Projects from THE COMPOUND

[DRIVEN]

Thanks for the kind words. I spent a couple hours grinding brackets yesterday (update in the Reaper thread later today) and I have to say, it was really nice having it out in the middle of the floor where I could move all around it and direct the sparks where I wanted them to go. Couldn't do that where it was mounted to my workbench. My eventual plan is to build a toolbox/workbench similar to some of the builds here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/show ... p?t=126086 . I'll add a receiver for the vise stand to it also.

 

[DRIVEN]

Picked up a nice little torch set. Old Victor set with full tanks and rebuilt regulators. Same previous owner as the sand blaster.



$Hunnadollabill.

 

[DRIVEN]

My dad bought me a HF solvent tank probably 10 or 12 years ago along with a couple gallons of that water based solvent that they recommend for it. I used it a couple times and came to the conclusion that water based solvent sucks. It sat there for a couple years, unused, until I finally drained it. Then it sat for many more years. I finally bought 15 gallons of REAL solvent and set it up. 'Bout time. While I was at it I moved some of the equipment around. The drill press, belt sander, grinder and anvil/vise now live by the rollup door. The solvent tank got moved to the front of the bay next to the oil tank.




Aaaaand, we are getting ready for a "voluntary" OSHA inspection at work. That means I got free sh*t. So far, a gallon of carb dip and a SnapOn light that needed the ends of the chord taped up. As we work our way through the shops I expect to acquire mire treasures.






I almost forgot to mention...

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I got the waste oil heater fired up. Heat!

 

[Mike P]

Free stuff is GOOD.

“…..I got the waste oil heater fired up. Heat!...”

Heat is also good!!!!! Especially when the fuel is free. I’d like to see what kind of setup you’re using.

I’ve been playing with my Frakenstove waste oil burner for a few years now. I used this configuration for a few years (it preheats the incoming air) and did OK but it wasn’t as efficient as I’d like and was a bit smoky out the chimney.




I did a major redesign on it this summer and changed over to forced air. It made a heck of a difference, heats up quicker and regulates the heat a lot better.




I had added the heat exchanger last year which helps get the whole room warm, It also uses the same burner I had it before which save some work.

 

[DRIVEN]

That looks pretty toasty. I'll take some better pics and get the exact info on the setup for you soon. Gotta head to work now.

 

[DRIVEN]

I’d like to see what kind of setup you’re using.

As promised; It's a Lanair and measures about 2' high and 3' wide and deep not counting the cage fan on the back.

The burner is on the side and uses regulated shop air to somewhat atomize the oil. The unit actually came with 2 spare burners 😀 .

The tank is a 200 or 220 gallon. The pump kicks on when commanded by the control unit. It actually is a pretty low volume, low pressure system. There is an optical sensor that shuts the system down if the flame goes out.

When I bought it, it was because my boss was upgrading to a new standalone like the one in the back right corner of the last pic. Since he was buying it from our Napa rep I negotiated a drum of free oil since people bring in used oil to Napa for recycling. Somehow my boss didn't get the memo so when it was delivered to the shop it got dumped in to a holding tank. So what I did was get permission to bring oil home a few gallons at a time. That allowed me to cherry pick ATF and nice, clean oil instead of the junk that would have come from Napa. Worked out better for me that way.
As it stands now we are more than ready for winter at the shop. The tanks are all full plus a couple spare drums. I'm sure it won't be an issue if I want to bring more home as long as I ask first.

 

[Mike P]

Nice unit, I've never seen one use shop air to atomize but it makes sense. I started burning waste oil mostly as a way of just getting rid of it back when they were charging to haul it off rather than paying for it 20 or so years ago. Back then I often ran the stove even when I really didn't need to because of the amount if waste oil I was generating in the shop. Now that the shop is closed to the public and I'm pretty much down to working on just my own projects I have to find some find some friends who still do their own oil changes to come up with enough oil to get thru the winter. Fortunately due to the climate out here I can usually get by on 75-100 gal a year.

I don't really miss servicing/repairing automatic transmissions, but I do kind of miss having the ATF to burn.

 

[DRIVEN]

Hey guys, what has two thumbs and 5 Posi 8.8 rearends with 3.73 gears and disc brakes?
















This guy.

 

[DRIVEN]

Spent a few hours today stripping down the rearends to clean them up a bit. Took about 3X longer than I anticipated. Just hope this extra work is worth it. Shiny always sells better than greasy/rusty but I'm already tired of hefting the heavy bastards around. I think I'll focus on T5's in the future. Smaller, lighter, easier to pull and transport, and about the same profit margin.

 

[DRIVEN]

All cleaned up and ready to sell. The one on the floor is going in my brother's '36.