Wall Shelves 12.27.2023

 Shelf for Angel Collection

Shelf for Old Spices

Shelf for Metal Car Collection

Making Necklaces with Natie and Abby July 2023

 

another idea for a pendant

Auction Treasures 9.29.2023 + Bottle Drier + Glue Caddy

Rolling Table purchased from Old Time Auction Co

Fairburn, SD

9.29.2023

48"  x 48" x 22"

Cost $2.50

Made of solid oak slats (1/2" thick)

Buffalo herd outside Fairburn, SD

Table was cut down to 35" wide x 48" long

4 swivel casters with brakes

Project - BAI bottle drier (6 bottles)

Entertainment Center below was purchased at D Wilson auction in Piedmont SD in 2019.  Cost $1.00.

Unit was cut down to rolling cabinet and used to hold the 13 gallon air compressor.  Currently is a surplus item.  RESTORE Store probably cannot accept.  May need to be dismantled, and parts used as scrap wood, etc.

Glue Caddy (10.27.2023)

(for new lower cost glue bottles)

The glue bottles were tested recently by several members of the RCWA with encouraging reviews.  They say these bottles don't get plugged like the current glue bottles.  Cost is much lower and maintenance very simple.

Current glue bottles:  Accordion Style Squeezable Glue Container with Glue Injector Needle and Cap

 

Air Compressor Replacement 9.14.2023

 Current air compressor is Campbell Ha urself

Got in in 2000 or so.

8-25-2023  Last used it to blow dust away when drilling holes in Locomotives.  Didn't build up pressure - ran continuously - room got very hot.

Search and researched all kinds of places for replacement including Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Stan Houstons, Rocklers, Lowes, Amazon, California Air Tools, Harbor Freight, Menards.   Found California Air Tools to be quietest at 70 db.  Model 20020.  But not the lowest price.

Tractor Supply had no customer service, but website said you had to order it and deliver to their store plus pay $50 postage.

Stan Houston didn't have one.  Had another one - $60 more than CA air compressor but 80 db.  Couldn't order from Rocker in Sioux Falls.

Rocker had them but strange sale that was $80 less than anywhere else but  had to pay $380 shipping.

Ordered from Amazon for $645 ($615 plus tax).  Ordered Saturday 9-2-2023 - it arrived on Thursday 9-7-2023.  By FedEx -  the guy pulled it out of his tall van and dropped it on the ground - he sat it up and left it in front of stall #2 and shot out of the driveway.

Package was pretty beat up but was packed in spray in foam.  Works fine.

Compressor at Stan Houston's

Previous air compressor

Last time used it:  8-25-2023

New compressor

Needed to add 2 wheels, 2 feet, and 2 air filters.

Platform for new air compressor

Added drain valve extender - from previous compressor

Platform is to get unit off the concrete

9.14.2023 - ready to go - need to spray a group of toys before TWS on Saturday.