Strouty
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I try.
The making of a table
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Remember when you were a good boy at the dentist or doctor's office, and they gave you stickers?
We get an emailed certificate and sadly no stickers.
Its what is called E learning.
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RivennHewn
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I dropped my truck off at the shop for some maintenance and to have the S belt replaced.
Didn't have a ride home, so I got the Uber app on my phone.
2 minutes later, my ride showed up.
Super fast and easy.
Will be using them again in the future.
Didn't have a ride home, so I got the Uber app on my phone.
2 minutes later, my ride showed up.
Super fast and easy.
Will be using them again in the future.
drivesitfar
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Riv: UBER is AWESOME. my kids have been using it for a year or maybe 2 now and my wife and i were in Vegas last month without a rental car for 2 days and used UBER in the evenings. we walked during the day and at night used UBER after the shows and back to the airport. All the drivers were very friendly and most of the time there was one parked out the side or back of the big casinos because they have rules to follow.
We had a rental car in Phoenix and the taxes on the daily rate were up around 50% more on top of that and we heard Vegas was that way too. plus parking is another cost. we probably would have walked in the evenings down the strip but it was close to freezing so my wife put UBER on her phone and maybe used it 3 times. we also decided to use one to get home from the airport when we got home too and didn't have to wait or bother my 83 year old mom or kids that live at least 20-30 minutes away.
We had a rental car in Phoenix and the taxes on the daily rate were up around 50% more on top of that and we heard Vegas was that way too. plus parking is another cost. we probably would have walked in the evenings down the strip but it was close to freezing so my wife put UBER on her phone and maybe used it 3 times. we also decided to use one to get home from the airport when we got home too and didn't have to wait or bother my 83 year old mom or kids that live at least 20-30 minutes away.
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RivennHewn
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Got to spend a little shop time cleaning up the Radial DP today:
Some minor rust where the table was left in one position too long:
Pulleys need a little alignment. With a level placed between them, there is about an 1/8" gap.
Some minor rust where the table was left in one position too long:
Pulleys need a little alignment. With a level placed between them, there is about an 1/8" gap.
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Looking fantastic Riven.
The alignment should be too much of an issue.
Regards
The alignment should be too much of an issue.
Regards
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RivennHewn
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Today I was rummaging around in the basement of a building that is slated for demo.
Power has been cut to the building, so I was using my M12 flashlight to explore the darkness.
In a dark corner, covered by trash, I saw this old SK socket set box.
Full of treasures! Well, mostly junk sockets except for this little gem
Power has been cut to the building, so I was using my M12 flashlight to explore the darkness.
In a dark corner, covered by trash, I saw this old SK socket set box.
Full of treasures! Well, mostly junk sockets except for this little gem
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the bar is a gem, great score.
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RivennHewn
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Work has been keeping me a little busy these days:
But I finally got some shop time this weekend to work on a stand for my radial DP.
The tube is actually sched. 40 fire sprinkler pipe. I had to remove the protective coating, which ended up being a pita. Should have bought new material.
I did like the groove rolled into the ends of the pipe for the bolt on type connectors they use, and decided to use them as accents on the bottom of the legs.
But I finally got some shop time this weekend to work on a stand for my radial DP.
The tube is actually sched. 40 fire sprinkler pipe. I had to remove the protective coating, which ended up being a pita. Should have bought new material.
I did like the groove rolled into the ends of the pipe for the bolt on type connectors they use, and decided to use them as accents on the bottom of the legs.
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RivennHewn
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In the "Totally F'n frustrating" dept., my POS HF tubing notcher is going to be replaced with a real tool soon.
It helps to use a good holesaw. The Milwaukee carbides cut great.
With way to much effort, I finally got a decent joint!
It helps to use a good holesaw. The Milwaukee carbides cut great.
With way to much effort, I finally got a decent joint!
Toolfool
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Watching.
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Thanks for the update Riven.
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Riv -
Subscribed. Amazing display of creativity and just damn fine work!
I am a new member and just stumbled across this thread. I couldn't help myself - I read all 45 pages last night and can't wait to see more.
I'm a woodworker who is staring to dabble with metalwork and seeing your work is inspirational. I almost went down to the shop at midnight last night after reading this thread just to contemplate new projects!
Thanks and I look forward to following!
Mark
Subscribed. Amazing display of creativity and just damn fine work!
I am a new member and just stumbled across this thread. I couldn't help myself - I read all 45 pages last night and can't wait to see more.
