Author Topic: Hide/Bug-out site construction thread, Part 2 (Read 195740 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #350 on:** April 10, 2016, 09:19:31 PM »

Good Job Nate!

Thanks!

OK started the shutters today after church.

First order of business was to build a jig. This rectangle is the size of the window and the trim. I'll build them so that they close and cover just that area, and open so that they do not obstruct the view from the window

Flyin6 · « **Reply #351 on:** April 10, 2016, 09:21:34 PM »

Next, I cut out all the frame pieces. I am using 1" X 1" X 1/8" steel angle. The long pieces are 47 5/8" and the short ones 18 1/4"

Flyin6 · « **Reply #352 on:** April 10, 2016, 09:22:53 PM »

Then I tacked up the frames, then finish welded them inside and out

Flyin6 · « **Reply #353 on:** April 10, 2016, 09:24:32 PM »

I'm using #9 X 3/4" flat expanded metal that is actually 11 gage.

Lay it up, and cut it out...I used my plasma torch for the slicin' and dicin'

Flyin6 · « **Reply #354 on:** April 10, 2016, 09:25:22 PM »

Then I welded the wire to the inside of the frames

Flyin6 · « **Reply #355 on:** April 10, 2016, 09:27:04 PM »

Time permitting, tomorrow, I'll drill the frames for the through rod which will secure them, paint the frames, cut out the shutters themselves, and paint them green to match

Flyin6 · « **Reply #356 on:** April 10, 2016, 09:29:30 PM »

Oh, I'll also weld on the 12 4" steel hinges as well. With the shutter folding inward to cover the hinges, you won't be able to get to the fastener hardware. If you tried, you'd be slow roasting muscle tissue from the cattle shocker long before anything loosened up, except for your bowels and some of your thinner tendons!

JR · « **Reply #357 on:** April 10, 2016, 10:25:16 PM »

Hmmm, fried trespassers.

Wilbur · « **Reply #358 on:** April 10, 2016, 10:41:30 PM »

Don you can name the place the Fryolator. Ha

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #359 on:** April 11, 2016, 10:45:56 AM »

We could start an event. See who can break into Don's shed. Don't could try and keep us out.

Raising boys into RealMen!!

stlaser · « **Reply #360 on:** April 11, 2016, 10:54:56 AM »

Not much of an event, we'd be in pretty quick I reckon....

Flyin6 · « **Reply #361 on:** April 11, 2016, 01:03:12 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 11, 2016, 10:45:56 AM

We could start an event. See who can break into Don's shed. Don't could try and keep us out.

Raising boys into RealMen!!

Ya know, I don't know what you people are drinking out of that salty pond out there

But you are talkin about invadin the privacy of someone from the place where banjo music came from

You don't want any of this...

;-))

Flyin6 · « **Reply #362 on:** April 11, 2016, 10:52:19 PM »

Lots going on as is the norm around here.

No, Norm is not around here, just busy...

People...

So anyway, I finished welding the expanded metal to the last couple shutter frames. With that done, I then welded on 12 - 4" steel hinges, and I welded the pin in place so those puppies are permanized

Flyin6 · « **Reply #363 on:** April 11, 2016, 10:53:34 PM »

All waiting for the next step, the locking system

Flyin6 · « **Reply #364 on:** April 11, 2016, 10:56:12 PM »

Here's two opposing shutters sitting on the window template

The steel frames will still get the wood shutters to pretty up things a bit...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #365 on:** April 11, 2016, 10:59:15 PM »

These 3/8" steel rods will penetrate each of the frames in four different places and lock on one end

Flyin6 · « **Reply #366 on:** April 11, 2016, 11:00:27 PM »

Like this:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #367 on:** April 11, 2016, 11:02:02 PM »

The handle will tuck into the frame as well...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #368 on:** April 11, 2016, 11:03:06 PM »

Two 1/2" bolts, one welded to the frame and one to the rod will provide the basis for locking the structure

Flyin6 · « **Reply #369 on:** April 11, 2016, 11:04:25 PM »

A high strength master lock will keep things the way I left them defeating the average thief. The electricity is for the more determined of the breed

Flyin6 · « **Reply #370 on:** April 11, 2016, 11:05:22 PM »

The last one got completed around 2145

stlaser · « **Reply #371 on:** April 12, 2016, 12:12:10 AM »

Dumb question & typical me as always being the Devils advocate but is the straight end of that rod gunna be exposed hanging out in the air?

