A Shopmade Fuel Dolly Part 1

My bulk fuel storage needs to be upgraded. Today I start making a Shopmade Fuel Dolly!!
The biggest problem I'm having with my current fuel storage tank is I have to bring the machine to the tank to fill it up with gas. Another issue is, the storage is only for gas, and I need diesel for my GC2300, awesome tractor!! There are other issues I have with the current setup too.
So I have come up with the Ultimate Shopmade Fuel Dolly system!! Have a look and see the first part, building the base, of this project.
Here is an Amazon Affiliate link for the battery powered auto stop fuel pumps I reviewed a while back: amzn.to/4fKHtmk
And here is a link to the video where I reviewed the pump: • Gas Can Update and a G...
Also here is a Costco link for the gas cans:
www.costco.ca/...
And here is a link to a video where I review the gas cans: • Could These Be The Bes...
This project may take several episodes as I still don't have a lot of time to spend in the shop. So I appreciate your patience as I work through this project!!
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the video. Please 'thumbs up' me and leave me some comments. And if you haven't done so already, please consider 'subscribing' to my channel. It sure helps my videos get noticed and my channel grow.
I hope you all have a great week.
We'll talk to yas ...
#grampiesworkshop
#ashopmadefueldolly
#theultimatefueldolly

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Bonsoir Mon Ami, you are a genius wood carpenter and great sence of humor on your board Sir 👌😇👍Best Prayers Sir Cheers 🍻🍻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Comment ca va mon ami? Merci pour les bonnes commenttaires!! Et aussi pour les prieres!!! D'ailleurs tes competences de menuisier sont egalement tres bonnes!! Regardez la Man Cave chez Dave pour preuve!!! (merci m Google) A bientot mon ami!!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice looks like you have a great start! We are always praying for you and Nannie 🙏🙏🙏

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for your prayers Mike. Janet is doing pretty good. Getting stronger each week. Your prayers are powerful my friend. God Bless you. The fuel dolly will be more user friendly I'm thinking, but we'll have to wait till it's finished to see for sure eh!! LOL Take care!!

[@ronniehoward6601]

Great idea on the cart. I always look around for scrap metal to build stuff out of. If I had your woodworking skills I would probably be looking for scrap wood . Can't wait to see the finished product . We will keep sending up prayers for you and Nannie and I'll see you on the next one.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? God Bless you Ronnie for your continued prayers for Nannie and I. They are much appreciated. If I could weld maybe I would incorporate some metal work on these projects but since I only weld as a last resort, woodworking it is!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Good work Mike! You’re as handy in the woodshop as you are in the mechanic shop 😁👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Dave. It's good fun to be able to make stuff eh!! Take 'er easy!!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Hey Mike. There is always something interesting in grampie's workshop.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Kenny. A guy has to keep busy right! LOL More to come on this project!! Take 'er easy!!

[@stevoj8959]

Finally got time to start the fuel dolly series. A great idea for sure. Haven't seen a wobble blade for a long time. Thanks Mike. Stevo

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Stevo! That wobble wheel is pretty old. I bet I bought that in the 80s. Not sure if they even make them anymore. Doesn't cut great dados, but for this it was just the ticket!! Especially after I made an insert for the saw for it!! LOL Take care!!

[@wendingourway]

Well, now that you have built a dolly to take care of the "gas" next we will expect equal treatment for the "anti-acid"! LOL Now that was a wonderful trick in making that jig for the dado! I think my grandfather would have been envious...he would use one blade and make multiple passes, adjusting the guide with each pass. "Sorry there's going to be more..." LOL We'll be hear with baited breath!! lol Hope your week has been going good.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Ha Ha Ha!! I wonder if a dolly for antacid would need to be this big!! LOL That dado blade is an old one. Kind of scary looking when it running, but it does cut dados and that's what I was after!! I have cut dados the way you explained your grandfather did. Good old proven work methods never get old!!! Arrf Arrf Otis and take 'er easy!!

