DWB Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 28 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Thanks. This is one that does not look overly difficult but I am afraid I don't have the right tools and it will not come out the way I have it intended. Also worried its above my skill level Patience can replace skill pretty easily. Don't be in a hurry, take your time, spend a bunch of time making sure your corner posts are square to each other, and measure 3 times before you cut once. If you don't have a 6' level, get one, and a good 12" chop saw. If you're "challenged" on why you need the chop saw, the correct answer is: "You want it done right, or quick?" 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 23 minutes ago, DWB said: Patience can replace skill pretty easily. Don't be in a hurry, take your time, spend a bunch of time making sure your corner posts are square to each other, and measure 3 times before you cut once. If you don't have a 6' level, get one, and a good 12" chop saw. If you're "challenged" on why you need the chop saw, the correct answer is: "You want it done right, or quick?" Thank you and excellent advise and I will take all of it I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Billingsley99 said: Thanks. This is one that does not look overly difficult but I am afraid I don't have the right tools and it will not come out the way I have it intended. Also worried its above my skill level It really doesn't take much skill or tools. In addition to what DWB said ^^^, a good power drill with socket attachment will make attaching all the hardware a breeze. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Billingsley99 said: Thank you and excellent advise and I will take all of it I can get. Dont hesitate to buy tools. In my experience you will use them more than you think and even for applications you wouldn't think of. Second the chop saw. Also doesnt have to be expensive. I paid $100 for a ryobi 10 years ago, have used the heck out of it and still going strong. One thing I wouldn't go cheap on though is cordless drills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Reacher said: It really doesn't take much skill or tools. In addition to what DWB said ^^^, a good power drill with socket attachment will make attaching all the hardware a breeze. I recently had a friend convince me to get an impact driver/drill. He told me once you get this, you'll never use your regular power drill...He was right. Reacher is right concerning getting a socket attachment for your drill. An impact driver will likely eliminate the need to hand tighten the bolts after you snug them up. Harbor freight sells a 3 pc set of socket drivers (¼", 3/8", & ½") for like $5. So no matter what size socket you use, you've got an attachment for your drill. Edited September 23, 2020 by DWB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 minute ago, DWB said: I recently had a friend convince me to get an impact driver/drill. He told me once you get this, you'll never use your regular power drill...He was right. Reacher is right concerning getting a socket attachment for your drill. An impact driver will likely eliminate the need to hand tighten the bolts after you snug them up. Harbor freight sells a 3 pc set of socket drivers (¼", 3/8", & ½") for like $5. So no matter what size socket you use, you've got an attachment for your drill. Impact driver/drill changed my life. My house is old and has solid oak studs. Impact driver is the only thing that can drive a screw into them. And makes jobs go so much quicker. I dropped the coin for a Makita set and dont regret it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, mrflynn03 said: Dont hesitate to buy tools. In my experience you will use them more than you think and even for applications you wouldn't think of. Second the chop saw. Also doesnt have to be expensive. I paid $100 for a ryobi 10 years ago, have used the heck out of it and still going strong. One thing I wouldn't go cheap on though is cordless drills. 1 hour ago, DWB said: I recently had a friend convince me to get an impact driver/drill. He told me once you get this, you'll never use your regular power drill...He was right. Reacher is right concerning getting a socket attachment for your drill. An impact driver will likely eliminate the need to hand tighten the bolts after you snug them up. Harbor freight sells a 3 pc set of socket drivers (¼", 3/8", & ½") for like $5. So no matter what size socket you use, you've got an attachment for your drill. I had a cheap Home Depot Ryobi drill that lasted me a decade +. A few years ago I got a Dewalt drill/ driver combo package and love it. Use it a lot. Well worth the $. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Reacher said: I had a cheap Home Depot Ryobi drill that lasted me a decade +. A few years ago I got a Dewalt drill/ driver combo package and love it. Use it a lot. Well worth the $. I use mostly Dewalt tools including the drill/driver and also recommend it and all their power tools. Good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 8/25/2020 at 6:24 PM, HoosierJax said: Got the engine tore down and cleaned,put back together and painted...looks better then the previous picture Checking in to see how that Allis turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierJax Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Joe_Hoopsier said: Checking in to see how that Allis turned out. Still going strong....getting ready to break down chassis...been working alot so thats interrupted some progress hope to be done next spring Edited September 27, 2020 by HoosierJax 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Still plugging away... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Looking good Rico !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 1 hour ago, DWB said: Looking good Rico !! Thank you. I am trying to get it done before the snow flies!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I took @Hoosierhoopsteradvice and stepped away from the keyboard... I turned the corner, literally, so one more piece of metal, then flashing and then the big door. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 minute ago, rico said: I took @Hoosierhoopsteradvice and stepped away from the keyboard... I turned the corner, literally, so one more piece of metal, then flashing and then the big door. I made a sandwich today. That about sums up my DIY expertise 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Hoosierhoopster said: I made a sandwich today. That about sums up my DIY expertise Yeah...that's about my speed too. My wife is the mechanical engineer in our household. I'm simply a combo gopher-mule. 😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 23 hours ago, rico said: I took @Hoosierhoopsteradvice and stepped away from the keyboard... I turned the corner, literally, so one more piece of metal, then flashing and then the big door. So you took a ½ hour to put away tools, materials, etc and another 10 minutes to find your phone to take the pic, and then how ever long to set up this picture, and post this. Hell...you could have finished the metal work, wired and insulated the place in less time than that !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Got the south side and sw corner done. All flashed and deciding on a door. North/NW side tomorrow. Then I tie to the existing roof. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, rico said: Got the south side and sw corner done. All flashed and deciding on a door. North/NW side tomorrow. Then I tie to the existing roof. Looks great Rico. Can't wait to see the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 32 minutes ago, jefftheref said: Looks great Rico. Can't wait to see the finished product. The way I am going, it might be x-mas before it is done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 2 hours ago, rico said: The way I am going, it might be x-mas before it is done. And you ran the 400m how fast?? 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, jv1972iu said: And you ran the 400m how fast?? 😁 49.1 was my best time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 3 hours ago, rico said: The way I am going, it might be x-mas before it is done. Just in time for ice fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, jefftheref said: Just in time for ice fishing Yeah, got to get it done before the ice comes on. But to be honest, I ain't really that far away from being done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 15 hours ago, rico said: Got the south side and sw corner done. All flashed and deciding on a door. North/NW side tomorrow. Then I tie to the existing roof. Looks really good Rico !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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