That's really getting there, Steve!
And you'll have plenty of room for all the goodies...including a nice CNC. LOL
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That's really getting there, Steve!
And you'll have plenty of room for all the goodies...including a nice CNC. LOL
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Another good day....Picked up needed electrical parts, and almost finished with work/assembly bench. 20180724_151716 (1).jpg Sorry it's rotated. I haven't figure that part out yet. Warning............I purchased 3" casters at Lowes....2 swivel and 2 straight. They are NOT the same height so I need to shim one set by 1". Dang it(: Oh.....I think I will like he melamine top...easy to clean, two sides coated, and reasonably priced. Time will tell.
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I am thinking about a CNC.....No fool like an old fool, lol..........I'm finally recognizing I'm not ready for "retirement".....not for me just yet!Originally Posted by Jim Becker
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Yup...saw (and commented on) your post on Camheads."Try it...you'll like it!"...
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Thanks Jim, I appreciate the encouragement
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I try hard to be a quality "enabler"...especially with other folks' money.
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And today we have lights.....
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And image is still 90 deg out. And I went THE OTHER WAY and still made no difference, LOL.
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Lights are nice to have...and they help you keep your fingers.
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20180728_161955.jpgIt's been a couple days but I built a 36 x 48 work station with router table, belt sander, drill press and, small metal shear (which will need a "baggy" to keep the dust off. I put it on casters and will rn everything to a power strip which will then power everything when needed. After thinking about it I decided that teh 24x40 space will fill up FAST and this can be tucked in a corner when it's not needed. Not SMC quality build but will be functional
Last edited by Steve Middleton; 07-28-2018 at 10:24 PM.
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That's going to be a great work space.
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I've been reading DC threads and the members have MANY different shops/needs. My 24x40 will be primarily laser at least until I add a CNC router. I know the router will require DC. Ray at Rabbit asks for a 6" exit fitting which he will install to duct the laser. I know I'll be doing some sanding and painting but don't know whether the painting will be spray or brush. Any suggestions or comments will be appreciate as I'm a TOTAL newby. Thanks in advance, it's a great forum!
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Venting for spray operations is a whole 'nuther thing over DC, especially if you choose to use solvent based finishes instead of working with water borne finishes. You need a more serious (and expensive) setup for solvent based finishes like lacquer than you do for water borne products. The former has seriously explosive and health-hazardous VOC properties while the latter is more about suspended fines, rather than VOC. (water borne still requires personal protection, however)
You are correct that a CNC will want for DC. Some folks dedicate a unit; others run it off their regular shop system. What you decide to employ will be very much related to the tools and work you intend to do. The laser is a separate thing for sure and it sounds like you have that covered.
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More progress yesterday. Mini split installed and continue to refine the shelving design. If I do this enough times I'll find something I like
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