I've done that same thing with some amp/speaker stands I've built: just knock the mill scale off with a flap disc, and hit 'em with some satin clear. Makes a cool industrial look that's a nice contrast to the wood.With the mounts in place, it was time to work on the legs.
These feet sure are beefy as hell, they use M14 nuts for mounting.
Tacked up then welded the legs.
Followed by tacking up and welding the remainder.
Not bad!
Both printers running and this thing barely moves at all.
I had intended to paint it but after seeing the wood in place, both my wife and I agreed it looked good as is.
I bought 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" plastic end caps on Amazon. Really inexpensive, like 50 packs for $5.00-$10.00 Should have enough to last me the rest of my life, then one of you f'rs can buy the whole drawer full for $1.00 at my estate sale.
I bought 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" plastic end caps on Amazon. Really inexpensive, like 50 packs for $5.00-$10.00 Should have enough to last me the rest of my life, then one of you f'rs can buy the whole drawer full for $1.00 at my estate sale.
I'll put your name on them with a piece of masking tape like my mother did before she died.I'll just call dibs now
Im sure you meant for that to be praying hands, but maybe better as is. I’m sure Kfab could use a chuckle right about now.for the family.
Sorry to hear. Lost mine 3 months ago. It just ***** and there is no way around it. I pray yours did not suffer. Hang in there and keep making cool stuff!For those that have watched this thread with interest, appreciate y'all.
Finally getting into normal activities.
Been going through a bit as I just lost my mom two weeks ago. However, the viewing, mass, burial, everything was beautiful and there are so many people there to show their support. Including many of my friends checking on me.
But, the day must go on. There will be moments to grieve, and others where I must occupy the mind.
Today, I finally fired up the table and cut some aluminum.
Not something I do much at all since I never have customers request it. But this is for a friend out in Spokane so I picked up some new 6061 and cut out some gullwing panels for his Land Cruiser.
While Finecut consumables are not meant to be used with aluminum, I ran them anyway due to how clean they cut.
Just gotta figure out the best way to pack them to ship them off.
He thinks he's paying for them but I'm just going to make it a gift for Christmas.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Was it from a large man in a flying sleigh?
JD Squared? We have the hydraulic version mounted to the welding table. There's a bit of a learning curve as to how much to over-bend to get where you want, but overall works pretty damn good.
