so of that assemblage, what all did you make? i'm looking at the kit in your hand n thinking, damn, my 10 thumbs would have that cluster fawked 16 ways to christmas. nice work
Projecting, tinkering, fiddle-farting around: whatcha building?
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so of that assemblage, what all did you make? i'm looking at the kit in your hand n thinking, damn, my 10 thumbs would have that cluster fawked 16 ways to christmas. nice work
The glass containers is from tubing I reworked but everything else I made from scratch.
I do tend to spend time on the floor looking for tiny things I have dropped.
I have been making miniatures for a living since 1976 and have stuff in private collections and museums around the world.
holy $h!t! good on you man. i would never have thought that miniatures could feed, clothe n house you.
I had been trying to make a living as an artist from the time I got out of the navy in 1970.holy $h!t! good on you man. i would never have thought that miniatures could feed, clothe n house you.
Between off and on construction work I painted cars and motorcycles, did signs.graphic art and every once in a while sold a painting.
Miniature collection was in full swing for a few years when I found about it in 76.
70's through the 90's was a renaissance and I did about eight shows a year in different parts of the U.S.
Was doing fairly well and then a lady that had been buying from me and reselling asked if she could rep me.
I stopped doing shows and she sold the crap out of my work.
In 89 I moved to Eureka springs Ark.
It is an artist town and I got to play real artist for a few years.
I sold through a couple of galleries and while I didn't make as much money as the miniatures did get bit of a rep.
I don't do much art in any form lately.
I tinker with my FJ40 and my electric car.
Right now I am building a small greenhouse I have been threatening to do for years.
So the Vintage Craftsman tool box addiction continues.... Picked up this 2 drawer top and 5 drawer + bay lower:
1969 manufacture dates. No keys, but I got them made at a local locksmith. Both Craftsman Chevron badges intact (a plus!). Bay door is gray, which makes me wonder when Craftsman switch to painting them red to match the drawers. My 3 drawer + bay, 1973 mfg, is painted red (post #224).
Spent a couple hours pressure washing the lower. And it was in the 30's outside doing it. The drawers/slides all went to the basement to get cleaned. There was a lot of latex paint spatter on both the upper/lower. I got it all off with Super Clean, my thumbnail, and a razor blade.
Lots of rust on the top of the lower, previous owner must have left a wet rag/towel on it. I wire wheeled it, hit it with a sanding disc, then treated it with rust converter:
After 24 hours, I hit it with two coats of primer, and three coats of Rustoleum Hammer Gray (heat gun following every coat):
Turned out decent, I'd say a '3 footer'... I wasn't going to put the time into a full blown resto. And the patina will go with the other ones I have.
Moved it to the basement with the help of the wife, greased the casters, coated the slides with teflon spray, and reassembled it:
I cut a piece of 1/2" plywood to go in the bottom. Can't post a pic, because I've already got too many....
The two drawer isn't going to live on this top. I've got an old piece of butcherblock that will sit on the top, along with my small Pony vice:
I've got a roll of drawer liner coming, which will be the next project following putting multiple coats of poly urethane on the butcher block (3 coats bottom, 6 coats top/sides/ends).
1969 manufacture dates. No keys, but I got them made at a local locksmith. Both Craftsman Chevron badges intact (a plus!). Bay door is gray, which makes me wonder when Craftsman switch to painting them red to match the drawers. My 3 drawer + bay, 1973 mfg, is painted red (post #224).
Spent a couple hours pressure washing the lower. And it was in the 30's outside doing it. The drawers/slides all went to the basement to get cleaned. There was a lot of latex paint spatter on both the upper/lower. I got it all off with Super Clean, my thumbnail, and a razor blade.
Lots of rust on the top of the lower, previous owner must have left a wet rag/towel on it. I wire wheeled it, hit it with a sanding disc, then treated it with rust converter:
After 24 hours, I hit it with two coats of primer, and three coats of Rustoleum Hammer Gray (heat gun following every coat):
Turned out decent, I'd say a '3 footer'... I wasn't going to put the time into a full blown resto. And the patina will go with the other ones I have.
