Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage

[PelicanPines]

Everybody on his Christmas list will get four mismatched casters...

 

[Strouty]

Only the people I don’t like.

Today is playing paperwork catch up, *****, cause I really want to be in the shop cleaning up, but I really need to take some time to get some of the piles put away. I think I can sneak out this afternoon and at least get a little time in the shop, fingers crossed.

 

[Roundhouse]

Interesting thread

Glad you’re healing up

 

[cbacres]

We're not sure if Strouty will ever heal.........

 

[Strouty]

I don’t think there is a repair for me.

 

[PelicanPines]

Scrap ? or Recycle ? (soylent green) then?

 

[Strouty]

I am eating soylent green right now.

Chipotle

 

[bimmer1980]

Just unloaded, did not get the big drill, no room on the truck, will be buying it, but more for the drill bits than anything. It has a Morse taper #4 and drill bits up to 2”. It runs off a big flat belt, but I think it could be updated to run off a variable speed reeves drive.



I also picked up some machines stock, an angle plate and some nice work holding parts for the mill, a bearing heater, and another snow plow.








The bandsaw has an adjustable speed control via the foot pedal. Looks like it will cut about anything I would ever want from 50 FPM to 4500 FPM.

So help me understand the logic of the drill press? What are you planning to drill? Is there a reason you can't just chuck it into the mill and let the CNC mill do the work?

I thought you had a monster four head drill press?

Anyhow, just trying to understand your point of view.....

The band saw is nice! If I decide to upgrade from my older Delta Milwaukee 14", that model looks to be a good option other than a Doall.

 

[Strouty]

This drill will drill a monster hole in something too big to put anywhere else, besides, do I really need a reason? This is GJ right?

I do get your point, the four gang is going away, including the table. The CNC will do great for certain things, but boring big holes would not be one of its strong attributes. Ultimately I would like a big radial arm drill, this one is more or less an in between, buying it for the tooling, machine.

I am excited about the bandsaw, I have never owned a vertical one that could cut metal, let alone one as large as this. The Ellis bandsaw could be used as a vertical, but the setup was cumbersome and the adjustability was not very good.

I finally made it to the shop, will be picking up the caster mess and getting things ready to move the rest of the four gang drill press outside. I am working on Wednesday and Friday and there is still a ton of paperwork to do, I made a 6 hour dent in it this morning, tomorrow should allow for a bigger dent, I hope to be caught up by next week.

 

[Strouty]

Plans can change quick, today got upended, finally going to deliver the last bus and try and get paid. Tomorrow is supposed to be 80 again, after being in the 50s it will feel awful. I may try and stay in the shop most of the day. Need to find homes for a few more things and the shop will be looking pretty nice. The new bandsaw needs a mobile base and the Ellis bandsaw could use a caster upgrade, I guess I will have to find some casters, I wish I knew where there was a decent supply of casters.

Speaking of casters, they are all put away, I stored a bunch in the bottom of the rotobin, I think that may be one of my next projects, I need to remove a bunch of the dividers so I can actually use all the pie shaped bins I bought for it, then I can label things, I know pines would appreciate that.

I think I also want to make a roll around table for the milling area, plus I need a nice rugged tool box, I wish I had a Lista, wonder if I can find one of those cabinets?

 

[OccupantRJ]

A roll around tool box with all the constant use items for the mill and lathe, along with a small vise on it will do wonders for the point of use concept in that area, as it can be rolled up near the machine to actually use instead of walking constantly. You also will need some thick rubber floor anti fatigue floor mats for the mill and lathe to save on your feet and legs.
Good spindle lighting for both machines would also be a necessity.

 

[Strouty]

Things are fairly consolidated, so I am not sure a roll around box is needed, I have a couple mats and they make a huge difference. I want to buy a larger one that fits the area better, will have to order that later this week. I need a few other things, but overall I am feeling like I have a well rounded pile of tooling for both the mill and the lathe.

 

[jakemac]

Just stop in at Tractor Supply and pick up a few Stall mats for horse stalls.They’re big, if you need to, you can cut them to size, or fill the whole space.

 

[Strouty]

The way the mill and lathe are set, a 4' by 12' continues runner would be the best solution. I can get one from zoro that is designed for a welding area, that way it won't melt as bad when hot chips fly around. I feel the continuous length is important as it won't create a trip hazard.

 

[jack stand]

Need to find homes for a few more things and the shop will be looking pretty nice.

GJ yard sale?
One man's junk is another man's.........

 

[Wanna Ride]

I think I also want to make a roll around table for the milling area, plus I need a nice rugged tool box, I wish I had a Lista, wonder if I can find one of those cabinets?

 

[Strouty]

I couldn’t help it, sarcasm is my favorite thing.

I may actually need to buy some casters for the bandsaw, I don’t have any sets of locking ones that are the right size.

Drill is in the yard, need to unload it now, will be working on that this afternoon.

 

[Strouty]

The drill says Prentice Brothers Worcester Mass on it, have not found a date yet. Feels better having it off the truck.

