xtremek
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That's a lot of sawdust. Is that from just one car, or just a part of one?
Above 1200 Sq/FT Eastern Washington Workshop
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Toolfool
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Thank you!
Emptied a very full cyclone dust bin for the first time tonight. Turns out the photo eye didn’t detect the full condition like it’s supposed to.
I recognized that I had a air leak somewhere in the cyclone quite a while ago. Decided to handle it all at once. I cut gaskets out of 1/8” rubber sheet on the laser. They fit between the two filters and at the top of the filter coming out of the blower housing. I also used some aluminum duct tape. I’m thinking (hoping??) it is sealed better than it was. I really wish I would have bought an Oneida. The Clearvue is too clunky for my tastes. I want it to work, not tinker with it.
All back together. It took a while to fill the 55 gal drum.
I'm surprised you're not happy with the Clearvue. Mine has worked flawlessly (I check nd empty the bin regularly).
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I guess it’s not that I’m _unhappy_... it’s that the overall package is a bit clunky. Lots of silicone sealant to seal things up, and what is appearing to be a leak prone system. Like I said, if I knew then what I know now, I would have went with an Oneida for a bit more money.
Overall it’s collecting the dust what I believe to be quite well. The filters were plugged which is caused by air leaks. I think I have this sorted now. I hope it didn’t ruin the filters. I’ve read it can. Time will tell.
Overall it’s collecting the dust what I believe to be quite well. The filters were plugged which is caused by air leaks. I think I have this sorted now. I hope it didn’t ruin the filters. I’ve read it can. Time will tell.
Toolfool
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Hmm, different experience altogether. Not a single one of my connections has any PVC cement or silicone, just dry fit and a pair of short truss-head screws. I did use small beads of silicone as I assembled the cyclone unit.
Reworked this section of dust collection piping.
Before ish:
After:
I ordered a silencer for the cyclone from Oneida. They say 6-7 dBA reduction.
This will go above the filters. I’m going to build a clamp setup out of threaded rod for the filter stack to help keep it all aligned.
Got this guy for Christmas.
Came highly recommended by a few guys on here. Should be really handy for shaping foam.
Before ish:
After:
I ordered a silencer for the cyclone from Oneida. They say 6-7 dBA reduction.
This will go above the filters. I’m going to build a clamp setup out of threaded rod for the filter stack to help keep it all aligned.
Got this guy for Christmas.
Came highly recommended by a few guys on here. Should be really handy for shaping foam.
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drivesitfar
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SD: I hope your MENTAL HEALTH looks as good as your shop cause with all you do I can't imagine you get much sleep. VERY WELL DONE and always like seeing how you mix the modern latest tech stuff with the vintage stuff.
I saw one of these cute little belt sanders on a member's thread that lives in Finland and another member's here and they were using battery operated Makitas. your air tool looks like the upgrade. hope it works as well as it looks like it will.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
I saw one of these cute little belt sanders on a member's thread that lives in Finland and another member's here and they were using battery operated Makitas. your air tool looks like the upgrade. hope it works as well as it looks like it will.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
53PontiacSD
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Well, any updates on the wagon?
zmotorsports
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Finallygotit
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Still enjoying the monumental progress with this place! Looks like you're turning out some great work!
How are you liking the Frontier? My daily beater is a '98 Frontier regular cab as well, though mine is 4x4 and I've bobbed the bed. Bought it pretty hammered and painted in bedliner but lots of QST has made it somewhat acceptable.
How are you liking the Frontier? My daily beater is a '98 Frontier regular cab as well, though mine is 4x4 and I've bobbed the bed. Bought it pretty hammered and painted in bedliner but lots of QST has made it somewhat acceptable.
I’m finally back to a more sane work schedule with my day job. I got a few things sorted out over the last little while that I haven’t posted in here as well as some updates on the Nova.
Got the disc sander up and running with automated dust collection. I use it almost every time I’m in the shop.
Video of it running. I’m getting zero dust out of it. Very happy!!
Got this bit of dust piping better supported.
Got the Powermatic 1200 drill press up and running. Using it almost daily as well.
Had some drama with the cnc router. Stepper motor died. Turned into a bigger project than I wanted. It now has closed loop servos and is running great.
An in progress photo of that project about half way through.
Got the disc sander up and running with automated dust collection. I use it almost every time I’m in the shop.
Video of it running. I’m getting zero dust out of it. Very happy!!
Got this bit of dust piping better supported.
Got the Powermatic 1200 drill press up and running. Using it almost daily as well.
Had some drama with the cnc router. Stepper motor died. Turned into a bigger project than I wanted. It now has closed loop servos and is running great.
An in progress photo of that project about half way through.
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BORING HOP YARD
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Great progress! thanks for sharing.
Finallygotit
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Glad to see you back in your shop!
SW50th
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Had some drama with the cnc router. Stepper motor died. Turned into a bigger project than I wanted. It now has closed loop servos and is running great.
An in progress photo of that project about half way through.
Wow, big job. Can you share more of that project when you get a chance? I've been wanting to upgrade mine.
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xtremek
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It interesting to watch this interior come together. Glad I can't so.
I converted to Centroid Acorn control almost a year ago and kept the original Chinese steppers. I had a failure and looked into replacing with the same part, ordering from China because I couldn’t find it in the US.
Ultimately I bought DMM servos and upgraded to normally closed inductive proximity sensors for my homing switches. The servos themselves bolted right up in place of the existing NEMA 34 steppers. There was a good bit of time involved in getting it all wired up. The DMM DYN4 servo drives call for noise filters on the logic power input, a line reactor on the motor supply and an another noise filter.
