and finding I’ve been hit by a thief.
that last wasn’t really all that bad; just some aluminum pigs I had set aside for remelt later. Its the principle though; come onto my property univited and unannounced to take what you feel. I’ve a good idea ‘whom’ but no proof. Just a cryin’ shame a guy needs to lock up EVERY little stinkin’ thing,,,
But I’m movin’ all this stuff, going through things, attempting some semblance of organized. Thats a challenge after years and years of “that jar of bolts looks like this bolt”. And the love I am getting from the inevitable “flat surfaces will collect stuff” and bench covers I had on them, were buried under ‘stuff. Sorting that is creating MORE mess at Da’s and I can tell he is feeling a bit frustrated with me
Dammit, thats good Stuf,,, why’s he tossing it in the scrap pile? Because I am acquiring TONS of stuff at my place and I already have enough ‘stuf’ cluttering me up. Seriously, if its not STOCK, THREADED, or BUILT FOR PURPOSE, its likely going to the scrap yard soonest. Some of it is obvious why he held onto it: things like hand forged Barn Timber nails. I’m gonna set those aside for some’un who does neat things with antiques, I have little use for them, but I do see their value and that value (to some’un) is higher than crap prices.
And the DREAMS are wakin’ back up. Stuff I am putting paw to for the first time in a decade are stirring the “I can make this” drive, and now with things being a little more centralized,,, As in, I can work till the wee hours and not worry ’bout disturbing anyone, or putting someone out (like having an engine swap hogging his parking space for weeks.) Makes me wanna get bizzy on things creative.
The real stab in the kidneys is when a certain catagory of dreams wake up, and I have to put them back to sleep because I no longer have the Bend. 3-1 works for a lot, but she lacks precision and threading.
Went to the hobo frieght yesterday to pick up lighting for the shed. Shoulda checked the sale spread online first. the Light bars I was looking at, GONE!, out of stock for now. On sale for 30% off and went FAST! I’d have loved to save $100 on lighting, but I don’t exactly have the power for them just yet. (a small 2000w Honda genny, runs lighting and charges batteries fine, but ain’t gonna run machines without whining and roaring. or just quitting outright.) No rush, things are moving and for everything, a time and place.
Here’s a little something I saved from casting times.
Spider had climbed into a mold I had made up and set aside overnight. She didn’t make it out as the hot stuff as pouring in the next day. What blew me away: The Detail the metal retained Hair thin legs still very obvious. The peice was one of the sprues and are usually ‘remelt’ But not that one. Thats a keeper.
it’s back to Ye Olde J.O.B. tomorrows,,, looks to me cooler week than last but only somewhat. Bossman is off on Vakay and Son of is back in the saddle Will see what fun and games he comes up with to keep all the Emps busy and distracted. I know of one rolling gate that needs built by self: material has been the hold up there. Hoping that was rectified on the last truck.
Stay curious peepuls,,, Love y’all
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