drivesitfar
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Riv: Nice work on the bricks and tree selection. Post more pictures of your brickwork if you have time. Sounds like you have great neighbors.
The making of a table
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Thanks Strouty.
Not much of a holiday for me, worked my *** off.
But it was worth it, as we had the first neighborhood patio party tonight.
Lots of friends, lots of dogs, and a roaring fire!
That's the way to do it...
So what are we, chopped liver? You couldn't even clean up all the dirt off the bricks before you took the picture for us?
He didn't even sweep up for the party, you think he's gonna sweep up for us?
J/K Riven, great job on the bricks!
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RivennHewn
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So,
The dirt on the patio isn't being cleaned off just yet, because it's actually starts for some ground cover planted between the bricks.
We picked out some 'walk on' type low heather type plants, placed randomly around the patio.
Not sure it's going to work, but want to give it a try.
The dirt on the patio isn't being cleaned off just yet, because it's actually starts for some ground cover planted between the bricks.
We picked out some 'walk on' type low heather type plants, placed randomly around the patio.
Not sure it's going to work, but want to give it a try.
1/2 Cup
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The ground covers should look great Rivenn.
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RivennHewn
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All work and no play makes you………Boring.
Not much activity around here at all.
I did make up this mobile safety stand for my job sites.
I got some of the HF magnetic toolbox accessories.
I'll use them to hold gloves, safety glasses, eye wash, ear plugs and such.
The other side will have the site specific safety plan binder, directions to the nearest medical facility, JHA's, and copies of weekly safety meetings.
I'll also add https://www.msdsonline.com and other websites.
Should be a handy thing to roll around and give the guys easy access to everything they need.
Not much for fabrication, and all the materials were left overs from my current project.
Not much activity around here at all.
I did make up this mobile safety stand for my job sites.
I got some of the HF magnetic toolbox accessories.
I'll use them to hold gloves, safety glasses, eye wash, ear plugs and such.
The other side will have the site specific safety plan binder, directions to the nearest medical facility, JHA's, and copies of weekly safety meetings.
I'll also add https://www.msdsonline.com and other websites.
Should be a handy thing to roll around and give the guys easy access to everything they need.
Not much for fabrication, and all the materials were left overs from my current project.
Toolfool
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Nice idea. Is jobsite safety your responsibility with the new job ?
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RivennHewn
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Safety is every bodies responsibility!
We have an independent safety consultant, but part of my job is making sure every body follows the program.
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RivennHewn
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Finally getting around to putting a top on an old DeWalt RAS base.
The base was a CL freebie.
The top is an old fire rated solid core door, cut to size and clad with zinc.
The door and the zinc were left-over materials from a job.
The zinc has been hanging on the side of my shed for about a year, giving it a nice oxidized patina.
All bending was done with deadblow hammer.
the folded corners are soldered.
The base was a CL freebie.
The top is an old fire rated solid core door, cut to size and clad with zinc.
The door and the zinc were left-over materials from a job.
The zinc has been hanging on the side of my shed for about a year, giving it a nice oxidized patina.
All bending was done with deadblow hammer.
the folded corners are soldered.
1/2 Cup
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Great work for using a dead blow hammer Rivenn.
Strouty
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That looks great. Where is it going?
Toolfool
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Is that table going to be your outdoor workbench ? Or up for sale ? Unique, as usual.
drivesitfar
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Riv: when i first saw your post i assumed the corners were welded until i re read it. very nice job. are you leaving it as is or painting it? just a table or do you have a tool in mind to mount on it?
how is the ground cover growing in your awesome brick work? if you get time to post a few more pictures please do.
cheers
how is the ground cover growing in your awesome brick work? if you get time to post a few more pictures please do.
cheers
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RivennHewn
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Thanks 1/2 Cup,
The .060 (15G) works really well with a mallet. I rounded off the edges of the door about 1/8". It gives a more "hand done' look than using the brake.
