Let's see what your made of....

[Pappy]

On a forum I visit, they started a thread about your skills or talents outside of the basic topic of the forum. It was pretty cool to see that people have some incredible talent in other fields...such as landscaping, carpentry etc. One feller hand builds boats for fun:p

I know Rich on here is an amazing carpenter and I love seeing what he posts up, so lets see what you do or make or have a passion for. I also know we have some serious talent on here in regards to landscape design thats been showcased before, but lets see it again if you got it!

[Honda#4]

Other than quads I love to mow my lawn, and landscape here and there alittle not as much as lawns though.

[Honda#4]

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[Honda#4]

last one

[Rootar]

i picked up airbrushing after christmas.

[Rootar]

this was my 4th body i painted

[Rootar]

here was the 2nd one i did

[ATVMX33]

i play guitar at a couple shows and in my churches worship team...about 1700 people a morning

[Rootar]

Im not a carpenter by anymeans but i enjoy it as a hobby.

here is a miniramp i put in my back yard in january.

[Rootar]

puttin down some layers

[Rootar]

finished it that night, glassy smooth.

[300ex mxracer]

I build cars.

1923 Model T

[300ex mxracer]

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[300ex mxracer]

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[300ex mxracer]

Also build Porsche race cars. Then watch them get wrecked the second weekend out :rolleyes:

[diangelo#67]

airbrush
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/144/l_969b110e0a5446d79f2a2d61fe64cb17.jpg
truck building
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/23/l_faad873d92c0e96fc7c9ec74b2268d58.jpg
more airbrush
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/33/l_652345f20edce1f5c4d46f05740088d8.jpg
picture taken
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/55/l_d4ec21b5d89940b1a888c1debc65421c.jpg

[diangelo#67]

oh yeah work
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/41/l_8d0eb77c96fb466fb00f17b0d3137c8a.jpg

[jherbie28]

mario do you have the pic of the helmet you painted for me?

[IRISH-RACER-14]

i like 2 make and build model farm toys. i also do alot of lanscaping. my uncle owns the largest landscaping business in the county. i work with him in the summer.

[MO-EX-RIDER]

Originally posted by IRISH-RACER-14
my uncle owns the largest landscaping business in the county. i work with him in the summer.
which company? tru green, brickman, valley crest???

[IRISH-RACER-14]

sorry..forgot to mention that im from ireland.

[wckedclownz69]

3 things im good at fixing things, drinking, and getting into trouble/yelled at... dad got me into mechanics, carpentry, electrical, plumbing.... too much labor in my brain..

[FWC Preddy]

i build and work on race cars in my spare time

[yellowhonda400]

drag racing a 67 nova. sorry for the gaint pic
<a href="http://s785.photobucket.com/albums/yy134/kfx4002005/?action=view&current=Picture002.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy134/kfx4002005/Picture002.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[ZBlaster]

I used to be big in car audio, now I just dabble with installs here and there for my friends.

Drag racing and any sort of mechanic work as well, built several drag Stangs, a few Camaros, Novas, etc.

[Unverfehrt400ex]

just about to finish up college right now and planning on working for our family farm supply business. we sell and construct grain and dairy set up's.

A pics of a few of our recent jobs.

[Unverfehrt400ex]

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[Unverfehrt400ex]

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[honda350r]

I rebuild Pinball Machines back to better than new !

There are 3500 parts and a half mile of wire in these things .

[gojk]

Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, Car Audio/Electronics, Saltwater aquariums.

Pretty much any hobby that would be considered a money pit, I have my hand in it.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by honda350r
I rebuild Pinball Machines back to better than new !

There are 3500 parts and a half mile of wire in these things .

Now thats cool!!!

[gojk]

Originally posted by honda350r
I rebuild Pinball Machines back to better than new !

There are 3500 parts and a half mile of wire in these things .

Are you from AZ? I have a friend that is really into Pinball machines.

[honda350r]

Originally posted by Pappy
Now thats cool!!!

Thanks ! I really enjoy building them.

Here are some pictures of the playfield swap process pictures. Kind of give you an idea of what is involved .

http://picasaweb.google.com/honda350r/Taf7Done?authkey=Gv1sRgCNX30b-1nMWXBQ#

My in home pinball shop

http://picasaweb.google.com/honda350r/PlayfieldShop?authkey=Gv1sRgCLb2qInUxdjoEw#

Jim

[Pappy]

I get to see a piece here or there of cool stuff when its here to be coated but hardly ever get to see the end result:p I did an old coke machine awhile back and it looked killer but never saw it once it was reassembled:(

[honda350r]

Originally posted by gojk
Are you from AZ? I have a friend that is really into Pinball machines.

