Thanks for sharing good job and looks very nice and thanks to the misses for doing the camera work and the play by play enjoyed watching hope you guys are having a great week take care
Well Jan, its heavy enough to provide much greater stability to the loader for heavy work. For sure. I hope all is well over in South Africa my friend.
Speaking of paint fumes I spent a lot of time around paint lines and painters but never had any problems with fumes because the exhaust systems were huge. The only time I noticed anything was running PVC piping on a wash line at Borg Warner. It had fiberglass tanks and Jerry Coplin and I were down in a 3 x 6 x 5 foot deep tank putting in bulkhead fittings. We mixed up the resin and were sealing up the connections with some glass mat. After about 15 minutes we were laughing and having a good old time. Didn't really notice how many fumes were in the tank until I stood up and my head was out the top. Fortunately the job was a quick one and we weren't in the tank too long Climbing the step ladder was a bit shaky and we sat in the breakroom airing out for a while before we went back to work. That was before OSHA came up with confined spaces regulations. A very real danger that I use to teach the hazards of when I was in charge of the Safety Committee.
I had to chuckle reading about your slight inebriation from the fumes. Some of the OSHA regs are definitely a good thing. Confined spaces create a hazard to your health !! Those huge exhaust systems are some of the things I fabricated and installed ...that's the 'V' in HVAC. LOL. I've done a ton of them from commercial kitchen to commercial factory and industrial ventilation on massive machinery. I built a semicircular hood that was 13' in diameter at the GE plant in St Louis. It was a sealed varnish tank where they'd immerse locomotive drive motor components in and draw it into a vacuum to seal the windings in the insulation covering prior to assembly. They called it a varnish tank, but I don't know what it was. But when the vacuum seal was broken, the resultant fumes had to be vented through large spiral ducting out the roof through a massive exhaust fan. That one was the largest I've built and installed. Others I made out of stainless steel for kitchens and others just 10 gage mile steel all welded. Btw, I fabbed the 13' semicircle hood on an 8' brake. LOL. Not an easy job at all. I'm glad that's all in the past now but it was fun (for the most part) when I was doing it.
That is a perfect place for the TMan Logo Sticker. I have a single Old Sneelock sticker that cost so much I can't decide where to put it that would be worthy of such a high priced piece of artwork. I would be happy to point it out to whomever is interested. 😁😎
@@OldSneelock One of these days I'm gonna have to figure out the sticker thing. I'd sure love to have a CNC table though. I'm not sure the Missus would go for that just yet. LOL. How is your sticker made...?? Wood, metal or vinyl ?
I've been using that sandblaster for many years now. I destroyed the original two stage much smaller compressor and about 20 years ago changed it to this monster that my older brother had in storage at his shop. The Super 88 and the Massey Harris 55 are the two best tractors to power it with. The MH 44's overheat when its really hot outside, but do ok in cold weather. The Missus might paint some daffodils on that nice black counterweight after all. LOL
Mrs tractorwoman44... "ya know... honestly, I don't see much anymore because you just keep adding..." had me rollin😂😂😂, I literally laughed out loud. Thank you Mrs. T. I needed that
Having a camera person is a big benefit. Having such a nice conversation during the workday is a big improvement to the story too. You two are a natural pair for RUclips. I'd subscribe if I hadn't already. 👩🦳👴 $10.00 worth of paint adds $200.00 to the price of the tractor. 😁😎 Having a sandblaster is a near necessity in the old tractor business. I have a HF tank blaster that I have used a dozen times for anything from blasting wheels to blasting the sandstone bricks on the front of the house. I like your hood much better than mine. The air supplied jobs are much better than the canvas hood with a hardhat inside that came with my blaster. The Frankenblaster has the advantage of a big compressor driving it. My air compressor is big enough to run the blaster but it has to run all the time to keep up. I have two of those rattle can handles. I used the old one for years and it fit everything. Then someone did a New & Improved on the nozzles and I had to buy a new one. They are handy. The spot where they were stored is getting moved to the new shop as time and inclination allow. The handles aren't lost they are just out of easy reach. So I get along without them for now. Amazing how nice the counterweight looks. Black is one of those paint colors that just makes things look good. Loved my black Firebird. 😁😎
Firebirds were meant to be black I think. This compressor is definitely capable of keeping up. You can hear it going into and out of 'load'. I have it down around 115 to 120 psi because the smaller tractors cannot handle it. The Oliver does a great job though and hardly changes its tune at any pressure. I don't know why manufacturers continually change things that work good. I think its just to make us spend more money. I didn't have a problem with the old spray nozzles at all. I had an old HF helmet and canvas poncho, but it sweats up rapidly whether its hot or cold outside. This Clemco is a great addition and the regulated air sent to it is through a dual element charcoal filter for purification. In the summer, it literally feels like air conditioning inside even at 100* ambient. Its awesome.
