What's Happening in Chazz's Shop?

[ChazzC]

Here, take a look...

I get it, like the bristle “skirt” on a CNC router. And yet another use for a magnetic base.

 

[ChazzC]

Shop Storage

I'm still editing the Part 3 video, but took some time out to do some analized storage –

Consolidated my US & Metric transfer screws:


Prep'd two storage tubes from 3" PVC drain pipe (the low pressure/density pipe works great for this; plain test caps glued on the base and test caps with tabs for easy removal for the tops:


Keeps these less often used tools (live bullnose center & MT3 3/4" chuck) clean and storing them on end takes up less space:

 

[ChazzC]

Accusize 5" 3-Jaw Chuck Fitting, Part 3

Part 3 (final episode) is now live:

 

[CJ5Dave]

sorry wrong thread.

 

[ChazzC]

Glammed Up my Kant-Twist Clamps

Got tired of sore fingers from the skinny T-handles so finally I broke down and added grips:

4-1/2", 2-1/2", 2" & 1" clamps (some are Kant-Tiwst-ish); mostly Weaver-Grip™ courtesy of a Zoro 20% coupon, but a few copies improved versions from eBay (the Weaver's went on easier, even on the non-branded clamps). The baby 3/4" has a knurled knob. Still need another grip for a lonely 1" (Zoro had limited stock for the small ones).

I do have a problem: I found a bare spot that is begging for more clamps.

 

[woodchucker]

Shop Storage

I'm still editing the Part 3 video, but took some time out to do some analized storage –

Consolidated my US & Metric transfer screws:
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Prep'd two storage tubes from 3" PVC drain pipe (the low pressure/density pipe works great for this; plain test caps glued on the base and test caps with tabs for easy removal for the tops:
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Keeps these less often used tools (live bullnose center & MT3 3/4" chuck) clean and storing them on end takes up less space:
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not sure how it saves space, but one piece of advice. throw some desiccant in them. You are locking in the moisture, and you want it to be absorbed, when you pull out a chuck, close it back up to keep it dry.

 

[ChazzC]

not sure how it saves space, but one piece of advice. throw some desiccant in them. You are locking in the moisture, and you want it to be absorbed, when you pull out a chuck, close it back up to keep it dry.

The tubes/pipes save space by letting me store on end, but good point on sealing in/out moisture: I use ZeRust PlasTabs or Drawer Liner, plus keep humidity below 55% RH – no rust or staining on anything (that didn't come in that way) in 15+ years.