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mr douglas t
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Thought I would update the photos.
First a peek into the decked attic. As I start to load my surplus crap into here, I am beginning to think about emptying it in the event that I move. I have decided that the only sane course of action may be to remove what I want and remove the stair and sheetrock the doorway.
a stockrack for the metalshop
running the dust ductwork
making progress.
and finally, the point of it all, my first completed piece.
First a peek into the decked attic. As I start to load my surplus crap into here, I am beginning to think about emptying it in the event that I move. I have decided that the only sane course of action may be to remove what I want and remove the stair and sheetrock the doorway.
a stockrack for the metalshop
running the dust ductwork
making progress.
and finally, the point of it all, my first completed piece.
Man, that's one sweet Oliver workbench. I've never seen one of those in their product line.
Do you think install location will be as flat as your jointer?
I usually yell at people if they decide to use my tools as a work bench. But when I do it, as I'm sure the case is here, I'd be yelling at myself; and I do enough of that already.
The shop looks great, nice and bright. My theory on lighting is get enough light so you have to squint, and then back of a tad.
Stephen
Do you think install location will be as flat as your jointer?
I usually yell at people if they decide to use my tools as a work bench. But when I do it, as I'm sure the case is here, I'd be yelling at myself; and I do enough of that already.
The shop looks great, nice and bright. My theory on lighting is get enough light so you have to squint, and then back of a tad.
Stephen
Hi Steve,
The Oliver workbench is indeed quite flat, if I were to build the piece on a less flat surface it might be unflat in the same way as its destination home, or perhaps in the opposite way. Due to space restrictions I have used my oliver jointer for years for this piece. Now that I am in the new shop, I can't wait to build a nice cart to replace it. Look for my cart debate thread coming soon.
As to the lights, my goal was that I would need suntan lotion, didn't wuite get that bright, but I am very happy with the results.
Here is the picture the completed dust collection ductwork.
here it is all ready to be turned on.
an interesting thing happened when I turned it on
let's see how much elevation we get
This entertains me greatly. Perhaps I need a youtube video of this. I can even alter the height by opening and closing different blast gates to adjust the back-pressure. Do I hear performance art piece?
Also, here are some pics of the completed tablesaw island
The Oliver workbench is indeed quite flat, if I were to build the piece on a less flat surface it might be unflat in the same way as its destination home, or perhaps in the opposite way. Due to space restrictions I have used my oliver jointer for years for this piece. Now that I am in the new shop, I can't wait to build a nice cart to replace it. Look for my cart debate thread coming soon.
As to the lights, my goal was that I would need suntan lotion, didn't wuite get that bright, but I am very happy with the results.
Here is the picture the completed dust collection ductwork.
here it is all ready to be turned on.
an interesting thing happened when I turned it on
let's see how much elevation we get
This entertains me greatly. Perhaps I need a youtube video of this. I can even alter the height by opening and closing different blast gates to adjust the back-pressure. Do I hear performance art piece?
Also, here are some pics of the completed tablesaw island
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DenaliPilot
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mr douglas t
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DenaliPilot
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Crzy,
I had the same problem with my dust collector on a much smaller scale. When I first turned it on the drums picked up a few inches but kicked left and right following the shape of the wye that i feed them with. My solution was to strap the bins together. This helped to reduce their vertical lift to almost nothing. You are going to need two drums so rig it until the day you get tired of emptying that little bucket.
Table saw island look fantastic. Now I feel inspired to search out the second vidmar so I can try to match you.
I had the same problem with my dust collector on a much smaller scale. When I first turned it on the drums picked up a few inches but kicked left and right following the shape of the wye that i feed them with. My solution was to strap the bins together. This helped to reduce their vertical lift to almost nothing. You are going to need two drums so rig it until the day you get tired of emptying that little bucket.
Table saw island look fantastic. Now I feel inspired to search out the second vidmar so I can try to match you.
Thanks guys, I am very excited to be all but done with the set-up.
To answer some questions and ideas....
