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I have never seen it done before, I am not even sure you could get OEM gears to do this??
Maybe its a question you could put to a thread?
Cheers
The making of a table
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I have never seen it done before, I am not even sure you could get OEM gears to do this??
Maybe its a question you could put to a thread?
Cheers
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RivennHewn
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Made some good progress today.
Cut some 1/4" steel for a transition plate between the cast iron leg and the wood top.
I was going to thru bolt the legs/top, but couldn't bring myself to have exposed fasteners on the top. If I had some cool vintage hardware, I would have, but new shiny bolts wouldn't have looked good.
I then routed out for the plate, bolted the legs to the plate, and screwed the plate to the table.
Drilled the tabs for the C-channel legs, and installed them too.
I need to replace the castors, as they are shinny silver and light grey rubber.
Yuck
Cut some 1/4" steel for a transition plate between the cast iron leg and the wood top.
I was going to thru bolt the legs/top, but couldn't bring myself to have exposed fasteners on the top. If I had some cool vintage hardware, I would have, but new shiny bolts wouldn't have looked good.
I then routed out for the plate, bolted the legs to the plate, and screwed the plate to the table.
Drilled the tabs for the C-channel legs, and installed them too.
I need to replace the castors, as they are shinny silver and light grey rubber.
Yuck
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RivennHewn
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Well, the table has been done for a few days now, but on my commute home I came to the conclusion that the two legs don't go together.
I love them both, just not on the same table.
I'm going to leave the cast iron lathe leg on the table, build another C-channel leg and start yet another table.
Going to have to come up with another idea to match up with the lathe leg.
I love them both, just not on the same table.
I'm going to leave the cast iron lathe leg on the table, build another C-channel leg and start yet another table.
Going to have to come up with another idea to match up with the lathe leg.
1/2 Cup
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Suggestion for your dilemma.
Use the cast leg by itself as a table support.
Put two channel sections as a base and bolt the leg to it.
Regards
Use the cast leg by itself as a table support.
Put two channel sections as a base and bolt the leg to it.
Regards
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RivennHewn
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Thanks for the idea, 1/2Cup. Just might have to consider that.
While I'm still pondering what to pair with the cast iron lathe leg, I made some progress on fabricating a mate for the C-channel leg.
Love having a stash-pile of metal in the shed!
While I'm still pondering what to pair with the cast iron lathe leg, I made some progress on fabricating a mate for the C-channel leg.
Love having a stash-pile of metal in the shed!
Toxicscrew
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Geez, been awhile since I've been here. I need to do that, never been to the Pac NW. Have several friends and internet acquaintances up that way.
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RivennHewn
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Toxic,
You probably should have spent the winter here.
We had the warmest winter I can remember.
No snow!
And now, how about something a little less "Table-ish"
You probably should have spent the winter here.
We had the warmest winter I can remember.
No snow!
And now, how about something a little less "Table-ish"
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RivennHewn
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A little after dinner putz'n around in the shop:
With a few boards:
Actually kinda comfortable.
With a few boards:
Actually kinda comfortable.
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RivennHewn
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Legs completed.
Need to decide on a width, then cut and weld up the stretchers between the legs.
The backs are left long, and will be cut off once I can sit in the chair and determine a good headrest height.
Need to decide on a width, then cut and weld up the stretchers between the legs.
The backs are left long, and will be cut off once I can sit in the chair and determine a good headrest height.
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Nice, real nice.
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RivennHewn
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Dang near 70 degrees this afternoon in Seattle. Too nice to be a work anyway.
Came home and welded up the mating C-channel leg. Still need to crank out the mounting tabs at the tops of the legs.
Decided to play carpenter too. Brought home some Jobota (AKA poor man's Teak).
Need to work out the top detail for a headrest but I wanted to see it start to look like a chair.
Wifey is going to be happy with this one!
Came home and welded up the mating C-channel leg. Still need to crank out the mounting tabs at the tops of the legs.
Decided to play carpenter too. Brought home some Jobota (AKA poor man's Teak).
Need to work out the top detail for a headrest but I wanted to see it start to look like a chair.
Wifey is going to be happy with this one!
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RivennHewn
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And an unrelated picture of my job site today.
Das Bierhaus
42' long bar. The longest one I've ever done.
