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Jul 22, 2020 21:39:14 GMT
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How’s the nose ? You on the mend ? Noses & ears can be funny as blood supply apparently not that good in the cartilage bits. Hospital stays for IV antibiotics don’t win you points at home for the 3rd time... James Not sure, but think we got to it in time.  Glad I only took one day off work. Though I did still work Ulcer on eyelid is healing too. Wearing shaded safety glasses helps for the dust and glare out there. |
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Last Edit: Jul 22, 2020 21:40:32 GMT by grizz
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Jul 23, 2020 13:49:19 GMT
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Schnauzer Super confident too. I liked her a lot. |
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Jul 23, 2020 16:14:43 GMT
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Made another batch of aniseed rusks inbetween Zoom and teams meetings. Man must eat. House smelled rather good for two days.  Plan originally was to create wall plates to hold the roof on the garage side. But like all great plans, it was reviewed after we had measured and set out the steel as planned, then I decided that there was enough steel to use full lengths resting on the ground and bolted to the wall. So start afresh.... Measure out 16 tabs and two straps on 65mm x 10mm flat bar, pilot drill, then 13mm holes to take the M12 Fisher bolts (Like Rawl Bolts, but longer threaded bar inserts to cut to length after fixing)   25 of these puppies for £29.00 or thereabouts  Tabs cutting used 1 x 1mm disc per 2.5 cuts.  Pile of bits to clean up, and grind a decent weld edge onto.  Better, ready to weld onto steel beams.  Also noticed what a mess the garage had turned into since starting this carport build. Hopefully it will all come together and result in some real work getting done too.  During the day while working at the day job, I got a pic from one of the inmates of this forum and he was not a happY guY On a train, Londonbound, wearing a virginal white gimp mask.  Later. |
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Last Edit: Jul 23, 2020 16:16:26 GMT by grizz
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So on Wednesday evening after work, I grabbed the supersized grinder and a new disc to start cutting the 200 x 100 beam we previously welded in half again as it was going to serve as one of the front upright posts. I donned full PPE as that machine intimidates me. Three quarter way through, I heard loud laughing when I stopped the machine to turn the beam onto its side. It was Andy, stood with a beer in hand, camera in the other........ He also had never seen me wearing it all, including earplugs. I was pleased to see him.  So once the beam was cut, we cut the last of the three galvanised beams oldbus had brought years ago in 2007 down to the right length for the rear support. Then Andy burned two holes through the steel, we used a Bullnose Tungsten burr cutter to tidy the hole so that a long reach socket could get in there, and started to weld in two straps from behind and a bunch of tabs, all to hold the post that would be resting on a cement base onto the garage wall.   Done.  Then in another unprecedented move....... I used a spirit level to Andy’s shock and dismay to get it straight.  Up the ladder with the SDS drill, 12mm first, followed by 20mm holes 100mm deep.  All the bolts ready, Ductape keeping it all together for the next fun step...... Threading all the tabs in at the same time, while holding that heavy beam in place.  I think Andy was impressed.  Job done, red oxide next once I made a spray painting cardboard mask to add to the job.  Only needs to top plate to be welded in I will measure, drill and cut it on Saturday, welding Monday after work. Bit by bit. Getting there. One more upright to make up, and the paving to be completed around the other posts where the bolts are in the concrete foundations.. Need to start figuring what cross beams to use and the lay out of the frame and roofing. |
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Jul 25, 2020 10:07:48 GMT
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Almost back up to date now. Thursday was another full on work day, training till after 5.00pm Dinner with Sally and Andy, then back down to the garage to do the last post and also to cut in and fit,paving stones right up around the other posts. Complex cuts, but if done right, the results are certainly rewarding.   Happy with these.  Andy carried on with getting the tabs welded onto the last post. For those wondering about the tabs all being on one side, it’s because in both cases, rather than doing wall plates, the posts seem a better idea, but need to go on the edge of the concrete posts and I doubt it would resist tightening those M12 bolts on the Rawl bolts, so straps behind, out of sight and side tabs should be more than enough.   Adding the side gate post back onto the upright as it was previously on the wall.  Job done.  Next week a few small bits, the. Invite some pros to quote on fitting a good, industrial roof. . |
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Jul 25, 2020 10:18:58 GMT
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Looking smart, that's not going to shift in a while. Had to smile at you in full kit too; got to be the first time most of us have seen that  |
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Jul 25, 2020 13:32:08 GMT
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Looking good Rian.
