2017 POTD Thread Archive

[Martin W]

Greg, That looks great. We are always looking for cabinetmakers, if you are ever interested.
cheers
Martin

 

[ndnchf]

Just thought I'd show the stand I made for my chop saw. I keep it in the garage, but roll it out into the driveway to use. So I made this simple wheeled stand. The stand has its own extension cord coiled on the back and an outlet box on the back so an angle grinder can be plugged in to clean up the chopped edges. The framework around the saw holds it in place, but still allows it to be lifted off for use where the stand is not practical. It works very well for me.

 

[f350ca]

Thanks, really appreciate the comments. These have been on the to do list for a long time. Built the second one for one of the kids, I don't have enough bench space for two. Funny Bill I was thinking the same thing, maybe could use a felt marker to label the drawers. lol
Gerstner is safe, I could have built two full size dressers in less time.
Today Im back in the metal shop repairing the hood panels on a Case backhoe.

Thanks
Greg

 

[stioc]

Just thought I'd show the stand I made for my chop saw. I keep it in the garage, but roll it out into the driveway to use. So I made this simple wheeled stand. The stand has its own extension cord coiled on the back and an outlet box on the back so an angle grinder can be plugged in to clean up the chopped edges. The framework around the saw holds it in place, but still allows it to be lifted off for use where the stand is not practical. It works very well for me.

That looks great and very useful. I have that HF chop saw too but was thinking of getting rid of it since it flexes so much, may I should bolt it down to a small stand like that. My neighbor has a RIGID one and it's way more, well, rigid compared to mine.

 

[Skippyman]

Finally finished,

Greg

Wow, those are fantastic!

 

[roadie33]

Got done with the DRO, now to fab up an air/coolant system for the Mill.
This is what I have so far.
1.5" x 3" Alum block. Cut a pocket and Epoxied in 3 - 3/4" square, rare earth magnets. Drill and tapped for the tube block and a regulator.
Next is to figure out the rest of the piping to air tank. It uses 8mm tubing with press in fittings,( like shark bite plumbing fittings). I have over 20' of tubing. I so far have $18 in it.

BTW is it possible to take the joints apart to shorten it?

 

[Billh50]

Today I took a break from designing to do some lathe work on my indexer. Didn't get much done before the pain started. But did get to adjust the tail stock to where I only had less than a .001 of taper for 6 inches. Still have to take off about 3/8 of an inch on the diameter yet. Maybe do more tomorrow. While I was machining the spindle I realized I will have to buy a steady rest to finish it. Hopefully I will have enough extra at the end of the month to buy one.

 

[woodchucker]

Finally finished,

Nice work Greg, looks real nice.

 

[ddickey]

Made a new holder for my new old stock Teclock indicator.

 

[Cheeseking]

BTW is it possible to take the joints apart to shorten it?

I believe so. They sell a special "pliers" to make popping the segments apart easier bit I'm thinking you can do it sans the tool with a little grunting.