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Ford Model A Pickup Restoration September 2018

This month I started with my DIY car ramps.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

I have changed the sketches for my construction several times and now it is time to cut the square profiles.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

I want to have closed profiles at the end because of rust, etc. This edge will be completely closed by welding.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

All profiles are cut to the correct size.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

I have welded the end of all profiles. I'll have to grind it for a smooth surface.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

In order to swap the abrasive paper of my disc sander, which is fastened with a velcro, you usually have to remove the support table which I found very time consuming and therefore I make it now with a simpler method.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

First cut out a sheet of paper with the same size of the grinding wheel.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

Now fold the paper, loosen the upper half of the sandpaper from the disk and push the folded paper in between.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

Now turn the disk by 180 degrees and you can remove the remaining part of the velcro (see picture) and then …

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

… pull out the sandpaper upwards.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

It's an easy job without dismounting anything.

Ford Model A Restoration Project September 2018

During assembly, place the unfolded paper behind the sanding paper and move it into position. Once you have reached the right position, you simply pull the paper away and the disc is changed.