Thanks, we're pretty pleased given that the first quote and a second who got back to me yesterday and said to weeks to even come and look at it.
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DavidR8's shop shenanigans
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In anticipation of moving my Unisaw to its new spot in the shop I cut down the base so that it can fit up against the wall on the right hand end. Previously it extended out to the end of the extension table and would have run into the foundation and not allowed the saw to snug up to the wall.
I lost the shelf that was underneath but I’m going to build a small rolling cabinet instead.
I lost the shelf that was underneath but I’m going to build a small rolling cabinet instead.
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David, what you are doing applies to most of us. Solve a problem as it arises and while we are at it improve on the functionality.
Nothing is ever perfect, even if we are the ones designing and building it.
Nothing is ever perfect, even if we are the ones designing and building it.
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After 40 years of design work, the best outcome for any arrangement is . . .David, what you are doing applies to most of us. Solve a problem as it arises and while we are at it improve on the functionality.
Nothing is every perfect, even if we are the ones designing and building it.
‘continuous improvement’ keep you wits about you.
Tomorrow you will discover another way of making it work . . . better !!
Have you priced 12L14 recently?
No, but I expect it’s equally insane.
Btw, went to Hardcore Metals for the A44 stock I used on my saw arbor washer and was pleased with the price. Thanks for the referral!
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Making it out of Aluminium is almost cheaper
You will be shocked by the price of any good materials these days.
I compared prices for some 6061T6 Bar and would you believe . . .
Metal Supermarket was the least expensive. That would never happen a few years ago.
Even spruce lumber is expensive.
I compared prices for some 6061T6 Bar and would you believe . . .
Metal Supermarket was the least expensive. That would never happen a few years ago.
Even spruce lumber is expensive.
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You are looking at the wrong sources
When making one-offs for fun it's hard to order at real volumes.
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Sad but unfortunately true (and that how I started, though that difference between volume and retail has increased dramatically).
The CHMW members could become a buying group.
Each member does not consume an adequate amount to warrant ‘stock’.
but,
The total individual needs of the CHMW members could amount to a sizeable volume as long as there are a limited number of sizes and materials listed for SKUs.
The other problem is shipping and the location of SKUs.
Another reason to have more regional chapters of the CHMWs.
Possible . . . with some more information and number crunching.
Something to think about.
@Degen . . . Any thoughts ?
Each member does not consume an adequate amount to warrant ‘stock’.
but,
The total individual needs of the CHMW members could amount to a sizeable volume as long as there are a limited number of sizes and materials listed for SKUs.
The other problem is shipping and the location of SKUs.
Another reason to have more regional chapters of the CHMWs.
Possible . . . with some more information and number crunching.
Something to think about.
@Degen . . . Any thoughts ?
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See my post here
Degen's New Project
If members locally (GTA) are interested on my next order if you need something I'd be happy to include it at their minimum per line item cost (not sure what it is currently as my orders are general fairly large so they are somewhat accommodating). Throwing this out as a feeler and with the...
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Actually its about $100 worth of lumber, it just cost $232.
100% @BMW Rider!