 

[PelicanPines]

Flip it over... maybe the date is on the bottom. LMAO... just kidding... I am a bit into sarcasm myself... (LOL)

 

[Strouty]

There is a stamped portion that has paint over it, that may have the date. It is fairly old, a few broken bolts, but overall great condition. I am just glad I got it before the next rainstorm. One is one too many and two would be really bad. It should clean up well.

 

[PelicanPines]

It is positively beautiful. How wide is the round worksurface... I think you mentioned... im too lazy to move my cat... he is on top of my mouse... I can't scroll

 

[Strouty]

The round table is 28” in diameter. I found some patent dates on the quill, it is no older than 1882.

 

[PelicanPines]

HOLY ****... that puppy is older than my grandmother...

 

[Strouty]

Inside

 

[xtremek]

That thing is.....HUGE!!!!!!!

 

[Strouty]

I don’t know how they size it, I saw some 20” ones, but they were about three feet smaller. I look at it as a rescue deal anyways, the guy was going to leave it outside and then scrap it if no one bought it. I got a bunch of bits and a homemade looking vise as well.





I am back to thinking I want to keep the base of the other drill press, but I have not decided yet.



Overall the shop is still a bit of a mess, I bought a steel rack too, not sure if I am going to even want it, price was too good.

 

[Strouty]

I am happiest that the old Palmgren vise looks like it is right at home on the new drill press.

 

[hemifalcon]

Just unloaded, did not get the big drill, no room on the truck, will be buying it, but more for the drill bits than anything. It has a Morse taper #4 and drill bits up to 2”. It runs off a big flat belt, but I think it could be updated to run off a variable speed reeves drive.



I also picked up some machines stock, an angle plate and some nice work holding parts for the mill, a bearing heater, and another snow plow.








The bandsaw has an adjustable speed control via the foot pedal. Looks like it will cut about anything I would ever want from 50 FPM to 4500 FPM.

When you have a chance-can you attempt to show us how that “variable speed” selector works? That foot pedal is a brake actually..


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[ttpete]

I am happiest that the old Palmgren vise looks like it is right at home on the new drill press.

I just noticed that in addition to the cone pulleys, there's a set of back gears on the top horizontal shaft for more speed reduction.

 

[Strouty]

When you have a chance-can you attempt to show us how that “variable speed” selector works? That foot pedal is a brake actually..

Nope, it is how you vary the speed, I watched it in action. There is a high and low range, then the foot pedal to adjust and that is it.

 

[Strouty]

I just noticed that in addition to the cone pulleys, there's a set of back gears on the top horizontal shaft for more speed reduction.

It has a lot of gearing, I was playing around with things today, I think I have figured out how to mount the motor. I only have three phase motors, but I think in the end I will use a single phase motor.

 

[86turbodsl]

I think the table looks uncomfortably low to use.

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[rvieceli]

Strouty on the band saw, the foot pedal actually is the speed adjustment. Here's a youtube video on it:

I think you can get a manual here:

https://bandsawmanuals.com/

Ron

 

[Strouty]

I think the table looks uncomfortably low to use.

I think you are being deceived, I can be raised up a bit more, but I would say it is a bit over 3’ off the floor.

Ron, thanks for the link on the bandsaw, I will have to take a peek.

 

[Wanna Ride]

I couldn’t help it, sarcasm is my favorite thing.

I may actually need to buy some casters for the bandsaw, I don’t have any sets of locking ones that are the right size.

That’s the damn way it always works. Got 4765 bolts in dozens of sizes and lengths, but always have to go buy three for one specific project. Bolts, nuts, washers.... whatever it is, you never seem to have exactly what you need, regardless how much you spent to stock up on the last time.

 

[Strouty]

Yup, can't win. I am thinking about using non locking casters, then buying some floor lock/brake thingys. I have one on my lift table and it works ver well, I be two of them would make it near impossible to move, especially with the weight of the bandsaw. The worst part about it is that it is like an "L" shape, not a rectangle, so I don't know how it will do with four casters, I may have to figure it with three, but the weight is distributed awkwardly.

 

[Bogdan M.]

The drill press is crazy cool!
I would like one even if I wouldn't have a use for it.

 

[rvieceli]

On the band saw, if you really need to be able to move it around, I think I'd be more inclined to raise it enough front and back to get a pallet jack under it and use that rather than casters and floor locks.

Ron

 

[86turbodsl]

Maybe a custom built pallet?

 

[Strouty]

It is up on 4x4s now and it feels a bit too tall, that is as low as I can go and still get the pallet jack under it. I can offset the casters and have the bandsaw about 3/4" off the ground (accounting for gap and framework steel), I have seen lots of bandsaws setup like this, if it still moves, I could use some other type of locking system.

Office work this morning, then afternoon evening at the shop, rain most of the day. Tomorrow I have some tower work to do, it will be Bev's first job in a few years, need to get her organized and setup a bit better.