When I stopped counting, I was up to $44,838.26. Beyond that, I guess I don't want to know. I did keep detailed records up to that point, and I'm sharing my spreadsheet with the link below.
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When I stopped counting, I was up to $44,838.26. Beyond that, I guess I don't want to know. I did keep detailed records up to that point, and I'm sharing my spreadsheet with the link below.
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Something you don't need is an air compressor. But I'm sure glad I have one in the shop. The most valuable accessory for the compressor is a pin nailer. Great for cabinets. Always in use when...
Thanks Micheal. The building is 28 X 44. The shop portion is 28 X 30, and 14 X 28 is currently allocated to storage.
Yes, it works fine for assembly and finish nails, etc. The lift is a cart sold by Harbor Freight. Details and discussion are in an earlier thread here:
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Thanks, Bryan and Ben. Yes. I made the door of cherry and walnut. I wanted to make a statement about "what goes on inside". Here's the back story: ...
Bob:
The floor heat was designed by Radiantec - http://www.radiantec.com. They provided excellent consultation. I bought all the components from them.
The shop area is 28 X 30. The...
Davis County. Near Layton. I have enjoyed meeting Creekers. Let me know if you are in my area sometime. email: biz at duanemcguire.com
Very nice! I hope I can get to your level of cleanliness and organization at some point. Your story suggests that rehabilitation is possible. (I am working at it, but have a long way to go) ;)
The shop serves double duty. It's a general woodshop, and a piano restoration shop. Right now, we'll have to classify my activities as hobby. In "retirement" -- which is approaching in a few...
I posted photos of the foundation pour 18 months ago. In the last month, I've made a pretty complete transition from working ON the shop to working IN the shop ... but ever since framing was...
Thanks to all for your nice comments. I appreciate the opportunity to share the joy I find in this craft.
Only 22 pens to go and 24 shopping days left.
I'm new to turning, but I justified the purchase of the lathe by telling my wife that I'd make pens for Christmas presents. Thus the bank account and all of us would be happy. So it's Thanksgiving...
Superior! I'm sorry I wasn't at the auction to bid it up. My hat is off to you all!
Fascinating! People here know so much! It's probably useless knowledge, but somehow I find it valuable to know. Thank you.
I'm new to pen turning, but decided I was going to make about 40 pens for Christmas gifts. I wanted a quick clamping setup for production boring of the blanks. When I got to number 35 (seventy...
A number of years ago I worked in a shop that had both a Unisaw and a Powermatic. I liked them both but preferred the Unisaw. I'd been around it, and spent many hours over it, but I'd never got...
I have not confirmed the geometry, and I'll be pretty disappointed if it doesn't work out! I'll keep you informed!
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I have to admit it. I like old stuff. Maybe its just because I am old stuff. This weekend I spent some time with this particular...
Very cool. And ... yes, that does look like the right way to do it!
You know, I think you're going to enjoy working in that shop! A great plan. I particularly like the clerestory. The natural light is great. Bravo!
I measured and at the full extension the left end (fixed) is 48-1/2" and the right end (free) is 48". There is a bit of a catch in the mechanism in the last 2 inches of extension. Two inches lower...
Hadn't noticed any. Now that you've asked, I'll have to get out to the shop and measure. Looking at the photo of full extension height, it does appear to be lower on the free end compared to the...
Sure. Not a problem. Just an observation. When this table is at a 40" work height, and I give a solid horizontal shove to one corner, the table top moves about 10 mm. This is due to the play in...
In my early years of woodworking and cabinet building, I spent a lot of time assembling things on the floor. I'd never worked in a professional shop, and I didn't have the room for an assembly...
Very cool! Congrats on a great purchase. I like the old stuff, and I'm certainly jealous. I'd better start shopping the ads. The Craftsman bandsaw in the shop is the only piece of "new junk"...