I'm a woodworker who is staring to dabble with metalwork and seeing your work is inspirational. I almost went down to the shop at midnight last night after reading this thread just to contemplate new projects!
Thanks and I look forward to following!
Mark
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RivennHewn
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Mark,
Thanks for your kind words.
And welcome to GJ, there is so much creativity and craftsmanship to be inspired by here. I get more than I give.
Be sure to take some pics and post up your projects.
Thanks for your kind words.
And welcome to GJ, there is so much creativity and craftsmanship to be inspired by here. I get more than I give.
Be sure to take some pics and post up your projects.
PugetDude
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Now I want to get a tubing notcher
Riven will probably sell you a slightly used HF model...
Strouty
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Looking good, can't wait to see the stand.
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RivennHewn
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Riven will probably sell you a slightly used HF model...
Naw, that's going in the scrap bin.
I did place an order for the Eastwood version here:
http://www.eastwood.com/professional-tubing-notcher.html
It may be another offshore unit, but I can't justify spending $500 for a tool that doesn't get used too much. Even if it's made in the USA.
I did make a little progress tonight. Got the legs squared up in a jig, and tacked.
Here's a pic of the little foot detail:
Thanks to ya'll for stopping by.
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Luv it Riven.
drivesitfar
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Riv: looks great and I learned another thing watching your thread. I never knew how guys would make those cuts.
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RivennHewn
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Thanks Drives , 1/2 Cup.
Project is as far as I can go until the new notcher shows up. UPS ground.
Looks like another busy spell at work anyway.
Project is as far as I can go until the new notcher shows up. UPS ground.
Looks like another busy spell at work anyway.
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RivennHewn
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Tracking says the new notcher will be here by end of day on Saturday.
Spent this evening cleaning and organizing the shop.
Being the kind of guy that hates throwing anything away, I found a new use for the HF notcher. I took the clamp and bushing/cutter holder off and now have a nice adjustable jig for holding the pieces at 90 degrees.
On another note, the drywall knife on the table has become a regular on the welding table. It works great for knocking slag and spatter off the table and work piece. Almost better than a chipping hammer.
It cleans chips and shaving off the table like a razor blade on a mirror.
Spent this evening cleaning and organizing the shop.
Being the kind of guy that hates throwing anything away, I found a new use for the HF notcher. I took the clamp and bushing/cutter holder off and now have a nice adjustable jig for holding the pieces at 90 degrees.
On another note, the drywall knife on the table has become a regular on the welding table. It works great for knocking slag and spatter off the table and work piece. Almost better than a chipping hammer.
It cleans chips and shaving off the table like a razor blade on a mirror.
drivesitfar
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Riv: I'm new to welding and just learning, but either that is chrome or awfully shiny stainless. I'm guessing stainless because isn't chrome finish done after welding or not possible?
nice tip on the putty knife and I like the wood handled tools too.
nice repurpose and guessing that is normally done with those magnets shaped like a house. or would those work in that situation?
nice tip on the putty knife and I like the wood handled tools too.
nice repurpose and guessing that is normally done with those magnets shaped like a house. or would those work in that situation?
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RivennHewn
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Drives,
I'm new to welding too! Someday, I'd like to take a class or two.
The pipe is just regular schedule 40, it was just hit with a sanding disc to remove an ugly coating. I then hit all the pieces with a random orbit sander to dull down the shinny finish. (I don't do shinny)
The square magnets work, but on larger set ups, I secure the work to keep it from warping from the heat.
Bears,
Will be posting some feedback on the eastwood notcher soon!
Ya'll have a nice weekend!
I'm new to welding too! Someday, I'd like to take a class or two.
The pipe is just regular schedule 40, it was just hit with a sanding disc to remove an ugly coating. I then hit all the pieces with a random orbit sander to dull down the shinny finish. (I don't do shinny)
The square magnets work, but on larger set ups, I secure the work to keep it from warping from the heat.
Bears,
Will be posting some feedback on the eastwood notcher soon!
Ya'll have a nice weekend!
Strouty
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I wish you were closer, I would give you some cool parts to make a few tables. I am still contemplating making them, I just have so much stuff to get done that really matters.
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RivennHewn
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I could work with those!
What are those "sensitive tuned devices"?
What are those "sensitive tuned devices"?
drivesitfar
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Riv: thanks for any help you can offer on the welding and hoping to get to weld in a few months, but my STUFF seems to have me by the Kahunas. probably because i'd like to buy STUFF like Strouty and others scrap like those cool pipes with all the bling inside them he just posted.
