My fabrication shop. YEAH!

[dhoyle]

Fantastic!

 

[Ran D]

Very NICE !

Would love to see more of your self designed fab tools, your projects, especially the hot rods.......by the way, my friend Dave Wallace has just taken over the editorship of the new Hot Rod Deluxe magazine......and I believe you maybe almost neighbors, so it would be nice for you to meet......that is if you haven't already bumped into each other.

You have fabbed a Dream Shop.......so please keep us updated as to what's goin' on up in the woods !

 

[mustangmccance]

very cool build. I am subscribing so I can follow all the cool fabrications.

 

[JaysinSpaceman]

Great stuff in here.

Do your ideas become sketches and detailed hand drawings, or are a lot of dimensions figured out in CAD too? Or does some of it just get figured out as the metal is cut?

Your approach seems 'functionally artistic' instead of being engineering/forces based, and it really makes your stuff shine. Having the vision is one thing; being able to build it is another. Having both is impressive.

Some how I missed this question being posted until now but I thought that an answer would be good. Most of the Ideas that I come up with start as sketches with measured dimensions scribbled on them, usually just the critical dimensions. Some make it straight to the fab process from here, with cutting and figuring as I go. However if the project is complex enough say like the Motorcycle lift table I draw it up in CAD so that I can check for any impending interference and pick up a few more critical dimensions. That said though, the CAD is just a tool to speed things up, all the drawings I do there could just as easily be done in pencil on paper it would just be slower to draw. All of the parts that get cut on the CNC plasma table need to be drawn in CAD but most of them start with simple sketches and critical dimensions. I hope that answers the question.

As for being "functionally artistic", I would say that I go after function first, at least with the initial sketching and then as the design progresses I start detailing things out and giving the parts some aesthetic appeal. I love old equipment with their sculpted castings and smoothed shapes and little details. I may not quite get to that point with it but I try to make my work, whether tool or toy, look pleasing even if you didn't know what it was used for. But for the record, if what I am building is going to hold something heavy above my head or hold life in it's hands I will go out of the way to get the calcs done and make sure its not going to fail when used as intended.

Very NICE !

Would love to see more of your self designed fab tools, your projects, especially the hot rods.......by the way, my friend Dave Wallace has just taken over the editorship of the new Hot Rod Deluxe magazine......and I believe you maybe almost neighbors, so it would be nice for you to meet......that is if you haven't already bumped into each other.

You have fabbed a Dream Shop.......so please keep us updated as to what's goin' on up in the woods !

Drop me a pm. I would love to meet other hot rodders up here. There aren't many around. And I will try to update pictures of the tools I build and the toys to.

Thanx for all the good comments too.
Jaysin

 

[madeinwales]

Waw looks very good, you should sell the plans on ebay and make some money.

 

[JaysinSpaceman]

Waw looks very good, you should sell the plans on ebay and make some money.

That sounds like liability to me, but thanx for liking it.

It's been a while since I updated this and for that I apologize. I have been busy working on stuff for others for the most part, you know, you gotta pay the bills. I did take a metal shaping class from Lazze Metal Dreams and it was super cool you can see a thread about that Here with pictures of some of the stuff I made. And I am also starting to build a new english wheel because I am at the limits of my current one as far as my skills go, you can see the start of that build Here.

So other then that, the building is doing wonderfully now and is giving me zero problems. It is a great place to work in and I love every minute that I get to spend in it.

I'll try to keep some of my E-wheel updates posted here too. And thanx again to all those that have posted their appreciation of my shop, it really jazzes me up to read it.

Thanx,
Jaysin

 

[JaysinSpaceman]

And just because I like this picture.

It's a wee bit blurry because I took it freehand but hey I thought it was cool.

Later,
Jaysin

 

[dlenkewich]

Absoulutley stunning shop, STUNNING!

I really, really like it. Congrats! Well done.

