My Turn - The Mega Dream Garage

[Hugh Heifer]

This is going to be a project in itself.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

The vacuum motor works. Cleaned it qnd bench tested it.
It works so well it sucked a ziplock bag into it from across the workbench
No damage.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Big industrial tube light....

HF LED string lights....

 

[Michael B]

Looks like it’s party time!

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Looks like it’s party time!

$19 a string at Harbor Fright!

 

[EWheeler]

This just in!
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I grew up a Chevy square body lover. As I have aged, all old fords appeal to me, bump sides, dent sides, bull noses, etc. Love them all. This is a bitchin farm truck!

 

[jynx]

Er'body loves Betsy!

 

[PIP]

I grew up a Chevy square body lover. As I have aged, all old fords appeal to me, bump sides, dent sides, bull noses, etc. Love them all. This is a bitchin farm truck!

I can relate to that. I grew up with squarebodies and converted to bumpsides. I've had my bumpside highboy since 19 and still love it.

My FIL bleeds chevy orange. He got a steal of a deal on a bumpside crew recently. He was going to build and flip it, but once he really got into it and has met a bunch of other Ford guys while looking for parts he's decided he's going to build it to keep.

 

[greenbeast]

Seems to be a pattern here, I love my orange 79 short bed F150. Kids sure dig the older trucks these days, pretty cool to see.

What did we ever do without the party lights? I'm wiring a plug at the transition between lower and upper section just for em.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Seems to be a pattern here, I love my orange 79 short bed F150. Kids sure dig the older trucks these days, pretty cool to see.

What did we ever do without the party lights? I'm wiring a plug at the transition between lower and upper section just for em.

Maybe one day the F150s will be worth as much a a ragged out 40!

In other news, Mr. Brown Pants showed up today. Rapidair in the house!
Dewalt had them make it in yellow and black and it is a little cheaper than the blue. I got two kits and an extra hundred feet of blue - Ukraine theme? Not on purpose.

And when I went out to the shop I discovered today's balmy rainy weather had gotten my grass to go crazy! It was still seed this morning!

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Whew. We got half the upper loop of Rapidair in the shop today. That stuff is not easy to deal with - especially with 14 foot ceilings. The two extra Ts have not arrived yet so we are unable to finish the loop this weekend. I can put in two more pieces and then start working on drops while we wait for the the three extra parts. I may order a Rapidair dryer/regulator too. Or just HF. We will see.

I did use the air today. That big compressor is fabulous.

 

[dad4x4]

Wired in and filled. Did not properly plan so I do not have rhe right fitting to go to a ¹/4 hose disconnect.
Also, the compressor has no integrated on/off switch. I think because it is a commercial model. I may add one. It is nice to know it is off and will not run if there is a leak somewhere. Right now I will just flick the breaker.
It was fun to get it set up. A Mudder came over to lend and hand and make fun of the process.

just caught up on the last 10 pages of this thread. The shop couldn’t have turned out any better.
Was absolutely glad to help wire up your compressor and drink your beers! You have a beautiful place and definitely grabbed some ideas from your shop build as I get ready for mine. Glad I’m close by and look forward to some beers and wrenching soon

 

[waiting for time]

just add one of these, or similar. This is what they use in commercial shops.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

just caught up on the last 10 pages of this thread. The shop couldn’t have turned out any better.
Was absolutely glad to help wire up your compressor and drink your beers! You have a beautiful place and definitely grabbed some ideas from your shop build as I get ready for mine. Glad I’m close by and look forward to some beers and wrenching soon

You are welcome any time! And I do not necessarily require work for beer

 

[Hugh Heifer]

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just add one of these, or similar. This is what they use in commercial shops.

That looks like a good one. Any link to that model?
I think this is specific to Europe. Did you make this up?

 

[waiting for time]

That looks like a good one. Any link to that model?
I think this is specific to Europe. Did you make this up?

I don’t know if it is specific for EU but they are common here. You can buy them in 1 and 3 phase versions and they come in different types.

This is another version, I used this when I installed my AC systems at home. We are required to have a “work switch” close to the unit to be able to switch it off for maintenance and such.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I don’t know if it is specific for EU but they are common here. You can buy them in 1 and 3 phase versions and they come in different types.
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This is another version, I used this when I installed my AC systems at home. We are required to have a “work switch” close to the unit to be able to switch it off for maintenance and such.

AC systems have the same requirement here. Most are installed with a simple and relatively cheap "pull out" disconnect.

60 Amp 240-Volt Non-Fuse Metallic AC Disconnect

 

[Hugh Heifer]

AC systems have the same requirement here. Most are installed with a simple and relatively cheap "pull out" disconnect.

60 Amp 240-Volt Non-Fuse Metallic AC Disconnect

I am familiar with disconnects. I do not need one because my panel is within sight if the machine. My last 60 gallon compressor had a switch right on it. This one has a "commercial" pump and has no switch. The lesser model has a switch on the pump pressure switch. I am considering just mounting a box and adding 30amp 240 wall style switch.

Leviton 30 Amp Industrial Grade Heavy Duty Double-Pole Pilot Light Toggle Switch, Red 3032-PLR 3032-PLR - The Home Depot

Leviton's Industrial Grade AC toggle switches for extra heavy-duty applications represent top-of-the-line quality and peak performance. Leviton uses the finest materials available and the highest production

www.homedepot.com

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I am familiar with disconnects. I do not need one because my panel is within sight if the machine. My last 60 gallon compressor had a switch right on it. This one has a "commercial" pump and has no switch. The lesser model has a switch on the pump pressure switch. I am considering just mounting a box and adding 30amp 240 wall style switch.

Leviton 30 Amp Industrial Grade Heavy Duty Double-Pole Pilot Light Toggle Switch, Red 3032-PLR 3032-PLR - The Home Depot

Leviton's Industrial Grade AC toggle switches for extra heavy-duty applications represent top-of-the-line quality and peak performance. Leviton uses the finest materials available and the highest production

www.homedepot.com

Didn’t mean to imply that you needed one. Was just addressing the AC question that @waiting for time raised.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Didn’t mean to imply that you needed one. Was just addressing the AC question that @waiting for time raised.

Oh sure. Just making the comment on proximity to the panel.
I think I mentioned above that having a switch near the compressor is for convenience and to save on wear and tear on the breaker.

I did not get anything done this weekend in the shop.

A friend came in town Friday and we had beerz and Mexican, then helped him out with some stuff as he prepares to move to Europe. And then Saturday we threw some rounds down range before hooking up with @BMThiker for Georgia beer day.
My buddy gave me a Kimber 45 he thought was broken. It is now fixed and did work yesterday for me. Pew pew

Also, found this at Hobby Lobby and got it for my bday so we got it hung in a position of authority.

Then I mowed for the first time this year and learned that a friend's brain cancer is back and she only was given about a month. That is so sad.
As it is I need to go to a service tomorrow for the child of a coworker. Lost to depression/anxiety.
Life is short.