Big Barn’s Retirement Farm Shop

[Big Barn]

Done.

 

[Rustyiron]

Terry while snooping around in your shop (chain storage pic) I spotted a little interesting jewel that has me curious. It's that little turbuckle to the right of the 2 big "j" hooks. That hook that it's hanging by.....?

 

[Big Barn]

Eric I assume you are referring to this....





A friend gave it to me a long time ago. I always assumed it was part of an auto collision puller set but I don’t know for certain.

I added the turnbuckle and a short length of chain so that it could be used to pull assemblies into position or correct distortion on larger welding projects. The turnbuckle allowed for fine tuning.

 

[ovrszd]

That's my bet, frame machine hardware. Sometimes tow trucks carry things of that nature also. Using the same "frame" holes that a body shop would use.

 

[goeduck]

I'll trade ya my rope trick for your short chain trick!!!!

Both great tricks. On any rope/strap knot I always put a wood dowl (ok often just a stick) in the knot and pull it out before I untie. It keeps the knot from getting too tight. That loop trick is better.:thumbsup: I was wondering what the short double grab hook was for, now I need to make one. :thumbsup:

 

[Big Barn]

It’s The Little Things Part 5

Welding Cable Management

Traditional style suitable for heavy longer cables.



Hooks mounted 90 degrees to “traditional”. Saves wall space and ideal for smaller diameter cables and torches.

 

[Big Barn]

A small local machine shop recently bought a new fairly big swivel head horizontal bandsaw. I picked up their old one on the weekend because it was one of those deals I just couldn’t pass up.

It’s an import 7”x12” capacity, 3/4 HP, 3/4” wide blade. Two new blades and all new blade roller guide bearings.

I will remove and resell the coolant tank and pump and use a wax stick for the blade. In essence at that point I will have purchased two new blades and received the saw for free.

 

[Rustyiron]

Is that a new pickup? I remember you were taking off accessories on another truck. Without surfing the net for pics, I don't recognize that "backside" of that truck getting the new saw loaded with that wrap bumper and big fender flare.

 

[Big Barn]

Nope. Same old truck. Still need to do a tune up and hot pressure wash the undercarriage (and final detail) before I sell it.

 

[dragoneggs]

Thinking I might bring my truck instead of Bimmer when I visit this summer, in case I need to haul one of your restorations home!