Given the amount of jet washing you do on the patio, I’m going to blow your budget out of the water and suggest you go for a Kranzle. Nilfisk are ok but even they go wrong and usually end up getting replaced with a Kranzle.
I bought mine after 18 months ownership of a Karcher that now refuses to turn on consistently having only been used half a dozen times at most. For what I have spent on Karchers and replacement and spare parts in the last 5 years, I could have bought a decent Kranzle and saved a shed load of frustration and more importantly time spent trying to fix the plastic curse word.
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Jul 25, 2020 16:44:40 GMT
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Looking smart, that's not going to shift in a while. Had to smile at you in full kit too; got to be the first time most of us have seen that I have worn through overalls and safety boots before. Anything stupidly intimidating and I run for the pile of safety kit. Of course I do relapse too. |
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Jul 25, 2020 16:46:48 GMT
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Looking good Rian. Given the amount of jet washing you do on the patio, I’m going to blow your budget out of the water and suggest you go for a Kranzle. Nilfisk are ok but even they go wrong and usually end up getting replaced with a Kranzle. I bought mine after 18 months ownership of a Karcher that now refuses to turn on consistently having only been used half a dozen times at most. For what I have spent on Karchers and replacement and spare parts in the last 5 years, I could have bought a decent Kranzle and saved a shed load of frustration and more importantly time spent trying to fix the plastic curse word. Thanks Henry, I will see how it pans out. You know how much area I have to cover, and that’s just on my own land, go further and I do a load more cleaning for others. |
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Jul 25, 2020 16:56:10 GMT
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Just when you think there is a bit of time to relax, you find more jobs that need doing, or do they find me? Painted the house in about 2011 So it is kinda due again, and with adding the carport that will be stopping me getting up most of the front of the garage, I need to paint it before the roof goes up. That means the house gets painted too......../ Went looking, along with device from the forums, Got Sandtex at Toolstation. 20 litres for £60.00 Colour is a PITA as I like brighter colours, but none available. Ended up with pensioner spec Colour Cornish Cream. I prefer brighter colours, but nothing worth having out there. Last coat lasted 9 years, and I am mainly painting as the carport will cut garage front gale in half, so only need me on the roof in 10 years or so, let’s hope for good weather for a bit next week or so.  Saw this on FB today. You forget how big a C10 actually is.  Bootfair in the morning . |
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Last Edit: Jul 27, 2020 9:14:56 GMT by grizz
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Jul 25, 2020 17:15:55 GMT
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I can't remember the answer to this, have you still got your pickup?
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Jul 25, 2020 17:24:46 GMT
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I can't remember the answer to this, have you still got your pickup? Not sure if you are serious or serious. The truck is patiently waiting for its turn. HERE. forum.retro-rides.org/thread/152993/grizz-chevy-short-fleetside-skinsMy head and heart was not in a good place for a long time after losing what I thought was my soulmate. We all deal with stuff differently, so changing jobs, contracts etc plus earning a mortgage till age 70 affected me more than I realised. I love being g busy doing stuff. And it is coming back..... Keep on watching this space.... something could happen |
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Last Edit: Jul 25, 2020 17:26:27 GMT by grizz
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Jul 25, 2020 18:50:45 GMT
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Not sure if you are serious or serious. The truck is patiently waiting for its turn. HERE. forum.retro-rides.org/thread/152993/grizz-chevy-short-fleetside-skinsMy head and heart was not in a good place for a long time after losing what I thought was my soulmate. We all deal with stuff differently, so changing jobs, contracts etc plus earning a mortgage till age 70 affected me more than I realised. I love being g busy doing stuff. And it is coming back..... Keep on watching this space.... something could happen Sorry Grizz, no I honestly couldn't remember if you still had it. Yeah I fully understand, there's multiple reasons my mk2 still is pretty much as I bought it. |
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That Andy seems a good bloke...for a Yorkie anyway...
