RedLED
Flashlight Enthusiast
How about a photo of the shop. The first thing I wanted to see when I flew out to the USS Ronald Reagan was the machine shop.
Machine shop projects
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precisionworks
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Anyone who looked at that would never send in any work
Actually I've thought about that but really don't know how to capture any images in a way that conveys the information.
fyrstormer
Banned
Invite SuicideGirls for a photo shoot and have them pose looking like they're using the equipment while wearing knee-high platform boots for extra, um, leverage. As a bonus you might even get paid for their use of your facilities.Anyone who looked at that would never send in any work
Actually I've thought about that but really don't know how to capture any images in a way that conveys the information.
precisionworks
Flashaholic
If you'll take care of this I'll be eternally grateful. Let me check my wife's calendar to see when she'll next be out of town
Until then, here's the street view:
Machine shop area behind the small overhead door, welding & fabrication room behind the larger door. Commute from the house ... about 50m
Size is 30' x 70' (9m x 21m) with 9' (2.75m) sidewalls. Central heat & air conditioning, full bath room, small kitchen.
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fyrstormer
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:devil:If you'll take care of this I'll be eternally grateful. Let me check my wife's calendar to see when she'll next be out of town
Anyone who looked at that would never send in any work
Trust me guys, Barry is being very modest. I live close by (fortunately) and get to visit his shop often. It is very organized and very well laid out. The only problem is, half the time I visit the shop I end up buying something.
precisionworks
Flashaholic
The old girl with a fresh coat of paint
25" chuck with 11" bore on the back side of the spindle:
I'd call this a big jaw:
25" chuck with 11" bore on the back side of the spindle:
I'd call this a big jaw:
fyrstormer
Banned
That jaw is huge, and it tells me your hand looks mighty tasty. I'd keep my eye on it if I were you. :devil:
precisionworks
Flashaholic
LOL
Most everything they turn is 4140HT, about Rockwell C 28-32. Their average part is about 6' (2m) long but it isn't unusual to work on parts twice that length. Threading is done close to the front chuck & that imposes a tremendous load on the rear chuck if most of the part is left sticking out. A bearing failed last year on one of the machines ... $5000 USD for the bearing & another $5000 for installation.
precisionworks
Flashaholic
I love the smell of hot compressors in the morning. It reminds me of victory :nana:
Started this job early yesterday morning because a refrigerated air dryer was down & the factory uses lots of air. Determined that the problem was a bad cooling fan & ordered the new fan for A.M. delivery today. Outside temps are running around 90°F at noon but compressor room temp is 25° higher because of the heat of compression & waste heat.
Had a small battle fitting the new motor in place. Even though it was listed as "direct replacement" it took an hour longer than planned, most of that bent over doubled while sweat poured down my face. Image below shows a 10hp rotary screw at far left, refrigerated dryer in the middle tan cabinet, a pair of 500 gallon air storage tanks stacked on the right & the corner of a 25hp rotary screw is just visible.
Started this job early yesterday morning because a refrigerated air dryer was down & the factory uses lots of air. Determined that the problem was a bad cooling fan & ordered the new fan for A.M. delivery today. Outside temps are running around 90°F at noon but compressor room temp is 25° higher because of the heat of compression & waste heat.
Had a small battle fitting the new motor in place. Even though it was listed as "direct replacement" it took an hour longer than planned, most of that bent over doubled while sweat poured down my face. Image below shows a 10hp rotary screw at far left, refrigerated dryer in the middle tan cabinet, a pair of 500 gallon air storage tanks stacked on the right & the corner of a 25hp rotary screw is just visible.
fyrstormer
Banned
I hate when I have to work on something bent-over. My head is the first thing to start sweating, and it's not shy about it. Sweat in my eyes sucks.
Consider bringing a large square fan to at least keep the air moving while you work on projects like that. They cost $10 apiece, so it's not a tragedy if it gets broken.
Consider bringing a large square fan to at least keep the air moving while you work on projects like that. They cost $10 apiece, so it's not a tragedy if it gets broken.
Hey Barry - thanks for the 6P 18650 bored flashlight . Also good talking with you. I'll be sending you some other SureFires for boring. Anyway, here's my hobby (addictions) list: astronomy, eyepieces, cameras, camera lenses, tripods, telescope mountings, cacti, bicycles, machining and metal work, high performance cars, hardwood boxes, tools and my most recent, flashlights and batteries.
joe_donahue
joe_donahue
precisionworks
Flashaholic
Thank you for your kind words Joe. From what you told me you're off to a great start on a high end collection. Watch out - CPF is habit forming & you can never have enough really nice lights :devil:
precisionworks
Flashaholic
One of my customers saw the small gantry crane I'd built some time ago & asked me to build one for him. He wanted:
90" (2.3m) to the top of the I-beam
60" (1.5m) between the side supports
1000# (454 kg) lift capacity
Haven't attached the four swivel caster wheels yet but it's finished other than that. (Ladder in photo is 5' (1.5m) tall for scale)
90" (2.3m) to the top of the I-beam
60" (1.5m) between the side supports
1000# (454 kg) lift capacity
Haven't attached the four swivel caster wheels yet but it's finished other than that. (Ladder in photo is 5' (1.5m) tall for scale)
