By the Ironworker for the Ironworker

[4shorts]

Here's a little project I'll share with you. It will take me up until the weekend to complete it but some of you might find it interesting. I won't say what it is right now but as time goes on you'll probably guess it. It is an accessory for the Ironworker and a useful one.

I'm using 1/8th aluminum plate for the project. I used the plasma to cut the bulk of it from the sheet and then used the Ironworker to make the fine cuts. The brake you see in one of the photo's is on of the two breaks I built last year for my forklift project. Stay tuned there's more to come

 

[4shorts]

A few more pics of the project

 

[teg]

TBN needs a icon for jealousy... all I can fine was the drool one :drool: (which I guess works, too). ...or one for envy... I see the fork lift!!!

 

[dcyrilc]

A few more pics of the project

You built that brake???

 

[Kernopelli]

You built that brake???

I'm pretty certain that same "Built by Specialty Repairs" logo is hidden on the space shuttle somewhere! NASA just made him put it in an inconspicuous place!

 

[dcyrilc]

I'm pretty certain that same "Built by Specialty Repairs" logo is hidden on the space shuttle somewhere! NASA just made him put it in an inconspicuous place!

From what I've seen of Paul's work, that would not suprise me one bit.

Speaking of the space shuttle, has anyone heard what they are replacing it with since we're down to the last one or two missions?

Paul, any top secret work in that direction you can tell us about?

 

[mjncad]

Hey Paul:

Glad to see the ironworker arrived to keep that new mill company.

I'm pretty certain that same "Built by Specialty Repairs" logo is hidden on the space shuttle somewhere! NASA just made him put it in an inconspicuous place!

Paul's logo could be on the Canadian built robotic arm of the shuttle.

Speaking of the space shuttle, has anyone heard what they are replacing it with since we're down to the last one or two missions?

Our illustrious 'Pansy in Crisis' has turned the Orion crew capsule into nothing more than a lifeboat/taxi cab for the space station. We'll be hitching rides with the Rooskies for quite some time it looks like.

 

[4shorts]

TBN needs a icon for jealousy... all I can fine was the drool one :drool: (which I guess works, too). ...or one for envy... I see the fork lift!!!

:laughing: Ah man you gave me a chuckle. Tell you what. Any time you want to use it drop over. That old forklift sure has come in handy. It was a pile of work but worth it. Thanks for posting.

You built that brake???

Cyril I built them to do the custom work for the old forklift. I wanted to fabricate a rear light bar for the lift so I decided to build a small brake and a larger one. There used almost daily. I attached some photo's of them and a small sample of other tools I made and have here at the shop. The other weird looking thing is a pipe notcher I built.

I had to build some aluminum roll bars for a few government trucks and wanted them to look as close to factory as possible and the notcher helped make that happen. I also included a link of a pressure sand blaster I built. It was featured in a magazine called "Welding, Design and Fabrication" in Cleavland.
Another weird looking thing I built and works great is a motorcycle wheel truing stand. When I'm doing my bike restorations I need to re-spoke the wheels and they need to be "Trued" after that so this simple tool gets it done for me.

I've added pictures for all to view. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask them. I'm kind of hoping this thread will stop the debate on whats good and not so good in welding equipment and concentrate on what you can do with welding equipment.

I'm pretty certain that same "Built by Specialty Repairs" logo is hidden on the space shuttle somewhere! NASA just made him put it in an inconspicuous place!

Your to kind sir. You guys should be very proud of your accomplishments in the space program. Really sad to hear the shuttle program is ending

From what I've seen of Paul's work, that would not suprise me one bit.

Paul, any top secret work in that direction you can tell us about?

Cyril your to kind and give me way to much credit If you want to see GOOD workmanship you need to look no further than mjncad's below. Matt's work is second to none. I think there's more talent on this site than anywhere else on the net.

Hey Paul:

Glad to see the ironworker arrived to keep that new mill company.

Ya it showed up Friday evening at 7:30. I'm more than pleased with it. Edwards did an outstanding job building it. There welding is fantastic and the machine is a fine piece of equipment. I was so pleased with it I emailed Edwards telling them so.
Haven't been able to email much lately. 66 hours last week and this week isn't must better. Got to get the Ironworker paid for :laughing:

Paul's logo could be on the Canadian built robotic arm of the shuttle.

