A Smile Daily notes on mechanical handwork

a smile

Lifelong hobby - cold iron
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Look at the photos I posted and think about how I did it. Woah! ---- I have completed so many operations alone, whether it is a small part, or a huge square pipe, H steel, I would rather spend several times of energy to complete all things including lifting, welding, etc. -- why?

During this time, the answer gradually appeared in my heart ---- originally I like to enjoy loneliness. To enjoy being alone, to enjoy the inspiration that quiet thinking brings me ---------- I don't know if this is right, because it kind of makes me seem like I don't fit in. Besides, most people in my country like to socialize with each other for benefits, which requires too much time and hypocrisy - which is really not my strong suit.


These pictures are a small part of the work in the studio in 2019, which allowed me to learn the skills of demolishing old buildings, installing doors and Windows, bricklayer laying ground, woodworker laying desktop, etc ------
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a smile

Lifelong hobby - cold iron
Premium Member
I am only a temporary mower, I have very little lawn, I will buy a lawn mower in the future. And this is a very low revolution, my knuckles are very safe, thank you for reminding me!
 

a smile

Lifelong hobby - cold iron
Premium Member
Repair track sports cars. Lathe correction wheel surface; Replace the bearing; Assemble the spray paint (this color is quieter)
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You look like you are having too much fun over there! I don't get much shop time this time of the year unless I break something that I can't live/work without..... This month had a little more "shop" time than I would have liked.... Lol
 

a smile

Lifelong hobby - cold iron
Premium Member
You look like you are having too much fun over there! I don't get much shop time this time of the year unless I break something that I can't live/work without..... This month had a little more "shop" time than I would have liked.... Lol
Why is there such a thing as insufficient shopping time? I guess ---- is a lack of time due to the need for holiday travel? Now most of my purchases are online, including steel -----
 

a smile

Lifelong hobby - cold iron
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Welding wheel shaft
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Chrome-plated optical shaft high frequency hot bending---13mm
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Weld the tow handle Simple paint protection
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Now you can easily move the air pump, with the increase of age, for tens of kilograms of heavy objects more and more do not want to manually move, so, this is a worthwhile time to pay the manual production!
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Why is there such a thing as insufficient shopping time? I guess ---- is a lack of time due to the need for holiday travel? Now most of my purchases are online, including steel -----
Lol...... By "shop" time, I meant spending time in my workshop doing things that I want to...This has been a busy year at my work, so when I am fixing something, it's because I have to rather than want to. :rolleyes:
 

a smile

Lifelong hobby - cold iron
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Lol...... By "shop" time, I meant spending time in my workshop doing things that I want to...This has been a busy year at my work, so when I am fixing something, it's because I have to rather than want to. :rolleyes:
I spend most of my time in my studio and have recently done more cleaning and organizing to save my space. Recently some wheels were installed to facilitate movement and also to optimize my studio space, as my space is limited and there is no room for expansion. In fact, I made and installed too many wheels, about 180 or more, so that I could organize and move heavy metal toys at any time. 2023_06_17_10_35_IMG_9836.jpg
 

a smile

Lifelong hobby - cold iron
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The high-pressure water pump assembled by oneself a few years ago also has casters, the wheel diameter is very small, and it can only walk on the smooth ground, and now there is some time to replace a larger wheel.
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Welding storage racks
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Optical shaft manufacturing handrail rod, welding and installation
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a smile

Lifelong hobby - cold iron
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Polish up
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Find a composite board
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Mounting plate
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Paint some solder joints to prevent rust
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Stack high pressure pipes, water inlet pipes and electrical wires
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As long as you are patient, no matter how slow, your work will move forward, and this is an opportunity to practice your hands-on skills.
 
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