My New Shop

The project continues: I have completed the trim for the two windows and as of this morning, got them primed and painted (I really do not like painting!).
I have not worked any on the door between the bays (baby-steps, you know). After the painting on the windows was completed, I decided to place the mill (PM-932 PDF with DRO) in its new home. I am all by myself in this project--I only know one man in our new neighborhood. I finally broke down & asked the DSU (Designated Spousal Unit) for assistance with lining up the mill for lowering on to the base--several heated words followed. I continually forget that things that are "obvious" to me are totally foreign to her. Anyway, she is still speaking to me, and the mill is in its new home. I spent about an hour wiping it down with mineral spirits, and just doing a general "look-over". So far, nothing looks bad (bent, broken, or missing). I attached the power feed, the power "head-raiser", and draw-bar. Attached a plug and gave it a spin. NO MAGIC BLUE SMOKE!! Everything seems to work as advertised. I have not tackled the DRO yet. Here are a couple of pics.

PS I quickly discovered that the base was too close to the wall to get the mill in position. Dragged it away approximately one foot and "on she went". Then a few quick lifts with a 2x4 under the base riser, which I built, and she is home. Can't locate my machinists level yet since the move from Alaska--Still in a box somewhere.

Jerry
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Nice I ure you will fill it up in time with some useful equipment. If I may ask what are your long term Goals for the shop ?
Btw u have allot of jealous folks here .. Im not that envious but can use a few feet.. yea that's all .. yea 4x4 and maybe a surface grinder or something ..
Good luck with the project looking good day by day . If ya don't have to hurry for some reason take your time and enjoy it .
Ps Don't worries bout the floor paint it last else after everything is settled in .
 
Goals? I really don't have any. I had a corner of a 2-car garage in Anchorage prior to moving to Delaware. I just tinkered-a lot. I helped repair things around our neighborhood. I built several specialty tools for the mechanics where I worked. One piece was a starter/generator spline remover for Garrett turboprop engines. We had an engine shop nearby and he loaned me his to copy. When it was completed, he liked mine better than the one he paid more than $2000 for. Before anyone gets the urge to call the airport Nazis, I never built parts--only tools.
I built a tubing notcher for a friend who repairs "tube & rag" airplanes. It worked like a charm, using hole saws.

I'm undecided about painting the floor at all. The finish on the concrete is excellent. The previous owner and builder of the building died shortly after it was constructed, and it was only used minimally and mostly for storing cars. There is almost no drips on the floor.

Back to the shop. About all I have remaining to do is to insulate the garage door, & fab the sliding door between the 2 bays. Last week, Nicole told me that my 12x36 should show up in a couple of weeks.

The Mini-Split heat pump works amazingly well. We have had several days in the 90s with very high humidity. Very pleasant in the shop.

I have been doing many of the required Honey-Dos for the DSU (Designated Spousal Unit) recently, and have had guests from Anchorage visiting, too. So, I am feeling the urge to get back to doing things for Jerry.

Jerry in Delaware
 
Jer u should not have posted pic lol.. NOW I am jealous . if ya post any more pics I may have to put a filter block on my computer as im gona start lusting .. I have just Got the PM25-MV ..like I mentioned in another post for the first time in my life I wish I had 2-3 more inches and was few hundred pounds heavier.

I work alone too always fig out how to doit myself .. I think in 15 years I asked my neighbor but two times for a hand . Once was hold a rope when I was downing a tree . I don't rem the other but sure it was needed...lol.... The Mrs may hold something in an emergency but gets way to impatient ( even when I have EVERY THING READY) so I don't bother askin much no more . Tonight we were outside talkin with a neighbor and I got an itch on my back asked her to scratch ... she told me to call my son. ended up using the tree we were standing by.
Hey Take some Jerry time enjoy each project , if ya don't have no hurries than have some fun doing it . Accomplish one thing per day and yule get there with no regrets in time well spent.
 
Jerry, I heard the old owner died in the garage under strange circumstances. Some how linked to a cult. So if you start hearing strange sounds in the shop you better send the 12X 36 to me.
No really glad to hear it is moving along OK.
 
Latest on the shop & tools.
Today, (8 July) Nicole emailed me that the 12x36 will leave Pittsburgh tomorrow via UPS Freight. I'm pretty pumped right now.
I have been slacking off a whole lot of late, and the shop is still not finished. I have been thinking about the remaining projects; however, thinking really doesn't get them done. I did get that monster work bench moved to its new (& hopefully permanent) home. That thing must weigh between 200 & 300 pounds. Next, I will move the welders & bandsaw to a convenient (out-of-the-way) location, and when the truck arrives, I will have plenty of room to park the lathe for cleaning and constructing the base. I have obtained some more of the 3 inch square tubing, like I made the base for the mill out of. I have not settled on a design just yet, but I am leaning toward a variation of the one made by GaryK. I'll post a pic or two before setting the lathe on whatever I come up with. I also plan to devise a lifting mechanism for lifting the lathe with the chain hoist (in the ceiling) or engine hoist. I built two for my previous employer to lift Jet & Turboprop aircraft engines to hang them on the aircraft. Both worked quite well.

Well, that about covers it for now (no new pics).

Did I mention that the heat/humidity down here in America is about to kill and old-fat-bald guy from Alaska?

Holy Cow!! I nearly forgot. I recently picked up a 12x18x3 Black Granite Surface Plate. Found them on line at Woodcraft. There is a store in New Castle, Delaware. $89 & no sales tax. It comes in a wooden crate & weighs 80 pounds. I thought it was a "smokin" deal. Anyway, here is the link.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/153108/Granite-Surface-Plate-12-x-18-x-3-A-Grade.aspx

CYa
Jerry in Delaware
 
Done deal talked w/Mattie today PM-932M-PDF 2 left one held its on its way..... im upgrading mill next week .Talked with Frankie tonight 2 hrs .......ole piazzao getting 220v for $250 don't need to upgrade box to 200 amps
 
My 12x36 left Pittsburgh yesterday.
UPS Freight just called from Maryland & said look for an 18-wheeler around noon on Tuesday.
 
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