Open shop night? [Archive] - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board

freetimecrawler

03-24-2008, 07:37 AM

I'm just about finished with my new R/C shop located at 90th and France in Bloomington. Just wondering if there is any interest in an "open shop night"?
If anyone is interested post up here. The shop has most everything needed for working on Rc's, brazing, welding, soldering, painting, cutting etc.
If there is any interest? We can make the shop open just about any night of the week, it's located just a few minutes from my place, I can run over about any time. Yes Storm and Jack, it's fully wheelchair accessible "thumbsup"
I will also have a decent pile of rocks located just outside the shop for a test area, and I have plans for building an indoor test/crawling area as well.

BigBaller

03-24-2008, 07:48 AM

Yes, I am in to point and laugh. I will definately be able to bring a few rigs and some portable crawling boards I made."thumbsup" Troy I got your number. With this new snow, I gotta run the Stampede again:twisted:. Oh yeah the new Emaxx loves the snow too!

Ryan

freetimecrawler

03-24-2008, 09:20 AM

BigBaller

03-24-2008, 10:36 AM

Troy I will call you after work. I got my stuff ready to rock out. Emaxx is charged and I think I got some new Pede Beadlocks from RC4wd here too! Oh, and tell your puppy to drink some extra water.:lol:

Ryan

Nicklepimp

03-24-2008, 12:09 PM

Oh, and tell your puppy to drink some extra water.:lol:

LMAO!:lol: Scooter ran circles around your 'Pede.:flipoff:

BigBaller

03-24-2008, 01:40 PM

Lol, yeah that pouch can haul. However I got a new spur (s) and some pinion (s) also...hee hee:twisted:

Ryan

MaddJack

03-24-2008, 08:24 PM

Congrats on the new shop freetime."thumbsup" I'd love to come and have a look see.

tjb

03-25-2008, 01:39 AM

freetimecrawler

03-25-2008, 11:35 AM

Congrats Troy! Let me know when you get a lathe and a mill! :shock:

If you're young enough to pull a all nighter here and there i'd be up for a road trip here and there I'd even supply the malted adult beverages "thumbsup"

Be good place to start #3 project ;-) But only if Kev keeps the French maid outfit put away! :flipoff:

I have a crude mill, it's called a drill press ;-) Eventually I'd like to get some kind of lathe/milling machine, but for now, my sponsor Eritex has a CNC if I need things done, I'll go to Gerame "thumbsup"
As for all nighters, just about any Fri-Sat is fine for me. Anytime, anyone needs some space to work, extra tools, or some help, just post up here. The shop is always open to anyone/everyone.

joehein

03-25-2008, 02:05 PM

where is it?

Stormin2u

03-25-2008, 03:01 PM

Love the idea of open shop "thumbsup"

freetimecrawler

03-25-2008, 04:11 PM

where is it?

Unfortunately for you Joe, since you live "up North" its a ways, the shop is at 90th and France Ave So. in Bloomington.

Love the idea of open shop "thumbsup"

I'm open to most any night that works for others. People just need to post up.
The shop is 3 miles from my place, literally less then 5 minutes for me.
I'll probably be over there Fri night, and most of Sat this week, but can go over pretty much anytime.

Stormin2u

03-25-2008, 04:21 PM

That's very cool Troy I'm going to check it out as soon as I'm over the flu. Yep that's part of my deal always sick WTF :lol:

freetimecrawler

03-25-2008, 04:50 PM

That's very cool Troy I'm going to check it out as soon as I'm over the flu. Yep that's part of my deal always sick WTF :lol:

Get well soon Storm!!
The weather is going to come around soon hopefully :)
Right now, it seems, even the weather is "under the weather" :roll:

Nicklepimp

04-03-2008, 08:08 PM

I took a couple pics when a few of us got together at the shop the other day.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/nicklepimp/RC%20Crawling/Picture001.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/nicklepimp/RC%20Crawling/Picture003.jpg

And while there, I witnessed one of the rarest sightings ever... Baller wrenching.:shock:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/nicklepimp/RC%20Crawling/Picture002.jpg

