2012 at the Hammond Barn

[KrisHamilton]

impressive work on the MV's ... everytime i check in on these forums there is something new... better then TV

after renovating my entire house, electrical panel swap, plumbing, oil to gas conversion, basement remodel, and going back to school for hvac i havent had much time or money to play around with. this year im going to focus on converting my car-port into a funtional garage.
i will need some advice for minimum dimensions to house a CMP.
also dont know about the bylaws for using plasma cutter, welding in the Nepean area in ones garage... dont care tho.

take it easy

[Grant Bowker]

When in doubt, come out to Hammond, we have lots of CMPs, even HUPs to measure (just joking). More seriously, I don't think that Ottawa (former Nepean) has seriously restrictive laws on plasma and MIG as a hobby. The former Kanata was famous for crazy limitations on the colour of your front door and the style of clothesline you could have.
I suspect you will put more limits on yourself by not wanting to burn the house down than the city puts on you. If you have a chouce, you may want to keep most of the truck out of sight so none of the neighbours report you as a "junkyard".

[Gunner]

Hi Kris: Your also welcome to check out the Swords and Ploughshares Museum when the snow is gone!

Cheers! Mike

[Bob Carriere]

So I see you have migrated from hot kitchen to hot air heating......

Your hulk is still parked at the back eagerly waiting your gentle touch or is it torch.

Drop by the barn remind yourslef how big the CMPs are...... Height is likely the major issue if you plan to instal a standard garage door. Having to bolt up and remove your cab top every time you go in and out can be a bitch.

Don't forget the Plasma will require a compressor...... and both the compressor and the plasma cutter will require amps..... hope you anticipated that in your E panel change over. The Mig welder has probably more frequent use than the plasma cutter....... Oxy-acet torches is also important for heating/loosening nuts, bending/straightening and cutting.

Apparently Spring is coming..... do drop by the barn on weekends.

Bob

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by KrisHamilton

... this year im going to focus on converting my car-port into a funtional garage. i will need some advice for minimum dimensions to house a CMP...

As Bob mentioned, you will need a good size garage door, particularly if you plan to restore your HUP as a HUP. I have been trying to get a 20 foot high cube container (that won't break the bank) to store my 45 HUP in. The normal 20 foot sea can does not have the height to fit my truck with its 10.50 x 16 tires. Even without the larger tires, the HUP body is still fairly high, so measure twice and cut once!

Good to hear from you, and now we know what was keeping you busy.

[KrisHamilton]

haha Bob you are hilarious. when i did the panel swap i could only afford to go with regular service ... hydro wanted an additional 700$ just for upgrading me to 220v. so im going to have to do with what i have for now. i will hook up additional outlets to the garage later on... easy peezy. after the garage is all said and done i will be on the hunt for tools... i only have two small compressors right now that only work for my air nailers and some other light air tools. i definitely need a big compressor for sure im going to borrow my dads wig welder and i need to find a plasma cutter,..but anyway, it will all fall into place. eventually.

Clarke ..have you checked for shipping containers on this site http://crownassets.pwgsc.gc.ca/mn-eng.cfm
you might get lucky. im not sure if im going to restore my truck to a HUP, although i do like the profile and the amount of space inside a HUP.

anyway i will check in again soon to make sure 100% the barn is open ... i would love to stop by for a visit in the next few weeks. check things out. measure my truck. see everyones progress, shoot the shit ect ect

[Bob Carriere]

.... just to make sure we will be around.

You may have to bring your own shit to shoot..... we are running low !!!!!

Bob

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by KrisHamilton

... im not sure if im going to restore my truck to a HUP, although i do like the profile and the amount of space inside a HUP...

Kris, Hopefully you do go the Heavy Utility route with your truck, or even the C8AX route, as they are rare. The bottom line is that it is your truck, your choice as to what it will look like. There are more than a few converted to logging trucks, swamp buggies and other atrocities...We should chat at the barn.

Cheers,

Rob

[KrisHamilton]

^^^^ for sure i will give you a call before hand

Clarke im thinking about the C8AX route, i would definitly like your perspective on a few things

anyway hope you guys didnt get to snowed in the last few days like i did .. my snow blower definitly saw some action today. .. as well my pint glass

take it easy

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by KrisHamilton

^^^^ for sure i will give you a call before hand
Clarke im thinking about the C8AX route, i would definitly like your perspective on a few things. anyway hope you guys didnt get to snowed in the last few days like i did .. my snow blower definitly saw some action today. .. as well my pint glass .
take it easy

Kris, If you go the C8AX route, you will have a very rare truck indeed. I will be at the barn tomorrow with the usual gang, so if you are in the neighbourhood...


Rob

[Bob Carriere]

Who's gang..... what gang....?

See you then...... drive slowly when you come in..... we have attack turkeys..

Boob