Wendell, I had a similar problem when a cow mashed my hand in the headgate, with my right hand. Its miserable. When we painted the gravity wagons, we used rustoleum turbo black, and Wow that is some great stuff. It covers a wider area and seems to be a really durable coating. Plus, it goes on quicker and easier on the wrist/hand. Great Vid.
That must have been aggravating to get it back in shape. I know mine is. It fatigues very quickly. Rustoeum Turbo black...?? I haven't seen that on the shelf before. I found an industrial black at the local paint store that is surprisingly durable. That's what I sprayed the 21' bar joist trailer frame I made for the sawmill with. The container even had Industrial Use Only on the directions. No thinning...shake, dump in the cup and pull the trigger. I'll look for the Turboblack next time.
thats the 1ST PTO driven air compressor IVE seen it works 😊😊 U have 2 add weight 2 the back of the tractor 2 help balance it when moving heavy items just like U put on rear wheel weights 4 bettet pulling power of the back tires that counter weight looks like it was off a old john deere fork lift at the sawmill 😊😊 OMG 4 15 2O24
Clarence I figured the cfm one time and it was crazy. It'll take an 80 gallon tank from zero to 100 psi in around a minute. I have the unloader set to maintain 125 psi during use. During the video you can hear it loading and unloading. It's all built from scrap pieces. And yes, the counterweight is going to help with the loader a LOT !!
Hey Wendell, I'll just bet you that Dave ( RCAF Polar Express ) is just chafing at the bit, to put some yellow chevron stripes on that 'weight now that it's nice shiny black hahaha. You Dear Lady is correct on wanting some fresh air around when you were painting that, Lord Harry, I could smell that paint up here in my living room, too. I noticed that 'medical' cuff you were wearing, but I thought if you wanted us to know about the 'incident' you'd have told us. :)
Boy o boy, I bet Dave would really have a field day with the safety markings !! LOL About the paint smell....I gotta admit, she's right about needing a little fresh air. It WAS getting a little thick in there. Yeah, the wrist thing is more embarrassing than anything. I was thinking of doing a little 'safety after the fact' video about how it come to pass. (-; Heck it's been a couple weeks already and I can't even get into physical therapy until May 2 for the first appointment !!
@@tractorman4461 Yessir, it seems that medical treatment issues are all over the place. Those delays are here too. Thinking of that mishap you suffered, maybe a video on this would be 'educational' for a lot of us. Your decision, I certainly won't push you for it......... much 🤣
@@tractorman4461 When you are fishing you always let the bobber go down a couple times before setting the hook. You are well past having the hook set Wendell. She's just letting you think you are getting away with something. 👺🙄
Yessir...it was a good afternoon Matt !! A LOT better than watching multi millionaires playing games on ball fields. Well, unless of course you're a ball fan. LOL
You'd think they would be use to it by now Mike...but we still get some sideways glances from the girls on occasion. The boys just shrug and grab something else to eat. LOL
Maybe add power steering to the 88. It won't help with the turning radius, but will make it steer a lot easier. Didn't they make 88s with power steering from the factory as an option? I do like that sand blaster. Nice.
I'm thinking that steering gear is the rear steering from an old combine or something. But I literally HATE it on there. If I put the 77 narrow front and 16'' tri rib, it ought to turn easier AND tighter. I hope. This is about a 1952 Super 88 so I'd think power steering might have been an option. It'd be different with a factory wide front though.
She said to tell you she's kinda stuck with me now after hanging around for almost 50 years so far. We spell it Mrs. down here too, but I like it this way because she's 'different' too. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment today.
Hahahahaha.... I'm thinking the conversation with the Missus was just a bit too 'weighty' for the counter weight to add anything. LOL Thanks for the grin this morning Dave.
Well, this was part of the training session and she just wasn't happy with the class structure I guess. Lessons suspended until the next project now. LOL
Zane, keep your eye open and bring home stuff like you're doing and you too can build one like this. This is all salvage material from jobsites. I had a different smaller compressor on it originally but it roasted pretty quick. My Much Older Brother had this bigger and heavier compressor over at his shop that was given to him so he donated it to the upgraded project. Many, many years ago !! It's a beast for sure.