Das Bierhaus
42' long bar. The longest one I've ever done.
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I wish I could knock of work when the weather is fine like that.
The legs and chair look fantastic
Regards
The legs and chair look fantastic
Regards
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RivennHewn
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Thanks 1/2 Cup,
Flexibility at work is why I do what I do. That, and I love building stuff.
Pic of the chair frame, all welded up and ready for wood.
Flexibility at work is why I do what I do. That, and I love building stuff.
Pic of the chair frame, all welded up and ready for wood.
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RivennHewn
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Ran out of time this afternoon to get much done on the chair.
I did manage to cut and fit the mitered edge boards for the angled front.
All glued and clamped, ready for tomorrow.
I also drug out the welding table, and did a little clean up of the welds in preparation for installing the wood.
Since I never posted a pic of the completed table, here it is.
And a close up of the light mount, which I'm loving. It just slides onto the top edge anywhere, so it's never in the way and it's super easy to move.
I did manage to cut and fit the mitered edge boards for the angled front.
All glued and clamped, ready for tomorrow.
I also drug out the welding table, and did a little clean up of the welds in preparation for installing the wood.
Since I never posted a pic of the completed table, here it is.
And a close up of the light mount, which I'm loving. It just slides onto the top edge anywhere, so it's never in the way and it's super easy to move.
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WhoWhatNow
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Looking forward to seeing the completed chair.
Did I miss the details on the light on the welding table? Where did you get it?
Did I miss the details on the light on the welding table? Where did you get it?
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RivennHewn
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Thanks,
The flexible gooseneck light came off a demo project I did awhile back, I added the switch and fab'd the bracket.
I have spot and flood LED bulbs, depending on what type task I'm doing.
Good lighting has helped my welding greatly. The eyes don't work like they used to.
larry4406
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I like the light, very slick mount. Any idea where goose neck lamp parts can be sourced?
WhoWhatNow
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That's exactly why I want one. My TIG is suffering because I can't see the weld. Yah that's it....
Do you know how long the gooseneck is? I found 24" 2lbs capacity ones at McMaster-Carr but yours looks longer.
Great work!
Do you know how long the gooseneck is? I found 24" 2lbs capacity ones at McMaster-Carr but yours looks longer.
Great work!
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RivennHewn
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Sorry, I don't have a source. But I haven't really tried.
I'm sure they are out there somewhere.
The one pictured is 4', but I"ve got a couple 2' I'm trying to decide what to do with.
I'm sure they are out there somewhere.
The one pictured is 4', but I"ve got a couple 2' I'm trying to decide what to do with.
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RivennHewn
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Not much to show for this weekend besides a stack of sanded boards, and a little experimentation on blackening/ finish for the metal frame.
I thinking I'll be going with Eastwood's blackening solution and Penetrol finish.
I thinking I'll be going with Eastwood's blackening solution and Penetrol finish.
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RivennHewn
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Not feeling like working on projects today, but I did a little clean and organize in the shop.
Cut and bent a bunch of coat hangers to hang up all my hardhats.
Un-utilized space up and behind some ductwork there was a gas pipe.
Perfect spot to get rid of some clutter.
Cut and bent a bunch of coat hangers to hang up all my hardhats.
Un-utilized space up and behind some ductwork there was a gas pipe.
Perfect spot to get rid of some clutter.
Kevin54
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Riven.....your work ALWAYS just fascinates me, and it is absolutely fantastic!!!!!
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RivennHewn
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Thanks so much Kevin,
Very much appreciate it.
Very much appreciate it.
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RivennHewn
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One thing that drives me nuts, is working with indecisive people.
I couldn't decide what to pair with the old cast iron lathe leg, so I'm putting the C-channel legs on the sandblasted table.
I've decided they look good together, so now I can quit driving myself nuts.
Another project done and off the list!
I couldn't decide what to pair with the old cast iron lathe leg, so I'm putting the C-channel legs on the sandblasted table.
I've decided they look good together, so now I can quit driving myself nuts.
Another project done and off the list!
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A great outcome all around Rivenn, the top and the legs go perfectly together, well done.
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RivennHewn
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Thanks again, 1/2 Cup. I'm hoping to get some better pics this week.
Planning on taking the table to work, were we just started some demo on an another old building. Might even have real photographer, with a real camera help me out.