Strouty, Tool, Drives,
I'm going to leave it as is, as I love the original paint and the signs of age and use.
I should sell it, as I don't really have room for it. That's not going to happen.
I'll find a way to work it in my small shop.
The soldered corners will get filed off and cleaned up. It files very easy.
The ground cover seems to be taking very well between the bricks.
I'd take some pics, but it's getting dark so early these days.
The .060 (15G) works really well with a mallet. I rounded off the edges of the door about 1/8". It gives a more "hand done' look than using the brake.
Strouty, Tool, Drives,
I'm going to leave it as is, as I love the original paint and the signs of age and use.
I should sell it, as I don't really have room for it. That's not going to happen.
I'll find a way to work it in my small shop.
The soldered corners will get filed off and cleaned up. It files very easy.
The ground cover seems to be taking very well between the bricks.
I'd take some pics, but it's getting dark so early these days.
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Strouty
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Take the pics in the morning.
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RivennHewn
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It's dark when I leave for work too
PugetDude
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I recently scored this big table (30" x 112"), just the top alone weighs 960 pounds. I plan to restore it once I move into my new house and finish building my new shop. So yeah, it will be a while. It used to hold 3 big 3-Phase drill presses side by side. They are headed to scrap, just too huge and impractical to restore or utilize. With the fluid trough around the edge I think using it as a lathe base with cutting fluid pump/sump system would be a good idea. Thoughts as to other possible uses?
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RivennHewn
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Lu-Max,
I'm jealous!
What an awesome score
That would be a great lathe/mill bench, or just set it up as a central utility table that would function as a bench/ tear-down table/ welding table.
Add a few accessories like a vise or two, and it will become the workhorse of your shop.
Be sure to post up more pics as your new place takes shape.
I'm jealous!
What an awesome score
That would be a great lathe/mill bench, or just set it up as a central utility table that would function as a bench/ tear-down table/ welding table.
Add a few accessories like a vise or two, and it will become the workhorse of your shop.
Be sure to post up more pics as your new place takes shape.
They are headed to scrap, just too huge and impractical to restore or utilize.
Before scrapping the press heads salvage the base and columns that could be used on the table for stands to hold other items or for fixturing.
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Unfortunately they are long gone, good idea though.
1/2 Cup
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Nice, real nice. That's one fantastic table.
Hot Chop shop
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I recently scored this big table (30" x 112"), just the top alone weighs 960 pounds. I plan to restore it once I move into my new house and finish building my new shop. So yeah, it will be a while. It used to hold 3 big 3-Phase drill presses side by side. They are headed to scrap, just too huge and impractical to restore or utilize. With the fluid trough around the edge I think using it as a lathe base with cutting fluid pump/sump system would be a good idea. Thoughts as to other possible uses?
I just think that table is way too large and heavy, it's completely impractical for a home shop. You should probably just give it to me?
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RivennHewn
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Finally!!!!!
I found a table for my Delta Rockwell belt sand that I brought home in October of last year.
After searching for over a year, one came up on Ebay.
Buy it now with reasonable shipping.
Best thing about it? It was already painted to match my machine!!!!!
I found a table for my Delta Rockwell belt sand that I brought home in October of last year.
After searching for over a year, one came up on Ebay.
Buy it now with reasonable shipping.
Best thing about it? It was already painted to match my machine!!!!!
1/2 Cup
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Sweet, nice score. Rivenn
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RivennHewn
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I just came across this website:
http://robertbruno.com
Amazing house.
Welder, fabricator, artist.
But I don't see a garage!
http://robertbruno.com
Amazing house.
Welder, fabricator, artist.
But I don't see a garage!
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RivennHewn
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My framers left me a nice little pile of heavy gauge steel stud framing materials.
We had some 14 gauge floor joist that were 11.5" wide, and some 4' studs and track.
I took the joist cut offs to a sheet metal shop and had them bend them for me.
I think I have the makings of a new table
We had some 14 gauge floor joist that were 11.5" wide, and some 4' studs and track.