JR · « **Reply #372 on:** April 12, 2016, 12:35:15 AM »

I think he will come up with something better,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

stlaser · « **Reply #373 on:** April 12, 2016, 09:12:38 AM »

Well, I'm probably not the smartest criminal cause well I ain't a criminal. But as I see this contraption in my head the straight ends of those rods would be hanging either to the left or the right of the windows. If it's exposed all it would take is me swinging my favorite steel working tool (a 10# sledge) with a blow directly on end of steel rod to tear those nuts loose from their mount making the bars ineffective & the hot wire as well not so effective. I guess I don't have a criminal mind but after designing stuff for a long time to be indestructible to the average off roader I kinda always try to think in that dimension. But maybe again Don being the smart guy he is has more to show us too?

KensAuto · « **Reply #374 on:** April 12, 2016, 09:49:33 AM »

I think once the wood is on, you probably won't be able to see anything. ..and we both know, nothing is completely unbreakable

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #375 on:** April 12, 2016, 03:36:50 PM »

The last one got completed around 2145

Flyin6 · « **Reply #376 on:** April 12, 2016, 03:40:14 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on April 12, 2016, 09:12:38 AM

Well, I'm probably not the smartest criminal cause well I ain't a criminal. But as I see this contraption in my head the straight ends of those rods would be hanging either to the left or the right of the windows. If it's exposed all it would take is me swinging my favorite steel working tool (a 10# sledge) with a blow directly on end of steel rod to tear those nuts loose from their mount making the bars ineffective & the hot wire as well not so effective. I guess I don't have a criminal mind but after designing stuff for a long time to be indestructible to the average off roader I kinda always try to think in that dimension. But maybe again Don being the smart guy he is has more to show us too?

It's like an anti-tank ditch
Will keep out the pesky recon guys or a wayward tank or two.
But should the main body show up...?
Well, they'll just call up an engineer unit and bridge your little trap and then start to poke around some more, knowing there must be something of importance about that needs wreckin'

Completely safe?
Never

But able to hurt em some...Priceless!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #377 on:** April 12, 2016, 09:53:10 PM »

Since you are in the "tucky, it would be more likely that we'd take a 15 gallon rubber maid container full of tannerite and open up the entire side of the building.......

Flyin6 · « **Reply #378 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:02:02 PM »

15 pounds!

Open up the building?

You'd level it and throw the contents into the adjacent counties!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #379 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:04:44 PM »

OK, already posted this in the gen thread, but since it pertains to HSO (Hide Site Operations) you get a double dose!

I picked up a new Champion 3300/4000 generator at Lowes today for $314 out the door. It is made with a RV ready 30 amp 120 VAC circuit, so it was really a no brainer for me

Here's the box of stuff:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #380 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:07:59 PM »

There was a little assembly, which took a few minutes.

The thing comes shipped without oil, which is provided, that you must install. Must be due to some stupid EPA tree huger regulation, but whateva...

After adding the oil, I drilled a hole and mounted the funnel to the chassis so it wouldn't become a chew toy and I'd have it for the 25 hour oil change interval I have decided to adopt.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #381 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:10:46 PM »

I topped it up, being careful to pour plenty of gas all over the thing, me, and Ranger...I was successful!

I pulled it through a couple times, then flipped the switch to run and pulled it once and it rumbled to life. Very easy starting.

It has the correct 30 amp RV plug and even has a fuel screen at the fill point. It's pretty good quality

Flyin6 · « **Reply #382 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:13:01 PM »

I ran it on that fan to load the motor just a bit, then after maybe 45 minutes, added a 300W light as well. It didn't load the unit very much at all

Flyin6 · « **Reply #383 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:16:22 PM »

When I first started it, all those stupid decals, you know, the ones that say This thing is loud...It will burn you...it might kill you...you should consider contributing to Bernie Sanders and against the NRA...Those stickers...

