Very reasonable and understandable question. I tell my customers up front what the timeline looks like. A lot of people have a hard time with delays that are caused by things outside the control of the upholstery shop. I have a lot of that. In general, I try to give the customer an honest completion date with a small contingency built into that date. With custom work things always come up. It's the nature of the beast. I have noticed the TV shows on the subject have done more harm than good. People seem to think they will get stuff done overnight these days. I get a lot of people that want to drop off today and pick up in a week. This work is scheduled in advance because I have a significant backlog and from time to time stop taking new appointments when booked out past a certain point. Some thoughts from a guy doing the work..
Above 1200 Sq/FT Eastern Washington Workshop
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drivesitfar
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Dat: in case you need more storage for supplies or material you can always buy more of that commercial style racking that doesn't need bottom shelves so you can use the space above the big bandsaws and drill press and such. also lofts work well since you have such tall ceilings. i have some of those racks in my storage that i put in so i could have storage above my little trailer that i had stored in there. otherwise some guys just have empty space above the trailer and i have 14 foot ceilings. i'll get a few pictures if you want to see how i did it for a visual. just ask.
good luck and looking good so far.
good luck and looking good so far.
Drives: I have three different sections of 3' deep pallet racking. An 8' three tier that I moved into bay 6, mentioned above. It's main purpose is storage of disassembled customer projects. The long section is 22' (14 + 8) on the left side of bay 1. This is storage of stuff that will ultimately get put away-my personal project vehicle (chop top '69 Datsun truck) and stuff that will get put away as the shop is built out. Mostly my dust collection ducting parts. Once the shop is built out and the Datto is running I will eliminate this section. The last is the 110" wide section to the left of the woodworking room in the photos above. This is a material storage rack for sheet goods and hardwoods for woodworking projects. This will be staying long term.
The goal is for almost everything in the shop to have a purpose. Minimal on "storage". I'd like to blast and paint the two sections that are staying.
Currently the office room is crammed floor to ceiling full of upholstery supplies. I'm still pondering the long term home for this stuff. I want the shop to be clean and tidy when customers come by.
The goal is for almost everything in the shop to have a purpose. Minimal on "storage". I'd like to blast and paint the two sections that are staying.
Currently the office room is crammed floor to ceiling full of upholstery supplies. I'm still pondering the long term home for this stuff. I want the shop to be clean and tidy when customers come by.
drivesitfar
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Dat: nice work and looks like a great improvement. is it on a timer or just a switch? lots of light is one of the best ways to get a little security not to mention help you see to load and unload in the winter months.
your shop might not be going as fast as you like, but from my chair you are doing the right things first and good quality too.
good luck
your shop might not be going as fast as you like, but from my chair you are doing the right things first and good quality too.
good luck
The light has a photocell. It's on dusk till dawn. I've only had the building a few months. I work 50+ hours a week at my day job right now. I'm happy with the progress on the shop. Excited for some time to get in the shop and knock out some of these improvement projects.
Ordered another outside light to put over the Bay 5/6 roll up door. It's dark over there.
Belts came for the Burr King. It is badass!!
Decided on what's next. 2x4 wall (like the one built in Bay 1) in bays 2 and 3. Going to build a wall between bays 2 and 3. Bay 3 will be woodshop. Building a 5' wide X 4' deep room adjacent to the woodshop to enclose the Clearvue cyclone.
Lots of walls to build. First up.. moving my material rack..
Unstacking this guy now:
Belts came for the Burr King. It is badass!!
Decided on what's next. 2x4 wall (like the one built in Bay 1) in bays 2 and 3. Going to build a wall between bays 2 and 3. Bay 3 will be woodshop. Building a 5' wide X 4' deep room adjacent to the woodshop to enclose the Clearvue cyclone.
Lots of walls to build. First up.. moving my material rack..
Unstacking this guy now:
Toolfool
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That should keep the bad guys away.
dfiler2
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Very nice, you have great luck finding tools.
drivesitfar
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Dat: happy to hear the burr king as as nice as ive heard they are if you happen to see one on your side of the state or mine let me know if you dont need another one. I look off and on but they dont come up often do they.
Lighting looks great and just in time for winter.
Lighting looks great and just in time for winter.
Drives- Lewis Machine had a few 3 phase Burr King 760's a couple years ago. He was asking $500 if I remember correctly. I have a VFD on my DSM 2x72 belt grinder. Variable speed on it is really nice.
Got the disc sander unloaded this morning. It's a great machine. Thinking of wiring up a static converter I have to see it run.
Currently moving the water heater so i can get the deep sink in the bathroom.
Before:
Water heater platform. It's on the other side of the wall. This is temporary phase 2. At some point I'll do a full bathroom remodel.
Got the disc sander unloaded this morning. It's a great machine. Thinking of wiring up a static converter I have to see it run.
Currently moving the water heater so i can get the deep sink in the bathroom.
Before:
Water heater platform. It's on the other side of the wall. This is temporary phase 2. At some point I'll do a full bathroom remodel.
Relocated the hot water heater. Installed the deep sink. Installed a valve so I can work on hot water heater and sinks without shutting off water to the toilet. All in all project went well. Really happy with the results. I'll fully remodel the bathroom later on with some cabinets, a base cabinet enclosing the sink base, new window, flooring and an in wall heater.
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Gotcha, nice! I had a Titan 120 at my old shop that fed two sinks, a shower and a washing machine(not simultaneously) and shot fire from the faucets on medium heat setting. It was on a. 60a breaker that would pop if I turned the heat higher but honestly it was HOT enough on medium to be uncomfortable without the cold water on too.
