Popular Post prov163 Posted April 25, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 So I got a lot done tonight. Mobile base on jointer. Clamps rearranged. There are a few more things to do but they’re going to get done as I go. It’s been too long since I did a project and with the new tools I’m stoked to get started. Before: After: Everything on mobile bases, too. Got some more clamp space - and some more clamps. BTW, I overheard my wife telling my youngest son, who asked what to get me for Father’s Day, “Clamps for his shop. He always says you can’t have enough clamps. He likes Bessey and I’ll find out what sizes he’s looking to fill in.” I love this woman!! I have a friend who does HVAC work and I’m going to get him to come over and pipe my DC system. That’s the last big thing on this project. Temporarily I’ll move the tool closer to the DC, (did I mention they’re all on wheels now? ), until it’s done. TIME TO MAKE SOME STUFF! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Nice change! Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prov163 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Finally started a project tonight! I chose a simple project that I needed to do anyway but that would allow me to test out the new tools and their positioning. Everything is done except for the final DC piping. Temporarily using flex but with the tools on their mobile base I can get them pretty close to the DC. Final thoughts: 1. Why did I take so long to do this? That Shelix head is incredible. Quiet and amazing cut quality. I never imagined it would be this much of an upgrade. The space is much less cramped so it feels bigger. 2. If you’re serious about doing better woodworking then you need better tools. If you’re going to invest your time then invest the money. It doesn’t make you a better woodworker because you own them - you’re better because there are new possibilities. There are some projects I would not have tackled with my previous setup. Not so now. 3. This process makes you narrow down your essential tool kit. I took the 12” SCMS out last summer and I haven’t really missed it. I use that space as a dedicated sharpening station. 4. Doing a shop upgrade will open your eyes to other changes that can be made. First, stop long enough to enjoy making some stuff! Used the jointer with new head, new DC, and here three of my new Bessey clamps. Putting this together was remarkably simpler than it would have been before. I’m really glad I did this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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