Random stuff you made.

[arse_sidewards]

hammering the bearing race off the snap ring for a li'l bit of clearance helps a lot too

Pretty much required for pressed in car bullshit.

 

[M92PV4U]

hammering the bearing race off the snap ring for a li'l bit of clearance helps a lot too

I did knock the race back off a bit. The snap ring was twisting as I squeezed it and popping out or the needle nose jaws, I don't have any long needle nose, just normal length maybe that's the problem.

 

[Thumping]

Toss a **** out there? You have to find the projects preferred swear word, it’s not a one size fits all scenario

It seems every automotive project I do has a certain amount of blood sacrifice that is required. After that, things start going well....

 

[92 Green YJ]

Bunch of stuff I’ve been making lately.

 

[JohnnyJ]

Another hydraulic press project. A friend gave me some different dies, and I needed a holder to use them.

I grabbed some 1/2” plate from the remnant pile. I made two 1.75” pieces and a 1.25 piece. I drilled and tapped the pieces so I can bolt on the front piece. Back two pieces are welded together. Now I can finally use all the random dies.

 

[Stuck]

It seems every automotive project I do has a certain amount of blood sacrifice that is required. After that, things start going well....

Yup. I find it best too just prick or cut a few fingers and flick the blood around the engine bay. It seems to satisfy the old gods and allow you to minimize the issues.

 

[M92PV4U]

Fan shroud spacers.

 

[urjb]

TP holder.. couple China wrenches and an old dirt bike sprocket. Hardest part was getting the patina on it.. couldn’t get the chrome off the wrenches without a grinder.. multiple times heating to red hot just made em funny colors.

 

[IowaOffRoad]

TP holder.. couple China wrenches and an old dirt bike sprocket. Hardest part was getting the patina on it.. couldn’t get the chrome off the wrenches without a grinder.. multiple times heating to red hot just made em funny colors.

Looks cool. If you want to spend a little $ just for building material buy something like these below.

Combination Wrench Set Black Oxide 16 piece Raised Panel SAE

 

[urjb]

I think the wrenches were like $11 a set on sale from Lowes or TSC.. I just didn’t have 2 matching junk 5/8”

 

[Bacchus]

Who makes that topper? Been looking for one for the work truck, about to pull the trigger on a Brand FX

 

[Santa]

More cobbled together than made. Axe and shovel holder added to the spare tire bumper on the bronco. Did require some fab. And the shovel is now flipped around so I could get the cover back on. Lol

 

[Pukemaggots]

Who makes that topper? Been looking for one for the work truck, about to pull the trigger on a Brand FX

It's a SpaceKap

Transferable Service Bodies For Pickup Trucks - Spacekap

Spacekap provides slip-in transferable 6' & 8' service bodies designed to fit all full-size pickup trucks. It keeps your tools & equipment safe and organized. Shop now!

spacekap.com

 

[dave_dj1]

I decided I want to make a grapple for grabbing logs with the 3 point on the tractor. Built this today, will do the rest maybe tomorrow.
I'm using a 2.5" bore by 6" stroke cylinder I had on the shelf. Hopefully it won't be too powerful!
I'm undecided if I'm going to use chains to hang it or two D-rings. I don't have enough hydraulics to mount it to a rotator.

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

I don't have enough hydraulics to mount it to a rotator.

Sure ya do, just add a solenoid and a switch. Use the same tractor function for both.

 

[dave_dj1]

Sure ya do, just add a solenoid and a switch. Use the same tractor function for both.

Yeah I could do that but not ready at this time, plus rotators are expensive!

 

[PoBoy84]

I was digging through my storage building this weekend, finally hauling some bigger tools home after moving a couple years ago, and found the first thing I ever TIG welded. A SS ashtray I made at work in 2007.

 

[JohnnyJ]

must smoke some heavy cigarettes

 

[buzzbombxj]

Made a little tray out of 6" track to hold press related stuff on top of the press.

Handy wheel holder out of emt and free rusty flat bar to keep all that stuff off the table.

Flat bar wasn't long enough so the little wheel sets prongs are a conglomeration from my random hex key jar.

 

[budget76]

i need to do a quick grinder wheel mount like that, mine are on nails that are too short and randomly stuck into studs

 

[Void_of_Light]

About a year ago we were at the Rennaissance Festival and my niece found some armor she wanted. It was $900

I figured how hard can it be?

I bought the pattern on etsy and spent way more money and time than I thought I would making her a dragon scale battle skirt.

I printed the Ax head and carved the handle out of a piece of pallet wood.

 

[PoBoy84]

must smoke some heavy cigarettes

Cowboy killers. Man if I had access to that shop's scrap bin again.

 

[Pocahontas]

About a year ago we were at the Rennaissance Festival and my niece found some armor she wanted. It was $900

I figured how hard can it be?

I bought the pattern on etsy and spent way more money and time than I thought I would making her a dragon scale battle skirt.

Looks fantastic. Are the scales metal or plastic?

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

Looks fantastic. Are the scales metal or plastic?

Are you asking about the leather scales?

 

[Pocahontas]

Are you asking about the leather scales?

Now that you say that they do look like leather. Disregard my previous question.

 

[Void_of_Light]

Looks fantastic. Are the scales metal or plastic?

Thanks, They are faux leather. The plans called for leather but I ain't spending that much on it. It took about 1.5 yards of vinyl to make them. About $35 vs several hundred for leather.

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

Now that you say that they do look like leather. Disregard my previous question.

naw, turns out you were right. They are plastic.

 

[[486]]

About $35 vs several hundred for leather.

keep an eye out for leather couches and chairs on the craigslist

strip the leather, burn the couch

 

[IowaOffRoad]

keep an eye out for leather couches and chairs on the craigslist

strip the leather, burn the couch

Good idea

Strip the leather, leave the couch on the side of the road where you found it. They already committed to having trash on the curb, might as well make it trashier trash

Better idea

Best idea?

Strip leather. Set Biden Harris, 2024 placard’s around. set fire to couch. Make meme.

 

[92 Green YJ]

Some of the stuff I’ve been working on lately.

Playing around with some slices from an old log.

Fun bathroom sign

Test burn on what I’m hoping will be a decent size bulk order.

Did this big Assassins Creed Black Flag logo for a customer.

Another customer order. Cat skull hair tie thing. Customer left the color choice to me so I went with a silk copper. Came out pretty damn nice if I do say so myself.

And I started working on my department Christmas gifts. Front side on all of them looks like this. Backside has each members names on them