the seat it will take out the washer very quickly. Most faucets had replaceable seats but an old, knowledgeable hardware store is likely the only source for them if even have any. I used to get them also from a catalog supply outfit. P&M if I remember correctly |
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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plummer,
Yes the old hardware had ancient small plastic boxes of O rings. I picked out several that looked right. They also had the flat rubber washers for the seals in the turn portion. New seals, o rings. Cost me about $8. Have it on test now. No leaks yet. Putty around the base to the sink. Also found a leak in a union in the main supply line. Tightening just did not help. Was able to take the seat out and found a burr that was not allowing the seat to close. Ground it down and reinstalled. Seems fine now. I lost the plastic seal in the top of the drain pipe. Dang! Have a solution to the water wicking into the plywood as Jay mentioned. ( I did see this happening as I was fixing the leaky union!) I am going to take the cabinet back apart and remove some material near the floor (about 1/4 inch). Just keep a small support leg with something waterproof under it. Regards, Chris Edited by Sugarmaker - 19 Apr 2021 at 8:11pm |
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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Folks,
had this all done and internet crashed. Some pictures of the prototype wall panel install. Start with snow stop, 45ed one piece in corner then slipped the other piece inside. Looks ok. Snow stop is tucked inside the vertical Jay on each end: Panel bent 90 deg for corner: The look. 36 inches from floor to where the double angle will run as trim on top of the panels. Top screws should be hidden by 1.5 over lap: Off topic: Picture of me and my TD6 that is being worked on, by new owner Matt in LakeCity PA. I guess its time? I have owned it for 7 years. My uncle had it for 50 years. Regards, Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 21 Apr 2021 at 8:09am |
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tadams(OH)
Orange Level Access Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Jeromesville, O Points: 9680 |
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Sure is a cute little machine.Your shed is shaping up nicely
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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T, Folks,
Thanks! We have winter again today in Albion PA: My tiny sink upside down with some Danco clips in position to hold the sink to the cabinet. Of course they had to be modified, that's pretty much the norm! Bought a set of Forestener (SP?) bits for sinking the holes for the door hinges. Took the sink apart and coated the edges and exterior with several coats of spar varnish. Its really soaking it up. Amish folks called and all my steel and the trim is ready for pick up Friday or Saturday. Perfect timing if I can get this sink back together, then I can start on the steel and trim work. When that's done the wood should be just about here too. Added a very important feature in the utility room: A cell phone holder! Regards, Chris Edited by Sugarmaker - 21 Apr 2021 at 4:30pm |
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JohnColo
Orange Level Joined: 03 Apr 2020 Location: Niwot, CO Points: 1258 |
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Make sure you don't accidentally turn on the video while sitting down...
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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John,
I will try to avoid that! Notice I don't do videos much. No use making a bigger fool of my self than you can already make out with just pictures! When are you stopping by this summer? I want to have some type of work lined up for us!:) Wait... forgot, there is always something to do! Regards, Chris |
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JohnColo
Orange Level Joined: 03 Apr 2020 Location: Niwot, CO Points: 1258 |
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Sometime right around the 4th of July (not on the 4th, coming for the picnic). I'm sure you can find something for us to do, hope to drag along my retired GM millwright, maple syrup making cousin in law. |
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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John,
Sounds good! Regard, Chris
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IBWD MIke
Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3472 |
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Man, that shop is looking fantastic!! Even with the white stuff, which you can keep.
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8168 |
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Mike,
Folks, Thanks, Yea the s........w and cold is a step back to winter. So much for thinking we were going to get a fruit crop this year. Shop was 65 F when I went this morning. Cooper and I put the varnished sink parts back together. Cooper checked out all the heating system. removing the slide in thermometers immediately. Just the way his 3 year old brain works! Busted: We didnt need our coats after a little while. Pretty comfortable in the shop. Coffee break at 10:00: He had to have me start the F40, plus some time on the Cub Cadet 73. Have applied some clear caulking around the perimeter of the sink to wall joint. Other than that it is on line and functional! Thanks for checking in on me and our shop talk blog. Regard, Chris Edited by Sugarmaker - 23 Apr 2021 at 2:29pm |
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plummerscarin
Orange Level Access Joined: 22 Jun 2015 Location: ia Points: 3156 |
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Looking good!!! Those slip in thermometers are great till inquiring minds get hold of ‘em.
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tadams(OH)
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Now your wife can't yell at you for coming to the house with dirty hands
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JohnColo
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Now he won't have to go in the house at all, except maybe to eat!
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Sugarmaker
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John, Folks,
I have lost about 10 lbs. not coming in to eat! Trying to stay busy. Regards, Chris
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Sugarmaker
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Folks,
As planned have a good breakfast in Linesville PA with hd1937 (Jim)and gather up more building parts: Yes the F40 sure is handy for these projects. Almost got stuck with it. Steering wheels backed off the cement and she spun a little trying to get back on solid ground!: Second Covid shot this afternoon. Will see how that goes! Regards, Chris
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