Hand-Sharpened Drill Bit Andrew Martin 2024-02-11 | I've previously posted sharpening a twist drill by hand. youtu.be/wStrlkuwMYcI do this routinely because it is quick and easy. Here's a video of using a hand sharpened 1/2" twist drill to drill through some 3/8" steel plate.The drill isn't sharpened precisely, so each of the two curls are different size however it works and is efficient. It takes about two to three minutes to sharpen a drill depending on how dull it is. A broken drill will take several minutes and may need to be heat treated.
1930 Model A Ford Andrew Martin 2024-01-08 | Driving the owners before the floorboards are installed. A little rough on the shifts.
72 SS Chevelle and 48 Chevy Andrew Martin 2024-01-08 | 454 Chevelle factory SS and 48 Chevrolet 216 survivor car both running
72 SS Chevelle and 37 Chevy Andrew Martin 2024-01-08 | Video of both cars running getting ready to go to lunch
Steam Locomotive Andrew Martin 2024-01-08 | Locomotive blowing steam whistle preparing to depart. Cumbres & Toltec, Antonito, CO.
First Start 48 Chevy Andrew Martin 2024-01-08 | First start in many years of a 48 Chevy survivor with 57,000 actual miles.
Lowering a Septic Tank Andrew Martin 2024-01-06 | Septic tank being lowered into position after transportation by a gin pole truck.
Gin Poles on a Septic Tank Andrew Martin 2024-01-06 | Septic had to be moved down a steep grade and around a corner. Oil field contractor handled it.
Moving an Aerobic System with Gin Poles Andrew Martin 2024-01-06 | Using a big gin pole truck to move an aerobic system to installation spot.
Setting the Second Truss Andrew Martin 2024-01-05 | Lifting and setting the second truss on a new house.
Dumping Trusses Part 2 Andrew Martin 2024-01-04 | End dumping a load of trusses instead of side dumping.
Lifting a 20 Ft Tall Wall Andrew Martin 2024-01-04 | Using a scaffold tower on wheels to erect a 19' 10-1/2" wall section.
24F Liquid Water (Super Cooled) Andrew Martin 2024-01-04 | Very clean super cooled water flash freezes when disturbed. Drinking water sat outside at 24F and was not frozen. It takes contaminants in water to help it initiate freezing. Air bubbles will do that.
20 Ft Column in a House Andrew Martin 2024-01-04 | Full view of a 20 ft column installed from the basement to the second floor to hold a second floor balcony.
Carrying a Load Down an Icy Grade Andrew Martin 2024-01-04 | Moving a 20 ft support beam down an icy slope.
Water Well Drilling Andrew Martin 2024-01-03 | Drilling with an air drill, when you see water, you've hit water.
Flying a Truss Over the Trees Andrew Martin 2024-01-02 | Trusses were dumped outside the building site. We flew them over the trees to hook a tag line, then set.
Mixing Mud Andrew Martin 2024-01-02 | Mixing prebagged concrete to fill blocks in walls. Job took a total of 13 pallets of 60# bags, 56 bags per pallet, 22 tons total.
Digging a Basement in Rock Andrew Martin 2024-01-02 | Making progress despite a lot of rock. This is an overview.
Filling a Trench with a Skid Steer Andrew Martin 2024-01-02 | Backfilling with rubble over a perforated drain pipe.
Hauling Mud in a Skid Steer Andrew Martin 2024-01-02 | Using a skid steer to place concrete instead of renting a pumper truck on a steep site.
Cigar Box Banjo Andrew Martin 2024-01-01 | Wayne (Skunk) playing his cigar box banjo. He builds and sells them. He is also a bricklayer and came out to scope out the block laying job on the new house.
