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| | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 | But a good tap and die set would be good. I have my grandfather's set. I didn't recognize the brand so I've been using them for trot line weights. Greenfield or something like that. If we need them, we should be able to get them back out of the pond and cleaned up.
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,597 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,597 | I already loaded dial calipers and can throw in a full set of drills up to 1/2 inch.
I can also load up the battery drill with an extra battery, if need be.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | dont forget feeler gauge, I guess you could use a credit card or
match book.. and a good ear will time it like music
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 | Don -- Unless you really prefer using that drill, I think we're set for drills here -- we have battery drills (x2), an air drill, a bench top drill press, a corded drill, and the monster giant prehistoric drill from Heck... plus whatever Hambone brings over. We have a selection of bits, but they run the gamut from cheap to cheaper (working farm not a machine shop ...  ) so a decent set of bits would probably be a welcome addition to the weekend.
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | I also did one recently.
It'd be handy to have the drill size that just fits the hole to first spot the hole before switching to the tap drill. I forget what that size (about 3/8" or a tad larger) but if someone can measure exactly I could bring a few drills if needed. Dave suggested a 27/64th for marking those spots... | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,597 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,597 | John
If you have a bench grinder, Grigg and I can show you how to hand sharpen a drill bit, 1/4 inch and bigger.
Less than 1/4 inch, my eyes and a steady hand are not as good anymore
1/8, is the smallest I would sharpen years ago.
Biggest is about 3" by hand. In the old shops That's how drills were sharpened fast.
I'll scratch the drill set and battery drill motor off the list.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 | Seriously, if you have a decent drill bit set, bring it. I have a crappy selection of drill bits. I will gladly take a lesson in sharpening, though. By the way, the neighbors will be lending us a portable air compressor for the weekend as we are probably going to need more air.  So add "Stauffer Bros. Produce" to our list of Sponsors
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 |
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,597 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,597 | Ok
This is what I have loaded so far.
10x10 awning.
Set of 1/2 drive impact sockets.
Tow chain that Ferd drivers use to pull out tractors, big rigs and plow trucks.
Model T jack stands.
Lawn chairs for Tim and I, Leo should already have a couple at HQ.
Floor jack.
High lift jack.
6, one gallon zip lock bags of hickory wafers for smoking.
Two pry bars, one 4' and the other one a 3' crow bar.
Two anvils looking for a new home.
Set of drill bits.
Drill sharpening gage.
Diamond grinding wheel dresser.
Tap and die set.
Set of thread nuts.
A bunch of old machinist tools for Grigg to caress, when he is not making ice cream.
There will be more, by the time I leave the house by 8am tomorrow.
Safe travels everyone!
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,597 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,597 | Added to the list.
Antique battery tester and two flashlight batteries from the 1920's.
I'm done for tonight.
Safe travels everyone!
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | EVERYONE, don't forget your Safety Glasses and Shop Gloves! Safety First... Mike B | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 | Yes, SAFETY. We have lots of "children at play" signs for Christmas. We may need to get/make some "Wrenchers on the Loose" for Homecoming.
The good thing that happens here is that once you turn off Rt. 235, you are in SLOW DOWN WORLD. Get behind a buggy and take your time for the last two minutes. THEN you will mentally be ready to have a safe weekend.
Leave your stress mess at 235.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | I left my stress in Chevy Chase about 3 hours ago! I'm ready for Homecoming! See you tomorrow! Oh yes, and speaking of tools, since the President won't be there in the flesh and there won't be any ceremonial shop towels handed out by the commander in chief himself, I'll bring an extra roll of paper towels to get us by  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 | Oh funny. I bought some extra paper towels, too - just in case. BUT, I am turning off my official garage rag bag to the shop. We may not have those fancy ones of Cosmo's (although I think we have about 10 from him so far), we will have plenty of rags. And John's got them all in one place, with the other personal grooming aids. Glad you're coming early Billy ... I think a few more things need to be set up out there.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | Billy and John, I any more help is needed. I can come down tomarrow evening to assist. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 | Thanks Mike. We have a list of stuff. We'll see how tomorrow starts out. Even if you just want to come by, that will be fine.
We be e z ...................
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 | Can someone bring kerosene for the heater?
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | |
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