Junkyard's work thread.....maybe haha

Junkyard · Apr 14, 2019

I have a couple theories. That’s the thinnest part of the swash plate so any rough use and quick full throttle direction changes could do it. Might just be a poorly cast piece or something done during the machining process created a stress riser.

DB2 · Apr 15, 2019

Did the plate crack and erode or vice versa ?

Junkyard · Apr 15, 2019

DB2 said:
Did the plate crack and erode or vice versa ?

I think it cracked and the little bit of time the machine was run eroded it based on the wear in other areas.

dirty4fun · May 11, 2019

Junkyard, you sure have been quiet for to long, been to busy to share what you been repairing? Enjoy seeing what you are doing and your stories that go along with your pictures. Hope to see a post from ya soon!

Junkyard · May 12, 2019

I’m alive lol. I was just thinking it had been awhile since I posted. Between work, the kids and the improvements I’ve been making around the shop I’ve stayed hooked up.

Work has been the usual stuff. Move rigs, service work and light repairs. All the rain has held the guys up a bit which means I’m stuck in Joplin shop.

Around my shop I’ve finished my covered storage area, completed another round of purging junk out of the shop, started converting my old office (in the shop) to a parts room, moved my trailer outside for the warm season and may skirt it and build a cover so it can stay out year round. Just everyday stuff.

Thanks for checking on me!

Junkyard · May 12, 2019

This is my latest endeavor in my shop. Converting my old office into a parts room. I still have some shelving to build but it’s coming along!

Old Doug · May 19, 2019

It will be great when its done. I have been try to clean out my storage trailer and i got another van box so i can park a jeep in it to get it out of the shop. I need to take a junk car and cut most of the roof off put it by the door on the trailer to throw junk in.Its not easy geting rid of stuff you saved back but it needs to be done.

Birken Vogt · May 19, 2019

JY, if you did not sign up for the Verizon internet deal it is about to disappear but the old ones should be grandfathered.

Junkyard · May 19, 2019

Funny you mention that. I looked into it and wouldn’t ya know they’re plowing in new fiber all around my shop. I found out because I gathered up a pile of their $hit and returned it to them with an a$$ chewing. Then I asked what they were putting in lol. Not sure when it’ll be up and running but I might finally have reliable internet here!

Thanks for the reminder!

dirty4fun · May 19, 2019

Your former office is starting to take shape, be nice when done.

I use a Hotspot for internet, it works but pictures don't load very fast, gets me by for now.

Birken Vogt · May 20, 2019

I have been using the Verizon thing for a while now, sort of a heavy iron hotspot. Partner has a cheap hotspot that works for him in the city. Works great but as I noted they are cutting off new sign ups in the next day or two. True unlimited, glad we got in when we did.

curb guy · Jun 27, 2019

Junkyard, I am interested in how you built the roof over those containers. I’m gonna do the same thing at my place and am looking for ideas. Thanks

Junkyard · Jun 27, 2019

It was simple. If I had to do it again I’d change it up a bit. I set the containers square then ran the Z purlin across the gap, I was lazy and welded them straight to the containers. Bolted 2x4’s on top of the purlin to attach the R panel. One thing I’d change is putting the 2x4’s on edge like you would a joist. Overall it works and after the stormy spring we’ve had I’d say it’s solid.

fast_st · Jun 27, 2019

curb guy said:
Junkyard, I am interested in how you built the roof over those containers. I’m gonna do the same thing at my place and am looking for ideas. Thanks

I was looking into a shed roof between two, local lumberyard offered up a stepped truss to span the 20' gap and raise the roof to 14 feet to make room for the loader, something like $80 a truss on 24" centers, then add steel roofing

Junkyard · Jun 27, 2019

I pondered something like that....one can is high cube so I had just enough room for my JCB forklift. Everything else was laying around so all in I spent about $150 lol.

hosspuller · Jun 27, 2019

Curbguy … Might I suggest using metal trusses. I just built a shed with them on 6x6 posts. They have flats welded at the ends for top & side. That flat could easily be bolted / welded to the seacan sides. Standard sizes to 60 feet.
It's an efficient use of materials.

curb guy · Jul 5, 2019

Thanks guys, all very good ideas. I’m not sure when I’ll get around to it but, I’ll definitely use your suggestions

Junkyard · Jul 5, 2019

I’ve been running my a$$ off moving rigs and now the repairs have piled up. Trans in a 2500 Watson, rotary motor in an IMT 180 etc etc.

I’ve been busy at the shop too, simple side work for my demolition buddy and I started building a roof over my 5th wheel to keep it out of the weather and cooler in the summer. Teaching myself to be a carpenter!

Somebody even caught me in action when I wasn’t looking....

Vetech63 · Jul 5, 2019

Who is the dude holding that level upside down?

Junkyard · Jul 5, 2019

Haha. Damn magnet won’t stick to that post! Kept falling off!

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