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Covers are especially important in a home workshop because we usually try to cram as much as possible into a small space . That means grinders within grit drift distance of lathes and mills for example. If that grit settles onto oiled ways a lot of insidious damage can be done. Dressing grinding wheels is particularly bad in this respect. Whenever you can, you should cover your sensitive machines before grinding then let the dust settle before uncovering them. Same thing for wood work, although this is a bit less destructive. You can use old duvet covers - they are big enough to cover up my machines and they don't cause condensation
I am thinking of a canvas, duck, or denim type weight material for the covers. I have found this site that provides excellent instructions on making covers:
http://www.projectsinmetal.com/norman_newguy_malking_custom_covers_for_machinery/
The master plan is to buy a machine off Craigslist or FleaBay .
Do any of you have any recommendations on a machine or the type I should be shopping for? Or anything pre-prepared I can use as covers?
Thanks,
Nelson
I am thinking of a canvas, duck, or denim type weight material for the covers. I have found this site that provides excellent instructions on making covers:
http://www.projectsinmetal.com/norman_newguy_malking_custom_covers_for_machinery/
The master plan is to buy a machine off Craigslist or FleaBay .
Do any of you have any recommendations on a machine or the type I should be shopping for? Or anything pre-prepared I can use as covers?
Thanks,
Nelson