DavidR8's shop shenanigans

[Doggggboy]

Not all of it is like that so I think for the most part it was well oiled but not all of it.
I don't know what's under the paper as I can't reach it with out dismantling the crate. That will happen tonight.

I heard once that the containers on the seaward? outside stacks on the container ships can be more prone to leaking and rust damage if the seals are weak but yours looks like it was lashed to the top of a rowboat.

 

[David]

I heard once that the containers on the seaward? outside stacks on the container ships can be more prone to leaking and rust damage if the seals are weak but yours looks like it was lashed to the top of a rowboat.

I'll wait and see what it looks like when I get it out of the crate and have at it with some oil and steel wool.

 

[David]

Ok out of the crate and on the floor.
The rust is all surface and comes off easily. Some staining but I’m not too fussed about that.

 

[Former Member]

Now all you need is an ACORN and a few Clearpath SDSK's and you're set.

 

[David]

Now all you need is an ACORN and a few Clearpath SDSK's and you're set.

Funny you mention that... I was browsing YT tube today for VM32 and found this:

 

[Former Member]

Funny you mention that... I was browsing YT tube today for VM32 and found this:

That is the next upgrade to the CNC, hard part it is going to be at least a 2 complete disassemble re-assembly deal as measurements and part must be made using the existing machine. Good part is improved lubrication will be done at the same time.

 

[Hruul]

Congrats on the new mill. Hate to see that much rust on a new machine, but thankfully it came off. Enjoy.

 

[jcdammeyer]

So a guided tour is now "Stand here. Turn 360 degrees. Tour complete!"

 

[David]

The mill cleaned up pretty well.
They are offering compensation so we shall see.

 

[Former Member]

Steel wool and WD40, wipe with paper towel.

 

[Upnorth]

Nice job cleaning up that rust. I guess it looked worse than it was in the photos. I had a vise that came in looking like that once and it also cleaned up ok but left some black staining. I didn't complain because they tossed in the vise for free when I bought the milling machine.

 

[David]

Well I bought a shaper @PaulL











Just kidding!
I did go see the seller as he also had a 12x9 surface plate for $40.
Also scored a, wait for it... 1.5x8 tpi faceplate.
Pics to follow.

 

[140mower]

Well I bought a shaper @PaulL











Just kidding!
I did go see the seller as he also had a 12x9 surface plate for $40.
Also scored a, wait for it... 1.5x8 tpi faceplate.
Pics to follow.

You know....... That shaper will move the shop expansion project up to number 41......

 

[PaulL]

You know....... That shaper will move the shop expansion project up to number 41......

It would certainly reshape the shop. That thing has its own gravitational well!

 

[David]

You know....... That shaper will move the shop expansion project up to number 41......

The thing is a beast. It's probably 4-4.5 ft tall and about six feet deep.

 

[David]

The seller is Stewart Mountain Forge. He also offers a smithing course. Super nice fellow.

Stewart Mountain Forge – Artist Blacksmiths

 

[David]

Weiss refunded me $350USD or about $460CDN.

 

[Susquatch]

Weiss refunded me $350USD or about $460CDN.

Fantastic David! But does make you wonder what their markup is.....

 

[David]

Fantastic David! But does make you wonder what their markup is.....

Not terribly concerned really given that what I paid delivered was about $800 less than the same machine from Busy Bee before delivery.

 

[whydontu]

Weiss refunded me $350USD or about $460CDN.

And since the budget had already been allocated for tools, getting a $460 refund means you can buy $460 of tooling and still be within budget (less cost of steel wool and WD40).