No, I could throw a rock and hit AZ though! I am in Saint George, Utah .

I know a few guys from AZ what is his name ?

[gojk]

Originally posted by honda350r
No, I could throw a rock and hit AZ though! I am in Saint George, Utah .

I know a few guys from AZ what is his name ?

Sent you a PM. I doubt he wants me throwing his name out on the net.

[Pappy]

Here is what I am getting into.

Chain saw milling:p

I have the mill, and have narrowed down the saw and bar I want (Stihl 660 or an 880)

Plans are to mill slab wood, make tables, benches, end tables, bar tops etc and sell off slabs to others.

The saw is roughly $1000 and sports 7hp of 2 stroke nastyness:devil: The 880 is $1600 and is 8.5 hp but mightbe a tad bigger then I need.

Might be cheaper to strap a chain on a 250r engine:blah:

[MX MaNiAc 06]

I love to work with dirt and build jumps. My friends say I have bad OCD for changing stuff on my track. I just love to move dirt on the tractor! It would be awesome to do it as a side job one day.

[kfx400rider03]

Originally posted by MX MaNiAc 06
I love to work with dirt and build jumps. My friends say I have bad OCD for changing stuff on my track. I just love to move dirt on the tractor! It would be awesome to do it as a side job one day.

i wish i just had land to build a track on...:rolleyes:

[ATV Chic]

Originally posted by Pappy
Now thats cool!!!


x2 i LOVE pinball machines! That's sweet :cool:

[mineralgrey01gt]

fix 4 wheelers, dirt bikes, etc on the side. Just went public with it so kinda hoping it takes off some what. I picked up different things on here over time but learned a ton from my brother over the past 7-8 years.

[IOWAracer]

I was building bikes but I am gonna concentrate on racing and running are dairy farm now

here is a pic of the bike that was just finished not to long ago

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx228/BrocB/aries.jpg

[Ichoptop]

I build hotrods and spend the rest of my time driving them

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs235.snc3/22252_1300240460694_1070882471_894108_6085927_n.jp g

[dns1764]

ski, eat, sleep, 4 wheel, get drunk, and a little school

[ZeroLogic]

Originally posted by Pappy
Here is what I am getting into.

Chain saw milling:p

I have the mill, and have narrowed down the saw and bar I want (Stihl 660 or an 880)

Plans are to mill slab wood, make tables, benches, end tables, bar tops etc and sell off slabs to others.

The saw is roughly $1000 and sports 7hp of 2 stroke nastyness:devil: The 880 is $1600 and is 8.5 hp but mightbe a tad bigger then I need.

Might be cheaper to strap a chain on a 250r engine:blah:

Pappy, I gotta say I'm jealous of you. Thats the Alaskan Mill correct? I made my own based on lots of pictures and milled a nice hickory tree and some oak and maple. I also mill smaller logs (2' of so) on my bandsaw.

How do you like the mill by the way? I just looked at some red cedar, maple and oak logs this morning. Can't wait:D

Well, heres what my main job is.

Built the dock and the walkway
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0703.jpg

Torn down the old deck (redwood old) and threw this up
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0797.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0799.jpg
Nice glass railing overlooks the pond in the first picture.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0802.jpg
Below
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0801.jpg

Gazebo we put up and extended the deck.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0790.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0792.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0793.jpg

[ZeroLogic]

Some more.

An huge addition we did last winter that saved our asses:p

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0744.jpg

The second garage two stories up 16' out and spanned the with of the house.

The monster deck.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0743.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0746.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0749.jpg
Back and side of the addition
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0755.jpg

Extended the four season room http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0752.jpg

Entrance to tongue and groove room.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0736.jpg
Inside
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0738.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0738.jpg

We removed the old carpet, old rough cedar trim and hung some drywall in the existing house
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0717.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0716.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0719.jpg

Media room
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0720.jpg

These were a pita
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0722.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0724.jpg

Lookin down.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0735.jpg

Upstairs hallway
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0733.jpg
New addition bedrooms

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0729.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Work/HPIM0731.jpg

Theres just to many pictures to post for this house.:blah:

[Pappy]

Good lord, jealous of me??With that deck:D

Yeah its the Alaskan, a 20 inch model. I have not even taken it out of the box yet....havent even bought the saw but will probably do that tomorrow or when I get back from florida.

