Matt Harwood Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I think just having one lonely can up there on a purpose-built shelf is hysterical. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Matt Harwood said: I think just having one lonely can up there on a purpose-built shelf is hysterical. Build it, they will come 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Lamar, Looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) On 5/30/2021 at 9:30 PM, Larry Schramm said: Lamar, Looking great. Thanks Larry! No work for a few days, letting my body rest. Looks like two maybe three days in a row takes it's toll on the DDD requiring about the same time to recuperate. if anyone else has degenerative disc disease and care to share your experiences I'd love to hear from your through a PM maybe. Edited June 3, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) Today’s progress. Another no show day of my helper even after committing to Wed, Thursday and Friday. I just don’t get today’s generation work ethics. Will be moving stacks of lumber and the '38 tomorrow and starting on the west wall Friday hopefully. Going to the other side of Atlanta Saturday to look at and hopefully purchase upper wall cabinets. look for some good sales at Buick Gardens Pick Your Own, LOL. Edited June 3, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_a Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Gee, Lamar, I didn't know you had any pre-1954 Buicks in your collection! Nice '38! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Maybe you are not paying your helper minimum wage. Ha Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Sounds good to me Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: Sounds good to me Ben Wanna job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 21 hours ago, MrEarl said: Today’s progress. Another no show day of my helper even after committing to Wed, Thursday and Friday. I just don’t get today’s generation work ethics. Will be moving stacks of lumber and the '38 tomorrow and starting on the west wall Friday hopefully. Going to the other side of Atlanta Saturday to look at and hopefully purchase upper wall cabinets. look for some good sales at Buick Gardens Pick Your Own, LOL. You better put a dam cover on that 38 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 5/27/2021 at 4:55 PM, GARY F said: Looking good. What is the purpose of the felt behind the wood?? again, makes for a great big blackboard. 😆 This time to do the layout of my base and wall cabinets. Scored some all wood cabinets with bead board doors to match other Beadboard through out the build. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Nice looking cabinets. You can never have enough storage space and counter top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 Thanks Gary. I had some 60’s built knotty pine ones I had salvaged from a house but they were 36 to 40” tall so were too tall, would have gotten into the windows. While these have beadboard panels in the doors vs the real thing I think they will do and will save a heck of a lot work in retrofitting the 60’s one and building doors for them out of real Beadboard. These are all real wood, not pressboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Starting to get low on the nicer looking and straight 2x6’s so went ahead and used them on areas that will or might be exposed, as in everything not covered by cabinets. I am on the fence about how much along this wall to leave exposed and how much to cover with corrugated metal. It should be easier to decide once the cabinets are in. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Trimming out windows and door tomorrow. If I can get out of bed 🥵 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Nice work Mr. Lamar! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 On 5/27/2021 at 3:55 PM, GARY F said: Looking good. What is the purpose of the felt behind the wood?? I liked it for chalk lines on my roof for shingle alignment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 6:42 PM, MrEarl said: Will do Dave. This guy, ‘ol Blacky, an Eastern Black snake hangs out in and around the old Buick Barn and shed this skin the other day. For a minute I thought it was a dash insert out of a 54 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Time to start dealing with the old lab cabinets. After looking into several brush on enamels vs rattle can spray I decided on Duplicolor Ford Green @ $7.99 a can as it is a very close match to the Hirsch Buick Engine Green @$20 can, I used on the old Mac tool box years ago. I also like the adjustable spray tip that puts out a flatter wider spray. I plan on scrubbing them down good with a combination of Zep Industrial and BKF using Scotch Brite pads and rinsing then light sanding and rinsing, rinsing, rinsing. Keeping in mind these are shop cabinets, not nice toolboxes and file cabinets like I’ve painted with BEG before. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) On 5/24/2021 at 5:20 PM, GARY F said: I hate sanding and I wouldn't want to do those. I really enjoy following you and your projects. Whoever did the last paint job on these did one crappy job. Lots of runs and something that looks like bad orange peel but worse. So yea Gary, I’m deeper into the painting of these cabinets than I had planned. Rolled out a 30 x60 tarp to shed the Zep and BKF contaminated water off the ground of the twin oak behind the garage. Each cabinet is averaging a day to thoroughly wash down, sand with 220 to get through the pimples then 330 to loose the sanding marks. Then another wash to remove any sanding dust. I’ll spot prime as some bare metal has been exposed. Edited November 10, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 It is just a garage!! Isn't it? 🤪 Ben 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: It is just a garage!! Isn't it? 🤪 Ben Exactly, just a pole barn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 but if there’s going to be any runs and orange peel, I want them to be MY runs and orange peel 😁 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 So much for the old scotch brite pads. Isn’t that the way it always goes? Next thing you know, you’ll be taking off that old paint because it’s not bonded very well. Then, two months later and many hours sweating, they’ll look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: Exactly, just a pole barn Like any of us would believe THAT statement! 