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Good point about the painting in advance. It would have made it easier but we didn't plan things right and ended up starting the project a week early when we picked up most of the material due to changes in our schedules. You'll note that once I had a spare day I was painting all of the wood for the second week in advance. I used oil based paint on the beams of my porch and I agree. It seems to handle it better. I'm hoping the Kilz will help solve the mold issue but time will tell. As far as adding more length to the porch, this was all I could get away with for zoning. Apparently the structure can not come as far forward as the body of the main house, so early on I decided that I'd rather have a longer workshop and a shorter porch. The porch was added to help get it through approval with the local Historical Society. I will say, there is a two car carriage porch as well as a three car garage on the property already so I didn't really need the parking area.

Thanks for tuning in!

You're right about the Japanese tools. Once we get into the 1970's the quality is going up. Like you though, I have no interest in them.

Thanks! I'm kind of a fan for old ratchets and mechanics tools but I donate out a lot of it as well.

Thanks! I never would have thought that this cheap little box would have all of those Snap On in it but you never know with these things.

Lakeland, FL and Plant City, FL. I go every few weeks and there's always deals.

Thanks! It changed the look of the building so dramatically that it's hard to even remember how it looked without it.

Thanks! That's Mugsy. He showed up at the house 5 years ago after some jerk had abused him and so I took him in and he's been my buddy ever since.

Thanks! You raise a good point. Next time it rains heavily I want to see how the water flows. Thanks!

I would think that you would be collecting rainwater so that you could use it to water a lawn or plants or trees perhaps? I know that water is outrageous in cost in Florida which makes the free water you get all the more beneficial?

Thanks! It really changed the entire look of the building. When I see photos of it without the porch it looks unfinished.

Thanks! Well worth the time and expense. Makes the building look more like a custom design rather than just a metal garage.

Thanks! I nearly went and built the entire workshop like a pole barn but Tyron's availability was limited so I went with the metal building.

Herramientas viejas como ésta siempre se pueden reparar.

Thanks! I think the lanterns really make it look amazing at night. the bottom rail was not in my original design but after we had most of the structure up I decided it would add support as well as improve the looks.

Thanks! i'd never tackle a project like this without Tyron. His knowledge and skillset can turn anything I dream up into reality.

I plan on adding some patio furniture for them to sleep on before summer.

Thanks! A great project overall and considering the scope, it wasn't too expensive.

Thanks! I agree. It's curb appeal is very much improved. The porch is a clever disguise on the front of the workshop.

You may be right. Generally he just wants to be around whenever I'm outside. He'll sleep in the workshop until I leave and then he's up and out.

Thanks! It really improves the entire look of the building.

Thanks! Yes, and in Florida that's a genuine consideration. Also, since this wall faces southwest, it'll help keep the building cool in the summer.

How many times did you need to type it before it took? :)

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He approved of our work.

They thought it was time for breakfast. :)

Thanks! The porch really improves the street view of the building.

Thanks for the advice. I've never heard that trick before.

@floridarusticrepairs it breaks down grease oil and over-spray from some paints. Just leave it in the sun then wash.

Thanks for the tips. When unloading a large haul you never know what other people may be interested in seeing.

This was the first time that I had seen Craftsman metric sockets with the ribs reversed like that. i brought it up to the Craftsman Club on Facebook and a lot of people on there hadn't seen them before either.

Lakeland has a good one. Not quite next door to you but it's got a lot of tools. Silver Moon Drive-In Theater. Sunday is the big day and you need to get there early. 7:30am is good. I go to that one and then the Plant City one every few weeks. I always fond a lot.

​@floridarusticrepairs I really appreciate it, I'm always looking for good tools. Thanks

You can direct message me at FloridaRusticRepairs@gmail.com

Thanks! I wonder how many people use that electric shaving lotion to remove adhesives.

@floridarusticrepairs I don't know, I will from now on

I guess I’ll have to add that to the shop

I use isopropyl alcohol for this type thing. Awesome, Mugsy supervising from his wireless charger!!

Easiest way to fix LED hyperflash in these by changing out your flasher. th-cam.com/video/q9DkWHd8l4w/w-d-xo.html

@floridarusticrepairs thank you bro

Thanks!

I hear it works great if you've got glue on your face. 🤣

Thanks! All of the China and India tools go in bins. I keep them but do not usually try to build sets with them to donate. I have quite a few now and occasionally find a use for them but I don't donate them off to anyone unless I know it's a decent brand. I've found some interesting uses for them sometimes. :)

the socket with the black plastic ring is likely a Craftsman. You can rip off the plastic and the roll-stamping is underneath.

@ Thanks for the info! I've got it in a bin of unknowns but I'll retrieve it and see.

Yes. mostly a mishmash. Not great haul but OK. The sockets will help me complete pother sets.

@@floridarusticrepairs I probably would have paid much the same to be honest.

And a lot more. :)

Likely the switch knob has a set screw. it's possibly hidden by a small plug in the knob. I think most of these later Westinghouse fans had a screw on fastener to hold the switch in place.

Yes, they dim just like regular bulbs.

Thanks for the info!

Modern vehicles are crazy with complexity. I can't imagine most of them reaching 20 years old with all of this technology.

I did do a very slow pull but it didn't seem to make much difference. Maybe it's the Florida humidity. :) Likely it's my impatience.

Thanks! That's a good point about using it in small spaces. Considiering the surprising amount of power this has the lack of grip space makes little sense otherwise.

Thanks! I do work with some kids to show them how to rebuild these. I let them keep the tools when they're done. Some of them actually use them like they're not antiques. Any kids who want to really put the drills to work are also given a more modern/practical drill to keep with it. Most of these old drills aren't even reversible.

Thanks! I've found that almost all of these old drills can be brought back with a little effort.

Thanks! Looks good in the old Craftsman wall box too.

Thanks! Funny you mention the paint. I've wondered why it was that some of these were painted and others are polished. It may be that painting was just an option or to differentiate the models. I have no idea.

@ I know I started using them in the 70s. I remember some didn’t have paint, I think my father had a 60s 3/8 that didn’t have paint. I know I used a bunch of 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 in the 80s and some did and some didn’t. I don’t know.

@ I prefer the polished look but maybe the paint added more grip so before they switched to plastic and rubber they used painted metal.