 

[3classics]

wow nice shop and skills to fabricate the bike lift and welding table

 

[e-tek]

What kind of heat setting on your welder did you use? I have to weld something heavy like that soon and want to be sure I get it to penetrate. Probably just the angle, but looks like some of that is not penetrating as much as you'd want....I'm sure it is though.

 

[REAL HOT SCHITT]

Greetings from new zealand...jaysin

grouse hut u bilt... I commend you on gr8t works and future works to come!.

Hey i couldnt help but noticed the corrogated iron roof.
I thought u yanks didnt have the stuff? As its mainly used here in new zealand and australia and england where its invented in 1800's.

Hit me up about it if u can.... Cheerrs carl g

 

[REAL HOT SCHITT]

I scribe all my bilding paper with ...when born, and death prediction date, name,weather etc and then cover quikly to hide for future renovators.... Carl g

 

[JaysinSpaceman]

Thanx for the praise all.

E-tec, I will guarantee that weld has plenty of penetration. It was welded with a Miller 252 but I will have to verify what I had it set at tomorrow, it's to late to check tonight. I have complete confidence in those welds as I did a test weld on the same material and then cut a cross section to check it. I probably threw it away but I will look for the test piece in the morning.

RHC- I really like the corrugated steel roof, I think it has a nice old timey look to it. And it also lasts a long time.

Thanx
Jaysin

 

[Liberty]

I just found this build today. and have read it all.
My wife and I are retired and RV fulltime in a converted 40' Silver Eagle bus.
While we are on the road this winter in the desert SW we are having a 30' X 50' 16' side wall building put up on an acre N. of Wichita, KS. We will not have the same usage as you have for yours but I have trully enjoyed seeing your project come together. You and your family have done a teriffic job on your shop.
Thanks for the fun afternoon I have had.
LeRoy
Liberty, the bus

 

[alex94]

This is my first post on this board and i feel honored that it is in your thread. This is such an amazing shop. I don't know anything about welding nor have I touched a welder, but I will say uneducatedly, that your welding skills look amazing! You are always thinking ahead and how something will work or affect you in the future. My hat tips off to you and you are a true inspiration!

 

[burnout]

Very nice indeed.

 

[5lima30]

Very unique design! I like those so much better than "cookie cutter" designs.

 

[kpc655]

love the jib crane! i'm working on something similar, this is great inspiration!

 

[e-tek]

Thanx for the praise all.

E-tec, I will guarantee that weld has plenty of penetration. It was welded with a Miller 252 but I will have to verify what I had it set at tomorrow, it's to late to check tonight. I have complete confidence in those welds as I did a test weld on the same material and then cut a cross section to check it. I probably threw it away but I will look for the test piece in the morning.

RHC- I really like the corrugated steel roof, I think it has a nice old timey look to it. And it also lasts a long time.

Thanx
Jaysin

I didn't mean to imply they weren't all they should be! You could weld circles around me I'm sure! Thanks for the PM with the details, appreicated.

 

[mandingo]

Amazing

 

[fergus]

Hey man dig your setup. Don't know if Spaceman is actually a last name...but its appropo...all those gussets and things with speed holes have "Marvin the Martian" vibe to them. And I mean that as a compliment. Anyway, I really like your idea for the big doors and will probably use that slider/swinging door combo on my own garage whenever I get around to building doors - its a really great solution you came up with.

 

[cad68m_m]

I have posted copies of ARPS Trench Devil Model MA-2 and Model L-12, Trencher Operation and Parts Manual.

https://archive.org/details/ARPSTrenchDevilMA2smallpdf.com

https://archive.org/details/ARPSTrenchDevilL12smallpdf.com

 

[White Trash Renegade]

I love your building! I would love to build something like that some day!

 

[mjbdesigns]

I just knew with all the cool bracketry you either owned or had access to a CNC Plasma. Is it a Torchmate or Plasmacam?
One of the best feeliongs in the world when a plan exceeds expectations, Congratulations

 

[Bronson]

I just read this whole thread, now My eyes are tired, but I could not stop. What a great job You and Family did! I love the natural light, I wish My shop had more. I could come to Your shop, and drink Your beer, and watch You fab, all day!

