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    Above 1200 Sq/FT LilScorpion’s Fab Space

    Ok, dumb question, but what 9 different greases do you have perpetually loaded?
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT LilScorpion’s Fab Space

    I'm not as old as you, but I'd leave them be. The sizing looks perfect to me. Still enough of a boarder around it but very readable. Id leave it be.
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT LilScorpion’s Fab Space

    I think it really depends what you want to do. I THOUGHT I'd really want to print big stuff frequently. What I've discovered is I'm MUCH more likely to print smaller, intricate parts and then combine them with something easier to work with - plywood, lumber, aluminum, etc. Mix the media as it...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT LilScorpion’s Fab Space

    THIS is actually pretty awesome/huge. I don't print any of the really stinky/potentially hazardous stuff like ASA and ABS, but having that venting is a great idea. I'm currently working on an enclosure for my printer that will create a negative pressure inside the enclosure have a couple...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT LilScorpion’s Fab Space

    Honestly, I think the learning curve for you would be pretty shallow. I hemmed and hawed for a while before getting one a little over a year ago but it's been fantastic. There is SO MUCH that is readily available on Printables/Thingiverse/other places that there is a lot of playing and...
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    PPE/Earmuff storage ideas wanted

    Hi gang, Looking for any ideas you have for storing PPE - ear muffs, face shields, etc. I currently have them in a drawer in a lateral filing cabinet in the garage, which works ok, but is less than ideal. I've thought about hanging them on hooks on the wall, but that could take up a fair bit...
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Mid-Century Moto Mecca Makeover

    Just show him some of the videos of the Japanese planing competitions to see who can make the thinnest shaving. That seems like something up his alley :D
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Mid-Century Moto Mecca Makeover

    Gregor, First of all, props to Nadia! That house is AWESOME. Girl's got skills and ideas. Apparently she's picked up some ideas via osmosis from your friendship with Ben :D. Second, I'm excited for you. I'm sure you would have preferred a different outcome to the last several months/year...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage

    Strouty, I think you are absolutely on the right track. I have to ask myself all the time "how much is my time worth?". The answer, more often than not is it's worth more to me than whatever the cost is. Keep going, I think a good dd and nicer, not problematic trailers is the way to go.
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Mid-Century Moto Mecca Makeover

    I'd go a step further - it's mechanical inquisitiveness/curiosity. Watches, firearms, cameras, fans, motorcycles, machinery, adventure van, audio equipment, it's all got a "gee wiz, how's that work?" vibe to it. I'll admit I feel the same way - it's all cool stuff and I want to know how it...
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Mid-Century Moto Mecca Makeover

    Gregor, It was meant purely in jest and I never interpret anything you do as you showing off/demonstrating superiority/etc. I am truly in awe of all the things you know and can accomplish to a very high level. I like to think of myself as knowing a reasonable amount about a decently wide...
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Mid-Century Moto Mecca Makeover

    At this point somebody needs to make a video with clips/photos of Gregor and the song "Anything You can Do I Can do Better" but change the words to "Anything you can do Gregor can do better" playing in the background. Let's see: 1. Welding - Gregor can do better than me 2. Ride a motorcycle -...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage

    Rust IS oxidation, so you're trying to oxidize something that is already oxidized when you're torching the rust. Think of it this way - when using an oxyacetylene torch you're taking good metal and rapidly rusting it and then blowing it out of the way with the force of the gas. If its already...
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Denver MCM garage expansion

    Lotus badge up front. Don't know the model though.
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Mid-Century Moto Mecca Makeover

    Electrolysis is great. Trick for small parts - put them in a metal basket and connect your wire to the basket. As long as the part isn't crazy rusty it'll still work. You can get pretty creative with it - table saw tops in kiddie pools is a good one. I've seen people use the pallet sized...
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    #FabSpace

    For large format tiles you actually want these https://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-LASH-Curved-Floor-Tile-Leveling-System-Clips-Part-A-300-Pack-99758/311182483 Also, you can do the levels by hand, but your fingertips will HURT. Spend the cash and buy the little ratchet tightening tool. Your hand...
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Mid-Century Moto Mecca Makeover

    Related to the Schaller bins - the drawer builder on their website is AWESOME. Put in your drawer dimensions and then you can drag and drop in whatever size bins you want. It automatically makes a list for you, hit order and you're done. It is deceptively easy to blow way more $$ than you'd...
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Mid-Century Moto Mecca Makeover

    Gregor, If you haven't checked it out yet, the guys at owwm.org will be able to help you with your vfd in their sleep. I wouldn't be surprised if there was already several threads describing how to wire up a 3 phase Bridgeport in the electrical sub forum. One quirk, I think you have to...
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    Tooling (Re)Organization

    The clamp rack is slick. I've gotta figure out a way to do something similar with my f clamps and pipe clamps. Instead of the cable did you consider adding a piece into the front making a lip? You would have to lift the clamp head over the lip and prevent them from falling on toes/Jeep's? I...
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    Tooling (Re)Organization

    I blame you guys for this..... And for anybody else considering, yeah, it seems like it's going to be pretty awesome for the price.
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