pghmyn Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thank goodness Heather is simple and not materialistic either. You know what it is, it almost seems like an extension of ones penis, buying a ring today. My uncle just bought one and all we have to hear about is how much it cost. Stupid I know, and I am tired of hearing, but I also don't want to hear about how cheap I am. They make ring shopping so hard today, some say you have to spend 3 months salary!!! Pretty good way to sum it up. I have a guy that I work with that always attempts to "one-up" me with things that we talk about. I refuse to reveal the cost of my fiance's ring, no one besides me needs to know. She wanted THIS ring since we started dating. I'm not talking a general idea of this ring, but THIS ring. She had it picked out and matched up with wedding dresses and what not. I guess this made it easy for me to pick it out. That "x" month salary saying is horse %&$^. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I put my mortiser on a mobile base tonight. I got the HTC3000. Overkill, but I have one under my jointer and I liked it, plus it's only $80 at my local tool store. I hate that when you drop a machine in a mobile base it scratches the paint right off the machine, so I decided to build a wooden sub base. 3/4" bottom and 1/2" around the sides. The sides do nothing more than keep the machine away from contacting metal. This also provided the opportunity to expand the base's footprint slightly, making it more sturdy. I bolted the wooden cradle to the mobile base, then bolted the machine to the wooden cradle. the plywood floor now also acts as a second shelf, so I have plenty of storage within the machine. My new chisel sets along with the sharpening cones and lap files will be here tomorrow, then I am all set to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 And the rest of the adventure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nifty idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nicely done Freddie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I put my mortiser on a mobile base tonight. I got the HTC3000. Overkill, but I have one under my jointer and I liked it, plus it's only $80 at my local tool store. I hate that when you drop a machine in a mobile base it scratches the paint right off the machine, so I decided to build a wooden sub base. 3/4" bottom and 1/2" around the sides. The sides do nothing more than keep the machine away from contacting metal. This also provided the opportunity to expand the base's footprint slightly, making it more sturdy. I bolted the wooden cradle to the mobile base, then bolted the machine to the wooden cradle. the plywood floor now also acts as a second shelf, so I have plenty of storage within the machine. My new chisel sets along with the sharpening cones and lap files will be here tomorrow, then I am all set to go. How heavy is your mortiser? I needed a mobile base for my b.s., but shied away from picking up the htc after reading some reviews about it. Most complained that it was not sturdy enough and would never come close to its rated 700 lb capacity. I have been thinking about drilling holes in the base of my b.s. like the Laguna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I have the HTC3000 under my mortiser and jointer. Mortiser is 275lbs, and jointer is 600lbs. Both mobile bases work fine without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice shelf! Now go build some furniture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice shelf! Now go build some furniture As soon as you finish your bench, I'll get back to work. Looks like it's going to be a nice long vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 As soon as you finish your bench, I'll get back to work. Looks like it's going to be a nice long vacation! Oh no!! The stare war is on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Oh no!! The stare war is on! He started it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well, um.... As soon as I clean my shop, I might be able to find it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Any test runs with the HCM, yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Any test runs with the HCM, yet? Of course! I went to hf n got a bit. Nothing to brag about, my real bits will be here later today. The mortiser itself let me plow through 8/4 hard maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Of course! I went to hf n got a bit. Nothing to brag about, my real bits will be here later today. The mortiser itself let me plow through 8/4 hard maple.So how long until you post a video of you making a mahogany block front chest of drawers on YouTube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 So how long until you post a video of you making a mahogany block front chest of drawers on YouTube? if I ever get that good? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 if I ever get that good? hahaI'd more so worry about sourcing those 25" wide pieces of mahogany and tiger maple. Let alone paying for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Luckily that case is only 20" deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Luckily that case is only 20" deepSomeone has been taking detailed notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I really want to get into those kind of builds, just to do it you know. I need to find a good source for information on those period pieces. Probably be looking at queen anne, chippendale and shaker. If anyone has good sources for in depth books or video pass it along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Got the rest of my "toys" for my mortiser from lee valley today. Gonna run to lowes tomorrow after work and pick up the bessey drill press vise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Nice! You should have some fun with those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I tuned up my mortiser bits today. Ran some test cuts, and they cut like butter, smooth, no overheating. The auger bit does trail outside the chisel line slightly. For a blind mortise this is still a perfect joint, mates with a tenon like a boss. But in my own anal way of things, I don't like the look of it, so I plan to file the outside of the auger bit down some until it stops. Got the bessey drill press vise today to use with the diamond cones on the drill press. For $17.99, can't beat it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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