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Either 5 or 6 years, can't remember the year I installed it. I sold it to my neighbor when I moved and he's still using it today, 18 months later.
I got it off eBay and when it arrived I almost sent it back immediately before opening the box. It was tiny, like 1/2 a shoebox so small you'd think there was no way it could produce enough heat for a sink much less a shower. Having a 30 day money back return, I went ahead and installed it and was SHOCKED by the hot water it produced. I think I paid $180 back then so $200 is right in line for today's prices. You'll have to run copper for the piping 36" on the input and output but can run PVC from there to your faucets. IIRC the wires were 6ga from the breaker panel to the disconnect and the whip from the 120 then connects to the disconnect box. My longest pipe run was about 20-25' to the kitchenette sink, the shower was half that.
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I got it off eBay and when it arrived I almost sent it back immediately before opening the box. It was tiny, like 1/2 a shoebox so small you'd think there was no way it could produce enough heat for a sink much less a shower. Having a 30 day money back return, I went ahead and installed it and was SHOCKED by the hot water it produced. I think I paid $180 back then so $200 is right in line for today's prices. You'll have to run copper for the piping 36" on the input and output but can run PVC from there to your faucets. IIRC the wires were 6ga from the breaker panel to the disconnect and the whip from the 120 then connects to the disconnect box. My longest pipe run was about 20-25' to the kitchenette sink, the shower was half that.
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Wired a static phase converter up to the big disc sander this morning and installed an 80 grit disc. It is very well balanced and purrs. Tons of power on that static converter. It takes 20+ minutes to come to a stop when you switch it off. Thinking it will get a VFD for the braking. The table clamp needs a minor repair. It's a great machine. Really happy with it!
Working a lot at day job right now. Not much shop time this week.
Working a lot at day job right now. Not much shop time this week.
Working a ton at my day job. Ordered Teco FM50 VFDs for the Powermatic drill press, jointer and the disc sander. Also started the process to get quotes for steel roof and siding on the old portion of the building. And replace the old, wood roll up door to match the other two.
Off to work!
Off to work!
Toolfool
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Keep plugging away.
56rpm
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Damn, looks like you win with all the cool tools! very nice job on the shop.
xtremek
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Looking great. The drywall lift looks like a life saver.
Thanks guys. I really appreciate the encouragement!!
Honestly the lift makes it possible. I'm doing this alone. Not sure I'd ask a friend to help do it without a lift..
I have to remove the existing drywall in bay 1, remove existing insulation, install new R-30 and hang new drywall. Won't be for a while. I'm sure I'll get better at it..
Honestly the lift makes it possible. I'm doing this alone. Not sure I'd ask a friend to help do it without a lift..
I have to remove the existing drywall in bay 1, remove existing insulation, install new R-30 and hang new drywall. Won't be for a while. I'm sure I'll get better at it..
What's the needle spacing (gauge)? If it's a made in Japan head, don't ever sell it. They are great. I have two. One 1/4" and the other 3/8" gauge. They are the same as a 255RB, but double needle. Uses huge bobbin. Big foot lift and long stitch.
I use the 1/4 machine to space my selvedge off my seam line when I pattern.
If it's not the spacing you want, let me know. I know a way to cut the cost down a little.
They are great!!
The owner(now retired) said he rarely used this machine and that he thinks it's a 1/4" and may be adjustable to. 3/8". I've never heard of that but I never looked into buying a double needle before either. It's about an hour and a half from me so I haven't seen it but he said its in working condition. He's asking. $500 with the table and old style motor. I plant to upgrade to a sewquiet 6000 servo motor.
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They are not "adjustable". There's five or so parts for each spacing that have to be changed out. And you have to time both hooks after they are moved. Looks like a good machine. I highly recommend a positioner motor. They are no more money and a huge time saver!
I'd beat him up on price and start at $300.. The machine is worth every bit of a grand though!
I'd beat him up on price and start at $300.. The machine is worth every bit of a grand though!
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Well he wouldn't budge on the price and I wasn't going to argue. It's a 1/4" gauge, I see 3/8" kits on eBay to change it over if needed. Do you prefer 3/8" on French seams? Also, confirmed it's made in Japan, runs smooth but I haven't sewn with it yet. The table doesn't have a thread holder but I have spares I just new to dig one out and install it. Does the needle positioned make that much difference? I've never used a machine with one.
He also mentioned he just sold a 30"(iirc) long bed last month for. $600, he said it weighed about 250# and was tough to even lean back, much less lift from the table. I'm sick I missed out on that one but at least I got this one at a decent price. It came with an extra foot, 10 huge bobbins and a few tools.
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He also mentioned he just sold a 30"(iirc) long bed last month for. $600, he said it weighed about 250# and was tough to even lean back, much less lift from the table. I'm sick I missed out on that one but at least I got this one at a decent price. It came with an extra foot, 10 huge bobbins and a few tools.
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Nines: I use 3/8 for French seams. I recommend talking to Gregg at Keystone Sewing in Philly for changeover parts. I use my 1/4 machine for establishing my selvedge from the pattern seam line. It gives a perfect 3/8" seam allowance in one pass. Tightened everything I make up considerably.
The Moen faucet arrived. This thing is quality!!!
Before after:
I know stuff like faucets aren't big on wow factor, but they are big in the "smile every time I use it department".
VFD's arrived as well.
And...
This will be mine in a week after next when I have a chance to pick it up!
The Moen faucet arrived. This thing is quality!!!
Before after:
I know stuff like faucets aren't big on wow factor, but they are big in the "smile every time I use it department".
VFD's arrived as well.
And...
This will be mine in a week after next when I have a chance to pick it up!