RE: [ihc] Custom toolage

[Ted Borck <tborck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 25 Feb 2004, Jim Grammer wrote:

> Here's the *really* sick part...
>
> I walked outside to where I'd dumped a couple sticks of 2x2. Hmmm, this
> one's 55-ish" long. Perfect. Over to the scrap rack, 2 stubs of 1x1. Plug in
> the MIG, buzz-buzz. Punch a 1/2" hole in the center.
>
> One lap around the shop and 15 min. later, done. All the planning in the
> world couldn't have made that come together any smoother. I was so
> surprised, I just stood there looking at it thinking 'it's done?' ;)


I hate when that happens. <g>

In certain circles, you could mount it on some finished A/C plywood, hang
it on the wall and call it "art." [1]

--
Ted Borck	tborck@domain.elided

[1] or Fred or Ginger.


> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ted Borck [mailto:tborck@domain.elided]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:44 AM
> To: Jim Grammer
> Cc: ihc@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: [ihc] Custom toolage
>
> For those like me who don't have access to metal tubing and metal shop
> equipment, try this:
>
> When I pulled my Scout II SV 727/transfer case - I made my rear engine
> support out of 2 2X4s nailed together, cut to fit within and to rest on
> the inner hood/fender channels.
>
> Looped an appropriate length of chain and S hooks above the rear of each
> head to bolts on the block.
>
> Materials & tools needed:
>
> 2 2X4s
> Handsaw/skil saw
> Hammer
> 16d Nails
> chain
> S hooks
> hacksaw.
>
> Worked real well.  And by using wood, no damage was done to the finish.
>
> --
> Ted Borck	tborck@domain.elided