nova66mussl
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This is my Christmas present for years to come.
Above 1200 Sq/FT Eastern Washington Workshop
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
Finallygotit
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Merry Christmas!
BORING HOP YARD
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Merry Christmas Slodat, do you have time for a VFD question.
I'm trying to get an old Cincinnati Toolmaster 1D mill up and running, it came from a shop that the owner passed and his wife was selling of his machines. The mill power was unhooked from the wall, so I asked the wife if she knew anything about it and she said no. I then told her it will be hard to sell if people can't see it run. My brother-in-law knew these people and after a couple days after the sale they called him to see if I would take the Mill for free, so I did. Its 3 phase and I only have single phase. I did some research and signed up on the Practical Machinist forum and started asking questions. I ending up getting a Hitachi WJ200 VFD. Hooked it up and cant get the mill to do anything. I have done all kinds of test and programming but still no change. I checked the leads with a true MRS meter to how many amps are coming out of the VFD between the three leads. the meter was showing .01 amp. All resistance test on the motor leads show no faults.
This is my first time dealing with 3 phase and VFDs.
Not sure who to ask to come check it out, I would be happy to pay someone to trouble shoot but not sure "who" to call. Can you give me some advice on what part of the industry uses VFD or what type of electrician/ programmer I would be looking for?
look forward seeing your work on the Nova, one of my co-workers had one and they are pretty rare, not very many wagon. thanks for your posting!
Greg
I'm trying to get an old Cincinnati Toolmaster 1D mill up and running, it came from a shop that the owner passed and his wife was selling of his machines. The mill power was unhooked from the wall, so I asked the wife if she knew anything about it and she said no. I then told her it will be hard to sell if people can't see it run. My brother-in-law knew these people and after a couple days after the sale they called him to see if I would take the Mill for free, so I did. Its 3 phase and I only have single phase. I did some research and signed up on the Practical Machinist forum and started asking questions. I ending up getting a Hitachi WJ200 VFD. Hooked it up and cant get the mill to do anything. I have done all kinds of test and programming but still no change. I checked the leads with a true MRS meter to how many amps are coming out of the VFD between the three leads. the meter was showing .01 amp. All resistance test on the motor leads show no faults.
This is my first time dealing with 3 phase and VFDs.
Not sure who to ask to come check it out, I would be happy to pay someone to trouble shoot but not sure "who" to call. Can you give me some advice on what part of the industry uses VFD or what type of electrician/ programmer I would be looking for?
look forward seeing your work on the Nova, one of my co-workers had one and they are pretty rare, not very many wagon. thanks for your posting!
Greg
HD FLHX
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Thanks for posting this. I was also having an issue with water getting under 2 doors in the south bays of my old building. I noticed they had seals like this at Menards after seeing this post. So I picked up a couple and it took care of the issue 100%
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Thanks for posting this. I was also having an issue with water getting under 2 doors in the south bays of my old building. I noticed they had seals like this at Menards after seeing this post. So I picked up a couple and it took care of the issue 100%
Joe,
THIS is the best! I love sharing info I've picked up along the way. I found the inspiration for this on GJ and took it a little different direction. Happy it worked out for you! Thanks for stopping by!
I take some time off from the day job for the holidays every year to recharge. It’s something I look forward to all year. I had a list of things I wanted to get done in the shop before shifting my focus to the customer project that just rolled in. Part of my creative process is having things clean, organized and put away. And, I need my tools and machinery to work when called upon. I’ve spent nearly every waking moment getting things dialed in so I can focus on customer work. I am really close to where I want to be and it feels really good!
The “office” has been an eyesore since day one. I stapled plastic over the windows and moved my upholstery materials and supplies in when I first moved into the shop. It has not changed since. First thing was getting everything out and absorbed into the shop. My inventory of body cloth, vinyl, leather and various kinds of foam was put up in the loft in the storeroom. It worked out as well as I had hoped when I built the loft last year.
Once the office was empty it was time to get it cleaned out for a quick facelift.
The carpet was glued to Masonite that was nailed to the subfloor. All of that, including nails, was removed.
A quick sand, some patching and paint.
Then flooring.
Sanded all of the door and baseboard trim prior to paint and installation.
