Repurpose Parts

[Roadster Rich]

I've read lots of comments about keeping old parts even if they are not considered useable. Here is a picture of a rotating shelf I made for my work shop from old connecting rods. I have four made, two small like this and two large. The large sits above a lathe and can hold lots of the tools an swivels out of the way when you are not looking for parts. Lots of fun making them and probably not worth the time compared to a simple shelf, but what the heck.

 

[Rex_A_Lott]

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

There was a fellow Fordbarner named 'Rainmaker' Ron Cloat who was the 'master' at repurposing Model-A parts. Cool shelf!

 

[Russ/40]

Clever, is that a garage or a static display. Wayyyyyy too neat.��

 

[Indiana A. Lover]

Roadster Rich Neat shelf looks very handy. Good Job and Happy 2016 to you. Don in N. W. Indiana

 

[2manycars]

That shop is cleaner than my office.

 

[Synchro909]

There's no way my workshop will ever be as tidy as that. The spiders I share it with won't allow it.

 

[burner31]

1. Very neat shelf

2. Your shop is too damn clean

3. Now I have to go tidy up my shop now...thanks

 

[Roadster Rich]

1500 square feet and I didn't show the rest of the shop. Where the Town Sedan sits with it's engine stripped down is quite a quite a mess of parts all over the place. The work bench is so full you can't find anything. But the wood working end of the shop is kept pretty clean. Those plastic floor tiles are great and make it look much nicer. Spent my whole life wanting a large work shop and finally have one that will fit both Model A's and my equipment!

 

[burner31]

1500 square feet and I didn't show the rest of the shop. Where the Town Sedan sits with it's engine stripped down is quite a quite a mess of parts all over the place. The work bench is so full you can't find anything. But the wood working end of the shop is kept pretty clean. Those plastic floor tiles are great and make it look much nicer. Spent my whole life wanting a large work shop and finally have one that will fit both Model A's and my equipment!

Thank God, I was beginning to worry about you Rich.
But I'm still going to clean my shop up some.
Have a great day.

 

[TDO]

Really like the shelf's. Looks like I'm going to have another project to add to my collection of thing to do.

 

[pgerhardt]

When I posted a picture that showed my workbench in my basement workshop (That I had newly set up) I was also teased about it being too clean. That is no longer an issue!

 

[Brad in Germany]

How about a repurposed rocking bench rear quarter:

Brad

 

[henry's 31]

Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ray in La Mesa]

We have two '32 headlights and an oval driving light I repurposed into backyard lights to compliment the five kerosene lanterns with 'lectric bulbs on our patio. Also, a set of Model "T" head lights & tail light with a '27 Calif. plate that lights up on the outside shop wall, all on timers. Not to mention the front yard art '28 coupe/farm truck with head & tail lights on time a timer.

 

[Ernie Vitucci]

Hi Ray...Lived in Fletcher Hills in the 50's and went to Ralph King M.D. in La Mesa. Did some sailing at Mission Bay Yacht Club...great place to live. Ernie

 

[Ray in La Mesa]

Ernie, KOOL , it's changed a bit since then! Ray

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

I always wanted a Coupe Body, minus the Cowl & Doors, in my front yard, as a place to sit & sip COFFEE. (With a RUSTIC Outhouse, behind it!)
Bill Addict

 

[ronn]

Thanks Brad! very very interesting...................

 

[Brad in Germany]

Here is another idea for a patinized commercial radiator shell:

Brad in Maryland