I think he actually changed a tire... all..by..himself.:shock::shock::shock:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/nicklepimp/RC%20Crawling/Picture004.jpg

tjb

04-03-2008, 08:15 PM

And while there, I witnessed one of the rarest sightings ever... Baller wrenching.:shock:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/nicklepimp/RC%20Crawling/Picture002.jpg

I think he actually changed a tire... all..by..himself.:shock::shock::shock:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/nicklepimp/RC%20Crawling/Picture004.jpg

I call BS....... That has to be photo shopped! but with the confused look it's too hard to tell :twisted: :flipoff:

BigBaller

04-03-2008, 08:22 PM

You guys are jerks.

SFC K

04-04-2008, 08:00 PM

Hey, I work at the Bloomington Armory right on 98th. I'd like to try out the test area and get some tips on making my truck better...

Jeff

freetimecrawler

04-04-2008, 08:24 PM

Hey, I work at the Bloomington Armory right on 98th. I'd like to try out the test area and get some tips on making my truck better...

Jeff

What hours do you work Jeff?

SFC K

04-04-2008, 08:30 PM

Usually 6:00 to 3:00-3:30...

freetimecrawler

04-04-2008, 08:36 PM

I normally work 9-5, but I can quit early most anytime. I work where the shop is at 90th and France. I'm also there Saturdays most of the day. I'd be happy to help you with your truck.

SFC K

04-04-2008, 08:51 PM

I normally work 9-5, but I can quit early most anytime. I work where the shop is at 90th and France. I'm also there Saturdays most of the day. I'd be happy to help you with your truck.

Ok, I will let you know...Thanks for the offer! Are you going to be at Taylors Falls on Sun? I will be there for sure. We could talk...

freetimecrawler

04-04-2008, 10:59 PM

Ok, I will let you know...Thanks for the offer! Are you going to be at Taylors Falls on Sun? I will be there for sure. We could talk...

Yeah, I'll be at Taylors Sun, looking forward to meeting you.

freetimecrawler

04-19-2008, 11:20 AM

I'll be at the shop doing some bumper, rock slider brazing, and test course building much of the day tomorrow (Sun). It's supposed to be a beautiful day.
If anyone has anything to work on, or just wants to swing by and shoot the shit? Just post up here.

SFC K

04-19-2008, 05:58 PM

I wish I didnt have Drill, because I'd be there in flash...

BigBaller

04-19-2008, 10:31 PM

If the weather is supposed to be that nice, I am going to TF. I got some things to do in the morning, but mid day running for sure.

Ryan

freetimecrawler

05-03-2008, 02:15 PM

Heading over to the shop to work on trucks for a couple hours, if anyone wants to stop by.

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freetimecrawler

05-10-2008, 08:07 AM

Heading over to the shop to work on trucks for a couple hours, if anyone wants to stop by.

612 462-6238 cell

I'm heading over now to work again.
I'll probably be there from 10:30am to 2:30-3:00
Same goes as always, give me a ring if interested in stopping by, or if you have something to work on? bring it.

One of these days, I'm going to start on my outdoor test course,(rock hauling party) and finalize plans for my indoor course.

Stormin2u

05-10-2008, 09:22 AM

Troy your Avatar might be jinxing the weather. :lol:

freetimecrawler

05-24-2008, 06:10 AM

I'll be heading to the shop about 10am this morning to start work on a new chassis.
I'll probably be there most of the day, 10am-3/4pm or so, if anyone has anything to work on, or just wants to shoot the bull, feel free to stop on by.

freetimecrawler

05-24-2008, 01:07 PM

Started on a new chassis for a scaler, and ran out of wire for the wire feed. I had to run and get some, and while I was out, I figured I'd stop home and sign up for the "Battle Grounds" 2.2 Ohio comp, since registration is now open, and I don't wanna miss out.

I'm going to catch a quick bite to eat, then head back to the shop to continue work on the chassis.
I'll probably be over there a few more hours tonight. Bring some Miller High Life if you plan on stopping by :)