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  1. #1
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    Brake Drums (Mike Sherman will like this)

    I remember a few weeks back, someone wanted ideas for a use for brake rotors. This isn't rotors, but I did find a use for drums. They make great bases for posts. This one is for a parking meter. I did three of these for my next door neighbor. Her father, brother and husband are all HD riders. She thought that these would make neat gifts. I have to agree!
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    Here is a close up...
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  3. #3
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    Pretty cool! Where did ya get the meters?


    I thought about usin one of my spare eaton drums as a grinder base.. Did you fill yours with concrete?


    Chris

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    THOSE PARKING METERS ARE GREAT...........HAHAHA.......... I THINK WE SHOULD ALL PITCH IN AND BUY MIKE SHERMAN ONE........HAHAH THOSE ARE ............ WE COULD CHARGE HIM FOR PARKING HIS BIKE IN HIS GARAGE ,,,,,,,RIGHT.......GRIN... ROCK............SSCOTT@MILLERWELDS.COM

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    Those meters are pretty cool. Rock, don't you think I have paid enough just buying that bike?????
    Respectfully,
    Mike Sherman
    Shermans Welding

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    Mike,

    Says to the left you and I are amoung the "senior members" of this site. I think free parking is one of our senior discounts. Maybe we can claim some more discounts?

    Bob

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    I didn't fill it with concrete, but I see no reason that you couldn't. The meter isn't that top heavy that it causes a problem. I too am thinking of a grinder stand. I will probably go with a wheel for that, and fill it with concrete. I am thinking of adding a set of wheels that it could be tipped back and rolled around like a hand truck. With limited space in my shop, I am big into making things portable so I can stow it in a corner when not in use. As for the meters, I pick them up at an online auction site. They have alot of cool items. Check it out...

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    Arbo & Thor (The Junkyard Dog)
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    Bob,

    Try telling that to the meter maid in the black leather biker jacket...
    Arbo & Thor (The Junkyard Dog)
    The Next Loud Noise You Hear Is Me!

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