nine4's projects, restorations and blunders

[MercLSU]

No worries man, just giving you a hard time. But, just like you, I'm trying my best to clean my shop out...and I'd prefer to give some things away to people who I know will use them rather than deal with the garage sale crowd. At this point I'm trying to figure out whether I should put some things in the attic for a sale next year or go for the gold.

I work five minutes from home and the one nice thing is that if I need to run home and just be on call for a while, I can. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday afternoons are fairly open from 12-5. After 5 is also fine but you might have a 23 month old fighting you for things in addition to the three dogs you already have to deal with

 

[atch]

They definitely need to be separate, I have rearranged them a few times but the main reason is being able to pull them out for access. Almost every time I use one I have to pull it out of the lineup or turn it sideways etc. if they were mounted on a bar, you would not have that option and would have limited access to the wire wheels and buffers. Just my opinion but individual stands are the only way to go.


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Actually I love that idea Outlaw, I just always forget that's an option. I sold my workmate before getting the idea from you and I'm still kicking my own *** over it. One shelf full of tools and one stand would have been a better option since I'm limited on space. There's no way I'd mount several tools on one rail though. Not a chance.

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thanx, man.

time to rethink my plan.

 

[dittle fart around]

Is this what the workmate tool stand you're talking about?

That's not me in the photo

 

[Outlawmws]

Is this what the workmate tool stand you're talking about?

That's not me in the photo

No, similar concept, but both the frame and mounting plates are IMO, way too complex for the need. If you have extremely heavy tools to mount, that base plate might be a good way to go, but I haven't seen the need as yet. Most tools just don't weigh that much, especially modern chop/cutoff saws.

My mounting plate is simply a piece of 3/4" Ply:

And the cleat with a "safety" (so the tool doesn't climb out if the jaws vibrate loose) looks like a fat inverted "T" and looks like this:

Outlaw, what is a "modelers" work mate?

While I'm copying pics from that WM thread:

this is the one Post 428 in the WM thread Page 22:

 

[dittle fart around]

No, similar concept, but both the frame and mounting plates are IMO, way too complex for the need. If you have extremely heavy tools to mount, that base plate might be a good way to go, but I haven't seen the need as yet. Most tools just don't weigh that much, especially modern chop/cutoff saws.

My mounting plate is simply a piece of 3/4" Ply:

And the cleat with a "safety" (so the tool doesn't climb out if the jaws vibrate loose) looks like a fat inverted "T" and looks like this:

While I'm copying pics from that WM thread:

thid is the one Post 428 in the WM thread Page 22:

Cool I like it. I'm just short the workmate.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Nines , you have really lifted the bench mark to a new highest of high. Just awesome and deserves a

Regards

 

[nine4gmc]

Well thank you 1/2 Cup, I appreciate the boost of confidence!


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[Grumblebum]

Is this what the workmate tool stand you're talking about?

That's not me in the photo

That's a cool idea....

If space provides a horizontal shelf at a height where you don't have to bend low to pickup the said machine will help on the back.

Cheers Grumblebum

 

[Craptain]

That's a cool idea....

If space provides a horizontal shelf at a height where you don't have to bend low to pickup the said machine will help on the back.

Cheers Grumblebum [emoji481]

At least put the lightweight stuff down low and heavier at waist height.

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[nine4gmc]

I was just thinking about that nines wondered if you ever got that bandsaw finished or not. You just answered the question.

Finally done. I need to swap out the switch and switch plate to a cooler design and paint the box, but I'm pretty much done. The Vimco lamp looks factory on there, that bracket could not have been a better fit. I replaced all the wiring in the lamp and motor, new tires, upper wheel bearings, motor bearings, link belt, paint and polish.
This thing was literally pieced together over a couple years. I got the pole base first a few years ago knowing I wanted to find the rest, picked up a motor later, I got the pole to saw mount from BlueBolt about a year ago, just picked up the band saw a few months ago from CL, then the lamp came from my scrap buddy right about the time I was ordering bearings for the resto. Crazy hows things happen, just gotta have patience.

 

[Olinrj]

That's a beautiful restoration Nines! The color sets it off! The story of how long it took to piece the whole thing together is inspiring. Your persistence has definitely paid off. Keep 'em coming.

Bob

 

[dlcwent]

That's a beautiful restoration Nines! The color sets it off! The story of how long it took to piece the whole thing together is inspiring. Your persistence has definitely paid off. Keep 'em coming.

Bob

Beat me to it Bob. +1

 

[Craptain]

Sho is purty.

At least now we know what you have been doing while NOT posting.

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[dlcwent]

Sho is purty.

At least now we know what you have been doing while NOT posting.

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Craptain, It is rumored that nines took a little trip to Florida and had a hit put on Tampa. Hence no posts for a couple of days from him. And no more posts from Tampa. That's why RC sent him the orange jump suit. He was wondering how it was going to look on him when they caught up with him.

 

[rmalkow2]

The DP resto really turned out nice and well worth the wait for the right parts. That lamp looks perfect for it. You even found a belt color to match!
Nice job. It give me hope I might eventually finish my DP project someday.

 

[bczygan]

Nines,
That is one beautiful saw. Just great!

