Thread: A Para's Shed

I'd love to be able to show off tools like that, but mine are
as ugly as my own face

lol...

Just live by the principle of beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Originally Posted by richmond68

I'd love to be able to show off tools like that, but mine are
as ugly as my own face

It's not the tools that make the man, its the man.

ugly tools are just as good in the right hands as good looking tool.

Ive still got a lot of ugly tools to put up on the other wall tool mount

Originally Posted by tonzeyd

beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Oops, I always thought it was "Beauty isin the eyes of the BEERholder"

Well, I've been busy working on my campervan, and also a case of the flu, so i haven't really done that much, although i did get around to welding and painting up my sheet panel rack.

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I didn't really take many of the build frame, just a few of the welds as my wife wanted to know if i was working, and welds are just boring old welds

I used 50mm x 25mm x 2.5mm wall as i am using that with 50mm x 50mm for my timber racks, so it made ordering in steel easier.


I must say i hate metal work, grinding and welding is a dirty job, it didn't help that i was still recovering from a mutated strain of influenza, that the flu shot didn't cover.

Still its a lot nicer welding in winter than summer.

The expoy floor stood up to welding, i did use 3mm MDF sheets underneath, but as soon as it hits the MDF, it bounces of and rolls, like hot oil on water.

I can't see any damage, but i didn't look that hard, its just a floor.

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I then primed it with an oxide primer and then two coats of black hammertone, and it came up good for a panel rack.

Hinged it of the wall, so i can access panels when needed, as its never the first sheet that you need

The front castors have wheel locks, so it should stay in place, in hindsight i could have gotten away with 6 castors.

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To protect the sheets, i decided to use a sacrificial timber on the Steel, Tassie Oak was the choice as I've used it in the shop, and i has some lying around.

Gave it a coat of Danish Oil, and then held on with double sided tape.

It should do the job, if not i'll recess some screws into the steel.

I would have held off making this, but as am expecting my new thicknesser/planer combo, bandsaw and dusty this week, So i had to get a crack on, as I've got sheets of material that are lying up again the wall where my new machines are going.

I also grabbed some 2.5mm2 orange flex heavy duty cable and 20 amp plugs this morning, as the machines need to be rewired as they only come with a piddly 500mm of cable, Damm tight ass Austrians, and on principal i refuse to use a extension lead on a machine that needs a 20 amp plug

"Discloser" Licensed Sparky Mate will be rewiring the machine on the weekend, while i annoy him

Well the machinery delivery is now tomorrow, so i cut up the 2.5mm2 (2C +E) cable into 5 meter lengths and wired up the plugs.

The wire was about $40 for 15 mtr and the 20 Amp plugs were about $21 each if anyone was curious about cable prices and plug prices.

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(don't worry the sparky will inspect the plug, before he wires up the machines)

Now i just have to wait until tomorrow

Today was the Day that I've been waiting for the last 9 years, i saw the Felder range 9 years ago, while i was studying down at Sturt, while its not the Felder, these Hammer Machines should see me out and i can't wait to start making some pieces with these machines.


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The Mobility kits on these are great, damm easy to move on the expoy floor and as i'll be moving them closer too the centre of the workshop to use, its going to be a big help.



I cleaned down the steel and gave the A3-31 a good coat of German made Silverglide, will do the N4400 tomorrow and then give both of them another coat.

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Looking forwards to starting this dusty tomorrow, the bag clamps system is bloody easy, It'll be interesting to see how the optional poly filter goes compared to the felt bag that is standard.

Anyhow thats it, i've got my sparky mate coming around tomorrow arvo for the rewiring of the cable and then a few lazy beers.

Now i have to save for my Hammer panel saw maybe late next year or early 2019

Been spending the last few days working on the timber racks,

They are all welded up now, i just have to give them a quick grind and the oxide primer can go on tomorrow.

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Still haven't used my Hammer machines yet, all wired up, but they are ready to go

After completely smashing my pinky finger last last week, while trying to move the Kapex into the van, i decided i really had to get my First Aid sorted.

