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Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-28-2022, 04:23 PM
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Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Time on the weekend stripping forms and cone ties...

Time on the weekend stripping forms and cone ties to reveal the finished retaining wall. A little bit of swiss cheese but for an industrial/commercial application its a great result, so no parging...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-14-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
In vivid contrast here's (a reminder) what the...

In vivid contrast here's (a reminder) what the same south-east corner of our back lot looked like in 2016 when we acquired the property. The building had been rented for >35 years and during its...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 04-20-2020, 11:18 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
They just needed a little help getting organized....

They just needed a little help getting organized.
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Forum: Garages/shops.. 04-19-2020, 01:43 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Now that the open-end of the blasting shed is...

Now that the open-end of the blasting shed is enclosed and weatherized we turned our attention to interior finishing. To clean, seal and brighten the travel weary half-container we gave it a couple...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 03-15-2020, 02:40 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Getting some of the cladding installed on a rainy...

Getting some of the cladding installed on a rainy weekday evening
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Forum: Garages/shops.. 03-09-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Thanks James, that's worth exploring. The Eaton...

Thanks James, that's worth exploring. The Eaton fan controller we installed provides infinitely variable fan speeds for all types of painting and has proven a great addition.
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Forum: Garages/shops.. 03-09-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
The next priority is to create an appropriate...

The next priority is to create an appropriate place for (dry) media blasting and other shop activities that produce a lot of dust...and fallout. Our dry media blaster is located in the compressor...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 03-09-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
The second wrench-handle installed ...

The second wrench-handle installed
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Forum: Garages/shops.. 03-06-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
A couple of members have asked us for updates on...

A couple of members have asked us for updates on what we've been up to on the shop build. Well...most of our time has actually been spent working on our cars, after all that's what we built the shop...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-24-2019, 02:04 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Experimenting with plastic, cleans it up and...

Experimenting with plastic, cleans it up and brightens nicely.

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Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-22-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
We've experimented with a variety of techniques,...

We've experimented with a variety of techniques, Evaporust, Low Pressure Dry Media blasting (of all descriptions), metal cleaners and polishes, Tumbling (good for certain applications) and nothing...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-22-2019, 02:36 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Some examples of the results possible with steel...

Some examples of the results possible with steel and aluminum:

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Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-19-2019, 02:55 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Thanks James, vapor blasting also does a nice job...

Thanks James, vapor blasting also does a nice job on brass and on copper plate by dressing and burnishing the copper without stripping. I've used it on rubber which works well and plan to experiment...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-12-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
I picked up the technique from a couple of sites...

I picked up the technique from a couple of sites that deal with cleaning and restoring cast iron cookware like frypans - seems there's a web site for every pastime. More or less the same material so...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-12-2019, 12:26 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
A semi-solid oil is any (non-contaminated) oil...

A semi-solid oil is any (non-contaminated) oil that isn't a fluid at room temperature. For example, motor oil is not, coconut oil is a semi-solid. I happen to use coconut oil which comes in a paste...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-11-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
To keep the peace my Easy Bake (read toaster...

To keep the peace my Easy Bake (read toaster oven) is for use with parts only.
Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-11-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
The vapor blaster produces a very clean, sealed...

The vapor blaster produces a very clean, sealed surface on cast iron and steel leaving a burnished-like sheen. For most applications this is fine however with cast iron its a brighter finish than I...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-10-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
He're Paul on the maiden voyage of the VHT VH800P...

He're Paul on the maiden voyage of the VHT VH800P FL Closed Loop vapor blaster, it does produce some impressive results. The machine was made in Lincolnton, NC and was in transit for about a week...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 12-03-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Its Canadian red and white cedar S1S2E in 1" x 6"...

Its Canadian red and white cedar S1S2E in 1" x 6" planks that were edge (rabbet) jointed then edge nailed. It was sourced mostly from a local building supply store, Dicks Lumber.
Forum: Garages/shops.. 11-25-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Built a new, more secure buck and added locking,...

Built a new, more secure buck and added locking, swivel casters for mobility. Transferring the clip was a 3 guy job, 2 guys to lift, carry and relocate the clip and a third guy to yell "careful!,...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 11-24-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Some of the Z/28 arrived at the shop today! Just...

Some of the Z/28 arrived at the shop today! Just in time... Since we like woodworking so much I'm going to rebuild the flimsy buck and add casters
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Forum: Garages/shops.. 11-23-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Dad joke...

Dad joke...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 11-23-2018, 03:54 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Since we're almost finished the front of the shop...

Since we're almost finished the front of the shop we decided to add some landscaping for contrast. Once they settle in we'll trim the Yews to shape in the spring. We still need to build a small...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 08-25-2018, 11:48 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Thanks Marc, as the Z is Hugger Orange with no...

Thanks Marc, as the Z is Hugger Orange with no vinyl top the stripe callout is white.
Forum: Garages/shops.. 08-25-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 152,768
Posted By Edgemontvillage
Thanks James and Eddie!, the shop project has...

Thanks James and Eddie!, the shop project has come a looong way since you (Eddie) visited us last summer and we're getting close to the end of our rehab of the exterior envelope, the Brooklyn RS Z/28...
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