I am really torn...drop $3800 on a bandsaw mill or go the chainsaw mill route and buy a shop bandsaw for resaw work. I dont plan on making boards mainly slaps and short work but the bandsaw mill would allow it. I think I wil start with the CSM and a Stihl 660 and let it grow from there. That allows me to buy the 660 and a 14 or 18 inch resaw capable bandsaw to get things started

[ZeroLogic]

And my lovely hobby.

Router table I built.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0648.jpg

Oak burl I milled.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0652.jpg

Dresser before paint

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0656.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0662.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0659.jpg

After paint:ermm:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0663.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0666.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0666.jpg


No.4 Stanly plane.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0669.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0672.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0701.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0700.jpg


Jewerly box
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/GiftBox2.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/GiftBox3.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/GiftBox1.jpg

Carving
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0593.jpg

Sofa table.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0606.jpg

And my baby!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/zerologic/Wood%20Working/HPIM0777.jpg

Theres so much more that I didn't get any pictures of plus I don't want to bore you guys.:blah:

[Pappy]

Make sure you remember me if you have any left over burl pieces:D

I have some Maple burl that im using up at the moment

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/DSC3919/790393179_owEx9-O.jpg

[ZeroLogic]

I have one slab left that I just can't cut.:p

How do ya like that mill you got there?

[Pappy]

Originally posted by ZeroLogic
I have one slab left that I just can't cut.:p

How do ya like that mill you got there?

You must have missed my earlier post:p

I havent used my mill yet, infact I havent ordered the saw as i have been narrowing down which bar length to go with. Pretty sure I will start with a 26 inch bar(much longer and I will need an auxillary oiler)

Im heading to my dealer on wednesday so hopefully when I get back from Florida and Georgia it will be in along with the ripping chains and just friggon maybe this snow will be gone enough to make chips:p

[ZeroLogic]

Originally posted by Pappy
You must have missed my earlier post:p

I havent used my mill yet, infact I havent ordered the saw as i have been narrowing down which bar length to go with. Pretty sure I will start with a 26 inch bar(much longer and I will need an auxillary oiler)

Im heading to my dealer on wednesday so hopefully when I get back from Florida and Georgia it will be in along with the ripping chains and just friggon maybe this snow will be gone enough to make chips:p

Ah I didn't even see it!

26 inch should do ya just dandy, just remember you loose a few inches with the attachment. They do make an guild that will cut out the bark and some of the sap wood and leave you with a square log to mill. I forget the company's name though. They might be the same people. Your right about the oil though, I go through that stuff like beer on a Friday night!
I think the chainsaw mill is the better choice, plus you can bring it anywhere. That and you can't beat the roar of the motor!:devil:

Are you air drying or kiln drying the lumber?
Well if ya need help there Pappy, I wouldn't mind drivin a few hours to help ya.:blah:

[Pappy]

I tell ya, you think someone asking here about shocks or what pipe is best....the chainsaw guys are off the chain!

They pretty much have me settled ona 42 inch bar in a 36 inch mill with an auxillary oil unit. The crotch areas and burls is where they say the extra is needed and I can see why. Hate to loose wood in those areas.

Im always open to help:blah:

[ZeroLogic]

Thats just a monster chainsaw! I bet the motor has more horses than my truck.:blah:

You hook me up with some figured maple then I'll be down there tonight.:p

[honduh440]

oh yeah well i got a hole in one on a 382 yard par 4

[nastyrider17]

I'm decent at taking pictures...

http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae223/seeareefftwofiddyare/DSC_0042.jpg

A few pictures after that one...

http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae223/seeareefftwofiddyare/DSC_0049.jpg

Here's some other I've taken...

http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae223/seeareefftwofiddyare/DSC_0078.jpg
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx115/nastyrider17/yfz450/DSC_0074.jpg
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx115/nastyrider17/yfz450/DSC_0075.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii92/cr85kidd/5-17-09/DSC_0133.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii92/cr85kidd/5-17-09/DSC_0149.jpg

LOL

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx115/nastyrider17/yfz450/DSC_0029.jpg

[QuadR8cer12]

I just recently got into concrete staining and engraving.

http://texasconcretestain.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/esr-decorative-acid-stained-concrete-floor.jpg

ESR Texas Concrete Floor Stain and Engraving (http://www.texasconcretestain.com)

http://texasconcretestain.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/esr-acid-stain-concrete-flagstone-etching.jpg