Well they fell off, yep, gone just like that

Feeling that I was now no longer informed, I thought it best to add a bunch more stickers so I would feel properly covered with safety, or something like that

Flyin6 · « **Reply #384 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:19:51 PM »

The Amsoil decal held fast, fighting off the vibration and the sun and the spilled gas. It did OK

Sorry to say it Tate, but the Yukon gear decal suffered a partial failure! I am unsure now about things. I need those stickers to properly orient me and make me feel safe!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #385 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:22:35 PM »

This is my new FATU (Fastly assembled Table Unit) or just FAT for short.

Needed something to work on so I grabbed a hand full of scrap and threw this together in minutes. THe object was quick, somewhat strong and possibly level, but not necessarily

Flyin6 · « **Reply #386 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:24:07 PM »

I cut out the shutter wooden panels and the stand off blocks which will allow everything to fit in a stand-offish sort of way

Flyin6 · « **Reply #387 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:25:08 PM »

Then the wood panels are fitted to the steel frames

Flyin6 · « **Reply #388 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:27:13 PM »

Too plain you say?

I agree!

Lets do some foolin around with the design

How about a quick 45 on each panel to separate and break up the aircraft carrier deck appearance

Flyin6 · « **Reply #389 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:28:28 PM »

Liking that you say?

Want a bit more detail?

Let's make another groove!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #390 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:29:34 PM »

And that right there brought us up to "Dad's Burgers" time and another peaceful Kintuckee evening

stlaser · « **Reply #391 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:40:15 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 12, 2016, 09:53:10 PM

Since you are in the "tucky, it would be more likely that we'd take a 15 gallon rubber maid container full of tannerite and open up the entire side of the building.......

Negative, they have better than tannerite in the tuck......

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #392 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:43:13 PM »

Yep, but I don't want the black helos flying over my place because I mention ANFO

JR · « **Reply #393 on:** April 13, 2016, 12:42:50 AM »

Nice choice on the Champion, hear good things about em. Love the digital read-out. I would change the oil after one day though and add an hour meter.

They import cheaper as a "KIT" so little things are not put on. Oil is an EPA thing I believe.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #394 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:17:57 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 12, 2016, 10:43:13 PM

Yep, but I don't want the black helos flying over my place because I mention ANFO

And you would

Have black helos and some other colors as well buzzin about!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #395 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:20:18 AM »

Quote from: JR on April 13, 2016, 12:42:50 AM

Nice choice on the Champion, hear good things about em. Love the digital read-out. I would change the oil after one day though and add an hour meter.

They import cheaper as a "KIT" so little things are not put on. Oil is an EPA thing I believe.

Oil: changed...Check

Digi readout has hour meter as well

Sitting at 5.something after the break-in run yesterday.

Will change oil today with a synthetic and haul it down to the back country

EL TATE · « **Reply #396 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:21:35 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on April 12, 2016, 10:19:51 PM

The Amsoil decal held fast, fighting off the vibration and the sun and the spilled gas. It did OK

Sorry to say it Tate, but the Yukon gear decal suffered a partial failure! I am unsure now about things. I need those stickers to properly orient me and make me feel safe!

Don't worry Don, the sticker is covered under warranty and should only set you back a couple watts of power.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #397 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:23:19 AM »

Quote from: EL TATE on April 13, 2016, 10:21:35 AM

Quote from: Flyin6 on April 12, 2016, 10:19:51 PM
The Amsoil decal held fast, fighting off the vibration and the sun and the spilled gas. It did OK

Sorry to say it Tate, but the Yukon gear decal suffered a partial failure! I am unsure now about things. I need those stickers to properly orient me and make me feel safe!

Don't worry Don, the sticker is covered under warranty and should only set you back a couple watts of power.

Excellent!

That sticker, btw was part of the package you sent me way back when we did the grizzly and 4.56 gears in C-Max

JR · « **Reply #398 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:24:39 AM »

I thought stickers add power? It does on cars and tool boxes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

rpar86 · « **Reply #399 on:** April 13, 2016, 01:13:36 PM »

Yes, but the sticker suffered a partial failure he said, so he lost some power.