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Adam Gibson's Latest Buffalo Forge Project

Hey, how can you use your Buffalo Forge Grill without a side table? Well, Adam Gibson decided to make one using parts from an old Buffalo Forge air conditioner he found on eBay. Cool, Adam!

In Adam's own words:

"Here is my latest project involving the old parts off the air conditioner unit made by Buffalo Forge. I found some old baby stroller wheels from the 1950s and placed them on some old pallet wood which I then stained to give it that vintage look. I now have a moveable work station for when I am grilling on the forge. I still have to paint the wheels green to match the Buffalo Forge Grill but everything else is basically done. This cart Will also work well for a place to store my charcoal and any other tools used for grilling when not in use. Once I finish the wheels I will get some photos of the grill and this cart together side by side."

Bannerman nominated for Best Newspaper Comic Strip Award

 

Screengrab from the National Cartoonist Society website.

Cool! Isabella was nominated for an award by the National Cartoonist Society. She's in great company—Terri Libenson and Mark Tatulli. The winner will be announced over Memorial Day at the 68th annual NCS Reuben Awards in San Diego. Way to go, Isabella! 

Ericofon Flier, 1957

Before the iPhone, there was the Ericofon. The handset and dial were combined into a single unit. It came in 18 colors. This is a flier my mom found in Hawaii and sent to her Dad in Sweden.

Barking Sands Beach, Hawaii, 1956

Photo by Christa Nolan. Click to enlarge. 

Buffalo Forge Grill Blower Purchased

Buffalo Forge Grill restorer Adam Gibson found this old blower online and plans to restore it. Adam writes:

Hey Jim I found this real gem on Craigslist and bought it from a guy in Elizabethon, Tennessee. I paid sixty dollars for it and he shipped it to me. I am not sure of its history but based on the rust it looks like it has been sitting in the mud outside for awhile. The handle does not turn and the fan is pretty gunked up but I am gonna try and save this beauty if I can. 

If anybody can retore it, it's Adam. Also check out his handywork here. Former Buffalo Forge CEO Dave Newcomb tells me the blowers are pretty indestructible in this interview. 

Adam, thanks for sending and keep us posted on how it goes!

Stikman Robot Tile

Seen on 51st Street in NYC between 5th and 6th Avenues. I see tiles everytime I look down nowadays. Here is more information on these ones.