Starrett 924-1/2 stand

[lis2323]

Absolutely stunning design,royce![emoji481]

 

[royce]

Thanks Lis

Royce

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I love the styling; reminds me of something "futuristic" from the 50's or 60's.

 

[royce]

Thanks Bigblue,
It makes me think of the Jetsons cartoon from when I was a bit younger!

Royce

 

[matt_i]

I was really impressed at the teardrop-cross-section-tube...

But Wait, There's More! As usual, very impressive work!

I really like those Starrett vises, the (trying to think of the word) under-support part that sticks out from the fixed jaw casting to support the slide is the meatiest I've seen, much larger than on a Reed.

 

[fnieto]

Outstanding!

 

[jhn9840]

Another great piece of work Royce. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

jhn9840
John

 

[royce]

Thanks
Matt
Fnieto
Jhn

Got started sanding today, but the jack screw housing support bracket has been bothering me, it just does not look right, to my eye.
So then, I lopped the flat bar off and replaced it with a chunk of 2" pipe and a cap.
It looks more fitting now, to me, anyways.
Also, drug into the shop a piece of conveyer belt, I think I'll cut a ring out of it to bolt to the base for traction and to keep from chipping the paint off the base.

Royce

 

[lis2323]

Good call. I like it [emoji106]

 

[jonshonda]

looks great

 

[royce]

Thanks
Lis
Jonshonda
I think I'll leave it as is.

Cut and bolted a piece of belt to the base today.
I thought it should provide more friction than the bare steel and it does.

 

[Bighead38]

I love when I see that Royce has made a new thread. It’s always something awesome.

 

[royce]

Also got the stand sanded and about ready for primer, as well as started preping the vise.

Royce

 

[royce]

Thanks
Bighead
It is sure fun for me, also.

Royce

 

[KMScott]

Gotta love those wheel wells. Nice work Royce.

 

[royce]

Thanks
Kevin
I'm with you on the wheel wells

Got some filler around all the connections and the deep scratches.
I think it is ready for primer.
You know you have crossed the sanity line when you start smearing bondo on a vise stand!

Royce

 

[royce]

Rubbed a bunch on the vise with grinder, sander, files, burrs and sanding drums.
There was still plenty of defects that were not worth taking all the way out, so I opted to fill them with bondo.

Royce

 

[royce]

Just had to see it assembled before paint.
Should have primed everything today, but a couple ball games got in the way.

Royce

 

[royce]

First 2 coats of epoxy primer on.
It gives a idea of what it will look like.

Royce

 

[Woodtick]

So cool, looking forward to seeing the finished project.

 

[Vise]

I don't get over to this section of GJ much, but maybe I should! This looks unreal, Royce! Great work!

 

[royce]

Thanks
Wood tick
Vise

Nothing to show today, but did get a few coats of high build primer on and sanded.
Getting close to spraying color.

Royce

 

[Bears Fan]

Royce, now that is way too awesome to leave in the garage, how will your wife feel with that sitting inside her dining room

 

[Jayman17]

Royce, that is really looking nice, can't wait to see it final coated. I have a question though, how do you determine the angle of the support piece so that the vise will not tip when applying pressure downward? Thanks for posting your build of the stand.

Jay

 

[royce]

Bears Fan,
I hear you, this one is way too fancy, but a ball to build.
I've already filled the house with other iron work, so I won't burdon her with this one!

Jayman,
Thanks and it is my pleasure to share.
The angle of the column is determined by lining up the rear jaw with the front of the base.
The center of gravity on this stand, with this vise, is a bit high and too far forward,as it is.
I will put some steel punchings in the column to lower and move the center of gravity back.
To me, having toe space is important for comfort while working, so that is why I like to lean the column.

Shot the color on it a bit a go and will go for the pearl in a couple hours.

Royce

 

[manwithtools]

Royce,
You are my hero. I know how hard it is to do what you regularly post. Hat's off to you sir!

From, function, art? you have it all.

 

[PugetDude]

Royce, you never cease to amaze me with your eye for design and fabrication skills.
Wish I lived closer so I could just come over and bask in your aura.

 

[royce]

Thank you
Manwithtools

Finally, got the pearl and clear coat sprayed.
The effect is very suttle and hard to capture with the camera.

Royce

 

[royce]

Another pic

Royce

 

[lis2323]

I assume you will be filling the teardrop column only to the halfway mark or less with punchings?

Looks awesome!

Edit. Oops. I see you already mentioned loading the column.

 

[royce]

Thanks Puget,
Careful what you wish for, there's a lot of bad habits in that aura!

One last pic for the night
Should get it assembled tomorrow.

Royce

 

[royce]

Thanks Lis,
That sounds about right to me.
It will be interesting to see if I got the wheel placement right and will use the lever/tiller weight to help gauge how much to fill it.

Royce

 

[royce]

Loaded up the column with about 100 lbs of punchings.
That puts about 30 lbs on the lever/tiller.
It rolls around quite nicely and is very solid at rest.
I really like the rubber on the bottom.

Royce

 

[lis2323]

Cool. A screw on “bib”. [emoji481]

 

[royce]

Got it all assembled and could not be happier.
The camera really does not capture the look of the pearl very well.
Everything functions great and looks nice, at least to my eye, anyways.
Mission accomplished.

Royce

 

[royce]

Thanks Lis,
I was scared of bouncing the punchings on the fresh paint.

Royce

 

[wrenchguy]

Awesome! but u got to much time on er hands up there in the dark.

 

[lis2323]

I especially like the slide through handle. [emoji106]

A hinged one just wouldn’t cut it with the angled pedestal. Great styling.

 

[Jayman17]

Got it all assembled and could not be happier.
The camera really does not capture the look of the pearl very well.
Everything functions great and looks nice, at least to my eye, anyways.
Mission accomplished.

Royce

wow! That's a great job Royce...

Jay

 

[royce]

Wrench,
How come I feel like there is never enough time!

Lis,
As luck would have it, the mechanics on this, really function well and look snazzy to boot!

Thank you Jay and all

Royce