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Not sure if you are serious or serious. The truck is patiently waiting for its turn. HERE. forum.retro-rides.org/thread/152993/grizz-chevy-short-fleetside-skinsMy head and heart was not in a good place for a long time after losing what I thought was my soulmate. We all deal with stuff differently, so changing jobs, contracts etc plus earning a mortgage till age 70 affected me more than I realised. I love being g busy doing stuff. And it is coming back..... Keep on watching this space.... something could happen Sorry Grizz, no I honestly couldn't remember if you still had it. Yeah I fully understand, there's multiple reasons my mk2 still is pretty much as I bought it. Not an issue mate, I know a lot of people know, and many do not. Happy to be dragging my butt closer to it. That Andy seems a good bloke...for a Yorkie anyway... Very good guy. I will miss him here, next guy was found by him too, a Scottish pipe fitter contractor. Let’s see how it turns out. Been putting together a little good bye parcel for him, mostly hot sauces and a large crystal wine glass for his bathroom. (He likes to have a bath with a bottle of wine) Need to find some more random things. |
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Bootfair was good today. First buy...... This is 38 years old. Bought from the original owner, he used to sit in it.  Some cars, liked this madness.  £1.00 hammer.  Got a few pieces for Craig and his daughter Elli. £1.00 for.the CROWN, and 50p for the letter E Also got some really good Coca Cola glasses for him £8.00 for 4 glasses, lady threw in a free bottle opener. Then I negotiated another four Glasses into the price  Total haul. Included a Jockey wheel for my welding caravan £4.00 Two glass stars for Sally’s garden shed wall 50p VW camper plaque for shed £1.00 Box of 4x40mm screws, unopened £1.00 5 Hotwheels cars £1.00 Small hammer £1.00 Cast iron owl £1.00 One crystal glass FREE  And another item I really liked.  Now headed to the garage for some machining. After another coffee. |
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Made another batch of aniseed rusks inbetween Zoom and teams meetings. Man must eat. House smelled rather good for two days. Plan originally was to create wall plates to hold the roof on the garage side. But like all great plans, it was reviewed after we had measured and set out the steel as planned, then I decided that there was enough steel to use full lengths resting on the ground and bolted to the wall. So start afresh.... Measure out 16 tabs and two straps on 65mm x 10mm flat bar, pilot drill, then 13mm holes to take the M12 Fisher bolts (Like Rawl Bolts, but longer threaded bar inserts to cut to length after fixing) 25 of these puppies for £29.00 or thereabouts Tabs cutting used 1 x 1mm disc per 2.5 cuts. Pile of bits to clean up, and grind a decent weld edge onto. Better, ready to weld onto steel beams. Also noticed what a mess the garage had turned into since starting this carport build. Hopefully it will all come together and result in some real work getting done too. During the day while working at the day job, I got a pic from one of the inmates of this forum and he was not a happY guY On a train, Londonbound, wearing a virginal white gimp mask. Later. Had our first experience of prolonged "face covering" yesterday...6.5 hours of purgatory (enter airport/flight/exit airport) , a really opressive experience and one I'm still not convinced is going to make a huge difference. We were more thoroughly checked at our local supermarket out here in Lanzarote than at either airport! On the diy front rian , did you consider thunder/lightning bolts (branding differences) for your wall fixings? Really impressive performance and a nice tidy appearance without cutting afterwards. Oh , you ended up with 20ltr of sandtex there. At the start of lockdown we couldnt keep the stuff on the shelf , people were even almost fighting over plymouth grey , a ghastly colour we rarely ever shifted!! |
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Last Edit: Jul 26, 2020 9:50:46 GMT by strikey
'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Jul 26, 2020 21:10:54 GMT
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Good Boot Fair haul - you can never have too many hammers. I currently have 18 (if a slide hammer counts).
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Made another batch of aniseed rusks inbetween Zoom and teams meetings. Had our first experience of prolonged "face covering" yesterday...6.5 hours of purgatory (enter airport/flight/exit airport) , a really opressive experience and one I'm still not convinced is going to make a huge difference. We were more thoroughly checked at our local supermarket out here in Lanzarote than at either airport! On the diy front rian , did you consider thunder/lightning bolts (branding differences) for your wall fixings? Really impressive performance and a nice tidy appearance without cutting afterwards. Oh , you ended up with 20ltr of sandtex there. At the start of lockdown we couldnt keep the stuff on the shelf , people were even almost fighting over plymouth grey , a ghastly colour we rarely ever shifted!! Masks are a load of plums, imho, if not used correctly, which is what 95% of the population is managing to do. Glad you survived I though. Well spotted, my maths clearly not up to standard. Yes, 20 liters. With a brush it should cover the house and garage front wall. Probably with some left over. The grey/gray is a horrible colour, built shows you what fashion can do to us. Not tried the other fixings you mention. Often not being aware of stuff means we stick to what we know. Happy the posts are bolted down now. Have left some of the threaded rods to use in future as anchor or base for other swings to be bolted on. |
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