While i had a 4WD first aid kit in the cabinets, i really needed something next to the sink, so i can grab items quickly when needed and at the same time clean the injury.

I grabbed a first aid box, so i could wall mount it, while i was there i fitted a smaller fire extinguisher as the 5kg one is at the front door and i wanted something closer and easier to use near my workbench.

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Hopefully i don't need to use it for anything major,

A few key items that i wanted were an amputation kit and eye wash kit.

so now thats sorted, i crack on and get the timber racked painted and up on the wall.

Originally Posted by bryn23

. . . . . while i was there i fitted a smaller fire extinguisher as the 5kg one is at the front door and i wanted something closer and easier to use near my workbench..

While you are at it I'd recommend every shed has a fire blanket as well. They're effective on small fires, don't make the mess like those powder type fire extinguishers , and don't cost very much.

Hi Bob,

I've already got a fire blanket next to my grinding bench which is behind my workbench.

And your right about them not making a mess.

I should point out my paints/solvents are kept in a steel locker close to the sink, in the bathroom (Vented) so i also wanted quick access to the extinguisher, as flammables were nearby as well.

Hopefully i never have to use any of it.

Originally Posted by BobL

While you are at it I'd recommend every shed has a fire blanket as well. They're effective on small fires, don't make the mess like those powder type fire extinguishers , and don't cost very much.

Fire blankets are excellent, and if you do not have one you can often improvise too.

Many years ago when I was in the Army on a promotion course, back in the days when they still used to smoke in classrooms, someone set the waste paper bin on fire with a cigarette butt. We were "fortunate" that there was an Army fireman on the course who just happened to be present at the time. He knew just what to do. He ran around shouting "FIRE FIRE FIRE. DON'T PANIC! I will get an extinguisher!" So while he was doing that I put my clipboard over the top of the bin and smothered the fire, only to have the fireman come back and tell me off for not obeying the directions of trained personnel in an emergency situation.

The best thing to use in any emergency is your brain.

Cheers

Doug

Having and installing the first aid box is a great idea but I am not a fan of stuffing the shelves. When you have a bad cut on one hand, trying to get what you need with the other hand without the rest of the contents falling out and scattering is annoying to say the least. If you can add a small lipped shelf below with some lift off lidded jars or containers on it, you can put the most often used items in them. Some gauze pads, tape, a few bandaids, etc., for quick access. Once you get the injury under control it's easier to get the rest of the needed stuff from the box. The wall mounted kits are generally setup for use by a first aid attendant and not the "victim".

One of the best dispensers I've seen is the Salvequick. If they are available all woodworkers should consider it.

For bigger injuries you will likely be calling an ambulance so if you are relying on your cell and not a land line make sure the fingerprint reader works with several from both hands.

I'll add that I've enjoyed following your shop progress.

Pete

Thanks Pete for commenting on the thread.

You made some really good points and that band aid dispenser is a really great idea.

In theory, apart from getting a quick band aid, a quick eye wash or to remove a splinter, The rest will most likely be a quick call to the ambo's

Which hopefully never happens.

cheers

Originally Posted by QC Inspector

Having and installing the first aid box is a great idea but I am not a fan of stuffing the shelves. When you have a bad cut on one hand, trying to get what you need with the other hand without the rest of the contents falling out and scattering is annoying to say the least. If you can add a small lipped shelf below with some lift off lidded jars or containers on it, you can put the most often used items in them. Some gauze pads, tape, a few bandaids, etc., for quick access. Once you get the injury under control it's easier to get the rest of the needed stuff from the box. The wall mounted kits are generally setup for use by a first aid attendant and not the "victim".

Making sure everything you might need is easily accessible is a great idea.

Twice in my life I have used paper towel and insulation tape to stop myself bleeding. The first time I was sharpening a skew chisel and dropped it. It bounced into my shin, long point leading. The second time was when I had to defend myself against an idiot with a knife and received a cut to the hand in the process. I made the mistake of trying to take the knife off him without hurting him or I would not have gotten cut. Lesson learned.

Both times I had access to a well stocked first aid kit, so why did I use the paper towel and insulation tape? They were quicker and easier to get to.

Cheers

Doug