Toxicscrew
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Digging the plasma table, good job bud!
The making of a table
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RivennHewn
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Bo, the truck dog, has taken his last ride.
The only one who was truly happy to see me everyday for the last 15 years.
Sad day.
The only one who was truly happy to see me everyday for the last 15 years.
Sad day.
Strouty
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Sorry to hear that. 
Toolfool
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Oh no. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.
don long
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It's a bad day when it comes. Many of us here have experienced it and I feel bad for you! So sorry to hear you lost your faithful companion.
I'm sure you gave Bo a good life and you have many good memories to reflect back on.
I'm sure you gave Bo a good life and you have many good memories to reflect back on.
Strouty
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I have two 14 year old cats, both have issues, but seem to be doing fine. I know I will be upset when either of them have to go, but the GF will be devastated and that is going to be worse than actually losing the cats. Maybe you could make a piece dedicated to Bo?
Toolfool
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I ordered one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D7LS3A8/?tag=atomicindus08-20 for each of our last two dogs who are buried on our property. I still check in on them from time to time. I'm sure you could create some cool way to display one.
PugetDude
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Riven, sorry to hear about the loss of Bo. I'm sure he had a great life with you. Brighter days ahead.
1/2 Cup
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Rivenn, our thoughts are with you at this time.
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RivennHewn
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Thank you all for your thoughts and comments.
Bo was a noble beast, and a force of nature.
He'll be missed.
I've known the day was coming for months, but that didn't make it any easier.
Bo was a noble beast, and a force of nature.
He'll be missed.
I've known the day was coming for months, but that didn't make it any easier.
I know exactly how you feel, I went through this only a few months back with my dog who had been with me for almost 15 years. The memories remain, triggered by small things during they day, and the sadness they often trigger fades slowly over time. I have a new pup now, a 1 yr old GSD rescue. My wife persisted until we found the dog who really clicked for me. Having him around really helps. Sorry for your loss.
little d
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In our thoughts also, one of the hardest things a man has to deal with.
Strouty
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I saw this picture from another thread, I saw the rabbit passed as well. They are back together now. Great picture of both of them. Sorry if it is too much, I will remove it.
OP
RivennHewn
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No Strouty, it's perfect.
Thank you
Thank you
Strouty
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I saw it and it made me a little sad, but it was such a nice pic, thought it deserved the spotlight.
jimgood
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Sorry to hear about Bo. 15 years is an exceptionally good run for a dog that size! You were a good Dad for sure.
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RivennHewn
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A little late, but thanks again Strouty and jim.
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RivennHewn
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Look!! squirrel!!
Got the day to spend any way I wanted and instead of finishing any of the numerous projects I have going, I started a new one.
Pulled out the plasma and the welder, and started a TV stand. A friend moved, and left us a nice 32" flat screen.
I could have gone to the store, bought one and been done with it. No, No.
I have to spend my whole day, burn up materials and consumable, and still not have a working TV this evening.
Did have fun though.
The stand will be a tapered, curved arm with a typical mount on top, and a lazy susan type base. I'll also figure out a shelf for the cable box/player.
Roughing in the tapers:
Free handing the curves:
Initial fit up left me with flat spots on the curve:
Fixed it:
As far as I got today:
Got the day to spend any way I wanted and instead of finishing any of the numerous projects I have going, I started a new one.
Pulled out the plasma and the welder, and started a TV stand. A friend moved, and left us a nice 32" flat screen.
I could have gone to the store, bought one and been done with it. No, No.
I have to spend my whole day, burn up materials and consumable, and still not have a working TV this evening.
Did have fun though.
The stand will be a tapered, curved arm with a typical mount on top, and a lazy susan type base. I'll also figure out a shelf for the cable box/player.
Roughing in the tapers:
Free handing the curves:
Initial fit up left me with flat spots on the curve:
Fixed it:
As far as I got today:
Strouty
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That is awesome. I don't know how to say anything more.
OP
RivennHewn
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Thanks Strouty,
It seemed simple enough when I started it. Got a little more complex by the time I was into it.
Nothing like a new challenge
OP
RivennHewn
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Think I just found the base for the TV stand.
The same old Delta/Rockwell shaper I cut up last week had a nice cast iron base.
Might just work.
Need to devise a pivot system, so the whole arm will pivot 360 degrees.
