What Did You Do Today (2017)

[capnahabParticipant @capnahab]

Liberated from a very large very tough bolt – a 60 degree dovetail cutter to make some tool holders. The bolt is apparently from a sikorsky sky crane landing gear service, via the usual source. Haven't tried it yet…

[Anonymous]

Posted by Muzzer on 24/01/2017 19:15:35:

It's Chinese New Year national holiday so work is very quiet and it seems like a good time to take a few days off and get some momentum going in the workshop.

Never mind momentum, you need to christen the workshop by producing some swarf!

Andrew

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by capnahab on 24/01/2017 22:16:54:

Liberated from a very large very tough bolt – a 60 degree dovetail cutter to make some tool holders. The bolt is apparently from a sikorsky sky crane landing gear service, via the usual source. Haven't tried it yet…

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Very nicely done, Capn'

MichaelG.

[RJWParticipant @rjw]

Recently got my new 'man cave' finished, which is basically a 16' x 8' brick garage extension built onto the back of the original garage, but at 90 deg to it,

Started moving all my machinery into it from various nooks and crannies recently, and looks like a complete tip at present with dismembered lathes, mills and grinders strewn around, stuff is slowly going back together again and taking shape nicely, looking forward to getting to use some of my gear again.

John.

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

Posted by Muzzer on 24/01/2017 19:15:35:It's Chinese New Year national holiday so work is very quiet and it seems like a good time to take a few days off and get some momentum going in the workshop.

Murray

Better watch out if that big mill get's some momentum when you move it…

[mechman48Participant @mechman48]

​RJW; A couple of pics of your new man cave would be nice…

George.

Edited By mechman48 on 25/01/2017 17:07:14

[Anonymous]

Posted by John Haine on 25/01/2017 14:56:10:

Better watch out if that big mill get's some momentum when you move it…

IIRC Muzzer has been there, done that and got the T-shirt. Definitely a brown trouser event.

Andrew

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Actually it is all staged! The blue bags at the front are dog poo bags and the mill is only 6 inches high. Nice models though.

[RJWParticipant @rjw]

Posted by mechman48 on 25/01/2017 17:06:08:

​RJW; A couple of pics of your new man cave would be nice…

George.

Edited By mechman48 on 25/01/2017 17:07:14

I've only got a couple of the outside at present George, will post one up as soon as I can remember how to get pic's into my album,

It was a long haul getting the thing done thanks to East Yorkshire planning chiicanery, took 4 years all told just for consents with applications and appeals, nightmare!

John.

[RJWParticipant @rjw]

A shot of my nearly done man cave, it's a bit further on now thankfully,

Hope to finish off putting my Warco Minor mill back together today, then can make a start on cleaning up the ML7 and reassembling it.

The concrete floor was hell to stand on with the cold striking up, but came across some packs of interlinking foam mats in Morrisons one day, and what a difference they've made.

John.

[mechman48Participant @mechman48]

Niiiiice!… I have the interlinking foam matting on my garage floor as well & boy does it make a difference as you know. Still have some bare concrete exposed in places where the machines/benches are so will have to get some more, get on my knees, & retro fit underneath, got mine from Mach.Mart…( usual discl'. )

George.

[RJWParticipant @rjw]

Thanks George, it's been a long time in the doing but it's nearly there now thank goodness, I've since made an access door into the garage which makes life a bit easier.

You're so right about those mats, they fit together very neatly too, I'm only putting them down where I'm going to be standing and walking though, so they'll be a continuous run along the workshop from the door to the garage access and in front of the benches and machines,
I'm leaving the machines standing on the bare concrete for now, I've painted the floor anyway, so that cuts dust and makes sweeping up easier, but if I change my mind then it's just a case of slotting new mats in.

I first saw these on a promo' in B&Q but they'd all gone when I went back to get a few packs, but they still had them on their website available for local collection, think they're about a tenner a pack, money well spent!
Mine are branded 'Rolson'

John.

[Tony MarshallParticipant @tonymarshall12301]

Having been stuck with a bad foot for a couple of days I created a table of drill bit sizes. Yes, another one! This is in a format that suits my purposes, that's my excuse. Here is a pic. If anyone wants a pdf or Excel file then PM me. Now I'm off to warm up the workshop.

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Hi All,

Today got around to making a new spindle for an antique DIXON leatherworkers plough gauge. These spindles wear out after about a hundred years of constant use so its nice to bring one back from the dead!

Good confidence builder for me, little bit of turning, screw threading, (managed not to turn the motor on with the mandrel handle in this time ); crossdrilled for a thread and a couple of flats milled.

Ready for a new owner! Hope he's got deep pockets!