It’s up and running now. The closed loop servos are a significant improvement over open loop steppers.
At some point in the future I’ll be upgrading the spindle. I’ll wait for the existing spindle end of life.
If you have any questions, I’m happy to share what I’ve learned.
SW50th
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Thanks!
That Centroid Acorn stuff looks really good. I'll research that.
That Centroid Acorn stuff looks really good. I'll research that.
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hrspwrjunkie
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Done.
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Haven’t posted on here in a while. Been working on the Nova panels. Not enough room to put the rear speakers where we were originally thinking. Modified the rear arm rest/storage pockets to house the speakers. Lots of work to get them flushed in, mounted from the front so they are serviceable and able to be bolted into the car.
This is without speaker location:
The angle is the angle of the car so the pocket is plumb when installed. It’s a trick to plane, but I have a way
With the speaker enclosure and trim panel with speaker grill.. panel is held in place with magnets. So is the top cover which is the arm rest pad.
Rear view before planing the 3 degree angle:
This is without speaker location:
The angle is the angle of the car so the pocket is plumb when installed. It’s a trick to plane, but I have a way
With the speaker enclosure and trim panel with speaker grill.. panel is held in place with magnets. So is the top cover which is the arm rest pad.
Rear view before planing the 3 degree angle:
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GreyOwl
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Link???
Finallygotit
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nova66mussl
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Pretty cool. I think the owner will like that!!!
Toolfool
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Pretty cool. I think the owner will like that!!!
I don't know, I hear he's difficult to please.
nova66mussl
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I don't know, I hear he's difficult to please.
I thought you lived far enough away you couldn't hear those rumors!!!
Toolfool
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Never too far for the interwebs.
Lots of sewer drama the past couple weeks. Turns out the shop’s sewer line runs across the adjacent lot. No way to know for sure without digging it up, but it appears the excavation work I had done crushed or somehow disconnected the line. After plumber bills totaling over $1k, I’ve found the line is completely clogged and full of dirt.
That led to this:
Then this:
And this (bathroom):
End of the day yesterday:
Looks like I’ll be paying the city for a new service. They are still deliberating. New connection, running down the street as it should is happening next week. Just not sure how much it’s costing me yet.
The only rental excavator is rented through the weekend and I needed to be stubbed out to the street for the city to start work Monday. I got lucky.. the excavator was available yesterday. Two great friends and I took a vacation day and got all that done in one day.
Still a ton to do. Not what I want to be working on right now.
That led to this:
Then this:
And this (bathroom):
End of the day yesterday:
Looks like I’ll be paying the city for a new service. They are still deliberating. New connection, running down the street as it should is happening next week. Just not sure how much it’s costing me yet.
The only rental excavator is rented through the weekend and I needed to be stubbed out to the street for the city to start work Monday. I got lucky.. the excavator was available yesterday. Two great friends and I took a vacation day and got all that done in one day.
Still a ton to do. Not what I want to be working on right now.
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250
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Good to see an updated post. Bummer the nature of it. That being said, functioning plumbing is pretty nice to have/
Toolfool
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A setback for sure, but it looks like you have a handle on it.
Had a memorial for a friend, who is my good buddies dad, this morning. Was able to make some progress on my drains. Washing machine dry fit and partially glued up. Once I get the p-trap done I’ll glue it all up. Then sink, putting back the vent like it was prior and the floor goes back in.
Should get a lot done tomorrow. Was hard getting going after the somber morning.
Should get a lot done tomorrow. Was hard getting going after the somber morning.
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Finished the drain plumbing below the floor today. First time doing this. I read a lot and for the most part put back what was there before with the addition of a washing machine hookup. Will be nice having a washer/dryer in the shop. Respect to the plumbers out there!!
I did upsize the sink drain to 2”.
Reinstalled same AS existing vent setup in ABS.
Used plumbers tape to support horizontal runs.
Quite satisfying to have this part done. Had a pro take a look and we are good to go. Next up water and some electrical.
I did upsize the sink drain to 2”.
Reinstalled same AS existing vent setup in ABS.
Used plumbers tape to support horizontal runs.
Quite satisfying to have this part done. Had a pro take a look and we are good to go. Next up water and some electrical.
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City cut sewer into the main today.
End of their work day:
Hoping my driveway isn’t too screwed up after all the dirt work. Progress on the inside after work today.. air admittance valve is installed, burst-proof sillcock is stubbed in waiting on fittings. All drain work is done, ready to put the floor back in. I’m using 2” foam board blocking at the top and bottom of where I opened the walls up. Next up is water and electrical. Then I can test and close up the walls.
End of their work day:
Hoping my driveway isn’t too screwed up after all the dirt work. Progress on the inside after work today.. air admittance valve is installed, burst-proof sillcock is stubbed in waiting on fittings. All drain work is done, ready to put the floor back in. I’m using 2” foam board blocking at the top and bottom of where I opened the walls up. Next up is water and electrical. Then I can test and close up the walls.
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City finished up their side.
I have some concrete block and dirt work left to take care of.
I made a template to locate the water closet flange in the floor. I also used it to locate the sewer stack. Worked out well. This is two layers of 3/4 underlayment. Holes were cut in the wood shop. I was thrilled to see how well it all went together.
Floor is patched in and second layer is half done.
I have some concrete block and dirt work left to take care of.
I made a template to locate the water closet flange in the floor. I also used it to locate the sewer stack. Worked out well. This is two layers of 3/4 underlayment. Holes were cut in the wood shop. I was thrilled to see how well it all went together.
Floor is patched in and second layer is half done.
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Finallygotit
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I bet you will be glad to get this behind you. Good job!