Boy o boy she'd like that...so I'm not gonna tell her your suggestion.... See, I can't let her have too much fun or I'll have to do that kinda stuff all the time. LOL
Thanks for sharing good job and looks very nice and thanks to the misses for doing the camera work and the play by play enjoyed watching hope you guys are having a great week take care
Good Morning Tom...Thank you, the week is going wonderfully well for us down this way. I'm hoping all the best for you and Gail as well.
Thanks for another great video. 👍👍
Good Morning Tony. At least its no longer rusty and yellow sitting down in the woods !! Gonna be a big help with the loader loads.
Love it when thr misses showes up...
Hahahaha....me too Raymond !! It means she's not too mad at me for the day. LOL
Nice video Wendell, like the counter weight
Well Jan, its heavy enough to provide much greater stability to the loader for heavy work. For sure. I hope all is well over in South Africa my friend.
YES SIR YOU ARE A SAFETY POSTER CHILD FOR OSHA
Good Evening Tom. Probably a poster boy for what not to do !! Hahahaha
Hi my friend. Love the talk between you and your Wife. The weight looks great. As always I liked and shared. All my very best to you and yours.
Good Evening Bobby. Thank you for the kind words as well as for the well wishes buddy.
Speaking of paint fumes I spent a lot of time around paint lines and painters but never had any problems with fumes because the exhaust systems were huge.
The only time I noticed anything was running PVC piping on a wash line at Borg Warner.
It had fiberglass tanks and Jerry Coplin and I were down in a 3 x 6 x 5 foot deep tank putting in bulkhead fittings. We mixed up the resin and were sealing up the connections with some glass mat.
After about 15 minutes we were laughing and having a good old time. Didn't really notice how many fumes were in the tank until I stood up and my head was out the top. Fortunately the job was a quick one and we weren't in the tank too long
Climbing the step ladder was a bit shaky and we sat in the breakroom airing out for a while before we went back to work.
That was before OSHA came up with confined spaces regulations.
A very real danger that I use to teach the hazards of when I was in charge of the Safety Committee.
I had to chuckle reading about your slight inebriation from the fumes. Some of the OSHA regs are definitely a good thing. Confined spaces create a hazard to your health !! Those huge exhaust systems are some of the things I fabricated and installed ...that's the 'V' in HVAC. LOL. I've done a ton of them from commercial kitchen to commercial factory and industrial ventilation on massive machinery.
I built a semicircular hood that was 13' in diameter at the GE plant in St Louis. It was a sealed varnish tank where they'd immerse locomotive drive motor components in and draw it into a vacuum to seal the windings in the insulation covering prior to assembly. They called it a varnish tank, but I don't know what it was. But when the vacuum seal was broken, the resultant fumes had to be vented through large spiral ducting out the roof through a massive exhaust fan. That one was the largest I've built and installed.
Others I made out of stainless steel for kitchens and others just 10 gage mile steel all welded. Btw, I fabbed the 13' semicircle hood on an 8' brake. LOL. Not an easy job at all. I'm glad that's all in the past now but it was fun (for the most part) when I was doing it.
I want to see you paint daisies on it for The Missus.
Another enjoyable video.
Hahahahaha.....yeah Rick...like that's gonna happen. LOL But you never know, stranger things have happened.
That is a perfect place for the TMan Logo Sticker.
I have a single Old Sneelock sticker that cost so much I can't decide where to put it that would be worthy of such a high priced piece of artwork. I would be happy to point it out to whomever is interested. 😁😎
@@OldSneelock DAISEYS?
@@OldSneelock One of these days I'm gonna have to figure out the sticker thing. I'd sure love to have a CNC table though. I'm not sure the Missus would go for that just yet. LOL. How is your sticker made...?? Wood, metal or vinyl ?
I really am impressed with the sandblaster. Go ahead and let the missus paint flowers on the counterweight.
I've been using that sandblaster for many years now. I destroyed the original two stage much smaller compressor and about 20 years ago changed it to this monster that my older brother had in storage at his shop. The Super 88 and the Massey Harris 55 are the two best tractors to power it with. The MH 44's overheat when its really hot outside, but do ok in cold weather. The Missus might paint some daffodils on that nice black counterweight after all. LOL
Mrs tractorwoman44... "ya know... honestly, I don't see much anymore because you just keep adding..." had me rollin😂😂😂, I literally laughed out loud. Thank you Mrs. T. I needed that
Yeah, I picked up on that too...it almost like I'm getting the 'go ahead' for more purchases isn't it...!! I'm glad to see you enjoyed the commentary.