 

[fredbaly]

Wow, amazing build.
Do you have some worked out plans for that motorcycle lift?

 

[blatterjr]

Love your workshop. Great job.

 

[Jagmandave]

Hey Jason, my sister lives in Volcano, beautiful country up there!

Did I miss where you talked about what you used for bearings in the 3" rollers on your jib crane collars? Just normal roller bearings sized to fit the pipe?

 

[JaysinSpaceman]

Hey Jason, my sister lives in Volcano, beautiful country up there!

Did I miss where you talked about what you used for bearings in the 3" rollers on your jib crane collars? Just normal roller bearings sized to fit the pipe?

Been a long time since anyone posted in this thread, I didn't know anyone could still find it.

Anyway, The rollers on the crane are solid steel bar stock that I bored for a close fit on hardened steel shafts that are greased. No bearings. They turn so slow I didn't see the need for bearings. If you're wondering there is no binding or dragging, the crane moves very easy even with 1500+/- lbs. hanging from it (that's the most I have picked up so far).

I'm glad that people are still finding my build and still like it. I had posted it in hopes that others would find inspiration from it.

Thanx,
Jaysin

 

[993James993]

Jaysin, your's is one of my all time favorite threads.

I recently had a neighbor fabricate the steel frames for some gates. They are so well done that I thought of your work when I saw them.

 

[Graham08]

I had posted it in hopes that others would find inspiration from it.

Thanx,
Jaysin

That worked, for sure! Thanks!

 

[KCarGuy]

I am amazed by your vision and talent.
Keep up the great work!

 

[tinbender 66]

Rainy day here. I started reading and couldn't stop!! Your attention to detail is mind boggling. Kudos!!

 

[notarubicon]

Very good job when the Army stops moving me around that would be something i would like to do

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[Trey T]

Interesting shop. Would love to see your CNC setup. DIY or premade? Whats your setup like, hardware and software?

Was that beam design tested/produced by someone else or is it original?

If it is original, then I hope you get the calculation right. I would get a second opinion on the calculation. Any movable subject are prone to low resilience failure, once it fail it will fail for short duration.

 

[JaysinSpaceman]

First, Thanx to everyone that has shown their interest in my build. I am very happy to hear that I have inspired others.

Interesting shop. Would love to see your CNC setup. DIY or premade? Whats your setup like, hardware and software?

Was that beam design tested/produced by someone else or is it original?

If it is original, then I hope you get the calculation right. I would get a second opinion on the calculation. Any movable subject are prone to low resilience failure, once it fail it will fail for short duration.

The CNC plasma I have is just a standard PlasmaCam unit with their software. I really like it too, it has been a great machine. It is not a high production unit but it serves me and my mostly short run or one of a kind custom work well.

The crane was designed with a 4 to 1 safety factor for lifting two tons and I then only have a one ton hoist on it so it has about an 8 to 1 safety factor. Which is more then most factory jib cranes. I wouldn't have built it if I didn't think it was safe.

For those that would like to see more of my creations here's a link to a wood stove I just finished, it has secondary combustion and burns very clean. And here's a link to the Toyota truck I am just starting to build up, although it might be a kind of slow process in between paying work.

I hope everyone has a great turkey day.

Thanx,
Jaysin

 

[James E]

Jaysin, I just discovered this thread today.

Everything here, from the building right through to the crane is first rate.

Your design sensibilities are on target and your craftsmanship appears first-rate.

Well done!

 

[synik]

Great shop! I love the welding table, looks very nice. Never thought about leveling a sheet of 1/2" steel like that on a table.

I may have missed it, do you cut all your metal pieces free with with a plasma cutter? or do you have a cnc setup for this?

Love the overall shop progress, very crafty!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[fergus]

Any updates? I really enjoyed this thread. Hope you had a Happy New Years!

 

[JordanFTW]

I really enjoyed this thread, incredible shop you have here!!!