New welding table & my fab space

[zmotorsports]

Re: New welding table & my fab space

How do you like the overall fit/finish of the PM machines? Is it above Grizzly or similar?

Fit & finish is great on both of my PM machines, but both are Taiwanese machines vs. mainland China. I don't have a lot of experience with Grizzly but my old neighbor had a Grizzly 14x40 (GO709 if memory serves) and it was a nice machine and probably more equivalent to Matt's Chinese machines. My neighbor drooled over the fit & finish of my PM1340GT and yes, there was an obvious difference in fit & finish between the two.

 

[90roadster]

I dropped 240VAC power for my mill as well as my son’s future CNC mill that I knew he would be adding. I also dropped some 110VAC for milk accessories such as PC for his and DRO for mine. I also have some dropped for convenience because I don’t like using cords on floors for powering stationary equipment long term.

Got the bus drop hung up, I want to switch the hook out for carabiner type connector but this will do for now

 

[90roadster]

Here is sample of ongoing project I am working on. This is a hot iron brand for wedding center pieces. pictures show progress from Solidworks design to 3D printer prototype to metal fabrication. Still have to figure out a better way to heat the brand for applying

 

[90roadster]

So I was finally able to get the brand up to temperature (nearly red hot ) and pretty happy with the results going onto hardwood centerpieces. Bonus is I got a new HF propane torch and mini makeshift kiln out of the deal

 

[AlpineCoupe]

3D printed prototype looks awesome.

Final product is solid too!

 

[Terry D]

Awesome shop!

 

[90roadster]

Thanks Guys!

My fiance decided to add little bit more to the design, so I counter bored 1.5" holes for flush tea candles.

Feels go to wrap this project up, total was 14 pieces made. Im ready to get back to more metal working!

 

[90roadster]

I also added some new tools to the shop over winter break.

Picked up new 3 ton arbor press with some tooling and on a nice heavy duty stand.

Vintage dentist office or possibly watch makers organizer toolbox. Has nifty wooded tray perfect for organizing the 2 and 4 flute endmills

I kept forgetting to turn off my compressor. The solution was to add 220v LED light beacon right above the disconnect. This way when I am done for the day in the shop and turn the main lights off this will stay illuminated red if compressor has power.

Off and On. PS it is brighter than it appears in the second picture.

 

[HotWire]

Awesome setup! I’m a little jealous. I’m saving up for a full-size knee mill.


Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

 

[BERCOMAN]

looks good!

 

[90roadster]

Made some progress on my Pexto slit shear conversion to a bead roller. Had to extend the upper shaft, mill a T-slot into the upper trunion casting. Here I made some test passes with Baileigh 1/4 round dies.

Next step is to add DC motor to the setup oh and maybe a coat of paint?

 

[Craftfab]

That is such a cool conversion. Nice work! I apologize if missed somewhere, but what is the size of your shop?

 

[90roadster]

That is such a cool conversion. Nice work! I apologize if missed somewhere, but what is the size of your shop?

Appreciate it. Shop is approximately 1100 sqft, 4 bays 3 of which are double deep. Unfortunately it holds 4 cars so my shop space is limited to less than half of the total square footage.

 

[gorillamotors]

Finally got around to upgrading my welding table today. I had a beefy but small 2’ x 4’ table for years but larger garage now allowed for proper table. Went with 4’ x 5’ X 1/2” top with 3x3 uprights and 2x2 frame. Still have to add some hitch/receiver tubes all around for Beverly and Vises , maybe some paint too ...

Love the table. Do you plan on drilling holes in the table? What size? Tapped? Or just no holes?

 

[90roadster]

Right before the whole world stopped I was able to pickup this 12x36 Enco lathe I bought at an auctions. I cut it close, just few days before the pickups were suspended until..

I'm not too impressed with the old tanker desk stand but very excited about finally having a proper size lathe.

 

[48windsor]

Clean work, nice table.

What working surface height did you come in at?

very good question!

 

[quadrcr87]

Better buy everything you want before 8/29/20 when life as you know it changes!

 

[90roadster]

very good question!

34.5" which I find is a nice compromise for working while standing up or tig welding sitting on a stool. I am 5'10"

 

[90roadster]

Better buy everything you want before 8/29/20 when life as you know it changes!

yes you know it, why do you think I have been on machine buying spree...

 

[thejimmy]

Better buy everything you want before 8/29/20 when life as you know it changes!

What is this about?

 

[90roadster]

What is this about?

day we scheduled our weeding, so I made hot iron brand for the wood centerpieces. Although at this point not sure if it will be postponed due to virus.

 

[quadrcr87]

What is this about?

It is the date of his wedding that he was making center pieces for.

 

[stinkity stoink]

Great shop ,That branding iron is very cool

 

[90roadster]

New tool day over in my shop. Scored a hell of a deal on an Enco 20" variable speed drill press (Now my Enco machine shop is complete). Guy had it listed as 3 phase and was basically giving it away.. well I arrive to load and to my surprise there are only 3 wires! I was stoked. I also picked up 3/4" Jacob Super chuck for it. Looking over at these pictures I remember how sketchy uploading was alone, with only an engine crane, I really need to invest in a small forklift.

 

[zmotorsports]

Looks to be a stout drill press.

You'll love the Jacobs 18N chuck, although I don't use mine all that much. When it's needed it flat works and works great.

 

[90roadster]

Looks to be a stout drill press.

You'll love the Jacobs 18N chuck, although I don't use mine all that much. When it's needed it flat works and works great.

i love this drill press, oh and the chuck accordingly! This thing will go thru some 1/4" SS with 1/2" dia bit like butter.

Today I got to use many of the tools in my shop to finish up my power bead roller from sheet metal shear conversion. Thinking about adding a sprocket guard possibly but for now works like a charm.

Also re-powered my 16" Apex Disc Sander with 1.5hp Baldor single phase motor, added AB push button and fabbed the channel bracket to mate it all together.

 

[bczygan]

She didn't tell you?

The branding iron is for YOU!

Bill

Very nice shop!

I'm taking notes.

 

[zmotorsports]

Nice disk sander also and nice work on the switch pedestal.