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    From Bob La Londe@21:1/5 to All on Sun Jul 20 12:27:22 2025
    Ordinarily I do other chores around the shop between tool changes and
    designing the next job, but not the last few weeks.

    I am weeks behind due to the other things I have had to work on. It
    took me almost two weeks to get everything I needed to install the new
    air dryer. I'd already been running slow for a few days as I assembled
    an outdoor shade structure for metal storage and cutting area, and took
    care of other chores that had been piling up... like cleaning up the
    area for the shade, and of course testing some prototype fishing lures.

    New Shade: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCK9lxJSz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCQ9UxUYt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Moving the Shade (#short): aka Its Not Stupid if it Works https://youtube.com/shorts/-4fEO-cUOMc?si=d7y590hf08XmORVr

    Testing Prototypes (Few Minutes): https://youtu.be/kiPPnsODhfc?si=JARSvCCQ6_lpPtCV




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  • From Bob La Londe@21:1/5 to Bob La Londe on Sun Jul 20 13:30:43 2025
    On 7/20/2025 12:27 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    Ordinarily I do other chores around the shop between tool changes and designing the next job, but not the last few weeks.

    I am weeks behind due to the other things I have had to work on.  It
    took me almost two weeks to get everything I needed to install the new
    air dryer.  I'd already been running slow for a few days as I assembled
    an outdoor shade structure for metal storage and cutting area, and took
    care of other chores that had been piling up... like cleaning up the
    area for the shade, and of course testing some prototype fishing lures.

    New Shade:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCK9lxJSz/? utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCQ9UxUYt/? utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Moving the Shade (#short):  aka Its Not Stupid if it Works https://youtube.com/shorts/-4fEO-cUOMc?si=d7y590hf08XmORVr

    Testing Prototypes (Few Minutes): https://youtu.be/kiPPnsODhfc?si=JARSvCCQ6_lpPtCV






    Of course no project no matter how difficult doesn't breed more
    projects. All the fancy plumbing, filters, and layout for the new air
    dryer would make it way to difficult to use the 50 amp outlet I use for whichever welder I need to use at the moment. I disconnected it.
    Instead of waiting until the last minute and I have to weld something I
    decided to install a new welding outlet between tool changes NOW instead
    of panicking later.

    Amazingly I seem to have all the parts necessary to plumb and install
    it. Wire, fittings, conduit, box, ring, plate, etc.

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    CNC Molds N Stuff

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  • From Bob La Londe@21:1/5 to Bob La Londe on Sun Jul 20 14:24:27 2025
    On 7/20/2025 1:30 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    On 7/20/2025 12:27 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    Ordinarily I do other chores around the shop between tool changes and
    designing the next job, but not the last few weeks.

    I am weeks behind due to the other things I have had to work on.  It
    took me almost two weeks to get everything I needed to install the new
    air dryer.  I'd already been running slow for a few days as I
    assembled an outdoor shade structure for metal storage and cutting
    area, and took care of other chores that had been piling up... like
    cleaning up the area for the shade, and of course testing some
    prototype fishing lures.

    New Shade:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCK9lxJSz/?
    utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCQ9UxUYt/?
    utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Moving the Shade (#short):  aka Its Not Stupid if it Works
    https://youtube.com/shorts/-4fEO-cUOMc?si=d7y590hf08XmORVr

    Testing Prototypes (Few Minutes):
    https://youtu.be/kiPPnsODhfc?si=JARSvCCQ6_lpPtCV






    Of course no project no matter how difficult doesn't breed more
    projects.  All the fancy plumbing, filters, and layout for the new air
    dryer would make it way to difficult to use the 50 amp outlet I use for whichever welder I need to use at the moment.  I disconnected it.
    Instead of waiting until the last minute and I have to weld something I decided to install a new welding outlet between tool changes NOW instead
    of panicking later.

    Amazingly I seem to have all the parts necessary to plumb and install
    it.  Wire, fittings, conduit, box, ring, plate, etc.


