legenddc Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/19/2021 at 9:50 PM, Coop said: Happens to all of us. Where was the mistake(s)? No major mistakes and plenty of extra wood left if I really botched something up. I just struggled way longer then I should have to figure out how to cut out 45s and make things go around together in the right order. I was able to get it glued up and there's only a small gap in one of the corners. Not thrilled with it, but it's livable. I think I wasn't fully lined up when I clamped it up. Decided to wait on putting in the rabbet until I was thinking clearer and have the glass. On 8/19/2021 at 11:20 PM, Chet said: I have been there, but over time I have come to recognize the symptoms and now I am pretty quick to jump of, even if it is still moving. I have learned that by doing this I save on lumber. Had I been working on a larger project or one without scrap lumber I would have stopped. I was at least aware of my mental block and made extra sure to be safe. Never worth risking personal injury for woodworking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 That's why I like to have an office chair in my shop. Place to set a spell and have a think . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom King Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Needed a way to lift the new mower, to be able to take the blades off for sharpening. I kept the magnetic drill press, after buying it for a tractor repair job. At first, I thought I would resell it, but after using it, I couldn't let it go. It came in handy today. I needed a 3/4" hole through three layers of 1/4" steel, and right below is some steering parts under rubber boots. It would have been impossible, and a terrible job holding a big drill by hand. It was a piece of cake with this. This is a stainless steel marine lifting eye with a working strength high enough to lift three of these complete mowers. I lifted it higher than this when I took the blades off, but this was the only picture I took of the loader doing the lifting. Previously, with a much lighter mower, I used a shed rafter to hold a chain hoist. I didn't want to get under that rig with this mower. I'll be installing an I-beam in the mechanic shop for this job, and other lifting. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 I've been working on some storage in my garage. I've recently found a few ways not to make shelves that are attached to a crank and pulley to raise and lower. I also made a lift system fro the jeep top. My wife is strong enough to help lift it but she isn't quite tall enough to do so easily. So I am looking for a way to take the top off solo, or at least in a manner where lifting doesn't need to be completed. The other main goal is to create a storage place when the top isn't on the vehicle. Broke out the hand tools and some white oak. Made some hand cut finger joints. There is a hook at the rear that is kind of like an inverted scorpion that will lift on the roof through the rear window. There is a vertical piece missing in the picture below. The strap holds the front of the top. No i just need to install the hand crank. The crank location is going to take some figuring out as that area of my garage is somewhat cramped for space. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 I used to lift a cap off a pickup similar to that. It had roof racks on it, with a couple of sailboards, and masts, so I just had weighted loops on the ends of line that went over the ends of the rack bars, going through a 3:1 pulley system, and a dock cleat on the wall to hold it up. Just pull the line down, and secure around the cleat. It was an 8' fiberglass top with windsurfing sails hanging inside the top. Even that wasn't heavy enough to require a winch. If the wind was cranking at the coast, we'd drop the cap on the truck, and head that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Back when we had a roof mounted bike rack on top of a minivan we used two of these to lift, store and lower the rack. Well the ones we had were from Precission Bicycle, but something like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-Silver-1-Bike-Hoist-Garage-Bike-Rack-RS2200W/302924567?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D59S-G-D59S-023_016_GARAGE_ORG-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-NE_SMART_GarageCabinets&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D59S-G-D59S-023_016_GARAGE_ORG-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-NE_SMART_GarageCabinets-71700000069657504-58700006150034503-92700060695482253&gclid=CjwKCAjw1JeJBhB9EiwAV612y8PiNOsdKNdC4u3RWsb85Ft2FZGJFAeTZwb_jGcEh9zOStAhgwF4lxoCnHgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 I still have all the parts to make a Jeep hardtop hoist at my parent's house. If I recall for the front the plans back then typically used a long piece of all-thread covered with foam pipe insulation. You'll be happy you made that hoist, especially if you don't have a soft top for the summer. At least the newer Jeeps have the panels you can take off on the front by yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted August 25, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Finished setting up my Incra 5000. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Tom King said: Even that wasn't heavy enough to require a winch. I didn't do a 3:1 reduction, so to lift the 80 lbs you have to pull down with 80lbs + friction. I can easily lift the top off but there is zero control. The crank will allow for precise control lowering the top and allowing it to be aligned. Otherwise I'd need to back the vehicle in within 1/2" of the same spot every time. 2 hours ago, Mark J said: Well the ones we had were from Precission Bicycle, but something like this: I have 2 of these for our bikes that are just outside the pictures above. They work great. 1 hour ago, legenddc said: At least the newer Jeeps have the panels you can take off on the front by yourself. The freedom tops are great. I can pop them off after work in 30 seconds and enjoy an open top on the ride home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 That's similar to what I had rigged up. I had turning blocks at the ceiling corner, and the dock cleat down about waist level. That top probably weighed 200 pounds. I'd pass the line through the middle of the dock cleat, and use that as friction to control lowering, and as a jumping point like raising a big sailboat halyard. The 3:1 was on the wall between the corner turning block, and the cleat. I only needed to raise it a few inches, to back the truck under it, and it could wait right there until needed. Nothing wrong with a winch though. I probably just didn't have one when I rigged that up one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post B1rdhunter Posted August 25, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Been helping an Amish crew erect a post and beam barn on my farm. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 I've always wanted to see/help build a building with them what an awesome experience ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1rdhunter Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 It has been interesting, the same crew framed my house a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 That is really cool! Will the upper story be a hay loft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 My day wasn’t nearly as much fun. I maxed out my MC this evening at Whataburger after being on a clear fluid diet yesterday and taking prep med last night and this morning for today’s procedure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Well @Coop, now you should be good for another 10 years or 50 thousand farts! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1rdhunter Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/25/2021 at 7:23 PM, Coop said: That is really cool! Will the upper story be a hay loft? Not sure what the loft is going to be used for but I'm thinking my lathe may find its way up there plus maybe some lumber that needs to dry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Like @treeslayer, that would be a neat deal to watch! What are the dimensions of the slab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1rdhunter Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Latest image. If you look closely you can see an old guy walking up in the loft. My daughter and her husband have Doctorates in Music and wondered when they could start recording in the loft. 48' x 44' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 And walking without a gimp! Yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/25/2021 at 7:32 PM, Coop said: My day wasn’t nearly as much fun. I maxed out my MC this evening at Whataburger after being on a clear fluid diet yesterday and taking prep med last night and this morning for today’s procedure. Bet you had about 15 minutes of the best sleep, ever. Did the staff start asking you who you are, in loud voices, as soon as you opened your eyes? Greying hair makes them think you are deaf. Friend of mine awoke from such a procedure to find all the nurses laughing uncontrollably. When he asked what was up, they said that when they first asked him his name as he began to stir, his answer was, (growling voice) "I'm ... BATMAN!" 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted August 28, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 First spurtle attempt. Came out ok. From scraps of walnut and cherry. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 I want to take a moment and mention that this thread started out as a place to talk about things that we do during the day that aren't related to woodworking. Over time more and more wood related posts have ended up in here. The forum has several places we can post these things, General Woodworking Talk, Project Showcase, along with things pertaining to the Shop or Jigs and Fixtures, also two for Tools. It seems that we are losing a lot of potential conversations because things are just being dropped in here. Lets try to get the woodworking posts back into their categories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 4:30 PM, Chet said: I want to take a moment and mention that this thread started out as a place to talk about things that we do during the day that aren't related to woodworking. Over time more and more wood related posts have ended up in here. The forum has several places we can post these things, General Woodworking Talk, Project Showcase, along with things pertaining to the Shop or Jigs and Fixtures, also two for Tools. It seems that we are losing a lot of potential conversations because things are just being dropped in here. Lets try to get the woodworking posts back into their categories. I agree 100%.. If it continues, we'll just lock this thread.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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