[@catherinemacdonald8847]

Wow what a great idea, and a great use of stuff you have at hand. You are a very good problem solver. I am looking forward to part 2 love and prayers to you and Janet.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Cathy!! Thanks for your love and prayers for Janet and I! Most of my projects are born out of need and I try and use whatever I have around the camp to make them. Many projects have met an untimely end because I didn't have the 'stuff' here at the camp to make them!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Hi Mike, nice bit of woodwork and am going to look forward to part 2 on this one👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh! Thanks Nev. You know what? I'm kind of looking forward to part 2 as well!!! I have some big wheels I want to mount on it and I'm not too sure how to do that. Something will get cobbled together though I'm sure. LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Working smarter, not harder. Just when I think you are running out of projects around the Camp you find more to keep you busy. Always a pleasure to see you working away Mike. Take care and of course a hug forn Nannie J eh ! I was watching you the other day at the table saw with no insert around the blade. I feel a lot better seeing you are getting caught up on those. I have 6 for mine.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? There is never a lack of projects or 'jobs' to be done around the camp that's for sure. I'll be sure to give Nannie a hug from you old friend. When I was using that wobble blade on the the 1 x 4 there was no way was I going to try that with no insert!! It's all good now. Take 'er easy!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop They don't take long to make either. I planed down a sheet (pc) of 1/4 ply and stacked the pieces up so I could saw up 5 pieces to run through a bandsaw. I haven done them for others . Esp for the dado blade.Just put them on a wall so they are easy to find.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@TomokosEnterprize Stacking the 1/4 ply is a great way to make the inserts. And having different size opening is key. I'm kind of lazy and only have the one, but now that I made this one, I at least have 2 now!! LOL Take care!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Yup 2 is better than none. Once the seed has been planted you'''ll always have it on yer mind. Not a have to do but it sits there untill it bothers you baad enough. My Mary was a pro at doing that to me. LOL. I promiss my lips are sealed to Nannie J, LOL. Have a beautyful week fella.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Hey, With all this going on now It is crazy to stiill want to look back on our pasts and try to make any sense of it at all. Our days turned around wondering justj what has been done with them all.We seem to sleep less and get even less achived.We should e doing less with everything considering what we have learned over our lifetimes . It causes me to pause and wonder just what we have being achiving these days. A conumdrum indeed old friend ! Take care fella. All the best of the best to you once again Mike !

[@RustyGlovebox]

That’s a great idea and a real back saver Mike , Cheers

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Rusty! I'm hoping it works out OK. We'll see though eh!! Take 'er easy!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Watching this with interest as this is something we have been thinking of making. You have made a great start

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Joseph. I think having a fuel dolly that is mobile and can go to the machine will be a big improvement over the bulk storage tank I have now. Take 'er easy!!

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Good morning Mike , can’t wait to see the finished product . 👍🏻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Del! I wish I knew what the finished product was going to look like. It's kind of being designed 2 minutes before I make it!! LOL Take care!!

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

@@GrampiesWorkshop LOL , I totally understand .

[@codraven57]

Looking forward to the final end result......

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks!! Me too!! LOL So far all I know for sure about this project is it's going to be mobile and make it easier to get fuel to the machines!! LOL Thanks for commenting. Have a great weekend!!

[@BruceLyeg]

Looking good Mike. I look forward to seeing it completed

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? This is a good start to the fuel cart. I wish I knew what the next step was going to be. I'm kind of building this as I go, so it'll be a surprise to see what it turns out like!! LOL Take 'er easy!!!

[@JelenOutDoors]

You are off to a good start Mike. Going to make it easier once the cart is done. Looking forward to the next part. Have a good one!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Paul. Having the gas able to go to the machine will be a whole lot more user friendly. Thanks for commenting. Take 'er easy!!

[@twinbrookacres]

The cart will sure be handy and helpful. Holding those gas cans up can be a struggle.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? It sure was getting harder and harder to hold the can up on my shoulder to fill that bulk tank. Plus I spilled a lot of expensive gas. I'm hoping with the mobile cart everything will be simper and easier!! LOL Time will tell. Take 'er easy!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Excellent start Mike . Yes, sir , I've noticed 5 gallon of gas is much heavier than 30 years ago too . 😂😅

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yes it sure is and I don't know why because this gas is now unleaded!!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@gatorsworld]

So, you got a box and it`s a good progect....CHEERS

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she gojn'? Well Gator this was the easy part. Now to put wheels on it and a handle that won't fall off when I need it the most! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@tomfillmore9710]

Good job buddy looking forward to seeing the next video take care have a great week

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Tom. The OSB was kind of messed up and not much good for anything, but I think it will be fine for this base. Thanks for the comments. Take 'er easy!!