Cool video tractor man. The misses is a hoot. Wish I’d have found one like her.
She has her moments, that's for sure. Good cook too, you can tell by my continually expanding belt line. (-;
Having a camera person is a big benefit. Having such a nice conversation during the workday is a big improvement to the story too. You two are a natural pair for RUclips. I'd subscribe if I hadn't already. 👩🦳👴
$10.00 worth of paint adds $200.00 to the price of the tractor. 😁😎
Having a sandblaster is a near necessity in the old tractor business. I have a HF tank blaster that I have used a dozen times for anything from blasting wheels to blasting the sandstone bricks on the front of the house.
I like your hood much better than mine. The air supplied jobs are much better than the canvas hood with a hardhat inside that came with my blaster.
The Frankenblaster has the advantage of a big compressor driving it. My air compressor is big enough to run the blaster but it has to run all the time to keep up.
I have two of those rattle can handles. I used the old one for years and it fit everything. Then someone did a New & Improved on the nozzles and I had to buy a new one. They are handy. The spot where they were stored is getting moved to the new shop as time and inclination allow. The handles aren't lost they are just out of easy reach. So I get along without them for now.
Amazing how nice the counterweight looks. Black is one of those paint colors that just makes things look good. Loved my black Firebird. 😁😎
Firebirds were meant to be black I think. This compressor is definitely capable of keeping up. You can hear it going into and out of 'load'. I have it down around 115 to 120 psi because the smaller tractors cannot handle it. The Oliver does a great job though and hardly changes its tune at any pressure. I don't know why manufacturers continually change things that work good. I think its just to make us spend more money. I didn't have a problem with the old spray nozzles at all.
I had an old HF helmet and canvas poncho, but it sweats up rapidly whether its hot or cold outside. This Clemco is a great addition and the regulated air sent to it is through a dual element charcoal filter for purification. In the summer, it literally feels like air conditioning inside even at 100* ambient. Its awesome.
Forklift ratings are only suggestions. As long as the hydraulic hoses hold up we went for it.
Thank you Wendell.
Yeah...I know. We do the same thing Bryce. If it'll pick it up, its made for the job !! Sometimes the relief valve refuses to pass the oil though. LOL
Wendell, I had a similar problem when a cow mashed my hand in the headgate, with my right hand. Its miserable. When we painted the gravity wagons, we used rustoleum turbo black, and Wow that is some great stuff. It covers a wider area and seems to be a really durable coating. Plus, it goes on quicker and easier on the wrist/hand. Great Vid.
That must have been aggravating to get it back in shape. I know mine is. It fatigues very quickly. Rustoeum Turbo black...?? I haven't seen that on the shelf before. I found an industrial black at the local paint store that is surprisingly durable. That's what I sprayed the 21' bar joist trailer frame I made for the sawmill with. The container even had Industrial Use Only on the directions. No thinning...shake, dump in the cup and pull the trigger. I'll look for the Turboblack next time.
That calendar story 😂🤪
Hahahaha....she's always been a tricky one. When I FINALLY noticed, it was really funny !!
thats the 1ST PTO driven air compressor IVE seen it works 😊😊 U have 2 add weight 2 the back of the tractor 2 help balance it when moving heavy items just like U put on rear wheel weights 4 bettet pulling power of the back tires that counter weight looks like it was off a old john deere fork lift at the sawmill 😊😊 OMG 4 15 2O24
Clarence I figured the cfm one time and it was crazy. It'll take an 80 gallon tank from zero to 100 psi in around a minute. I have the unloader set to maintain 125 psi during use. During the video you can hear it loading and unloading. It's all built from scrap pieces. And yes, the counterweight is going to help with the loader a LOT !!
Hey Wendell, I'll just bet you that Dave ( RCAF Polar Express ) is just chafing at the bit, to put some yellow chevron stripes on that 'weight now that it's nice shiny black hahaha.
You Dear Lady is correct on wanting some fresh air around when you were painting that, Lord Harry, I could smell that paint up here in my living room, too.
I noticed that 'medical' cuff you were wearing, but I thought if you wanted us to know about the 'incident' you'd have told us. :)
Boy o boy, I bet Dave would really have a field day with the safety markings !! LOL About the paint smell....I gotta admit, she's right about needing a little fresh air. It WAS getting a little thick in there.
Yeah, the wrist thing is more embarrassing than anything. I was thinking of doing a little 'safety after the fact' video about how it come to pass. (-; Heck it's been a couple weeks already and I can't even get into physical therapy until May 2 for the first appointment !!
