A direct drive Delta (could have been any direct drive saw) table saw. It was about 10 years ago, and I was not into the internet, so I did not do much research. By the way, it was all that I could...
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A direct drive Delta (could have been any direct drive saw) table saw. It was about 10 years ago, and I was not into the internet, so I did not do much research. By the way, it was all that I could...
Hello everyone...
If you follow the construction forum, you know that I am just getting started in a new shop. It has been quite a while since I had some real turning time, so I decided to force...
03/12
Well, I have not put nearly as much time into the shop as I would have hoped but I have accomplished some. Over the last few weeks, I was able to finish installing the wall outlets (four...
Art,
Good suggestion. I will do that as well as make sure that all four lock. I will also look for latches that I can use to secure them to the walls. Maybe even to each other back-to-back.
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02/13 Progress
Well, I did not get a chance to provide an update last week, but there was progress. I got the final inspection (building) on the 31st (Wednesday) and was finally good to go from...
01/29 Weekend report
I spent a lot of time in the new shop this weekend. It is not really a shop yet, but it is beginning to feel that way a little (and it helped that my wife was actually excited...
Well, I passed the inspection for the footings (piers) and pored the concrete last weekend. It was quite cold, so I covered the footings with plastic and piled some straw bails around as well. I...
Sorry, here are the layouts.
Well, I made a little progress over the weekend (sorry, no pictures). Since I have the permit now, I was able to remove my old shed (8X12 that is in the way). I also removed a small maple tree that...
Just a small update. I just found out that my permits are ready (record time for me). I will be emptying and removing my old shed this weekend and hopefully doing the pier layout (if the rain holds...
Dan,
I am going to use the OSB (painting it white). In my are right now, it is about $4 a sheet cheeper than drywall, and gives you the flexibility of mounting stuff just about anywhere (without...
Everett,
For me, it is not even a choice. I have a smaller house and just converted the single car garage to living space (that is where my shop used to be). I guess you could say I am in a hurry...
Yes, everything (except the lathe) will be on mobile bases. I worked in a smaller space (part of a garage that I just converted to living space) so I was used to that. I am not overly concerned with...
Bill,
Already thought of that. The floor being installed by the shed company is 5/8" PT plywood. I am planning another layer of OSB or even some utility grade hardwood. Insulation is already in my...
Hello everyone.
I mostly lurke here and my favorite type of thread lately is the new shop story, I am planning to build a dedicated detached shop in my back yard and would like to track it here...
I am in Delran. We are just a couple of blocks from the Deleware river, (just across from Philadelphia).
jamie
Stu,
I have been contemplating building my own lathe for quite a long time, and will probably give it a try. I did a little drawing with sketch up and this is where I am.
I used all common...
For me it was the Nova. I based my decision on my needs. I do not need a long bed, and if I do, I can buy an extension. I also liked the extra 2" of swing. The nova has a low speed of 250 RPM, which...
I mounted additional plywood strips under the mounting holes of the lathe. I also put a piece of aluminum between the lathe and plywood for extra support. Here is a picture of this detail.
Well, if you read my previous article about my new lathe purchase, you know that I chose the Nova 3000 with a 1.5 HP motor. This is the standard belt driven machine without an electronic variable...
Pre Gloat Discussion (Long)
Hello everyone,
I have posted a couple of times here, but this is the biggest yet… I have been interested in woodworking for as long as I can remember. I remember being a little kid finding a nail...
AAW Turning Club
Good Morning Everyone,
The Deleware Valley Turners, a chapter of the AAW, would like you to visit their new website. We are a relatively new club serving the deleware valley area...
Mike,
Try here: http://www.osolnikmachinery.com/
I have heard that these people are very helpful. I gave them a call, and talked for about 20 minutes, and never felt rushed. Right now, I am...
First, let me mention that I only have the parts for this machine to make it function as a lathe, and when I upgrade, this machine will go.
It is more difficult because of the Bearings and the...
A "Lathe" Question (Long)
Hello all,
I mostly lurk, but have posted once before.
I am in the process of deciding on a lathe upgrade, and my short list consists of just two (Nova 3K and PowerMatic 3520), but that may...