[@STTC]

Great start Mike

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Steve! I'm trying to get some wheels on it now. Wish me luck!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

I had found a comercial roll of wax paper that I put down under glue ups. Once the glue dries I slide it over an edge and the glue comes right off. The stuff lasts for a good long time.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

That's a neat idea Dean!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop If you can't find wide wax paper regular works and another wide option is meat packers paper. It has that slippry/water proof side. It's tougher than wax paper too. Where I worked last time we had a 24 wide bench for glueups and had the meat paper on a hanger (like a TP roll) at the end of the bench so we could get fresh paper to staple down. It was a really busy bench.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@TomokosEnterprize A buddy of mine had a glue up table that I would like to copy some day. It had a TP style holder for paper like you mention and he also had slots cut in the table for his pipe clamps. Man it was a beauty!! Take care!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I have lots of pic's of that shop. We made log homes and when I wasn't on the tools (10 chainsaws, a skid loader 3 tractors and the sawmill along with the rest of the ranch I made trim for a 5 head planer/molder. I had all the toys any good wood shop needed. A single head planer is enough of a pain in the heini, just think about 5 timesnas bad eh, LOLOLOL

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@TomokosEnterprize A walk in the park for you I bet Dean!!

[@DriveShaftDrew]

great start good solid base

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Drew!! Thanks. The OSB for the base was pretty ratty, but the 5/4 edges will stiffen it up eh! Take 'er easy!!

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Yes Mike as we get older we just try to think smarter not work harder ! Everything starts with a Good foundation 👍Good job lots of nails & glue it should be strong :) Keep healthy stay safe"

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Right on Don!! The bulk tank worked good, but having a fuel cart that can go to the machine will be a big improvement!! Thanks for tuning in. Have a great week!!!

[@EverydayProjects]

Nice rabbits on the platform (I always knew you like furry little animals around the shop). Yes, OSB (oriented strand board) does swell up and make itself irregular in thickness but the 5/8 rabbit fit well. Nobody was more disappointed than me when the video finished and there was no fuel dolly! Grampie's workshop is now doing Cliff-Hangers....just like the best soap operas. All the best to you and Nanny, take care, be good, and a pat for the squirrels!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I'm doing the cliff hanger thing trying to get more views!!! LOL I have lots of rabbits around the camp this summer so making a few for this project was the thing to do I guess!! No squirrels though. I still have to build a squirrel house by the way. Not too sure when I can get at that project!! Maybe never!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@EverydayProjects]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Until you make the dedicated squirrel house I'd say just let them continue to live in the kitchen.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@EverydayProjects Well I think I better check with Nannie on that one!! LOL

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

I wonder if that dado blade is still CSA Approved 🥴😳😂. Quite coincidence, I did a video today and mentioned I finally installed a zero clearance throat for my table saw 👍🏻. I love my gas cart, makes it so much easier filling up my tractor 👍🏻. OMG THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME Mike…what did he do…😂😂😂. Have a great week Mike and Nannie 👍🏻🙂🙋🏼‍♂️🇨🇦🍻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Salut Luc? You know what? When I saw your fuel cart I started thinking about how neat it was to take the fuel to the machine rather than the machine to the fuel. The wheels have been turning ever since!! This dado blade is pretty old. I wouldn't be surprised if they are no longer available. They look lethal eh!! And they don't make a good dado as the cut out is not flat bottomed due to the swing of the blade as it cuts. But for this project I figured it would do the job!! Thanks for watching. A la prochaine!!

[@janetdickson4451]

Good video and funny white board. I'm sure your gas cart will be awesome and hopefully make it easier for lugging furl cans around.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

I think taking the fuel to the machine will be better than the other way around. It was not easy to get the generator around the back of the shop eh! Love ya!!

