Since my last update I've been able to finish power washing the building and the slab. The place looks so much different not having all the dirt and debris everywhere.....not that it is organized. Having a few things washed down led me down the path of trying to freshen a few things up before I started putting things up. I started with one of two workbenches (24" deep, 24' long). They were made of angle-iron in framing with 2x12 white pine for the work top and shelves. They have stood the test of abuse, heavy vise, bench grinders, crude oil, some weather, and time very well. It is the first time I've started a wood project by sanding with a wire brush (it worked), then 40 grit, then 60, blah blah. I have two coats of spar-urethane sealer on at this point and the iron framing painted gloss black.
The Ridgid No. 25 pipe vise mounted on the iron table got a cleaning, new jaws, and fresh paint. I plan to paint the iron work-table tomorrow.
I've also started down the path of some iron work repairs at the slab level, and painting of iron work through-out to give it some protection.
Today I lucked upon 9 used, but very good condition, fluorescent light fixtures (for free) that I can install. The lighting is a real problem right now. I may try to focus those 9 above the workbench areas.
I might finally have a buyer for that 5.9 cummins and allison tranny sitting on the floor....crossing fingers it moves soon.
I know without pictures it didn't happen - but without a camera pictures can't happen. Mine took a hit several days ago while I was trying to lockup with to much stuff in my hands. My wife has offered hers, but I'm scared to death I'll break it just on the heals of her traveling back home.
I'm starting to rather like the notion of having a place to go and do my work - away from home with clear separation of personal time.
Since you showed us a sawmill and Hoe did make saw tools; I assume its a saw tool but still don't know what it did.
Reading a book on sawmilling and saw mills in northwest but haven't seen this tool.
The Hoe tool is used to insert and remove the teeth on the blade of the sawmill. It has removeable/replaceable inserts. I hope to get up the hill soon with both teeth and tool in hand and take some photo's to demonstrate.
Do you have any planes for the sawmill, those things alaways amaze me.
I'm not aware of any planes for it, and I have no plans. I already have a bandsaw mill that'll handle a 16' log....no need for another - My dad, who would know, tells me that mill is extremely dangerous as-is - likes to throw a log around, particularly up, with no real protections.
Oily I can't believe the progress its looking fantastic. I bet that old wood had a bit of dust on it. I suspect that fan will help on those hot Texas summer days. I like the photo of honeysuckle and wild strawberries too.
Thanks! Yes, taking that old wood down provided for several days of sinus issues. Only one fan currently operational. I need to hurry and get another going before it gets hot.....although I've finding with the windows unblocked and open a nice breeze will flow through the building.
