Big Barn’s Retirement Farm Shop

[BackRoad]

That sure is a pretty welding table!

That thought pops into my head every time it shows up in a photo!!!

 

[Big Barn]

That sure is a pretty welding table!

That thought pops into my head every time it shows up in a photo!!!

Thanks BackRoad

My friend Bob gave me a couple of pipe caps to make mini welding tables. One for him one for me. I will need to go back later to pick up the 3/4" plate for the bases. This was a full load for my little Ford Ranger.

He gave me a couple of pieces of flat bar for the hydraulic press too..

and a couple of signs. Safety first, right?

 

[BackRoad]

I need..."Potentially" Hazardous Work Location...stitched on the front of all my work clothes.

Not sure why that sign really makes me laugh

It's the ultimate disclaimer!

 

[Big Barn]

I need..."Potentially" Hazardous Work Location...stitched on the front of all my work clothes.

Not sure why that sign really makes me laugh

It's the ultimate disclaimer!

I liked the sign when i first saw it. Now I look at it and makes me smile too. Thanks!

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I did the math, the bigger cap is pushing 500 lbs, but I didn't account for the bolt pattern holes.

 

[Big Barn]

I did the math, the bigger cap is pushing 500 lbs, but I didn't account for the bolt pattern holes.

LOL. Thanks Kyle. That was actually on my list of things to Google.

I can use my platform scale but it’s a bit of a hassle even with the forklift. I kinda value my fingers and toes.

What would the big one weigh that is still at my friend’s yard?

Not certain but let’s call it 48” diameter x 2” thick. Steel.

 

[the old grind]

1,000 k capacity (~1 ton), ~ $100. Mine works great, has nice feature set. Limited use only for things that can be slung or hung.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077Q7HVZ7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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[Big Barn]

1,000 k capacity (~1 ton), ~ $100. Mine works great, has nice feature set. Limited use only for things that can be slung or hung.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077Q7HVZ7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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Of course I sold my plate clamp a while back because I hardly used it

 

[Big Barn]

I ordered a few pieces of steel today just to have on hand for projects.

This is what $911 worth of steel looks like ( tax and delivery included)

And this is how old farmers handle 20 foot lengths by themselves.....

 

[dstig1]

I bought an 8' drop of 4x4 sq tube, 1/4" wall, IIRC and it was over $200 last month. I was rather stunned