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I have a cabinet to the right of my lathe with drawer storage and added a shelf underneath for blanks etc and a tool rack behind on the wall for the tools. On my old set up I had a shelf between the lathe and the stand which worked but as you mentioned would fill up fast so this time I went with the wall rack. We'll see what I think after a while but I think it will work.
Old set up
New set up
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On 12/8/2023 at 1:28 PM, Kev said:
Back up and running.. I'm certainly no expert when it comes to internet speeds and stuff but, I'm told these numbers are pretty good especially considering where we live..
That there is some fast internet my friend, regardless of where you live 🙂
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I typically copy someone else plans or just go off a picture I like. The latter can bite you in the butt though just had to run to the lumber yard and get another piece of oak for my spectator chairs due to another design change during constriction 🤦♂️
On a positive note the I will be able to use the changed parts for other pieces of the build so that's good. If I was getting paid like Kev is sharing on his current project oh my my labor cost would be off by like 12 hours and counting 🤣
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Kev curious is $90 for finish just product? Oh and thanks for sharing this data!!
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12 hours ago, Coop said:
Wish I could help but my Sketchup is version 1967, Big Chief tablet and a #2 pencil.
X2 and I kind a stink with it too LOL
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19 hours ago, Olie said:
Well the good news is that after setting the new bench in place against my saw it doesn’t appear that I will need to do any modifications if I don’t want to and feel like the bend isn’t too much which it doesn’t seem to be. The only thing I could do is attach something to fit in that weird bar off the back of the saw but I don’t know if it’s really needed at this point. Might be a bad spot to collect dust but can blow it out or vacuum frequently. Leave it as is it come up with a solution to fit into bar?
I think this bench is going to be a joy. I have my 8” jointer nice and tight against the saw to be more compact and have ample room before the saw and around the new bench. With it’s current configuration I have 99 inches from the garage door to the blade, and I like my extra large ruobo off the wall to have access all around it and with it 4ft off the back wall I still have slightly over 8ft between benches. If I do have a big project (I.e. a king bed) I can push the ruobo against the wall and I have just over 12ft between benches. Can’t wait to continue working on this bench and finish it up. I have the leveling feet and holdfasts ordered and will order the leg vise soon. Next will be finishing out the cabinets underneath that I’ll pick all your brains on soon.
Awesome shop!!
19 hours ago, Olie said:Nice set up. Is that some type of manifold system? Did you design that or use a plan you found?
I saw it somewhere and copied it to work for my set up. It has worked well for many years.
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1 hour ago, Chet said:
If option 1 doesn't work or is going to end up looking like a bad after thought, I think I would take the time and go with option 3. Option 2 sounds like it might end up looking like a Frankenstein project.
Take some time and think it through. Even if you leave your outfield bench back from the saw by 2 or 3 inches from the saw to make the DC work for now, the bench will still serve its purpose.
I agree with Chet it is such a nice piece if needed take the time and go with option 3.
FWIW long sections of flex pipe work just fine even if folks tell you different. I have used this set up for two decades without issue.
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I hear you Ray!! When I did my basement I called several dry wall hangers but nobody would take on the work finally frustrated with the delays I hung it myself. Luckily I was able to find somebody to tape it, he did in two weeks what would have taken me months 🙂
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I haven't. Need to get good enough to have something to duplicate first 🙂
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I plan on making more Windsor chairs so I am setting up for turning spindles but would love to delve into bowls and platters as well. Like you I am pretty much a beginner
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I look forward to following this! Are your plans to do bowl turning?
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4 hours ago, Kev said:
I have a couple pull saws as well but, just never felt comfortable with them doing joinery like DTs. I have the LN saws but, would like to test drive one of Robs as well as a Bad Ax just to compare.
I have Rob's DT saw and two Bad Ax saws (tenon and 12" hybrid) they are all awesome but the Cosman handle, while not as pretty, just fits like a glove and is a dream to use for DT's. I also like the 12" hybrid I use it for almost everything not DT's. Probably could have gotten by without the Tenon saw but its extra depth comes in handy when needed.
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46 minutes ago, Ray Martin said:
@pkinnebI did a bit of research before we decided. Mr Cool didn't have good reviews. Mitsubishi and Daikin had the best. Went with the Daikin as they were 4K cheaper. Also Kevin has had his Daikin for at least 5 years with no issues.