Geez I didn't think anyone would see that sticker under there! :laughing:



Our illustrious 'Pansy in Crisis' has turned the Orion crew capsule into nothing more than a lifeboat/taxi cab for the space station. We'll be hitching rides with the Rooskies for quite some time it looks like.

I agree Matt. Very sad to see that end. I feel it's a step back in technology


To keep the bordom going I've attached some more pics of home made tools that I've built. There's much more but this will give you an idea of what you can make with a welder and a little imagination. Below is the article on the "Brutal Blaster" Thanks for your replies folks!

Building Brutal Blaster

 

[4shorts]

Some more pics of home made tools!

 

[4shorts]

A few more pics of the tools and what they can accomplish.!

 

[jayste]

Paul, I don't think I've ever looked at one of your threads and NOT been impressed by your ingenuity, talents or your own complimentary attitude. Thanks for being you. :thumbsup:

Now, back to those pieces of machinery and tools that would make Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor say, "AAAhhhooooo"!

 

[4shorts]

Paul, I don't think I've ever looked at one of your threads and NOT been impressed by your ingenuity, talents or your own complimentary attitude. Thanks for being you. :thumbsup:

Now, back to those pieces of machinery and tools that would make Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor say, "AAAhhhooooo"!

Gee Jay. After those comments I'll have to spend the rest of the day in the shop because my head swelled up so much I can't get out through the door :laughing:

I appreciate your kind words sir but your giving me way to much credit. All my best ideas come from desperation on trying to get out of bad situations.

I try and share my work and experiences and hope some might learn from it as I learn from others who post as well. After all this is what being a forum member is all about.

As for attitude, I try and not take things to seriously. I'm just like everyone else having to get up in the morning and go to work but I do try and make it fun

Thanks again friend for you kind comments :thumbsup:

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Is that break made from cold rolled steel? What about the bending edge?

 

[4shorts]

Is that break made from cold rolled steel? What about the bending edge?

Yes they are and used almost daily. Never had a problem with any of them. Here's a link to them.

Home made press brakes - WeldingWeb - Welding forum for pros and enthusiasts

 

[mjncad]

Paul:

Thanks for the kind words on my stuff, I do appreciate it.

I like the simplicity of the spoked wheel truing machine. For some reason I was thinking the other day about re-lacing a truing wire wheels looks to be a PITA.

The pipe notcher sure looks more robust than the ones I see on the net.

Of course the brakes are handy gadgets.

Also I had a feeling you've been busy with customers. Glad to see you took a break to fill us in on what you've been up to.

 

[4shorts]

Paul:

Thanks for the kind words on my stuff, I do appreciate it.


Also I had a feeling you've been busy with customers. Glad to see you took a break to fill us in on what you've been up to.

Hey Matt no thanks necessary. I'm only speaking my mind :thumbsup:

It's crazy around here these days. Yesterday I went and got my hair cut (what's left of it) Came back to work and started a welding repair for a peice of farm equipment.

After I got that done I had to do a full service on a Honda Van and do brake work as well.

After I completed that I had to try and get the grass mowed. It's been raining and or high humidity here for a few weeks and the grass is always wet BUT after two hours I got it done.

After that I started to fit a custom wheel on a bike I've been doing for a customer. As you might have guessed everything didn't fit so I had to machine parts/adapters on it and left the shop at 12:35 this morning but I got it done.

Now this morning I have to clean up the lathe then do a vehicle inspection and do some more fabrication. I just call this section of the thread "A day in the life" of 4shorts :laughing:. Here's a few pics. Stay well buddy!

 

[4shorts]

More pics of the day

 

[jayste]

Ok Paul, after reading and looking at your pics I feel like I've worked an 18 hr day!

 

[4shorts]

Ok Paul, after reading and looking at your pics I feel like I've worked an 18 hr day!

:laughing: Well it should have felt that way because that what it was The only problem I had was that I ran out of day :laughing:

 

[4shorts]

Made a little more progress tonight on the ironworker project. I'm a little rusty on my tig welding but it might be be because every 10 minutes someone is dropping in to see what I'm up to and it causes me to rush a bit.
The welding has a little contamination but not serious. I usually use a stainless steel brush to clean the aluminum plus wipe it all down with acid-tone but didn't bother tonight.

Anyway for those who might find any of this remotely interesting you'll see it starting to taking shape.