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pcfithian

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After setting up a new lathe in the garage, I looked for a suitable cover to protect it from dust and condensation.
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Couldn't find what I was looking for, so I made one with 18 oz cotton duck from Sailrite. Key to this project was our LaPorte County, IN library and their awesome Makerspace setup with a heavy duty Consew machine
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Very happy with how it turned out
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Tractor Supply has covers for their Generators, 2 or 3 different sizes, got one for my Gen set and one for a 9 drawer tool box
that is mounted on my truck. Keeps the Weather off and Dry
 
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I use what was formerly an anti-icing windshield cover over my welder. It is temporary until something free and better comes along.
 
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Nice work, but I have a question. Your library has an industrial sewing machine? “Key to this project was our LaPorte County, IN library and their awesome Makerspace setup with a heavy duty Consew machine”. I feel cheated. My local library has books.
 
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rsparks64 said:
Nice work, but I have a question. Your library has an industrial sewing machine? “Key to this project was our LaPorte County, IN library and their awesome Makerspace setup with a heavy duty Consew machine”. I feel cheated. My local library has books.
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A makerspace is a great feature to have in a local library.

Some libraries have a "Library of Things" as a way to stay relevant in these modern times. You can borrow thermal camera's, sewing machines (not such a beast as that Consew), telescopes, ******** games . . .

Our local library has physical books, magazines, movies and books on cd (tape have been retired). They also provide E-Books, audio books and e-magazines via a third party service. I think the e-magazine system allowed access to Chilton's or a similar service for auto maintenance.

Some libraries have 3d printers but that technology changes so fast it's hard to keep current.

My wife worked "back of house" part-time for the local public library and then changed to a full time position in the same role at a nearby towns library. I hear about the inner workings at local libraries and it's interesting the differences. Some are "old school" and others are "pushing the envelope" trying to improve service to their customers.

Jim
 
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Great Library.
I started going to the library when I was 8.
One of the nicest ones is in Clarksdale MS, a place i visit every second year.
The Carnegie library and staff there are wonderful.

I now live in a city where the city library is taken over by drug addicts
phone idiots and people who discuss their problems for all to hear.

Tax money, "everybody must feel welcome"

Except people like me, who actually read books.
And want silence.

Ola
 
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Dam no library have any maker space stuff here… nice job op.

I have a few bbq cover I need to sewn up. Don’t think my puny sewing machine can do it
 
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I have to give libraries the benefit of the doubt. I just can't imagine trying to keep one afloat and relevant. I read 99% of novels (usually 2/week) on my Nook. My wife does get real books at the library, but they also have an electronic lending system that she accesses on her tablet. She also circulates real books w/ our daughter and several other friends. I have no idea how they work out purchase prices, ownership, etc and probably am glad I am in the dark.
 
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my library alway vacant, not many people use it, they dont have many picture books
 
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pcfithian said:
Thanks fellas! Just got one of these, I see more canvas projects ahead

Sailrite Sewing Machine: Ultrafeed LS Walking Foot

The Ultrafeed LS Walking Foot Sewing Machine is a portable heavy-duty straight-stitch machine. Sews upholstery, canvas, leather, bags, lightweight home fabric and more.
sailrite.com sailrite.com
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Good move on the "walking foot" machine [I would rather have a domestic walking foot over an industrial flat sew]

If you're playing with synthetic canvases also buy a "poor man's over-locker" [AKA "Hot Knife]
They're cheap and also good for cutting ropes etc.

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But don't use the Hot Knife on PVC [it stinks when burned]

Also post your results on this thread [to keep it alive]

Show us your sewing projects!

With all the recent mentions of sewing and GJ'ers making things with sewing machines, a couple great guys twisted my arm into starting a sewing projects thread. If anyone has any hand sewn or machine sewn projects or questions, please post up! To kick it off, I will post a pic of some seat...
www.garagejournal.com www.garagejournal.com

There is plenty of experience and help for newcomers over there
 
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Pcfithian, I like your lathe, your lathe stand (does it roll around?), your wooden drawers and your canvas cover for it all!

What kind of projects are you building?
 
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Dust covers mine when not in use.

Did have canvas over it when it was outside for a summer.
 
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I have several surgical table covers from my SIL the nurse on my mini-mill and mini-lather. Full size machine cover with magnets in the corners for my knee mill.

Whatever you do, don't use plastic sheeting as a cover, as it doesn't breath and water vapor condenses under the poly
 
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pcfithian

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gahrajmahal said:
Pcfithian, I like your lathe, your lathe stand (does it roll around?), your wooden drawers and your canvas cover for it all!

What kind of projects are you building?
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Thanks! I built the drawers for the Menards welding table, see https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/mastercraft-welding-table-at-menards.431921/

Base is built with height adjusting legs, not casters. It remains in place and leveled

Many projects in mind for the lathe, it adds capability that I lacked. Here’s a project I built in the same garage years ago

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I have a VERY early Sailrite sewing machine from about 1989. It still sews OK as long as I only straight stitch but zig zag always ends up a mess. They are a great company that I still buy some fabric and webbing from. BTW for any outdoor stuff I can attest that Sunbrella lasts 10 years at least.
 
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