Stuff you have made today

[dobbslc]

I plumbed all the cold taps in the house to the mains.
That tank needs changing to a 50 gallon one as it's too small for the pumped showers really.

 

[Gragson]

In the constant hunt for space, noticed a small but possibly handy opportunity.
Bit of rough measuring, ordered some cheapish foam with a useful 40mm depth which still allows doors to close.

I've only started with some silencers, but my cutting out is getting better.



Its all just squeezed in interference fit for now, I could glue it in but may leave for flexibility as its no way falling out.
Going to order another pack and fit out the other side.



Might do some of the tool cab doors as well, handy vertical grab space.

 

[Hitch]

Nice job, what method are you using to scale the artwork up, from a PC clipart then cut a stencil or paper drawing?

Depends, what it is, tbh, specific bits I'll print and chalk through as a guide, others just chalk/chinagraph out free hand.

 

[Maker]

Good bit of progress on my smoker this weekend. Don't have any bolts to stick the Biffa bin wheels on at the moment.


There's supposed to be a bit of expanded metal mesh covering that bottom frame but I was having trouble welding it. I might try silver solder.

 

[Maxakarudy]

Depends, what it is, tbh, specific bits I'll print and chalk through as a guide, others just chalk/chinagraph out free hand.

Yeah same way I used to do it, if it's corporate logo or similar I'd do it digital for accuracy, but the more freehand organic stuff was more enjoyable.
Some of the stuff I was painting 40yrs a go, these are actual film photo's from back in the day, got a bit tarnished now.

 

[Memmeddu]

Found a location for a new toy

 

[6ply]

Kids bought a large-ish kite and it's difficult to wind in the line when it's flying. I made them a doodah (I guess they have a name) from scrap to pull it to the ground. The roller has been fitted with skateboard bearings.

 

[Memmeddu]

So today I wake up early but started late.
I've tide up the home shop, essentially put everything outside and slowly put them back inside to their spot or new location
Had to stop few times for chores and lunch but in 4 hours I've managed to change the shop

Starting from this corner
We have the "safe" a tool cabinet filled up with taps, dies, drills, end Mills, lathe tools, reamers (Dormer, Fete, Ghüring,würth), chucks, helicoils and measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, indicators etc (Mahr, Mitutoyo)
Other drilling and threading related stuff.
I've already done the "safe tour" many times here, but the collection is constantly growing up.
As I mentioned earlier it became the new home for the new to me sensitive tapping machine that's now sitting on top

opposite corner another cabinet, nothing special here just put something back in and added few tools.
It mainly contains consumables
Like paints, oils, greases, thread lockers, abrasives, an tools I don't use often, like hydraulic crimper or plumbing tools.

Most of the time was spent here
You can see the the shelves I constantly pick up and put back tools.
But on bottom there are things I don't use, parts, electrical accessories, milling machine stuff.
On top electrical stuff and other spares
Now what you see
On top we have the sparky toolbag, Makita clones .
On the other shelf there's the 3/4" torque wrench, 1/2" torque wrench, plastic welder in the red box, Makita heat gun, sewing machine motor for a project.
The grey boxes contains spanners and small engine parts, breaker bar, a lever etc
I can't remember everything.

Put the tool cart in front.
I'm pretty happy with it
I need to move more stuff and clean up the benché

 

[MattF]

Storage & tidying are two constants, & storage is always evolving. It's never perfect.

 

[6ply]

So today I wake up early but started late.
I've tide up the home shop, essentially put everything outside and slowly put them back inside to their spot or new location
Had to stop few times for chores and lunch but in 4 hours I've managed to change the shop View attachment 537430
Starting from this corner
We have the "safe" a tool cabinet filled up with taps, dies, drills, end Mills, lathe tools, reamers (Dormer, Fete, Ghüring,würth), chucks, helicoils and measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, indicators etc (Mahr, Mitutoyo)
Other drilling and threading related stuff.
I've already done the "safe tour" many times here, but the collection is constantly growing up.
As I mentioned earlier it became the new home for the new to me sensitive tapping machine that's now sitting on top
View attachment 537437opposite corner another cabinet, nothing special here just put something back in and added few tools.
It mainly contains consumables
Like paints, oils, greases, thread lockers, abrasives, an tools I don't use often, like hydraulic crimper or plumbing tools.
View attachment 537438
Most of the time was spent here
You can see the the shelves I constantly pick up and put back tools.
But on bottom there are things I don't use, parts, electrical accessories, milling machine stuff.
On top electrical stuff and other spares
Now what you see
On top we have the sparky toolbag, Makita clones .
On the other shelf there's the 3/4" torque wrench, 1/2" torque wrench, plastic welder in the red box, Makita heat gun, sewing machine motor for a project.
The grey boxes contains spanners and small engine parts, breaker bar, a lever etc
I can't remember everything.
View attachment 537440
Put the tool cart in front.
I'm pretty happy with it
I need to move more stuff and clean up the benché

Is that a Buck and Hickman tapping machine?

 

[Memmeddu]

Is that a Buck and Hickman tapping machine?

Unknown right now, there are no evidences telling who's its maker.
The motor is a Gamma brand, an Italian company in Pavia.
Other than that I couldn't find any other indication, tried Google lens+AI search with no luck at all.

 

[cheb]

Storage & tidying are two constants, & storage is always evolving. It's never perfect.

I've likely said it before, I think I enjoy the storage and tidying more than the making of things. Three dimensional tetris, like packing a van well.

 

[bourbon]

Not up to anyones high standards, But this had to be done fast as partners granddaughter had no where to sleep. (moved house, last minute panic as usual)

 

[MattF]

I've likely said it before, I think I enjoy the storage and tidying more than the making of things. Three dimensional tetris, like packing a van well.

Must say, I enjoy that aspect too. It's like a challenge.

 

[6ply]

Unknown right now, there are no evidences telling who's its maker.
The motor is a Gamma brand, an Italian company in Pavia.
Other than that I couldn't find any other indication, tried Google lens+AI search with no luck at all.

I've got a Buck & Hickman and it looks very similar in terms of shape and the rise/fall lever-operated table. But there are a few differences.

 

[Misterg]

I think I enjoy the storage and tidying more than the making of things.

Let me know if you ever fancy a holiday in Wales...