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  1. 10-24-2007 04:39 PM #1
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    So I have started on building my new shop (40'x87') and was trying to come up with some ideas of incorporating some engine parts on the inside. I first want one of my workbenchs to have 4 legs that are crankshafts. Going to the salvage yard to find 4 identical (big truck) engines with cranks and flywheels. Have the flywheel sitting on the floor attached to the crank and have the table top attached to the top of the crank. Also thinking of a hat rack made from piston rods. Anybody have any other good ideas of things to make using things like old pistons, cams or any other parts?
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  3. 10-24-2007 05:10 PM #2
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    when you work it out post some pics , thats gonna be cool.
    i got a few ashtrays made outta 645 EMD pistons nothing fancy though.


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    Pistons for doorknobs.
    Camshaft for pull handle on the beer fridge (can't be a worthwhile shop w/o a beer fridge)
    Connecting rods can also be used as shelf braces.
    Aircleaner housings as light shades.
    Old hood ornaments and dash knobs as cabinet door pulls.
    Old "mags" as hose reels.

    There, that should get the ball rolling.
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    How about an electric wall clock made from an aluminum wheel. You could also use different length windshield wiper arms for the hands
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    Some people have waaaaaaay to much time, and not enough projects!!!!! Better go buy a couple more project cars and get back to work!!!!!!!

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    I'll sweep the floors every day if I can have just a small spot in there to work on my 36... promise...

    ok, here's my .02 : roller chain coat rack. I made one for a local bike shop, and it got LOTS of attention. Made it out of 120 series chain. ( that is 1.5" center-to-center link ) for the base and center, with 40 series (1/2" center-to-center link ) for the 'hooks'. Sand blasted the chain to get it clean, then painted it gloss black after welding. You can find stuff like that at your salvage yards from time to time.

    Also: wall art from scrap junk. Old timing chain gears make great wheels, spark plugs are easily made into the rider, nuts and bolts become engines and headlights, the odd bracket becomes a frame, next thing you know you have a way-cool 'folkart' dust catcher.
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