Cheers, Martin

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Tidy job, Martin

… 'though I hope you will also pass the original component to the new owner, for the sake of 'conservation' authenticity.

MichaelG.

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 26/01/2017 17:29:22:

Tidy job, Martin

… 'though I hope you will also pass the original component to the new owner, for the sake of 'conservation' authenticity.

MichaelG.

Michael, always do that for any replacement parts for the reason you stated. Generally I leave pretty much well alone unless a part is obviously broken or missing, particularly on valuable woodworking planes which can easily get into 4 figures! Quality leather tools are usually not for 'collection' but tend to be wanted for use so I try to satisfy that need.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Thanks for the confirmation, Martin

MichaelG.

[MikelkieParticipant @mikelkie]

MikePosted by RJW on 26/01/2017 11:26:58:

A shot of my nearly done man cave, it's a bit further on now thankfully,

Hope to finish off putting my Warco Minor mill back together today, then can make a start on cleaning up the ML7 and reassembling it.

The concrete floor was hell to stand on with the cold striking up, but came across some packs of interlinking foam mats in Morrisons one day, and what a difference they've made.

John.

I like the brickwork nicely done!

Mike

[WindyParticipant @windy30762]

Had quick chemo early this morning then a phone call from an unexpected friend from ME club he would see me later in the day.
When he arrived he opened a box and there was an hot air engine.
First attempt with a litre tin of hot water as power source was a failure.
But one of the staff came to the rescue and filled the tin with boiling water.
Away the engine went with interest from various people who knew nothing about them.…
Mind you with all my hot air it should have gone straight away.
I don't think the ward would allow a blown Triumph in it might disturb the patients what a shame.
As you no doubt guessed am having a reasonable time and in some ways enjoying meeting various staff and patients.
I have not suffered touch wood much of the side effects of chemo yet as some patients have it's not pleasant but the alternatives are worse.
Just been put on another 2 hour drip of antibiotics then watch some SF at 7.

As one of my biking friends said your there to get better not turn it into a workshop

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Great to know that you're making the most of your stay, Windy.

MichaelG.

[RJWParticipant @rjw]

All the very best with the chemo Windy, hope all turns out well for you, I have two close relatives who are going through the same treatment,

John

[RJWParticipant @rjw]

Posted by Mikelkie on 26/01/2017 18:39:26:

MikePosted by RJW on 26/01/2017 11:26:58:

A shot of my nearly done man cave, it's a bit further on now thankfully,

John.

I like the brickwork nicely done!

Mike

 

Thanks Mike, I've built a few walls in my time, but it's the first full building I've done, it wouldn't have won any prizes for the length of time it took to do though

Apart from planning consent, the roof was probably the biggest hassle of the build, couldn't get anyone to quote for roof trusses, so had to make a cut frame in situ, must have been something to do with a hip and valley over such a small area (8' x 8' ), then because the tile manufacturer wouldn't be making any of the types to match the existing garage until this summer, we had to scout around various ad sites and buy used tiles in whatever quantities we could get, all worked out ok in the end,
Warmed up a bit today so hopefully get a bit more done in there and the miller finished off.

John.

Edited to get rid of a smiley after the brackets?

Edited By RJW on 27/01/2017 11:04:50

[richardandtracyParticipant @richardandtracy]

John,

Know how you feel, but your brickwork is pretty good.

A few years ago we had a brick animal shelter where the foundation had failed (it was on an 1890 map of our area, so had been around a while), and after getting a 2" wide crack through the wall, we dismantled it & re-built it as a play room for the kids using the old bricks & a few new blocks. After finding paint on bricks inside the solid wall, we realised some bricks were going to be in their third building at the very least. The kids helped with bricking, blockwork, erecting the roof trusses, slating the roof and plaster boarding. The photo below was after we built the trusses but before building the gable end to match the actual roofline:

We reckon the whole thing (12' x 13'6" cost about £800 and the lessons learnt by my kids will save them a fortune in later life.

Regards,

Richard

Edited By richardandtracy on 27/01/2017 11:19:39

[mark costello 1Participant @markcostello1]

Turning an office visit into a work shop might help a few patients take their minds off of things to a place more enjoyable, works for Me.

[WindyParticipant @windy30762]

Apart from medical things and a minor operation the new patient and I have been listening to the roar of his Corvette ZM6 engine AC Cobra replica.

Also looking at the products his precision engineering company make for aerospace and Cobra enthusiasts.

The spanners and cnc machines are working full time in the ward certainly enjoying the chat with two engineers a mathematician and a farmer.

The pleasure you can have at these somewhat stressful times is relieved talking about things you love doing with like minded patients.

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