Other metal working projects Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:19:28 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:19:28 +0000 The Home Foundry http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?forums/other-metal-working-projects.33/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:55:05 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/1-4-scale-41-willys.618/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/1-4-scale-41-willys.618/ invalid@example.com (ESC) ESC
1/4 scale '41 Willys]]> 151 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:23:24 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/1933-pontiac-i8.3029/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/1933-pontiac-i8.3029/ invalid@example.com (DavidF) DavidF ran across a 33 pontiac cheap so I had to bring it home. Neat car, great lawn ornament cleaned the points, Jerry rigged an ign switch, and filled fuel bowl with gas.... no shit, it runs...
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Four years later. I switched to a 350 rather than the 3.8 Camaro I mocked up in #28 of Dave's buick thread.

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Buddy of mine gave me this 16" wide roll yesterday. I think it's long enough for the job. Lacing it could be a whole other issue.... The stuff is pretty flexible, but how do I know what diameter to make the end rollers?? Farting in the wind makes me think...

Need a Conveyor]]> 249 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:35:04 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/1956-buick-build.1191/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/1956-buick-build.1191/ invalid@example.com (DavidF) DavidF View attachment 12477

I just started the tear down a couple weeks ago getting it down to a bare shell so I can pull the body off the frame ( once I position the ls motor and make up the engine mounts)
Its been fun dealing with...

1956 buick build]]> 209 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 22:30:45 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/liebherr-mobile-crane.2763/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/liebherr-mobile-crane.2763/ invalid@example.com (Rebekah Anderson) Rebekah Anderson
this is my project.
Very ambitious but achievable.

the boom is approx 650mm maybe longer. The ends have a mounting collar to mount guide frames that contain bearings for sections to run on. The same for the base of each section.

I want to replicate the telematic system which will require some programming electronics using stepper motors.

I bought a decent CNC router now so I can cut decent parts. I have thought about trying to CNC the boom in two halves and TIG welding them...

Liebherr mobile crane]]> 23 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:44:04 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/casting-rubber.2635/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/casting-rubber.2635/ invalid@example.com (rocco) rocco View attachment 23099]]> 18 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:03:51 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/karstens-cylindrical-grinder.2544/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/karstens-cylindrical-grinder.2544/ invalid@example.com (DavidF) DavidF View attachment 22452

Its a rusty beast but with a little time and elbow grease she'll be a prom queen..
Derusting begins...
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That's one big grinder!!!
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I'll be...

Karstens cylindrical grinder]]> 10 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:37:46 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/clay-extruder-zapins.2470/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/clay-extruder-zapins.2470/ invalid@example.com (Zapins) Zapins
I lathe down a plunger and welded it to a bit of black pipe. Then made some more welds for bolts and attached it all to a vertical pole.

Made a plate for the dies to push up against. Then bought and cut up a cutting board from the store and drilled it to make dies.

Seems to work fairly well. Will need...

Clay Extruder - Zapins]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 23:25:45 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/my-sons-project-custom-exhaust.2452/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/my-sons-project-custom-exhaust.2452/ invalid@example.com (Jammer) Jammer
He was showing me some stuff he was working on. There are some car guys here and I thought you might be interested. He is making custom stainless steel exhaust systems for some muscle car rebuilds. Here's some pictures.
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1930's Companion Wood Lathe]]> 9 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:28:53 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/new-boat.2351/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/new-boat.2351/ invalid@example.com (FishbonzWV) FishbonzWV
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Because...
I got a new old boat.
1946 Feather Craft 11' 6"
Only one other '46 is known to exist.
The rivet gun is going to get a work out!

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Play the game, WTF is this thing? It sits between the motor and the reservoir on this hyd pack.
Points awarded for any info on what I'm suppose to do with it!
The black thing slides on whatever is coming out of this valve. My guess something magnetic maybe?
Is it safe to assume the pump is inside the reservoir? FWIW, there is only ONE HOSE from this thing that goes out to the hydraulic...

Play name that part!]]> 48 Tue, 31 May 2022 21:55:50 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/sil-bronze-sink.1087/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/sil-bronze-sink.1087/ invalid@example.com (Jason) Jason
Sil-bronze Sink!]]> 219 Fri, 13 May 2022 05:41:54 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/whos-my-importer-around-here.2084/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/whos-my-importer-around-here.2084/ invalid@example.com (Jason) Jason Anyways, Wong is quoting around 6,500k for the machine and roughly 2grand in shipping. As a private individual, how much more can I expect to get screwed importing this into the US. I'm sure a few more people will have their hand out before this is finished! I just haven't been down this road yet and wanna have my bases covered. And no I will not be reselling it.

Thanks for any advice!...

Who's my importer around here?]]> 78 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:53:43 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/steel-prices.2201/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/steel-prices.2201/ invalid@example.com (rocco) rocco 4 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:38:05 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/big-really-big-machines-for-sale.884/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/big-really-big-machines-for-sale.884/ invalid@example.com (Jason) Jason The ONLY guy I can think of is Adam Booth. Anyone got a number for him? This stuff isn't very far from him down here in Cajunville. If you have any desire to own any of this equipment, Please PM ME...

BIG, REALLY BIG machines for sale.]]> 20 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:32:21 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/noisy-solenoid.2085/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/noisy-solenoid.2085/ invalid@example.com (Petee716) Petee716
Noisy solenoid]]> 30 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:57:48 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/prr-stove.1987/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/prr-stove.1987/ invalid@example.com (DaveZ) DaveZ View attachment 18321 View attachment 18322]]> 2 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:12:16 +0000 http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/bridgeport-for-beginners.935/ http://forums.thehomefoundry.org/index.php?threads/bridgeport-for-beginners.935/ invalid@example.com (Jason) Jason
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