    ... and its making it apparent I may not have everything I need for the
    new outdoor outlets I need to install under the new shade structure.



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    CNC Molds N Stuff

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  • From Bob La Londe@21:1/5 to Snag on Sun Jul 20 16:07:56 2025
    On 7/20/2025 3:45 PM, Snag wrote:
    On 7/20/2025 4:24 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    On 7/20/2025 1:30 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    On 7/20/2025 12:27 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    Ordinarily I do other chores around the shop between tool changes
    and designing the next job, but not the last few weeks.

    I am weeks behind due to the other things I have had to work on.  It
    took me almost two weeks to get everything I needed to install the
    new air dryer.  I'd already been running slow for a few days as I
    assembled an outdoor shade structure for metal storage and cutting
    area, and took care of other chores that had been piling up... like
    cleaning up the area for the shade, and of course testing some
    prototype fishing lures.

    New Shade:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCK9lxJSz/?
    utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCQ9UxUYt/?
    utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Moving the Shade (#short):  aka Its Not Stupid if it Works
    https://youtube.com/shorts/-4fEO-cUOMc?si=d7y590hf08XmORVr

    Testing Prototypes (Few Minutes):
    https://youtu.be/kiPPnsODhfc?si=JARSvCCQ6_lpPtCV






    Of course no project no matter how difficult doesn't breed more
    projects.  All the fancy plumbing, filters, and layout for the new
    air dryer would make it way to difficult to use the 50 amp outlet I
    use for whichever welder I need to use at the moment.  I disconnected
    it. Instead of waiting until the last minute and I have to weld
    something I decided to install a new welding outlet between tool
    changes NOW instead of panicking later.

    Amazingly I seem to have all the parts necessary to plumb and install
    it.  Wire, fittings, conduit, box, ring, plate, etc.


    ... and its making it apparent I may not have everything I need for
    the new outdoor outlets I need to install under the new shade structure.




      And while you're doing all that I'm falling behind on firewood for
    this winter . I think I finally found a solution for the fuel supply
    problems on the Rusty Tractor . The filter screen inside the tank was
    plugged and damaged so I pulled it and put an inline filter just before
    the pump . It still had problems because it was pulling from the lowest
    spot in the tank . Where all the trash collects . I added a standpipe to
    the outlet valve so it's pulling from about an inch above the lowest
    spot now  .
      I'm collecting parts to rebuild the front axle of the Yanmar , didn't want to take it out of service until I had the JD running reliably . Got
    the parts I'm sure I need on hand or on the way , I know I'll be
    ordering more as I tear the axle down . I'll probably replace all the
    seals and bearings and possibly a gear or 3 . I'll wait until I know ,
    some of that stuff is pricey .

    Ahyup, but once you have it apart you can look at seal numbers and
    bearing numbers to see if you can do a lookup or crossover to an
    industry standard bearing/seal, or maybe once you have them in your hand
    it will turn out to be easy to lookup.

    I got lucky like that when I had to replace a drive line on my last
    truck (*my fault). The MFG and part number sticker were still on the
    drive line. They were the OEM MFG for GM, and the exact replacement was available from Rock Auto for about half price.

    * On the old steel drive lines you could drive them around for a while
    with a u-joint going out. It never occurred to me that it might be an
    all aluminum drive line. Oops. The yoke was destroyed.

    --
    Bob La Londe
    CNC Molds N Stuff

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  • From Snag@21:1/5 to Bob La Londe on Sun Jul 20 17:45:28 2025
    On 7/20/2025 4:24 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    On 7/20/2025 1:30 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    On 7/20/2025 12:27 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    Ordinarily I do other chores around the shop between tool changes and
    designing the next job, but not the last few weeks.

    I am weeks behind due to the other things I have had to work on.  It
    took me almost two weeks to get everything I needed to install the
    new air dryer.  I'd already been running slow for a few days as I
    assembled an outdoor shade structure for metal storage and cutting
    area, and took care of other chores that had been piling up... like
    cleaning up the area for the shade, and of course testing some
    prototype fishing lures.

