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Welcome to Westwood Metalworks, What is he building in there?

Fixed it for ya Dan :)
Thanks? Still showing first post with images and a bit of text, and next post with text no images?

Usually how I make a post with pics is I start with my phone because it's easy to upload pics, then go back and edit all the fat finger touchscreen typos out on the laptop. This time I just got too frusterated typing on the phone, so I just posted and went for the edit, but I guess I took too long typing, and missed the window. Grrr, 5 min.....

Anyway....grabbed another marketplace deal this morning. These 4 frames (2x1/4" flatbar) with 6" casters for $40 total. I'll have a mobile welding table soon....
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Thanks? Still showing first post with images and a bit of text, and next post with text no images?

Usually how I make a post with pics is I start with my phone because it's easy to upload pics, then go back and edit all the fat finger touchscreen typos out on the laptop. This time I just got too frusterated typing on the phone, so I just posted and went for the edit, but I guess I took too long typing, and missed the window. Grrr, 5 min.....

Anyway....grabbed another marketplace deal this morning. These 4 frames (2x1/4" flatbar) with 6" casters for $40 total. I'll have a mobile welding table soon....
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Those are the wheels for a four post lift.
 
Thanks Squatch. I appreciate it!

Went to Kawartha metals today. A lot lighter in the wallet with A couple projects worth of material in tow. None for me, but somehow I gotta pay for it all......Everybody BUT me actually, even the chickens are getting something from this one lol. I'll get the scraps, and offcuts leftover I guess....
 
Played around with the grinder a bit today. Tossed a 36 grit belt on, and let er rip.....Nearest thing I can describe is burying a facemill into a block of steel with a horizontal mill. WOW. That brought a big smile to my face. Even moreso when I put a 120g belt on and slowed it down. I really can't wait to use this more and more. Gonna wish I didn't take like 5-6 years to design/build it now.....:D

Here's a pic of the finished part. Just a tab for a spring plunger to lock the tension arm down for belt changes.
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I'm uploading a video to YouTube and will post it once it's finished uploading.
 
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