Waiting on black switch, receptacles and cover plates.
I ordered an ‘etched’ window film that will be here tomorrow. At some point I’ll replace the windows and entry door, so I don’t want to buy new blinds.. new windows will probably be a different size. Window film will keep eyes out and look good from the street.. I hope.
The “office” has been an eyesore since day one. I stapled plastic over the windows and moved my upholstery materials and supplies in when I first moved into the shop. It has not changed since. First thing was getting everything out and absorbed into the shop. My inventory of body cloth, vinyl, leather and various kinds of foam was put up in the loft in the storeroom. It worked out as well as I had hoped when I built the loft last year.
Once the office was empty it was time to get it cleaned out for a quick facelift.
The carpet was glued to Masonite that was nailed to the subfloor. All of that, including nails, was removed.
A quick sand, some patching and paint.
Then flooring.
Sanded all of the door and baseboard trim prior to paint and installation.
Waiting on black switch, receptacles and cover plates.
I ordered an ‘etched’ window film that will be here tomorrow. At some point I’ll replace the windows and entry door, so I don’t want to buy new blinds.. new windows will probably be a different size. Window film will keep eyes out and look good from the street.. I hope.
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nova66mussl
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Looks good Steven. So much for a quiet, slow paced, relaxing holiday. LOL
Pat- no rest for the wicked, or something like that.
BeachBoy- thanks for taking the time to check out my shop and comment. I appreciate it!
Window film arrived this morning. I’m happy with the result. And, it’s pretty quick work. Should keep prying eyes and UV out.
BeachBoy- thanks for taking the time to check out my shop and comment. I appreciate it!
Window film arrived this morning. I’m happy with the result. And, it’s pretty quick work. Should keep prying eyes and UV out.
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TRS63
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As usual, awesome work here
Antoine
Antoine
Toolfool
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You really have saved that old building.
Talking to some friends over New Year weekend who are planning to retire to your area in a couple of years. They said housing is very affordable and lots of outdoor activities.
Talking to some friends over New Year weekend who are planning to retire to your area in a couple of years. They said housing is very affordable and lots of outdoor activities.
53PontiacSD
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Wow what a transformation. That flooring looks like what we used in both bathrooms. It's awesome and hasn't been slippery when wet. Keep going. Love the pictures.
Billy
Billy
Thanks guys! It’s crazy how much the place has changed. It doesn’t feel overwhelming anymore. This is a great area. A bit removed. That has its advantages.
I bought enough of the flooring to do the bathroom, when I get to it. I’m really happy with it!
Thanks again for following along and taking the time to comment. Lots of fun (upholstery) stuff coming!
I bought enough of the flooring to do the bathroom, when I get to it. I’m really happy with it!
Thanks again for following along and taking the time to comment. Lots of fun (upholstery) stuff coming!
hardly
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Rounding third base and headed for home! Hats off to you; living the dream.
(I don't suppose you've kept track of your man-hours to date. Perhaps don't want to know?)
(I don't suppose you've kept track of your man-hours to date. Perhaps don't want to know?)
BoilermakerFan
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Did I miss a link to the window film? If not, can you share it please?
I have not kept track of hours. I'm sure it's a good thing. I do know this.. I average no less than 25 hours a week, coming up on three years working on the shop.
The window film.
The window film.
BoilermakerFan
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Thank you sir! I need that for my basement windows and garage man door.
Toolfool
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I'm having withdrawals here. 
zmotorsports
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Every time it rains I get a bunch of water under my roll up doors. I replaced the door bottom seal. Then I added a 3/4" foam rod inside it thinking it would give the seal something to press on. Still water.
Do you mind me asking what adhesive you used to glue the door seal down and how is it holding up now that it has been down for a while?
Thanks
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Mike,
I used this Loctite PL 8x. While I didn’t abuse it, I also didn’t baby the seals either. I did have a failure... the adhesive let go.. when the Bridgeport milling machine pallet base came in contact with the seal... because the forklift forks were too low. The seal survived the fight without damage. I wasn’t driving the forklift
It’s good stuff and I have no reason to think it will let go under normal use. I did use a diamond cup to expose the concrete to promote adhesion. I believe this is an essential step.
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I'm having withdrawals here.