I took the joist cut offs to a sheet metal shop and had them bend them for me.
I think I have the makings of a new table
1/2 Cup
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My framers left me a nice little pile of heavy gauge steel stud framing materials.
We had some 14 gauge floor joist that were 11.5" wide, and some 4' studs and track.
I took the joist cut offs to a sheet metal shop and had them bend them for me.
I think I have the makings of a new table
Sounds like a plan Rivenn
We would not expect any thing less.
Regards
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RivennHewn
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Thanks 1/2 Cup.
This one is going to be a job site conference table.
I like the way the oval cut outs came out on the corners. Going to have to do something creative with them. Just not sure what that will be yet.
This one is going to be a job site conference table.
I like the way the oval cut outs came out on the corners. Going to have to do something creative with them. Just not sure what that will be yet.
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RivennHewn
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First day to play in the shop in about 4 months
I have enough left over framing material to make two tables.
One will be the conference table for work, and one for me.
The conference table legs will be left straight, but I wanted a little more elegant legs for my table.
I laid out the curve with a 3' long zip tie:
I then transferred the layout to a 2-sided template and clamped it to the legs and used the plasma cutter to rough them out:
All cut out and ready to clean up with the grinder:
I have enough left over framing material to make two tables.
One will be the conference table for work, and one for me.
The conference table legs will be left straight, but I wanted a little more elegant legs for my table.
I laid out the curve with a 3' long zip tie:
I then transferred the layout to a 2-sided template and clamped it to the legs and used the plasma cutter to rough them out:
All cut out and ready to clean up with the grinder:
1/2 Cup
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Looking great Rivenn .
Are you going to box in the rear of the legs??
Regards
Are you going to box in the rear of the legs??
Regards
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RivennHewn
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Not sure yet, 1/2 Cup.
Maybe not a bad idea.
I will be adding a small plate at the bottom for some adjustable feet, the aprons at the top, and maybe a lower shelf or stretcher to add some rigidity.
As usual, I'm kinda making it up as I go.
Maybe not a bad idea.
I will be adding a small plate at the bottom for some adjustable feet, the aprons at the top, and maybe a lower shelf or stretcher to add some rigidity.
As usual, I'm kinda making it up as I go.
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Way to go. I was just thinking that it would add a little strength to the legs??
Regards
Regards
dwysywd
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Am I understating that it took him 30 years to complete this? It doesn't appear anyone lives here...
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RivennHewn
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While it was a little cold today, at least it wasn't raining!
I drug out just about every tool I own, and made a little progress on the conference table for work.
I cut and welded the 14G C-channel, and then fitted plywood in-between.
the plywood will act as a torsion box (of sorts).
I waited a little too late to take a pic, as it got a little too dark.
Hoping to spend some time tomorrow on cleaning up the legs, and getting them welded up.
I drug out just about every tool I own, and made a little progress on the conference table for work.
I cut and welded the 14G C-channel, and then fitted plywood in-between.
the plywood will act as a torsion box (of sorts).
I waited a little too late to take a pic, as it got a little too dark.
Hoping to spend some time tomorrow on cleaning up the legs, and getting them welded up.
PugetDude
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While it was a little cold today, at least it wasn't raining!
I drug out just about every tool I own, and made a little progress on the conference table for work.
I cut and welded the 14G C-channel, and then fitted plywood in-between.
the plywood will act as a torsion box (of sorts).
I waited a little too late to take a pic, as it got a little too dark.
Hoping to spend some time tomorrow on cleaning up the legs, and getting them welded up.
Nice, Riven. You're more ambitious than I am, thought about dragging the saw out and cutting some plywood for a project, but was unseasonably cold and frosty over here for working outside.
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RivennHewn
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A little cutting and fitting on the legs, getting them ready to accept the apron and some brackets for the adjustable feet.
Puget,
Yes, it's stinking cold. Especially when everything is metal!
Puget,
Yes, it's stinking cold. Especially when everything is metal!