I'm thinking about a couple pieces of pipe, that nest nicely and some sort of thrust bearing.
Definitely open to ideas on this.
The same old Delta/Rockwell shaper I cut up last week had a nice cast iron base.
Might just work.
Need to devise a pivot system, so the whole arm will pivot 360 degrees.
I'm thinking about a couple pieces of pipe, that nest nicely and some sort of thrust bearing.
Definitely open to ideas on this.
PugetDude
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Think I just found the base for the TV stand.
The same old Delta/Rockwell shaper I cut up last week had a nice cast iron base.
Might just work.
Need to devise a pivot system, so the whole arm will pivot 360 degrees.
I'm thinking about a couple pieces of pipe, that nest nicely and some sort of thrust bearing.
Definitely open to ideas on this.
Trailer spindle?
1/2 Cup
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Fantastic, absolutely fantastic work Rivenn.
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RivennHewn
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Thanks guys.
Trailer spindle just might work, but I think I got a line on some bearings.
Came home to an empty house, and started cutting up some rectangular tube.
They are going to run up the back side, for some cord management.
Cord management are two of my favorite words!!! No sloppy cords and cables here.
Cutting with the Femi and guide:
Deburring the edges, and burning my fingers:
Trailer spindle just might work, but I think I got a line on some bearings.
Came home to an empty house, and started cutting up some rectangular tube.
They are going to run up the back side, for some cord management.
Cord management are two of my favorite words!!! No sloppy cords and cables here.
Cutting with the Femi and guide:
Deburring the edges, and burning my fingers:
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RivennHewn
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Had to skip dinner to get some of these installed.
Couldn't wait to see how they'd look.
Need to cut another 10 or so.
Couldn't wait to see how they'd look.
Need to cut another 10 or so.
That is looking so good. When I saw the first weld up picture I thought to myself that it would have been cool to have 2 web pieces that you could space making a hidden cord chase between the two. Something to consider on the next two or three.
lg
no neat sigline
lg
no neat sigline
1/2 Cup
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Rivenn, in regard to your pivot, I would be inclined to machine some suitably sized pipe with a close fit so it is smooth to operate and perhaps a couple of nylon washers for your thrust bearings.
Luv the cable management system, works well.
Regards
Luv the cable management system, works well.
Regards
Toolfool
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Starting to look like the Loch Ness monster.
OP
RivennHewn
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Larry,
I've got a few more ideas of potential "uses" for something similar.
Thanks
1/2 Cup,
There are a few ideas rattl'n around in my head. I want it to move easy, but not too easy. I could see where if the floor is slightly out of level, bearings might allow it to find it's own direction due to gravity. Maybe a locking mechanism?
Toolfool,
I've always liked Nessie.
I did manage to get the rest of the "Vertebrae" installed tonight, but it got too dark for pics.
I've got a few more ideas of potential "uses" for something similar.
Thanks
1/2 Cup,
There are a few ideas rattl'n around in my head. I want it to move easy, but not too easy. I could see where if the floor is slightly out of level, bearings might allow it to find it's own direction due to gravity. Maybe a locking mechanism?
Toolfool,
I've always liked Nessie.
I did manage to get the rest of the "Vertebrae" installed tonight, but it got too dark for pics.
1/2 Cup
Member Emeritus
Rivenn,
If I had known I would have lent you my bar bender. It makes easy work of bending flat.
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Regards
If I had known I would have lent you my bar bender. It makes easy work of bending flat.
View media item 34657
Regards
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RivennHewn
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I could of used that.
Have to keep on the look out for one.
Have to keep on the look out for one.
1/2 Cup
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I built the bender, just out of stuff I had laying around, it would have done all of the bends easily.
Regards
OP
RivennHewn
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Takes skill
Decided I didn't like the proportions of the cast iron base, going a different direction now.
OP
RivennHewn
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Never used WD40 as form oil before:
Re-bar cage welded up with coupler nuts as inserts for the leveling feet.
Also a center bearing point for the pivot, with bolts as 'Nelson studs':
Mud. Added a little lamp black to the mix:
Nothing left to do but watch it dry!
Re-bar cage welded up with coupler nuts as inserts for the leveling feet.
Also a center bearing point for the pivot, with bolts as 'Nelson studs':
Mud. Added a little lamp black to the mix:
Nothing left to do but watch it dry!