[@maintenancewithmike]

What! I’ve never heard of a wobble blade for dado’s. I’ve used the dado stack…. Pretty cool tool. Great start on your dolly, heading in the right direction. Cheers, Mike. 😊

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Mike. I'm not too sure they even make these wobble blade anymore. They don't really make a good dado since the bottom is kind of arced due to the wobble of the blade. But for this project it worked fine. Take 'er easy!!

[@retiredforlife63]

Your off to a good start Mike! I that dado blade! I haven't seen one that adjusts like that before. Have fun!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Brian. The base is solid enough. I'm not too sure what the plans are for the rest of it as I'm just making it up as I go!! That dado blade looks pretty lethal eh! Not too sure if you can still get this kind of dado blade. It doesn't cut great dados as the bottom of the cut is rounded due to the swing of the blade. It worked good for this though. Thanks for the comment and for watching. Have a great week!!

[@DIYVariety]

Nice work mike, wheels for sure

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Oh for sure Jason. I have a set of 10 or 12 inch wheels off an old mower I want to put on it. That'll be a tricky one to do!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@goldwingmoments]

Hey my friend, I was away for three weeks so now I am playing catch-up on the videos. Nice start on your cart. Will be checking out your other videos to see how it turned out. Hope Nannie is doing well.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for dropping by Larry! I hope it was a vaca you were on and all is well in your world. Nannie is doing pretty good. Still a few backward steps, but not as many as before. Thanks for commenting and I hope you enjoy this series. Take 'er easy!!

[@gravelyman]

Hello Grampie. I know those gas cans are pretty heavy when there full.They seem to get heavier and heavier each year if you know what I mean LOL 😂. Great job so far and a good idea. Take care my friend 🙏🔧👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You ain't lying there Artie!! I was finding it hard to lift the jerry cans up on my shoulder to fill the bulk tank, so the dolly with the jerry cans on it should be a lot more 'user friendly'!! LOL I appreciate you watching. Take 'er easy!!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Master carpenter at work. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋. Nice job Mike. I’ll be staying tuned for the next exciting episode. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋 What I’m wondering is why you didn’t put glue in the dado joint. ? Have a great Wednesday you and Janet. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Noel! I have been thinking about making this cart since I saw Luc's at Orange is my New Green!! I didn't glue the joint for a couple of reasons, one; the OSB was so swollen and starting to delaminate that I figured the glue wouldn't work too good and second; I'm hoping the strength of this base will be provided by the perimeter board and so the OSB will be just held in there and wouldn't be able to move much anyways. We'll see. I wish I knew how this project was going too look. It would make for a simpler build!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

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[@Gazman299]

I don't think that wobble blades are legal anymore :-) Considering the materials that you're working with, it's looking pretty darn good so far. Take care.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I bought this wobble wheel a long time ago. Maybe even 1985 or so. I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't available anymore. They look pretty scary when they run up eh!! LOL Thanks for commenting. Take 'er easy!!

[@Erated78]

Hi Mike - Looks like a good design except that osb board will not like the wet weather - will it be covered with a lid?

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? So far Ed I haven't got to planning any more than the base. I have a set of big diameter wheels off an old mower I would like to mount on it. I also hope to be able to keep the dolly under cover so the wet and snow shouldn't be an issue for the OSB. Plus I was kind of toying with the idea of painting it. We'll see though. Thanks for the input though and for watching. Take 'er easy!!

[@chrisdickson7262]

You can make a pretty decent dado with a router, just sayin.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Yes a router is a great tool for making dados and rabbets. But I thought maybe it would eb a good chance to try out the old 'wobble' wheel since it was just OSB that would be going into the joint!! LOL Kind of a scary looking blade when it spins up on the saw but it made a nice cut here. Love ya!!

[@gregwells4161]

Almost the same way I've done.I would like to send some photos, but I would need your g mail address, as l have no idea on how to send it on u tube ,??

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I would love to see some pix of your fuel dolly Greg. My e:mail is: [e-mail]. Thanks and take 'er easy!!