Strouty: those would make cool coffee, dining or end tables and since they are painted aluminum maybe even picnic tables, but we've already talked about it on your thread. I hope a member or great guy finds you to give you some cash and save them from the scrapper if you don't have the time or desire to re purpose them.
have a great weekend guys
Strouty: those would make cool coffee, dining or end tables and since they are painted aluminum maybe even picnic tables, but we've already talked about it on your thread. I hope a member or great guy finds you to give you some cash and save them from the scrapper if you don't have the time or desire to re purpose them.
have a great weekend guys
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RivennHewn
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Tracking said the notcher would be delivered by "End of day" today, and it was at the end of the day.
Just when it should up, it was time to go out with the wife.
I finally got around to unpacking it at 9:30 this evening.
Initial impression is it's quite substantial. Much heavier than it's predecessor.
It came very well packaged, and each component was rapped in plastic and well oiled. It took a few rags, rubber gloves and acetone to clean up all the parts.
Too late to make any noise tonight, will make my 1st cuts with it tomorrow.
Just when it should up, it was time to go out with the wife.
I finally got around to unpacking it at 9:30 this evening.
Initial impression is it's quite substantial. Much heavier than it's predecessor.
It came very well packaged, and each component was rapped in plastic and well oiled. It took a few rags, rubber gloves and acetone to clean up all the parts.
Too late to make any noise tonight, will make my 1st cuts with it tomorrow.
Toolfool
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New toys are good.
Strouty
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That looks very nice, hopefully it will work much better than the old one as well.
The unit I showed you was a filter for a small TV station. Not sure exactly how it worked, but I think the threaded adjusters are located strategically to hit the peaks of the wave that the specific frequency made. They are not something that is easy to modify, so it is scrap. I am going to hold onto it for a while and see what develops.
The unit I showed you was a filter for a small TV station. Not sure exactly how it worked, but I think the threaded adjusters are located strategically to hit the peaks of the wave that the specific frequency made. They are not something that is easy to modify, so it is scrap. I am going to hold onto it for a while and see what develops.
PugetDude
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Send a couple of the sections to Riven so we can all live vicariously through the build where he turn it into objets d'art...
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RivennHewn
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Now that's a tall order.........
Strouty,
Pull up a stool, and have a drink with them. Sooner or later they'll tell you what they want to be.
It took me about half an hour to cut 12 notches this morning.
The cutter head has very little play in it, so it cuts much better than the old one.
The linear bearings are a huge difference over the bronze bushings.
Overall, very pleased with my new toy.
Cut, fitted, and tacked the lower stretchers. They are 1-1/4" pipe. As opposed to the 2" legs and top stretchers.
drivesitfar
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Riv: let me know if you ever need steel, stainless or aluminum elbows for some of the pipe type projects you might do because I think I would almost be considered a hardware store in that department. I don't have it all put away yet, but I have many many buckets of steel ones and several of the others.
your new contraption looks AWESOME so let us know how it cuts compared to your old one you replaced it with.
your new contraption looks AWESOME so let us know how it cuts compared to your old one you replaced it with.
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RivennHewn
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Drives,
I just might take you up on your offer. Always interested in old hardware.
I'm pretty happy with the new notcher. Much easier to set up than the old one.
Making a double cut to fit into a corner:
A three way fit up:
Mocked up and tacked:
As it sits this afternoon:
I just might take you up on your offer. Always interested in old hardware.
I'm pretty happy with the new notcher. Much easier to set up than the old one.
Making a double cut to fit into a corner:
A three way fit up:
Mocked up and tacked:
As it sits this afternoon:
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Looking great Riven
The joints fit well and should be a breeze to weld up.
Regards
The joints fit well and should be a breeze to weld up.
Regards
drivesitfar
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Riv: since I don't have much steel, stainless or aluminum pipe keep your eyes open for some because that would make a great trade. or if you find some for me to buy just email me.
also in case you want to build some steel handrails I have some NOS steel, stainless and aluminum support parts too.
cool looking cuts on that pipe and your table looks AWESOME
also in case you want to build some steel handrails I have some NOS steel, stainless and aluminum support parts too.
cool looking cuts on that pipe and your table looks AWESOME
Toolfool
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Did I miss what's going on top of those legs ? What are the dimensions across the top of that base ?