Thanks I’ll let him know. They do heat and cool correct?
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5 hours ago, Ray Martin said:
@pkinnebbarley. 4 inches on the ground now
Wow! We're are looking at our first snow of the season Saturday here in central MN
So the Mr Cools are heat pumps too, correct? One of my fell Windsor chair group guys was asking me about shop heat and I told him that's what I see most folks going with but I have no personal experience with them.
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Agreed! I have his DT saw and love it so I would never use a pull saw for those but I still think a pull saw is a very useful tool to own and honestly they are cheap too. I have a dedicated shooting board plane and feel that I should have saved my money on that one. It works well but I actually learned hand tools from Rob's videos and still find myself grabbing my Woodriver #5 for that use most days 🤦♂️
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I agree it was worth watching. I also agree with him on most of his opinions on the tools in the video. Probably the only one that caused me pause was the mortise chisel I prefer them to have a slight bevel on the sides.
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Wow just made it 🙂
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I just saw that, what a piece of art it is!
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That is going to be one awesome shop!!
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1 hour ago, Kev said:
Yea, it's a dual edged sword for me.. The domino isn't in many people's wheel house let alone the pantarouter so, doing the video stuff, I'm just nervous how much use it would get. I think if I didn't still have a "day" job I'd have more time to use it and show alternative methods to offset the negative feedback. The domino is becoming more and more excepted so not really an issue anymore.. This one the other hand....lol
Yep totally get it! I see content creators get flamed for all kinds of stuff kinda cracks me up as it makes no sense to me. I have seen folks with very nice tools make junk and I have seen folks with crap tools make museum pieces. For me it really comes down to how much time/ money you have and whether you enjoy the task. In your case I suspect knowing your audience and what they want/ expect to see is probably #1.
I have always figured the price of tools into the project I am working on and this has allowed me to purchase many nice tools over the years, with the boss's approval. Having said that I am also getting close to the end of my working years so I am trying to knock any big ticket items off my list prior to retirement. This and my new lathe (if I ever get it) were two of those items.
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Kev like most tools there is almost always a cheaper way to do it and this isn't it 🙂
Having said that I used a Multi router at the MASW when I made my #1 chair and found it to be really good for slots/tenons on multiple parts. I have set of spectator chairs that I have started and a set of barstools on deck and decided this would be my chance to "have a reason" to get one. I have had it for a while and made some boxes etc with it but I found the manual clamps to be a bit slow and cumbersome so when I saw these air clamps (which I had used on the Multi router) I decided to get them. When you have multiples of the same thing the air clamps really speed things up. Like I say right now I cannot really justify the money I have into it but will report back on my thoughts after these chair builds and let you all know if my thoughts have changed.
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Got my Pantorouter air clamps installed. Fabricated an air connection as designed by Ramon Valdez.
I will post more of a review once I have a chance to use them, which I will be doing on a pair of pool table spectator chairs I have started, but I think they are going to be awesome for all the repeatable mortise and tenons I will be doing.
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1 hour ago, Woodenskye (Bryan) said:
I watched this yesterday, and he admitted the cut wasn’t smart. In my opinion he got complacent because he successfully made the cut multiple times, even though he did slightly change the method of feeding the material into the blade. We have all done or continued to do something risky because it worked. What bothered me was he seemed to place some of the blame on listening to music or specifically the song. I listen to music all the time, but I can separate the 2 and not let what’s playing influence my focus.
Glad he showed the video becuase it was a dangerous act and watching it in slow motion really shows just how quick things can go south. Having said that, like you, I struggle to see how music was any part of the cause...I'm with you that was a stretch at best.
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On 9/26/2023 at 9:04 PM, Ray Martin said:
@Coop yes I am retired. Thank goodness for that. Think what I am doing with the ceiling is to hang the rock and then blow in insulation. Well that's the plan for today. 😆. I purchased one of those lifts from Harbor Freight about a month ago. Rental was $70 a day. There's no way I could get all of the drywall up in a couple of days so decided to purchase one. That also takes the fun out of being retired.
I did that with my basement project a few years back and sold it on CL afterword's ended up costing me like $20 in the end well worth it and didn't put me under a stressful time crunch.
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At 6’1 with long arms not an issue as far as grabbing a tool. The lathe is purposely at an angle that way should/ when something flies off the lathe it will deflect to the left not straight back at me. I have tested this a couple times over the years with success 😊