The island came out well, but it is certainly not as flat as my jointer. And yes, parts do have cedar shims, but they were trimmed.
As to the metal drum for the dust collection system, I thought about this, but don't think I like the concept of emptying it, too darn heavy.
As to dust in the tablesaw Island. I wish I could be like Nektai and have snuck it under my slab, but the precision planning was too much for me. I will not accept a ceiling drop, so my only future hope would be a small unit stashed under the island. This is actually possible, as there is quite a bit if space on the non-vidmar side.
I am going to get sick and tired of emptying that bucket very quickly..... but I do plan on rigging it, to stop the launch, until a good solution presents itself.
Pete
To answer some questions and ideas....
The island came out well, but it is certainly not as flat as my jointer. And yes, parts do have cedar shims, but they were trimmed.
As to the metal drum for the dust collection system, I thought about this, but don't think I like the concept of emptying it, too darn heavy.
As to dust in the tablesaw Island. I wish I could be like Nektai and have snuck it under my slab, but the precision planning was too much for me. I will not accept a ceiling drop, so my only future hope would be a small unit stashed under the island. This is actually possible, as there is quite a bit if space on the non-vidmar side.
I am going to get sick and tired of emptying that bucket very quickly..... but I do plan on rigging it, to stop the launch, until a good solution presents itself.
Pete
I have been busy on a secret mission to complete the siding on the building. I am happy to report that the mission is complete. Here are the final steps toward achieving the goal.
moving down the front
front all but complete, now to deal with the side that was started last fall
With a lot of help from my brother, the side moves quickly
onto the doors. After much debate, I chose a chevron pattern
Completed and cleaned up. Reseeded grass as well. Finally!
moving down the front
front all but complete, now to deal with the side that was started last fall
With a lot of help from my brother, the side moves quickly
onto the doors. After much debate, I chose a chevron pattern
Completed and cleaned up. Reseeded grass as well. Finally!
Nektai, Yes I am glad I went with the chevron, I will take a close-up pic soon. The one funny thing for the moment is I had to buy ten more pieces of siding to finish the building. The left door is comprised entirely of this freshly stained wood and looks different. I am sure a bit of age and weather will fix this rapidly.
Pete
Pete
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DenaliPilot
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Hey DP,
Thanks, the ball bearing hinges are definitely sweet- the doors glide open and shut. Actually it makes holding them open interesting. The wind blows them around easily. I have been thinking about chains or cable to hold them in the open position.
There is a deadbolt and padlock on the inside for security. Also a ceiling lock.
They are weather stripped around the edges with a standard door seal. I found 7' long sweeps in mcmaster carr which I cut to fit the bottoms. The center gap has an overlap which takes foam, but it has yet to be applied- need to do some staining there.
Thanks, the ball bearing hinges are definitely sweet- the doors glide open and shut. Actually it makes holding them open interesting. The wind blows them around easily. I have been thinking about chains or cable to hold them in the open position.
There is a deadbolt and padlock on the inside for security. Also a ceiling lock.
They are weather stripped around the edges with a standard door seal. I found 7' long sweeps in mcmaster carr which I cut to fit the bottoms. The center gap has an overlap which takes foam, but it has yet to be applied- need to do some staining there.
Holding doors open...
Pete,
I just noticed the hose spigot next to the left door. In your spare time, you may want to put together some sort of door stop to keep the spigot from punching a hole in the door.
- Jeff
I just noticed the hose spigot next to the left door. In your spare time, you may want to put together some sort of door stop to keep the spigot from punching a hole in the door.
- Jeff
Hi Jeff,
I need to make up a word to respond. There actually isn't an issue because of the insettedness of the doors- they bump the trim before opening fully. It turned out to be a happy compromise, the doors open substantially enough to be out of the way, but I did not have to do something silly where they hang from the trim..
Pete
I need to make up a word to respond. There actually isn't an issue because of the insettedness of the doors- they bump the trim before opening fully. It turned out to be a happy compromise, the doors open substantially enough to be out of the way, but I did not have to do something silly where they hang from the trim..
Pete