2016 Iowa spring gtg

[Philbert]

More like Tinker Toys or an Erector Set?

Philbert

 

[hoskvarna]

Ya only bigger!!!!!!


Sent from hoskvarna hills

 

[67L36Driver]

There are a lot of fellow's on here don't know WTH an erector set is.

Mr. A. C. Gilbert got the idea from watching workers erect a tower.

 

[Michigan Escapee]

There are a lot of fellow's on here don't know WTH an erector set is.

Mr. A. C. Gilbert got the idea from watching workers erect a tower.

No worries, these days there's unistrut/b-line for adults who need their erector set fix.

http://www.unistrut.us/index.php?WP=MFProdOver&#M1

http://www.unistrut.us/index.php?WP=show&GRP=13/16 General Fittings&#M4

Fluke workspaces, shelves, all sorts of things were just about entirely made out of those things, most of them of the vintage of when they were just B-line.

Stuff you couldn't do with b-line, was herman miller for the cube walls, dividers, and some of the chairs, if they were in areas they might not suffer horrible fates.

And that doesn't even get to the compressed air lines, power lines, network lines, all zip tied to the B-line.

 

[Philbert]

There are a lot of fellow's on here don't know WTH an erector set is.

Philbert

 

[67L36Driver]

That's one of the big ones.

 

[hoskvarna]

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Philbert

Oh the memories!!!!!!!

 

[heimannm]

Indeed! I made a crawler out of that motor and some tracks from an broken toy, hours and hours of entertainment that lead to ....



Keep us updated on the progress of the new shop.

Mark

 

[hoskvarna]

Will do


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[67L36Driver]

A.C. Gilbert American Flyer toy trains is my other (dormant) hobby. I accumulated a large collection in the late '70's from garage sales.

 

[hoskvarna]

Barn raisin on june 18,then finish up on july 9.

 

[hoskvarna]

Well after 1 degreasing and straight muratic acid and 3000lbs of water pressure the stains will not come out.

Any suggestions?
It would be too oily to put the epoxy on.


Sent from hoskvarna hills

 

[Philbert]

Ask your insurance carrier to bring in a specialty cleaning contractor?

Philbert

 

[Michigan Escapee]

Did find something on the interwebs. I'll cut and paste a bit.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1997-12-20/business/9712180556_1_ink-stains-oil-stains-concrete

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Make a paste of two parts hydrated lime powder and one part turpentine. Spread the paste over the surface of the remaining oil stain covering a larger patch than the actual stain. Cover the stain with plastic sheeting to help prevent the turpentine from evaporating. Leave the poultice covering on the stain overnight. Scrape off the paste and follow with a good scrubbing of detergent and water.
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Probably it's going to be less hassle just to add a thin coat of cement to the mess. Then cement your tile, or whatever to that.


http://www.sakrete.com/media-center/blog-detail.cfm/bp_alias/Bonding-to-Existing-Concrete

 

[srcarr52]

Well after 1 degreasing and straight muratic acid and 3000lbs of water pressure the stains will not come out.

Any suggestions?
It would be too oily to put the epoxy on.


Sent from hoskvarna hills

That is probably carbon deposits so you'll need a very alkaline cleaner to remove the organics, acids won't do anything. I found a website that had some suggested chemicals to help strip the soot.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/111554

The first chemical they suggested is Trichloroethylene which isn't cheap, but Brownells sells it.

http://shop.brownells.com/gunsmith-...4Fa7-hE0re5oABJtaIPocjlYAZhH0uzQlMaAtNR8P8HAQ

Next on the list is Sodium Hypochlorite which is pure bleach which is a much cheaper options.

 

[sam-tip]

Oil dry? Assume oil is soaked into concrete. Try a small patch.

I have a few place on floor that are soaked. Leaky splitter. It will pull oil out of the concrete.

 

[hoskvarna]

That is probably carbon deposits so you'll need a very alkaline cleaner to remove the organics, acids won't do anything. I found a website that had some suggested chemicals to help strip the soot.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/111554

The first chemical they suggested is Trichloroethylene which isn't cheap, but Brownells sells it.

http://shop.brownells.com/gunsmith-...4Fa7-hE0re5oABJtaIPocjlYAZhH0uzQlMaAtNR8P8HAQ

Next on the list is Sodium Hypochlorite which is pure bleach which is a much cheaper options.

Worth a try!
Thanks Shaun

 

[Philbert]

you'll need a very alkaline cleaner to remove the organics, acids won't do anything.

Most grease removers are alkaline / basic. Think sodium hydroxide (lye). They can be nasty stuff, so take care with them. Steam will also help.

Philbert

 

[Michigan Escapee]

That is probably carbon deposits so you'll need a very alkaline cleaner to remove the organics, acids won't do anything. I found a website that had some suggested chemicals to help strip the soot.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/111554

The first chemical they suggested is Trichloroethylene which isn't cheap, but Brownells sells it.

TCE is less than ideal, unless you want to melt your liver, and grow all sorts of new tumors.

https://www3.epa.gov/airtoxics/hlthef/tri-ethy.html

https://www.nrdc.org/experts/jennif...roethylene-tce-too-toxic-use-dry-cleaners-and

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichloroethylene

http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/1205879/

Here's one recommended replacement less likely to cause horrible biological side effects.
https://www.grainger.com/product/14U851

and.... This stuff. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hexane-1-Gallon-Technical-Grade-Solvent-Hexane-4-Quarts/

 

[stihlx8]

Floor grinder with carburandum bricks attached to it. Looks like big floor polisher. Use with water to keep the dust down. Smoothes and polishs the concrete. Probably will remove some of the carbon. Can be rented, Aero rental in I.C. for sure. Probably several places closer to you. I need to do this to my shop floor, very rough.