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Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-17-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,018
Posted By Charley Davidson
Oh I know I really need one but money is super...

Oh I know I really need one but money is super tight right now. I'll just wait till I find one at a steal and hope I have the cash. Anders from MM posted a drawing over there showing how I should...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-16-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 40,704
Posted By Charley Davidson
There's a kit they sell I seen one in Fort Myers...

There's a kit they sell I seen one in Fort Myers Beach a few times it's a teal colored one looks pretty cool.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-16-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,018
Posted By Charley Davidson
Oh a lathe and a mill, I do have a lathe but not...

Oh a lathe and a mill, I do have a lathe but not functional at this time. 4 jaw chuck no key or no cutters. Could be making tooling in no time if I ever get motivated enough.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-16-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,018
Posted By Charley Davidson
I have access to one but it's about 25 miles away...

I have access to one but it's about 25 miles away but I do want one along with a shear, plasma cutter,tig welder, 3 new grinders, drill press, bead roller, english wheel, pullmax, etc,etc so on and...
Forum: Beginner Projects 06-15-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,455
Posted By Charley Davidson
Started the arm that holds one of the A/V units,...

Started the arm that holds one of the A/V units, there will be 2 on each side
This is the blank I started with Then each step I took as it progressed
I built a stake dolly to bend the arm on nice...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-14-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,065
Posted By Charley Davidson
no pics:confused:

no pics:confused:
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-14-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,018
Posted By Charley Davidson
Finished welding the base, ground the welds then...

Finished welding the base, ground the welds then rewelded bad spots then ground again kinda like the wash rinse repeat as needed thing.

Turned out pretty good (at least I'm happy with it) did get...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-14-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,018
Posted By Charley Davidson
It would have been really hard to do a bent edge...

It would have been really hard to do a bent edge on this at least with my tooling and experience (or lack of) I may have been able to tip the edge with my vice grip tipper but was afraid of the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-13-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,018
Posted By Charley Davidson
OJ, I guess I forgot to say I am mig welding this...

OJ, I guess I forgot to say I am mig welding this not Tig.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-13-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,018
Posted By Charley Davidson
The back is completely open, had thought about...

The back is completely open, had thought about welding from the inside but didn't want ugly welds that I couldn't easily get to to smooth out.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-13-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,018
Posted By Charley Davidson
I don't know if this is gona help or be more of...

I don't know if this is gona help or be more of an issue or not matter at all but I'm gonna put 2 or 3 holes in the face of this for design purposes.

I initially wanted to tip the edges of the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-13-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,018
Posted By Charley Davidson
Finish Welding Help

I'm gonna finish weld this part of the project Monday, I tacked it up with .030 cause that was all I had but will get a roll of .023 to finish with. I want to make sure I don't oil can it, so should...
Forum: Beginner Projects 06-12-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,455
Posted By Charley Davidson
Fixed them

Fixed them
Forum: Beginner Projects 06-12-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,455
Posted By Charley Davidson
A/V rack (pics fixed)

This is my first paid job in my new shop, I just started it yesterday and trying to document it as best as I can. I know it's not as elaborate as the things most of you do but it's a start and it's...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-11-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,267
Posted By Charley Davidson
Before you start using it take a look at the...

Before you start using it take a look at the hammer head, it has tooling marks in it that will really mar up your metal, ask me how I know :dunce: then file and polish it up nicely.

Better yet...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-08-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,886
Posted By Charley Davidson
Thanks Kerry, so if I use it I should just mount...

Thanks Kerry, so if I use it I should just mount it to the stand between the tool and the hose connection?

I also have another small water trap.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-08-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,886
Posted By Charley Davidson
Air compressor set up

I seen a post recently about using bigger lines and fittings to get better power out of your air tools but can't seem to find it now, I also need to know if I should use this ...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-05-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,660
Posted By Charley Davidson
I used a keyhole slotter and used 1/4 20 bolts....

I used a keyhole slotter and used 1/4 20 bolts. When I was looking at the tapped holes they looked really puny like #10 or something like that.

It's done and worked out fine.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-05-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,660
Posted By Charley Davidson
Thanks guys, Shawn I wasn't thinking of welding...

Thanks guys, Shawn I wasn't thinking of welding it to metal as I'm quite positive that would not work but welding it to it's self.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-05-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,660
Posted By Charley Davidson
Glueing/welding UMHW

I built my stand and made some post dollies and now I'm ready to mount my Tuck Pucks to the bases I made for them, I made them out of steel bar bell weights that are just slightly bigger in dia. than...
Forum: Beginner Projects 05-27-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,099
Posted By Charley Davidson
I myself can really appreciate your work. I'm...

I myself can really appreciate your work. I'm starting my own business doing stuff like that union hall project and furniture made of metal.

Very nice work.

Charley
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-26-2010, 07:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,290
Posted By Charley Davidson
Since most if not all commercially made beater...

Since most if not all commercially made beater bags I've seen are round does shape matter at all? I have a couple pieces of leather big enough to make about a 9" square/round bag plus I have a couple...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-16-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,781
Posted By Charley Davidson
Tom, You are quite the asset to this site, wish I...

Tom, You are quite the asset to this site, wish I could have met you before I left Florida last month. You are a wealth of valuable info, Thanks.

Charley
Forum: Individual Classifieds 04-26-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,247
Posted By Charley Davidson
Price :confused:

Price :confused:
Forum: General Discussion 04-23-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,359
Posted By Charley Davidson
Todays Garage sale finds

got 2 American made sledges 1 ball peen and the other one pictured plus the other 2 hammer heads 2 big craftsman wrenches and a pair of large channel locks all for $13

Then hit another one and...
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