I like the yellow cord too. Nice counterpoint.

I need a vertical bandsaw for metal and wood. On the lookout.

Bill

 

[zkling]

Finally done. I need to swap out the switch and switch plate to a cooler design and paint the box, but I'm pretty much done. The Vimco lamp looks factory on there, that bracket could not have been a better fit. I replaced all the wiring in the lamp and motor, new tires, upper wheel bearings, motor bearings, link belt, paint and polish.
This thing was literally pieced together over a couple years. I got the pole base first a few years ago knowing I wanted to find the rest, picked up a motor later, I got the pole to saw mount from BlueBolt about a year ago, just picked up the band saw a few months ago from CL, then the lamp came from my scrap buddy right about the time I was ordering bearings for the resto. Crazy hows things happen, just gotta have patience.

That looks fantastic Nine!!! May I suggest a motor condom for the exposed shaft on the operator side? That could be an 'exciting' experience otherwise.

 

[MercLSU]

 

[dlcwent]

That's beautiful Merk He needs to know his work is worthy of tears of joy.

 

[bczygan]

That's beautiful Merk He needs to know his work is worthy of tears of joy.

Yes,

It's made of metal, but it gives me wood!

Bill

 

[creativecars]

Beautiful looking piece of machinery you put together there... nice work.

And Congrats on the 10,000 post.

 

[drivesitfar]

Nines: That's probably one of the nicest restored craftsman bandsaws I've seen on here. I know grey is maybe a blue grey might be original but that green I growing on me as us your sweet looking color that was a mistake on the steel tubing of the stand. So tell us how does it cut wood and are you going to keep it and put it in your line up?

Merry Christmas and hope 2016 will be your best year yet. Cheers

 

[nine4gmc]

Thanks Guys!

Bill, I got a heavy gauge 100' extension cord from my scrap guy a couple years back and use 5-6' of it for cords on every machine I restore. I like the yellow because I can see it, I don't have to wonder if it's plugged in or tangled up when I go to move a machine, it's highly visible. Oh and Bill, the saw is made of metal but it's a wood cutting band saw so be EXTRA careful with your wood around it.

ZK, I was looking in to the motor condoms already, I bet this thing would twist some britches up in a second if you get too close!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Nines, that is one sweet restoration.

 

[nine4gmc]

Thanks 1/2 Cup! Here it is with the fence installed.

And you can see how the motor came out the saw way as the pole since I painted them at the same time.

 

[1/2 Cup]

The detail on the motor looks fantastic nines, the acorn nuts, terminal cover and bearing retainer set screws in brass really sets things off.

 

[nine4gmc]

See, what had happened was... The acorn nuts are original, I just wire wheeled the finish lightly and they come out like that. The screws however, those are steel and received the same wire wheel treatment but instead of brass, they flash rusted to the brown you see now. I plan to touch them up with a model brush when I paint the switch box.

 

[dlcwent]

So I have to ask. Is there any truth to the conspiracy theory I came up with. Did you put a hit on Tampa?

I'll give you back your thread if you come clean on the right thread.

 

[zkling]

ZK, I was looking in to the motor condoms already, I bet this thing would twist some britches up in a second if you get too close!

Just make one on your lathe out of aluminum.

 

[nine4gmc]

I don't know this "Tampa" character you speak of.

ZK, I would but I don't have any aluminum any where near big enough. I need to find a place that sells drops. I considered just making a sheet metal shield to direct the saw dust away from the motor, I could extend it past the shaft.

 

[nine4gmc]

Is it a bad thing to have left over fasteners?

 

[bonneyman]

Is it a bad thing to have left over fasteners?

Only if you're my surgeon!

 

[taumac]

Thanks 1/2 Cup! Here it is with the fence installed.

And you can see how the motor came out the saw way as the pole since I painted them at the same time.

That came out great. well done sir!

 

[PWRstroke_smoke]

that turned out amazing!! All the little details on the motor make it even better!

 

[drivesitfar]

Nines: since you posted the extra bolts twice are you that concerned? if you can't find the metal guard that came with this bandsaw stand here's one i saw that the guy made a wood one.

also if you put it in the line up the side belt might not be as dangerous for small jobs and just pay attention on the big pieces when you go to that side.

BTW do you like those newer style belts better than the old V belts?

Merry Christmas and hope you have a great 2016

 

[McBrownie]

Nice job Nines. Makes me want one. By the way, in case you didn't see it, we fixed that workmate picture a while back on the Block Grinder thread with some high tech photo shopping.

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[nine4gmc]

Thanks guys! Mc B, that's the rare, highly sought after 12 HP Model Block!

 

[drivesitfar]

Nines: sorry my laptop crashed again (I know i need a new one) while i was making the post to show you the wood guard for maybe a temporary safety feature until you find or make a metal one for your belt cover.

i didn't mean to post an ugly version of the bandsaw you just restored that is awesome and just throwing out an idea for you to tweak or just know about.

 

[dlcwent]

Drives, it's time for you to get a new laptop. Yours seems to be crashing more than working.

If I didn't say so nines....leftover hardware should never bother you. There were probably too many there to begin with.

 

[DonPowers]

Drives - Did Tampa send you a list of his favorite sites? Could have picked up a bug.