12-06-2011, 06:32 PM
Hi Col,
Many thanks for taking the time to write such a helpful reply with plenty of useful tips for me! Currently we are going into the world of making small things such as ornaments turned on the lathe, shelves, iPod and iPad stands etc, we then plan to sell these at craft fairs etc in the hope we will then get commissions for larger furniture (and still make the smaller stuff if we get a chance).
It's interesting what you say regarding converting three phase equipment and very helpful. So far we have only bought single phase equipment as our current workshop is in my friend's garage. When we have enough money we hope to build a proper workshop hopefully with a three phase supply. Also thanks to the advice regarding combination machines, due to our space constraints at the moment it may mean getting such an item but it could always be sold at a later date with the funds going towards separate machines.
I firmly believe in restoring machines, not only is it cheaper it also provides a better quality machine to work with, and of course it gives me a chance to restore something old and mechanical/electrical which is of course my other passion!
Carpentry is of course dangerous and I will certainly be taking your advice. Much like working on vintage radios and TVs respect is needed for the equipment, and of course easily accessible stop buttons should the worst occur. Push sticks are certainly a must as far as I'm concerned. I'm not sure I like the sound of that moulding machine! There is one locally on eBay to me at the moment but I'm not sure we really need one at the present, we certainly don't have enough money especially as he is selling all the blocks separately!
I am planning on getting a welder at some point although hopefully a portable MIG one, that way I can also use it to weld panels on my 1975 Morris Marina (a slight step up from a Bond Bug although now sadly just as rare) and agree it would be fantastic for making strong purpose built benches etc. Just need the money! (same with everything in life I guess)
You toolpost looks fantastic and once more is credit to you. Instead of just going out and buying one you had a fulfilling day making one. That kind of thinking and ingenuity is certainly testimony to your character, I can only hope one day I turn out as skilled and with a similar mind as you!
Josh (who has just now invested in a secondhand drill press which will certainly be a useful tool)
Many thanks for taking the time to write such a helpful reply with plenty of useful tips for me! Currently we are going into the world of making small things such as ornaments turned on the lathe, shelves, iPod and iPad stands etc, we then plan to sell these at craft fairs etc in the hope we will then get commissions for larger furniture (and still make the smaller stuff if we get a chance).
It's interesting what you say regarding converting three phase equipment and very helpful. So far we have only bought single phase equipment as our current workshop is in my friend's garage. When we have enough money we hope to build a proper workshop hopefully with a three phase supply. Also thanks to the advice regarding combination machines, due to our space constraints at the moment it may mean getting such an item but it could always be sold at a later date with the funds going towards separate machines.
I firmly believe in restoring machines, not only is it cheaper it also provides a better quality machine to work with, and of course it gives me a chance to restore something old and mechanical/electrical which is of course my other passion!
Carpentry is of course dangerous and I will certainly be taking your advice. Much like working on vintage radios and TVs respect is needed for the equipment, and of course easily accessible stop buttons should the worst occur. Push sticks are certainly a must as far as I'm concerned. I'm not sure I like the sound of that moulding machine! There is one locally on eBay to me at the moment but I'm not sure we really need one at the present, we certainly don't have enough money especially as he is selling all the blocks separately!
I am planning on getting a welder at some point although hopefully a portable MIG one, that way I can also use it to weld panels on my 1975 Morris Marina (a slight step up from a Bond Bug although now sadly just as rare) and agree it would be fantastic for making strong purpose built benches etc. Just need the money! (same with everything in life I guess)
You toolpost looks fantastic and once more is credit to you. Instead of just going out and buying one you had a fulfilling day making one. That kind of thinking and ingenuity is certainly testimony to your character, I can only hope one day I turn out as skilled and with a similar mind as you!
Josh (who has just now invested in a secondhand drill press which will certainly be a useful tool)