Cell phone pics ****.
Puget dude,
Got a laugh out of me there, took me a minute to figure out what you were talking about.
Thanks
Planning on taking the table to work, were we just started some demo on an another old building. Might even have real photographer, with a real camera help me out.
Cell phone pics ****.
Puget dude,
Got a laugh out of me there, took me a minute to figure out what you were talking about.
Thanks
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RivennHewn
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Found an easy way to keep all the slats straight, and in plane with each other.
Spaced the frame off the wall, and shimmed it so it sat flat/level.
Slide a board into position, clamp, drill, tap and screw. Again and again.
The back board on the seat needs adjusting. It's only about 3/32" out of plane, but it really shows.
Spaced the frame off the wall, and shimmed it so it sat flat/level.
Slide a board into position, clamp, drill, tap and screw. Again and again.
The back board on the seat needs adjusting. It's only about 3/32" out of plane, but it really shows.
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PugetDude
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Found an easy way to keep all the slats straight, and in plane with each other.
Spaced the frame off the wall, and shimmed it so it sat flat/level.
Slide a board into position, clamp, drill, tap and screw. Again and again.
The back board on the seat needs adjusting. It's only about 3/32" out of plane, but it really shows.
Gotta get that gig line straight.
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RivennHewn
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I didn't really need this, but it needed a good home.
I wonder if PB Blaster enjoys a good challenge?
Anybody speak Craftsman?
I wonder if PB Blaster enjoys a good challenge?
Anybody speak Craftsman?
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RivennHewn
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It's been a slow week around here due to a bad back.
Can't stand, sit or walk for too long. There's been a lot of laying on the floor.
*****.
The PB Blaster has yet to loosen the bolt holding the base on the C-man vise.
I've tried heat, and some lite taps with a hammer. Also wrecked my new DeWalt screwdriver when I tried to use a Cresent wrench with it to get the stupid bolt to break loose.
Thought I'd let it soak in the electrolysis tank for awhile.
Can't stand, sit or walk for too long. There's been a lot of laying on the floor.
*****.
The PB Blaster has yet to loosen the bolt holding the base on the C-man vise.
I've tried heat, and some lite taps with a hammer. Also wrecked my new DeWalt screwdriver when I tried to use a Cresent wrench with it to get the stupid bolt to break loose.
Thought I'd let it soak in the electrolysis tank for awhile.
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Toolfool
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Some great looking projects. Wish I had some of your metal skills.
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RivennHewn
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Toolfool,
Coming from a person with your skills, that means a lot. Thank you.
I was a cabinet, stair, mantle, trim guy for years. Similar projects to what you do, but my area of interest changed to metal a few years ago.
Compared to others on this site, I'm still working on getting out of the 'novice' category.
Love your shop!
Toolfool
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Thank you. Give me a yell if you get over to the island. Love to show off the shop. Maybe you can teach me how to use my little Lincoln welder.
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RivennHewn
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I just might have to take you up on that.
Always enjoy a trip to the islands.
Always enjoy a trip to the islands.
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RivennHewn
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My back is still feeling less than wonderful, but a few trips to the chiroquackter have helped straighten me out some.
Still keeping myself on light duty, I figured I could at least get the chair slats finished.
Ran an 1/8" round over bit over all the edges, finish sanded the slats, and applied a 1st coat of Profin.
The Profin really brings out the color. My favorite finish.
Still keeping myself on light duty, I figured I could at least get the chair slats finished.
Ran an 1/8" round over bit over all the edges, finish sanded the slats, and applied a 1st coat of Profin.
The Profin really brings out the color. My favorite finish.
PugetDude
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Nice job on finishing those slats. I like Daly's products, too- much better than the stuff from the big box stores.
My wife and I were over in Seattle last night, went to Hwy 99 Blues Club under the Alaskan Way Viaduct- they had some unique welded steel tables that screamed "Rivennhewn was here".....
My wife and I were over in Seattle last night, went to Hwy 99 Blues Club under the Alaskan Way Viaduct- they had some unique welded steel tables that screamed "Rivennhewn was here".....
1/2 Cup
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I hope you back comes good soon, take care Rivenn.
Great work on the slats.
Regards
Great work on the slats.
Regards