Pants Boy Posted July 26, 2017 Share Bit of both, really. I really do love this job of mine Things are just a little tight - my laser-dude has machine issues (again) paint mixers are screwing up all the time (third time they have to remix paint due to wrong colour), broke a couple of band saw blades ... but it's going very well right now. I'm still selling guns at flea markets over the weekends as well, but I'll be burning through my last little bit of stock this weekend - haven't had time to make more for the markets. Nice problem to have. My new appy is also shaping up very well. I've put in an offer on a new house, now just need to sell mine. New place has a (slightly) bigger workshop as well as a separate office ... sorely needed right now. Also enough room inside the house for everyone and the dogs. Wannabe, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and dev null 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted July 26, 2017 Share I need a bigger home also, but around here I am stuffed. The market is crazy right now with the invasion of gatvol vaalies. And they all like to stay at the sea when they arrive. That is until the South Easter decides to explain to them why Strand and Gordons Bay property prices are much lower than Somerset West proper and Stellenbosch. Edited July 26, 2017 by Moridin Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Amberdrake and Eddy Gordo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Boy Posted July 26, 2017 Share BTW, why the f do kitchen installers insist on using chipboard for toe kicks. My cupboards live a hard life with kids around for the past 10 years and the toe kicks have swelling and the oak veneer is peeling off as a result. Lekker moering ekke. Guy I know installed white masonite as toe kicks. Yah well no fine. He's the same guy that's been building platform beds with crating pine (for those not in the know, crating pine is 'wet off saw', so it hasn't been dried properly. It goes twisty-cuppy-warpy in a heartbeat) Thank goodness he discovered melamine a few weeks ago - he's now making bed frames out of that. Selling a ton as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Hickley Posted July 26, 2017 Share Just a feeler. Would anybody be interested in this?DVR XP with: Standard tool rest, Standard faceplate Standard five centre carrera4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-Zulu Posted July 26, 2017 Share I'm not in the market for a lathe but if I was a Nova would be in the top 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Hickley Posted July 26, 2017 Share I'm not an expert, but I think it is Nova. A friend wants to get rid of it and I'm trying to assist him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian biker Posted July 26, 2017 Share Noteer project from my first year woodworking course. Don't tellen anyone but I glued the front upside down So I had to raise the bar that keeps the leather up. The chair is quite comfortable but now my feet can 't touch the ground, lol. But then again, I'm a shorty Stretched@Birth, Capricorn, Long Wheel Base and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted July 26, 2017 Share when you need to re-glue your 25 year old school project and don't have any clamps Long Wheel Base, bertusras, Capricorn and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted July 26, 2017 Share broke a couple of band saw blades ... but it's going very well right now.I was also breaking band saw blades...they break on the weld when trying to cut sharp corners...I setup a big router with a 16 mm template guide...8 or 10 mm bit...made a template slightly bigger and cut out a few steps and the finish is cleaner. Just be very careful when going against the grain...it can smash the project. Edited July 26, 2017 by isetech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted July 26, 2017 Share when you need to re-glue your 25 year old school project and don't have any clampsg-clamps new style.jpgI often use ratchet straps for all kinds of awkward to clamp things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Boy Posted July 27, 2017 Share I was also breaking band saw blades...they break on the weld when trying to cut sharp corners...I setup a big router with a 16 mm template guide...8 or 10 mm bit...made a template slightly bigger and cut out a few steps and the finish is cleaner. Just be very careful when going against the grain...it can smash the project.The gun parts are too small to template router efficiently - been there, broke that. Now, if I had a CNC ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted July 27, 2017 Share The gun parts are too small to template router efficiently - been there, broke that. Now, if I had a CNC ...what i have done is made a pile of templates the same size using mdf ...which i attach to a sheet then just run the router over all the little templates which drop out the bottom as the cut is finished...it prevents the " blow out" when routing against the grain. dont we all wish we had a cnc router...i went to the maker space to see what they are all about...they have 3 D printers...lazer cutters and CNC routers which you can use if you are a member...at a fee...but the cost gets a bit hectic especially if you gona do a pile of stuff...i thought it might be a good option when making templates... but getting metal templates laser cut at a company i use is still the cheapest option...no cad drawing required...they just scan the rough cut item i make... the lady modifies the drawing cleans it up and makes sure all the dimensions are correct and even...then she converts it to suit their system...2 day later i collect the product. Capricorn and Pants Boy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted July 27, 2017 Share CNC routing a whole hobby on it's own. Have investigated that before. Looked at source for the aluminium extrusions for the frame, the NEMA 34 stepper motors, the controllers and the actual spindle motor. Whole new rabbit hole here. Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberdrake Posted July 27, 2017 Share I did cnc work when at tech. Was fun, currently fiddling with the concept of building a A4 - A3 size cnc router/Laser/Printer. The costs on decent rails/steppers/controllers is quite costly without even going into the alu parts required (still considering other materials ). Cost wise your looking at R3K upwards without a spindle/laser/extruder/frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted July 27, 2017 Share Guy I know installed white masonite as toe kicks. Yah well no fine. He's the same guy that's been building platform beds with crating pine (for those not in the know, crating pine is 'wet off saw', so it hasn't been dried properly. It goes twisty-cuppy-warpy in a heartbeat) Thank goodness he discovered melamine a few weeks ago - he's now making bed frames out of that. Selling a ton as well.Just a note, Crating is not WOS, it is kiln dried, else you would not be able to use it for crates/packaging for export, as export packaging must carry an ISPM15 mark, and this requires that the timber is heat treated. The grading of Crating vs Industrial Grade vs Select Grade vs Semi-Clear vs Clear is determined by wane, knots (loose knots, tight knots, etc.), blue, etc. Pants Boy and Capricorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted July 28, 2017 Share what oils/fluids y'all use to keep your hand tools, blades etc rust free? Any WD 40/ Q20 users?What about jojoba oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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