Todays shop time.

4570Man · Dec 28, 2018

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 · Dec 29, 2018

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 · Dec 29, 2018

Gordon Gould said:
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 · Dec 29, 2018

4570Man said:
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 · Jan 2, 2019

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 · Jan 2, 2019

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 · Jan 2, 2019

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

dragoneggs · Jan 2, 2019

Big Barn said:
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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 · Jan 2, 2019

dragoneggs said:
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.