    New Shade:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCK9lxJSz/?
    utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCQ9UxUYt/?
    utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Moving the Shade (#short):  aka Its Not Stupid if it Works
    https://youtube.com/shorts/-4fEO-cUOMc?si=d7y590hf08XmORVr

    Testing Prototypes (Few Minutes):
    https://youtu.be/kiPPnsODhfc?si=JARSvCCQ6_lpPtCV






    Of course no project no matter how difficult doesn't breed more
    projects.  All the fancy plumbing, filters, and layout for the new air
    dryer would make it way to difficult to use the 50 amp outlet I use
    for whichever welder I need to use at the moment.  I disconnected it.
    Instead of waiting until the last minute and I have to weld something
    I decided to install a new welding outlet between tool changes NOW
    instead of panicking later.

    Amazingly I seem to have all the parts necessary to plumb and install
    it.  Wire, fittings, conduit, box, ring, plate, etc.


    ... and its making it apparent I may not have everything I need for the
    new outdoor outlets I need to install under the new shade structure.




    And while you're doing all that I'm falling behind on firewood for
    this winter . I think I finally found a solution for the fuel supply
    problems on the Rusty Tractor . The filter screen inside the tank was
    plugged and damaged so I pulled it and put an inline filter just before
    the pump . It still had problems because it was pulling from the lowest
    spot in the tank . Where all the trash collects . I added a standpipe to
    the outlet valve so it's pulling from about an inch above the lowest
    spot now .
    I'm collecting parts to rebuild the front axle of the Yanmar , didn't
    want to take it out of service until I had the JD running reliably . Got
    the parts I'm sure I need on hand or on the way , I know I'll be
    ordering more as I tear the axle down . I'll probably replace all the
    seals and bearings and possibly a gear or 3 . I'll wait until I know ,
    some of that stuff is pricey .
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  • From Bob La Londe@21:1/5 to Bob La Londe on Sun Jul 20 17:40:25 2025
    On 7/20/2025 2:24 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    On 7/20/2025 1:30 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    On 7/20/2025 12:27 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
    Ordinarily I do other chores around the shop between tool changes and
    designing the next job, but not the last few weeks.

    I am weeks behind due to the other things I have had to work on.  It
    took me almost two weeks to get everything I needed to install the
    new air dryer.  I'd already been running slow for a few days as I
    assembled an outdoor shade structure for metal storage and cutting
    area, and took care of other chores that had been piling up... like
    cleaning up the area for the shade, and of course testing some
    prototype fishing lures.

    New Shade:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCK9lxJSz/?
    utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGCQ9UxUYt/?
    utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Moving the Shade (#short):  aka Its Not Stupid if it Works
    https://youtube.com/shorts/-4fEO-cUOMc?si=d7y590hf08XmORVr

    Testing Prototypes (Few Minutes):
    https://youtu.be/kiPPnsODhfc?si=JARSvCCQ6_lpPtCV






    Of course no project no matter how difficult doesn't breed more
    projects.  All the fancy plumbing, filters, and layout for the new air
    dryer would make it way to difficult to use the 50 amp outlet I use
    for whichever welder I need to use at the moment.  I disconnected it.
    Instead of waiting until the last minute and I have to weld something
    I decided to install a new welding outlet between tool changes NOW
    instead of panicking later.

    Amazingly I seem to have all the parts necessary to plumb and install
    it.  Wire, fittings, conduit, box, ring, plate, etc.


    ... and its making it apparent I may not have everything I need for the
    new outdoor outlets I need to install under the new shade structure.





    Okay... The outlet for welders is now 11-1/3 ft closer to the front of
    the shop and 1-1/2 foot closer to the floor, but I'll loose the angle
    across the back bay. I'll gain about 3 ft when I am running that heavy
    220V cord out the front door.



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    Bob La Londe
    CNC Molds N Stuff

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