🙃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I think some of us should get together and do a road trip . Mr. Earl's and Joel's as the destination. Comparison the reason. Some one do a Go Fund Me for funds for said trip! Ben 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 They look like they could use a bead blasting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 My shoulders ache just looking at that pile of cabinets. I would've just hosed them off and painted them with a roller... You're a far better man than I, Lamar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 hour ago, GARY F said: They look like they could use a bead blasting. and i could use a million bucks🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 6 hours ago, JoelsBuicks said: Next thing you know, you’ll be taking off that old paint because it’s not bonded very well. Never happen, I'm done with prep and just hoping this thin rattle can paint goes on well with not too many runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: I think some of us should get together and do a road trip . Mr. Earl's and Joel's as the destination. Comparison the reason. Some one do a Go Fund Me for funds for said trip! Ben Come on!!!! We can all work on the office area while you're here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: My shoulders ache just looking at that pile of cabinets. I would've just hosed them off and painted them with a roller... You're a far better man than I, Lamar. Hahaha! Do you do your cars that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 7 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: I think some of us should get together and do a road trip . Mr. Earl's and Joel's as the destination. Comparison the reason. Some one do a Go Fund Me for funds for said trip! Ben Ben, I’m afraid I’m out of commission for a spell. I had heart attack on Thursday evening and by midnight I had a stent in a main artery that was 99% blocked! I got a few restrictions that should all end in a few days. I’ve been trying to build a small car/equipment shed and my body finally came to a stop on Thursday afternoon and then violently rebelled a few hours later. I feel lucky but I also feel great right now. But, not great enough to go sand cabinets! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 50 minutes ago, JoelsBuicks said: Ben, I’m afraid I’m out of commission for a spell. I had heart attack on Thursday evening and by midnight I had a stent in a main artery that was 99% blocked! I got a few restrictions that should all end in a few days. I’ve been trying to build a small car/equipment shed and my body finally came to a stop on Thursday afternoon and then violently rebelled a few hours later. I feel lucky but I also feel great right now. But, not great enough to go sand cabinets! Oh, wow, Joel. Glad to hear you came through. And with only a stent! My chest had to be cracked open seven years ago. FOLLOW DOCTOR's ORDERS. Ben 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, JoelsBuicks said: Ben, I’m afraid I’m out of commission for a spell. I had heart attack on Thursday evening and by midnight I had a stent in a main artery that was 99% blocked! I got a few restrictions that should all end in a few days. I’ve been trying to build a small car/equipment shed and my body finally came to a stop on Thursday afternoon and then violently rebelled a few hours later. I feel lucky but I also feel great right now. But, not great enough to go sand cabinets! Glad you are ok Joel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, JoelsBuicks said: Ben, I’m afraid I’m out of commission for a spell. I had heart attack on Thursday evening and by midnight I had a stent in a main artery that was 99% blocked! I got a few restrictions that should all end in a few days. I’ve been trying to build a small car/equipment shed and my body finally came to a stop on Thursday afternoon and then violently rebelled a few hours later. I feel lucky but I also feel great right now. But, not great enough to go sand cabinets! Thank God for the miracles of modern medicine. Glad you're OK and feeling "great" now Joel. I know it had to be scary for you and your family. Did the doc put you on a diet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 20 minutes ago, MrEarl said: Thank God for the miracles of modern medicine. Glad you're OK and feeling "great" now Joel. I know it had to be scary for you and your family. Did the doc put you on a diet? Thanks folks, I have a wife and 15 year old boy and there for a little while they were just about all I could think about. It’s nothing short of miraculous that a well trained cardiologist could completely fix this in 15 mins. Fortunately I have very little residual damage. About 5 years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes. In short order I lost 60 lbs and have lost more since. I’ve been doing well diet wise but I did something i now regret. After my cholesterol numbers fell way down I stopped taking the drug. Turns out the cholesterol went back up and the resulting plaque nearly got me. I’m back on the drug, and now others, for the long haul. Thanks again, Joel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Let me add to the "glad you are okay now" group, Joel! I hope you continue to mend and can get back to your joys in life soon. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 11:07 PM, MrEarl said: Whoever did the last paint job on these did one crappy job. Lots of runs and something that looks like bad orange peel but worse. So yea Gary, I’m deeper into the painting of these cabinets than I had planned. Rolled out a 30 x60 tarp to shed the Zep and BKF contaminated water off the ground of the twin oak behind the garage. Each cabinet is averaging a day to thoroughly wash down, sand with 220 to get through the pimples then 330 to loose the sanding marks. Then another wash to remove any sanding dust. I’ll spot prime as some bare metal has been exposed. Finally getting over my big FAIL with this @%^(&%!# Duplicolor engine paint. It may do for painting an engine but was a real bomb for anything close to a good finish on these cabinets. After all the work of sanding and priming, started applying it and it started spitting out crap! Tried shaking cans for several minutes, no joy, tried shaking then letting set for 20-30 minutes hoping it was suspended air bubbles, it didn't matter. No matter how well I cleaned with Prep or cheese cloth it would happen. Half the time it happened after the second good coat, totally effing up the previous perfect coat. Read some reviews on line and saw that I was one among many who experienced the same thing. Ended up letting the three cabinets I had spray painted their first and second coats sit and fully cure for a couple weeks then took a Buick Engine Green sample to Lowes and had some of this mixed. Not a perfect match but close enough...for a pole barn. Rolled and brushed on nicely with just a bit of orange peel, but consistent orange peel, so proceeded to paint them all with two coats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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