Let’s see.. I’ve been working at the day job a lot, working on customer project most of the time I’m in the shop, so not a whole lot to update on the shop. Over the past couple months I’ve managed to get my Cadet Hot One electric heaters running on an ecobee3 lite WiFi thermostat with remote temperature sensors.
Control enclosure:
The remote sensors and iPhone app meant I could mount the thermostat anywhere. It’s mounted to the enclosure door. No conduit to run
Now the shop is up to temperature when I arrive and heat isn’t running at all when I’m away thanks to the mild (>32F) outdoor temperatures.
The automated dust collection is running on all of my machines. It is a joy to work in the woodshop!
The showroom got cabinets. I’m happy with how it turned out. I’ll make new display panels at some point.
Nothing exciting to share with the customer project quite yet. Soon..
I got the flu that’s going around and have been on my back all week. Looking forward to starting to feel better.
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Toolfool
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Aahh , the bug. Wife is just getting over it too.
I wish my DC system was automated. I forget to close a gate on one side of the shop and wonder why I'm getting poor suction on another machine.
I wish my DC system was automated. I forget to close a gate on one side of the shop and wonder why I'm getting poor suction on another machine.
nova66mussl
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Don't be passing those flu germs onto my leather hides!!!
No, thank you for sharing your talents. BTW, if I moved to your town, do you think we could grow to love each other and share this wonderful shop? My wife and 4 kids would totally understand.
Obviously, just kidding. Unless you think it could work...
Hope you see the humor there! Great builds. Subscribed to both!
Obviously, just kidding. Unless you think it could work...
Hope you see the humor there! Great builds. Subscribed to both!
zmotorsports
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Mike,
I used this Loctite PL 8x. While I didn’t abuse it, I also didn’t baby the seals either. I did have a failure... the adhesive let go.. when the Bridgeport milling machine pallet base came in contact with the seal... because the forklift forks were too low. The seal survived the fight without damage. I wasn’t driving the forklift
It’s good stuff and I have no reason to think it will let go under normal use. I did use a diamond cup to expose the concrete to promote adhesion. I believe this is an essential step.
Thanks for the information Steven. I am definitely going to have to get a few seals for my shop doors as when the rain hits the doors directly I'm getting water working its way under the corners.
Thanks again.
Mike
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rubberrodder
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I was fortunate enough that when I moved the main door from the west wall to the east wall of the garage, the rain doesn't do that any more. Awesome work on the shop!
Having fun with the laser. Took some figuring, but I got the laser perforating leather. These are .016” squares. Little rest piece to demonstrate the concept. The perforations are on the pleats only, not the stitches.
(One needle tension was a bit loose, causing the stitch to wander just enough to drive my eye crazy.)
(One needle tension was a bit loose, causing the stitch to wander just enough to drive my eye crazy.)
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Quick cleanup in the shop this morning. Snapped a few photos. It’s crazy to think I was in the process of buying this place three years ago. It’s a dream come true to be working IN the shop all weekend, instead of working ON the shop. It won’t be this clean in an hour
Bay 1/2:
Woodshop:
Bay 5/6 (Upholstery bay):
Metal fab room:
Back to work on the Nova!
Bay 1/2:
Woodshop:
Bay 5/6 (Upholstery bay):
Metal fab room:
Back to work on the Nova!
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ODIS
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So very cool!
ODIS
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Maybe some advice too. Seats out of the 911T are stuffed with horse hair. Mice have been in them and the springs are broken or have come apart since they don't support much weight. There is a hole in the drivers seat cushion. Would like to simply have the horse hair removed and have installed new high density foam, patch the hole, fix the springs then cover the original vinyl with some sort of sheep skins........ Folly or a reasonable plan?
Thanks!
Again, your shop is super impressive!
Thanks!
Again, your shop is super impressive!
Thanks for the kind words! Most guys these days, myself included, aren’t using springs. Foam on plywood, sometimes with a cutout and woven strap, is the norm these days. Your idea could work. The foam will need to be right for the cover to go back on and look good. I’m not familiar with the sheep skin thing.
Bob Heine
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Steven, the place looks fantastic but how do you post photos from heaven? Say hi to Peter for me.
nova66mussl
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Is there a Nova wagon hiding in there some place???