Rookie wanna-be weldor starting to make some cool things! - Page 100

bwalsh · 01-25-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkster70

They were trying to talk me into powdering the Tundra bumper. Maybe in the spring.

Heck, I'm sure you will already be powder coating by spring.

So, where is this place?

Those racks turned out real nice!!

kirkster70 · 01-25-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalsh

Heck, I'm sure you will already be powder coating by spring.

So, where is this place?

Those racks turned out real nice!!

Thanks, Bob!

Umm.....yeah, I was looking at a small oven about 2 mos. ago, but was brake shopping. I didn't want to get the cart before the horse, plus didn't have quite enough coin to do both.

116 Success Road. If you're heading towards Winchester, it's the first right after Shenandoah Moving and Storage.

Dale Miller is the owner's name. Super nice guy. Here is their website...

http://coatingsusa.com/

I have a really good feeling about this guy and hope we can work out a good business relationship.

xcflyn · 01-26-2013, 11:09 AM

After making this thead my first stop after I click on this site I have decided that Kirk is no longer a rookie and he needs to start a new thread with a different name. More of a "cool fab shop projects" thread. Or "no longer a rookie -fab shop projects".
I'll say it again. Nice work !

9Dave · 01-26-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xcflyn

After making this thead my first stop after I click on this site I have decided that Kirk is no longer a rookie and he needs to start a new thread with a different name. More of a "cool fab shop projects" thread. Or "no longer a rookie -fab shop projects".
I'll say it again. Nice work !

I thought about renaming it one day. Some of us do have that power, y'know.

If you'd like a title change, Kirk, just let me know.

Picked this up this morning.

The guy at the tool store asked me how much I'd like to spend. I told him I wanted a quality set, something much better than the big box crap.

He said he had a set from Starett for around $275.

I said thanks, but I was looking for something in between that, and the retail junk. I ended up spending about $90, and it will serve me well for years to come, I'm sure.

JimVonBaden · 01-26-2013, 04:52 PM

Just an update from Kirk's generous supplies:

Kind of sucky, but my welding is getting better. At least it is strong.

Some welding, a lot of grinding, and some paint. The rack is ready for the shelves tomorrow.

Jim

100mpg · 01-26-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by xcflyn

After making this thead my first stop after I click on this site I have decided that Kirk is no longer a rookie and he needs to start a new thread with a different name. More of a "cool fab shop projects" thread. Or "no longer a rookie -fab shop projects".
I'll say it again. Nice work !

50 pages ago I suggested dropping the rookie. he rejected it. I think that name covers his ass when he screws something up.

When he makes his first sale he is going to have a hard time convincing anyone he is a rookie!

100mpg · 01-26-2013, 05:00 PM

It looks good enough to me! Believe me, if you want to see suckie, look at some of my welds many pages ago. I have not welded since. It is better for the welding community...

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Just an update from Kirk's generous supplies:

Kind of sucky, but my welding is getting better. At least it is strong.

Some welding, a lot of grinding, and some paint. The rack is ready for the shelves tomorrow.

Jim

JimVonBaden · 01-26-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 100mpg

It looks good enough to me! Believe me, if you want to see suckie, look at some of my welds many pages ago. I have not welded since. It is better for the welding community...

You have no idea how much grinding my little HF grinder had to do to make it look good!

Jim

boardrider247 · 01-27-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

You have no idea how much grinding my little HF grinder had to do to make it look good!

Jim

At work we always say

"A grinder and a can of paint, will make a welder out of one that ain't"

Dorzok · 01-27-2013, 09:21 AM

And in the mobile home buidness, "putty and paint makes pretty what ain't."

JimVonBaden · 01-27-2013, 12:17 PM

Topped it with plywood and VCT to match my workbench.

All loaded up:

Jim

NoVa Rider · 01-27-2013, 12:58 PM

DirtyDog · 01-27-2013, 01:24 PM

Looks great, JVB. Although your garage is too damn clean. Needs some metal shavings and kitty litter.

JimVonBaden · 01-27-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyDog

Looks great, JVB. Although your garage is too damn clean. Needs some metal shavings and kitty litter.

You were seeing the clean corner. The rest looks like a bomb went off.

Jim

FreeHugger · 01-29-2013, 08:58 AM

Hi Guys,

I found my way to this thread via JVB's cheap farkles thread, and came in for just the last few pages related to the fabrication of the GS boxes/racks. I'm probably missed it in a previous page but was a price discussed for the boxes/racks?

Following JVB's thread and his creative ways, I can only assume that going this route was either a much cheaper option than buying touratech or the like. Or is my untrained eye is missing the benefits of the increased quality?

Either way its a great looking functional product and I am very pleased to have been witness to the process.

Thanks,

01-26-2013, 04:52 PM	#1490
JimVonBaden "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,491	Just an update from Kirk's generous supplies: Kind of sucky, but my welding is getting better. At least it is strong. Some welding, a lot of grinding, and some paint. The rack is ready for the shelves tomorrow. Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

01-27-2013, 12:17 PM	#1496
JimVonBaden "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,491	Topped it with plywood and VCT to match my workbench. All loaded up: Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

01-27-2013, 01:24 PM	#1498
DirtyDog Lust for dust... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa... it's OK Oddometer: 6,055	Looks great, JVB. Although your garage is too damn clean. Needs some metal shavings and kitty litter. __________________ ... grease, grit, and mud are runnin' in my blood.

01-29-2013, 08:58 AM	#1500
FreeHugger Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: Is this Heaven? No its Iowa. Oddometer: 64	Cost Hi Guys, I found my way to this thread via JVB's cheap farkles thread, and came in for just the last few pages related to the fabrication of the GS boxes/racks. I'm probably missed it in a previous page but was a price discussed for the boxes/racks? Following JVB's thread and his creative ways, I can only assume that going this route was either a much cheaper option than buying touratech or the like. Or is my untrained eye is missing the benefits of the increased quality? Either way its a great looking functional product and I am very pleased to have been witness to the process. Thanks, __________________ FreeHugger 2005 R1200GS "Every man dies. Not every man really lives." - William Wallace, Braveheart

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01-26-2013, 11:09 AM	#1488
xcflyn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Rocky Mountains Oddometer: 1,093	After making this thead my first stop after I click on this site I have decided that Kirk is no longer a rookie and he needs to start a new thread with a different name. More of a "cool fab shop projects" thread. Or "no longer a rookie -fab shop projects". I'll say it again. Nice work !

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Dorzok Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 1,380	And in the mobile home buidness, "putty and paint makes pretty what ain't."

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