Moved it to the basement with the help of the wife, greased the casters, coated the slides with teflon spray, and reassembled it:
I cut a piece of 1/2" plywood to go in the bottom. Can't post a pic, because I've already got too many....
The two drawer isn't going to live on this top. I've got an old piece of butcherblock that will sit on the top, along with my small Pony vice:
I've got a roll of drawer liner coming, which will be the next project following putting multiple coats of poly urethane on the butcher block (3 coats bottom, 6 coats top/sides/ends).
damn, i'm going to have to go out to the shop n check to see if my craftsman chest is still out there. 
that's same set up i bought in '75
that's same set up i bought in '75
I just built this leanto.
I was going to cover three sides with t1-11 but the price is way up so i am waiting or will look at metal.
I was going to cover three sides with t1-11 but the price is way up so i am waiting or will look at metal.
As an Architect, I have some familiarity with model building. As I'm moving into semi-retirement, I've been considering doing some diorama work. Instagram and such shows that there are definitely people interested in such things.
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That's rad!
A local buddy (and mudder) is building out the same trailer with similar colors (black-grey) and materials (e track and 2xs) but making a part time camper out of it.
That's rad!
A local buddy (and mudder) is building out the same trailer with similar colors (black-grey) and materials (e track and 2xs) but making a part time camper out of it.
I purchased extra 2x attachments just for that purpose as well. So easy to make bunks that way for the kids if one wanted..
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Right on! Ya'lls are similarly minded, but spatially distant
he's got a black 80 too, and hundo.
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Keep me updated, looking good.
Made a new lizard enclosure for the kids bedroom.
So, I've been storing a few remembrances of my trucker days. I was an owner/operator (1972 Peterbilt 352 COE, 318 Detroit Diesel, 13 speed), leased to Michigan Nebraska Transit back in the late 70's. Wrecked the truck March 10th, 1980 (blew left front tire merging from an on ramp), and shortly after decided to leave the road behind.
What to do with these mementos? After shuffling them around for the past 40 years, I decided to use up some scrap wood and make a plaque:
News article of the wreck, my company belt buckle, pic of the semi, and a Peterbilt badge.
Doing this got me inspired to do another, but this one of the journey to resto/mod my 1976 Jeep CJ5. It took almost 20 years from start to finish, with a lot of 'stops' in between:
There's a before/after set of pics, the original CJ-5 badge, and a chunk of stamped Jeep liberated from one of the many salvage yards I visited. I made up the '1976' badge from some Hobby Lobby numbers and another piece of scrap plywood.
Both turned out decent, so I'm pleased. Wife won't let me hang them in the family room..... So they're going either in my office, or my basement shop.
What to do with these mementos? After shuffling them around for the past 40 years, I decided to use up some scrap wood and make a plaque:
News article of the wreck, my company belt buckle, pic of the semi, and a Peterbilt badge.
Doing this got me inspired to do another, but this one of the journey to resto/mod my 1976 Jeep CJ5. It took almost 20 years from start to finish, with a lot of 'stops' in between:
There's a before/after set of pics, the original CJ-5 badge, and a chunk of stamped Jeep liberated from one of the many salvage yards I visited. I made up the '1976' badge from some Hobby Lobby numbers and another piece of scrap plywood.
Both turned out decent, so I'm pleased. Wife won't let me hang them in the family room..... So they're going either in my office, or my basement shop.
Started this on Nov 9th, this where it stands now
Started this on Nov 9th, this where it stands now
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Tiny house? Shed? Workshop?
Nice. Gonna be a pretty fancy shed!
Wait... is that thing sitting on bottle jacks? Interesting foundation choice. Fully adjustable as it settles!
Nice. Gonna be a pretty fancy shed!
Wait... is that thing sitting on bottle jacks? Interesting foundation choice. Fully adjustable as it settles!
They are screw posts, installed by a business called Propost.
They are screwed down 4’, and yes, they are adjustable
Will be insulated shortly, wired with 200 amps!
It measures 14x14
