Chet Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Must be nice to be able to drive a truck into the shop. I couldn't ride my bicycle through mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 More work done this weekend. First, the last of my big tools got moved to the the shop, which is the jointer. I dare say it is my favorite big power tool. It is the hardest to move because it is very awkward and also very heavy. The joiner had developed a superficial rust layer in some areas which should not take too much work to clean. This toy is nearly new and will require minimal work before it can be put to use. It is still on the pallet jack because I am not sure where to place it. Well, I tried to follow my plan for placing the tools but it is proving hard. These tools are bigger than I had imagined. Here is my version 1.0: As you can see, I don't know if I can stick the jointer between the planer and the table saws. I think I will push the table saws closer to the right side wall and the planer closer to left side to see if that will work. Finally, the table saw was looking pretty sorry so I got to work on it right away. It works fine but I want it look as good as it works. So, I started the refinishing process today. I think it will take the rest this week to get it to where I would like it to be. Here is a sample what I got done on the saw this evening: I refinished the miter gauge; cleaned the table table to left of the miter gauge dovetail slot; installed a new Northfield throat plate. The saw has a 12 inch blade but I will probably go with a 16" Forrest Woodworker II. Before calling it quits for the night, I put my table saw of the last 2 years on the new table saw to put into perspective the transition. Finally, I started my workbench build this weekend. I am building the Fine Woodworking Shaker bench with hard maple top, cherry bottom with the Lie-Nielsen twin screw vise. I should mention that I ordered the lumber through Shannon Rogers. He sent me some really high quality maple and cherry. Probably too good for the bench but why not. Here in the corner of the shop is the embryonic stage of the workbench. The lumber is getting acclimated but at least it is started. I need to get some 1X2's tomorrow to sticker the pieces properly. Wish me luck with the bench build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 that's a nice jointer ! How big ? Looks like your shop is coming together nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 That's a pretty big upgrade in table saws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Damn! that's some monster hobby equipment. What's next? One of those 10' open band saw's, with a 200" blade? Nice, everyone of us would have fun with those beautiful tools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 That's looking awesome! Plenty of flight room for the aircraft carrier! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 After seeing these tools, my tools seem like fisher price stuff... Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 17 hours ago, wdwerker said: that's a nice jointer ! How big ? I bought the jointer about 18 months ago and promptly put it in storage since I had no where I could put it to use. When I bought it, it was advertised as 3 HP / 12 inch jointer. In reality, it turned out that the motor on it is actually 5 HP! I have not actually taken a tape measure to the tool but I can tell you that the bed on it NOT 12 inches. Next time I am in the shop, I will measure the beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 14 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: That's a pretty big upgrade in table saws! I agree. I had to pinch myself when I realized that I was about to start using an amazing table saw. That comparison pic is really a reminder for me. You see, I have been using the Dewalt bench top saw for the past 2 years to do all my projects. I did managed to make some nice furniture with it. I knew all along that bench top saws were really not made for making furniture. It always seemed to me that no two cuts were the same. The most important part for me was that I proved to myself that I could make nice furniture. I can not wait to have my workshop set up completed and start making lots of sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wnaziri Posted January 26, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 While it is not working with wood, it just as rewarding for me. I have been working on my table saw for the past week to get it ready for daily use. I basically took the saw apart (mostly), refinished components, and re-assembled. I discovered that the rack and pinion fence needed some shimming to get it just right. I believe the saw is ready for prime time. I will just let these pics do the talking: When I took delivery of the saw, this is what showed up. Ready for use! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Serious case of tool envy. That saw is awesome! Did you mention if it is one phase or three? If three, do you have a 3 phase supply, or plan to use a converter or VFD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wnaziri Posted January 26, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 1 hour ago, wtnhighlander said: Serious case of tool envy. That saw is awesome! Did you mention if it is one phase or three? If three, do you have a 3 phase supply, or plan to use a converter or VFD? I have 3 Phase power and all my big tools are 3 phase. The motor on the table saw is something to behold. It is the quietest motor I have ever heard. The only thing you hear is the blade. I learned to HATE god awful noise of the universal motor on the Dewalt bench top saw. