What did you do in your shop today?
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75 and I'm wrapped in a blanket!
Probably some people don't believe you. 75 outside in the sun is nice. But 75 in the house at night and I'm under the blanket.
I measured three times and still screwed it up. Making a display case for a customer for their pen collection, measured everything a zillion times and somehow the drawers are a 16th of an inch to wide to fit in the freaking hole. I think I need to walk on down to the legion for a beer or something....
Do like George Jones did when his wife took his truck keys away from him . . . ride the lawn mower 2 miles to the beer joint.
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Got any pics? I might be able to help if I can get some more info. Not promising anything but I am willing to take a look and try. The model Numbers do not look familiar to me.
Do like George Jones did when his wife took his truck keys away from him . . . ride the lawn mower 2 miles to the beer joint.
One of my favorite Possum stories!! Tony
I keep my house 62-65 in the winter...in the summer windows open and the house fan runs In the morning to pull in the cool air. Then after dinner it gets turned on and the windows on the shady side of the house are opened...
Oh maaaaaannnnn.....
Speaking of possums I trapped one last night that's been causing havoc around here, and on the way to town I let it go at a branch on the north side of the lake. When I opened the door he came flying out and made a beeline for the water 15' away and launched his self into the lake 4' down an embankment without hesitation. He swam across the 30' branch to the other side and hauled ass into the woods. Never seen nothing like it. I knew possums could swim but never saw it before - they can swim better than I would've ever guessed!
You don't have to worry about me or Tony coming to your house in the winter.
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Ok, After an hour and a half of cussing, swearing, and creative something or other I managed to figure out and fix my problem, got out the sled, clamped the drawers down and carefully trimmed them to fit. I probably should have just made them over but 100+ year old Butternut doesn't grow on trees any more
Tomorrow I'll install the cleats for the top tray that sits at an angle, make the lid with the window, band the bottom with a molding and make the pulls and handles. Hoping to get a first coat of finish on it before the end of day tomorrow as the lady that ordered it wants it by Tuesday.
It doesn't look like much now but I think the handles and hardware will make it pop or at least I hope so. If she decides she doesn't like it I'll have a place to store my antique pens
Looks good Colin.
I'm surprised you didn't go "unplugged" and use a low angle plane....(jack plane?)
I'm surprised you didn't go "unplugged" and use a low angle plane....(jack plane?)
On a deadline, saw already set up, did think about it but just wanted to get past that problem and move on. About half has been done unplugged, the sides I had to split a thicker piece with a hand saw, and plane to thickness. Quite a few of the cuts to length have been with my Japanese pull saw. There are some dovetail joints that were cut by hand.
I just remembered the name... Marvel Schebler built the carbs. I can adapt a Tecumseh clone, but loose the governor connect ability.
Pics of the engines:
http://saturnsurplus.com/engine/onecyl.htm
http://saturnsurplus.com/engine/twocyl.htm
http://saturnsurplus.com/engine/engine.htm
Parts are common across them, with the exception being the block (and some other components on the 4 cyl.)
http://i60.Rule #2/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/Generator%20related/WP_000047.jpg
The foam float is on the Right. the pic is borrowed from the smokstak forum!
I have a dataplate from a carb somewhere... I'll see if I can find it.
Pics of the engines:
http://saturnsurplus.com/engine/onecyl.htm
http://saturnsurplus.com/engine/twocyl.htm
http://saturnsurplus.com/engine/engine.htm
Parts are common across them, with the exception being the block (and some other components on the 4 cyl.)
http://i60.Rule #2/albums/h23/mdlbldrmatt135/Generator%20related/WP_000047.jpg
The foam float is on the Right. the pic is borrowed from the smokstak forum!
I have a dataplate from a carb somewhere... I'll see if I can find it.
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Matt, I'm not familiar with that engine, but I would get creative with some soldering on the brass float to make it work if I where you. Tecumseh brass floats have all but dissapeared and are now plastic. A Briggs and Stratton brass float from a downdraft carb might be able to be adapted as well. If you can I advice making a brass float and ditching the cork float as you will have constant problems with the cork. The trick is to get the tang set so the float sits level when it shuts off the fuel.
The one I tried modifying didn't work, so I may play with it, when I get some time... I need to get it running as I need the air supply as my Oil-less direct drive is gonna go anytime. So I'm trying to seal the foam, and I did find some Ethanol free gas in town.... Only an extra $1.00 a gallon.......
I tried Kreem fuel tank sealer, but it let fuel get under it. Others have has success with other stuff from Lee Pedersen, or the Red Kote feul tank liner. I figured I'd try model airplane dope in the mean time.
I tried Kreem fuel tank sealer, but it let fuel get under it. Others have has success with other stuff from Lee Pedersen, or the Red Kote feul tank liner. I figured I'd try model airplane dope in the mean time.
Did some cleaning in the shop. Started to get ready to crawl under the van and @David Van Asperen pulled into my driveway. David, it was very nice to finally meet you and to visit with you!
Now back under the van I go...
Now back under the van I go...