@@tractorman4461 Yessir, it seems that medical treatment issues are all over the place. Those delays are here too.
Thinking of that mishap you suffered, maybe a video on this would be 'educational' for a lot of us. Your decision, I certainly won't push you for it......... much 🤣
@@regsparkes6507 I probably will. I hate to show a stupid mistake but it WOULD be a good reminder to how it can happen to anyone so quick !!
@@tractorman4461 Directly from 'the school of hard knocks' is a good teacher, I think. Otherwise, I do hear you.
You have arrived when the Missus no longer can tell if the pile is getting bigger or smaller!
Hahahahahaha...I think I finally wore her down. Took almost 50 years though !!
@@tractorman4461 When you are fishing you always let the bobber go down a couple times before setting the hook.
You are well past having the hook set Wendell.
She's just letting you think you are getting away with something. 👺🙄
@@OldSneelock Hahahaha....I think you're right !! LOL
Sandblasting sounds normal to me!
Yessir...it was a good afternoon Matt !! A LOT better than watching multi millionaires playing games on ball fields. Well, unless of course you're a ball fan. LOL
@@tractorman4461 I would be watching tractor pulls 😂👍
@@mattthescrapwhisperer Now that's good anytime, day OR night !!
Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel , 😂 I was thinkin maybe a wanna be artiest, that snuck into the rail yard to spray some rail cars 🤣🤣
Hahahaha....keep an eye out for a TRACTORMAN44 tag on the next train !! LOL
🤣🤣🤣
Wendell do y'allz kids lol as much as we do from the banter between y'all?
You'd think they would be use to it by now Mike...but we still get some sideways glances from the girls on occasion. The boys just shrug and grab something else to eat. LOL
Maybe add power steering to the 88. It won't help with the turning radius, but will make it steer a lot easier. Didn't they make 88s with power steering from the factory as an option?
I do like that sand blaster. Nice.
I'm thinking that steering gear is the rear steering from an old combine or something. But I literally HATE it on there. If I put the 77 narrow front and 16'' tri rib, it ought to turn easier AND tighter. I hope. This is about a 1952 Super 88 so I'd think power steering might have been an option. It'd be different with a factory wide front though.
☆☆☆☆☆,We'll get something done today,even if its wrong.😂😂😂😂😂.
Yessir, that's my philosophy and I'm sticking to it !! LOL
up here in canada we spell it mrs. you wouldn,t love him if he was any different
She said to tell you she's kinda stuck with me now after hanging around for almost 50 years so far. We spell it Mrs. down here too, but I like it this way because she's 'different' too. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment today.
What do normal people do on a Saturday afternoon? Don't know, I was plowing. Is that normal??? Ventilation??? What fun would that be??? 😂😂😂
Hahahahaha..... both good points !! LOL I kinda miss plowing. Something about turning dirt in third gear with a set of three bottoms.
@@tractorman4461 Nothing like the smell of some fresh turned soil. 👍👍👍
Wendell I heard the small talk with the missus, but I never heard any small talk with the counter weight. What’s the deal my friend?😂
Hahahahaha.... I'm thinking the conversation with the Missus was just a bit too 'weighty' for the counter weight to add anything. LOL Thanks for the grin this morning Dave.
@@tractorman4461 you’re welcome you always make me smile Wendell
Why haven't you taught your wife to appreciate the sweet smell of spray paint!
Well, this was part of the training session and she just wasn't happy with the class structure I guess. Lessons suspended until the next project now. LOL
heal up devil dog
I'm working on it, but its a slow go. It keeps me from working too hard too. Fatigue sets in pretty quick forcing a slowdown. SemperFi my brother.
Now *THAT* is a sandblaster Wendell !!! 😧 I gotta find something like that! 🔧🔩
Zane, keep your eye open and bring home stuff like you're doing and you too can build one like this. This is all salvage material from jobsites. I had a different smaller compressor on it originally but it roasted pretty quick. My Much Older Brother had this bigger and heavier compressor over at his shop that was given to him so he donated it to the upgraded project. Many, many years ago !! It's a beast for sure.
@@tractorman4461 I figured that beast was home made! I need to contract you to do the sandblasting for my projects!
Maybe go for a walk and a picnic 🧺, but you know what those boys with toys would rather be doing. Play Time
Boy o boy she'd like that...so I'm not gonna tell her your suggestion.... See, I can't let her have too much fun or I'll have to do that kinda stuff all the time. LOL