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew-in-austin Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 The table saw looks incredible! I have gotten a taste of Northfield with my bandsaw, but I don't really have any room left for more Northfield equipment. Hopefully one day I can build a new garage and get a few more Northfield machines. They and Oliver are my dream machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thats a BEAST! Did you paint it or did you have the work done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 9 hours ago, Chet K. said: Thats a BEAST! Did you paint it or did you have the work done? I refurbished the saw myself. I basically took the saw apart, sanded the components, put red oxide primer on those pieces and then painted them all. I spoke to people at Northfield and they were very helpful. They told me exactly what paint color and manufacturer they use. Learned a lot today while wiring the saw. It was 3 Phase / 480V and converted it to 3 Phase / 208V. Had to redo the magnetic switch, heaters, breaker fuses, and starter switch wiring. By the end of the day, it was humming. https://youtu.be/2TGkXGW_CM8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Aren't you worried the gravitational force if all that cast iron might pull you into the blade, like a sawdust spitting black hole? ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 13 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Aren't you worried the gravitational force if all that cast iron might pull you into the blade, like a sawdust spitting black hole? ? No worries. I always wear my invisibility cloak when I use my big tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewalnutguy Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 On 12/24/2015 at 0:04 AM, wnaziri said: For lighting, I was going to spend money on LED lights but it is a bit pricey. So, I have decided to go with fluorescent lights by adding 6 more 8 foot 2-bulb lights, for a total of 8 such units. I think it will be plenty light and the price is right. If you were closer I would have gladly given you a bunch of 4-foot double tube fluorescent fixtures and a box of new fluorescent bulbs to go with them. I'm in the process of switching over to LED fixtures. The fluorescent variety dim over time, requiring that the tubes be replaced and at least around here there's a $1.50 to $2.00 per bulb disposal fee for the 4-foot variety, don't know what the price is for the 8-footers. Local CostCo has had a good price for the LED fixtures, and as of tomorrow will have them at a 15% reduced price for the next month. The remaining fluorescent fixtures will be coming down this weekend. Enjoy your new shop, the available space and high ceilings will be a real bonus of the new site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 On January 28, 2016 at 7:16 PM, thewalnutguy said: If you were closer I would have gladly given you a bunch of 4-foot double tube fluorescent fixtures and a box of new fluorescent bulbs to go with them. I appreciate the thought. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I had a short-ish day at work so I made a little more progress in the shop. Added two more 3 Phase circuits and now the jointer and planer are ready to use. The two tools are finally situated where I had wanted to place them, adjacent to each other. I hope the setup works out like I envisioned because it will take an act of god to make me move them, ever again. By the way, I measured the jointer; it is a 12" jointer with17 inch by 96" bed and it has 4 HHS knives. Set up was very straight forward. I set the jointer up for 1/8th inch cut. I jointed an 8 inch piece of 8/4 cherry to just try it out. (I reduced the cut to 1/32 later for daily use). Learned two things: 1. It cut through the cherry like buttah. 2. It made a royal mess in my workshop as my DC is not set up yet, but I was happy to do the clean up. I have not used the planer yet but it is much quieter than I had expected for the size of the motor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MattK- Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Excellent! I love the "tiny previous tool next to kick ass new but really old tool" photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted January 29, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just be sure to let us know, when you decide this little woodworking hobby just isn't your bag, and start parting out your shop. ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 2 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Just be sure to let us know, when you decide this little woodworking hobby just isn't your bag, and start parting out your shop. ? I have been intrigued by knitting lately....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Wow this is an awesome shop. I'm using that same job-site saw in my basement and the tools are great and all but that space is far more valuable. I did the math and i think i only have about 180 sq ft in my shop, if that adds any more perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I think that tablesaw may occupy more than 180 sq. ft.! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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