We also do electrostatic painting
http://www.electrostaticrefinishers.com

http://electrostaticrefinishers.com/wp-content/gallery/texas-paint-images/electrostatic-painting-hand-rails.jpg

http://electrostaticrefinishers.com/wp-content/gallery/texas-paint-images/army7.gif



I also Build websites
http://www.txatvracing.com

www.tqra.com (http://www.tqra.com)

www.moorefmx.com (http://www.moorefmx.com)

www.j-hracing.com (http://www.j-hracing.com)

www.morehead-motorsports.com (http://www.morehead-motorsports.com)


And I also do freestyle shows and race


http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs455.snc3/26037_524737386936_202503421_31113988_2455263_n.jp g

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs172.snc3/19952_524560396626_202503421_31109941_869660_n.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs182.snc3/18952_523562760896_202503421_31079881_6759968_n.jp g

I enjoy taking photos and editing videos also.

http://txatvracing.com/wp-content/wallpapers/dillion-9nac-wallpaper-600-800.jpg

Thomas Brown
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_xVyh1L7ZhQ4/SxgroxZDOPI/AAAAAAAAAYo/daNYBAxEhDM/s800/thomas-brown-dirtbike-whip2.jpg

One of the videos I have made
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[hendershot106]

Other Than racing...building bikes....i live on a 300 acre farm in wv.

We maintain our land...hay...have our own sawmill...where 95% of our lumber comes from. We raise, slaughter, and process our own beef. We slaughter and process pork for ourselves also.

I am a full time on call engineer. I supervise Drilling Rig and Well Completions.

And i am currently in the middle of a huge project trying to complete my three story house and garage...all while trying to accomplish everything at once... I am currently framing the second floor of the house for wiring and drywall. I have beautiful cabinets being made of hickory on the way...and we have our own jigs to plane/tongue groove/mill our own solid oak hardwood flooring (just made about 750sq ft for my parents log cabin). I finally replaced the antique garage door in this photo with a new lighter steel insulated door and opener (never had one).... When i bought this house in 2006 it was basically a shell will siding on three sides 75% complete... and minor framing and drywall complete on the 1st floor.... As soon as it stays above 32 degrees for more than two days this spring...concrete will be going down in the enclosed 32x30 garage area on the left side in 1st floor.

And on the right side of the house where the windows are almost floor to ceiling will be a master bedroom with about a 18-20ft ceiling.

When i complete the 2nd floor of three this year It will have 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 980sq ft Great Room/Living/Kitchen Dining area. Total sq ft will push 5000.

Kinda makes it rough on my racing season!!!! Up until the last two months i completed all of this out of pocket!!

[hendershot106]

Framing in second Floor. Plywood is setting in my kitchen lol.

I have basically been redoing every support and wall in the house

Very Frustrating dealing with a project someone started quit on especially when they ignored almost every basic construction practice known to man.

Good thing my father had a construction business when i grew up!!!!

I had to completely gut the 1st floor when i bought it. All new flooring, fix all drywall or finish. put up ceiling...insulation...wiring.. fix plumbing...etc...

[hendershot106]

Originally posted by Pappy
You must have missed my earlier post:p

I havent used my mill yet, infact I havent ordered the saw as i have been narrowing down which bar length to go with. Pretty sure I will start with a 26 inch bar(much longer and I will need an auxillary oiler)

Im heading to my dealer on wednesday so hopefully when I get back from Florida and Georgia it will be in along with the ripping chains and just friggon maybe this snow will be gone enough to make chips:p

Those mills look interesting. But you should see the sawmill on our farm. We have a Waukesha 6 cylinder engine converted to natural gas powering our belt driven Sawblade about 4' or 5' in diameter with a regular old log cart system. I will snap a pic of it for you pappy...(wont be high quality pic lol).

[ZeroLogic]

Originally posted by hendershot106
Those mills look interesting. But you should see the sawmill on our farm. We have a Waukesha 6 cylinder engine converted to natural gas powering our belt driven Sawblade about 4' or 5' in diameter with a regular old log cart system. I will snap a pic of it for you pappy...(wont be high quality pic lol).

I'd love to see a picture also.:macho

[hendershot106]

Originally posted by ZeroLogic
I'd love to see a picture also.:macho

Ok. Will do on Friday....will be out Hydrofracing wells tomorrow and thursday.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by hendershot106
Ok. Will do on Friday....will be out Hydrofracing wells tomorrow and thursday.

Ill bring a few logs down LOL