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[ChazzC]

@ChazzC How is the shoulder now? Back to benching 600# yet?

Craig
(Is you've already given an update, I must have missed it.)

Hi, Craig, thanks for asking!

The shoulder is much improved, but I still have six more therapy sessions after tomorrow morning's. Even then, it will probably be close to the end of this year before I am back to my "new normal:" due to the type of replacement (reverse), I will probably not regain my original range of motion, and I'll be happy when I can safely pick up a case of water (~20kgs).

I do need to publish my "Things to Do After Shoulder is Fixed, Healed & Back to "New Normal" list: I'll have it documented (it continues to grow), just need to format it so I can cut & paste in a thread).


Charlie

 

[ChazzC]

Since there is light at the end of the tunnel (6 more therapy visits after tomorrow, but still a long way to be back to where I was last September!), I figured it was time to present my list:

Things to Do After Shoulder is Fixed, Healed & Back to “New Normal”

As Of March 19, 2025:


Add 2nd Handrail to Basement Stairs

Add Grab Bars in MBR Shower DONE: found great option at HD on Special Buy: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier...Indicators-in-White-20135-050616-16/206767700 ]

Clean front-load washer door seal [OBE: Door hinge & handle broken, no longer available = new washer]

Check Mill Tram

Check Milling Vise Tram

Face Bottom of Locking Lever on QCTP to Re-Clock Lever (maybe; depends on how T-Slot Compound & LMS Plinth work out, see below)

Fabricate/Assemble Copy Stand

Modify Left Guard for 8” Delta Bench Grinder

Buy & Add 1/16” x 1” Aluminum Strips Under Lathe Chuck Storage Board (Backsplash Support)

9” Starrett Rule Cleaning Test Using Different Polishes https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/2102431-black-stain-on-steel?p=2102497#post2102497

Put Away New Tooling & Hardware

Video: Fit T-Slot Compound & New LMS Plinth to Mini-Lathe

Sell Micro-Mill & Specific Tooling

Sell Large Screwless Vise?

Install New Jaws on 4” Bench Vise

Assemble Knew Concepts Bench Pin Riser

Replace Knew Concepts Mk IV Saw Handle

4-36 Tap Storage

File Pile of Papers on Top of Turntable [DONE]

Repair/Replace Hinge(s) on Guest BR Piano Bench

Install Freeze-Proof Hose Bibb @ Basement

Purge Hard Copy Files

Replace Damaged Vinyl Tile in Office

Change Humidifier Water Filter [DONE by the nice HVAC Tech during semi-annual maintenance]

Try a Vertical Vise (https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.c...ly-not-see-in-someone-elses.13055/post-175147) using Angle Plate & SMW Mod-Vise

Endoscope Photo Through Skoal Centering Scope (Post in thread 'Optical Centering Microscope')

Video: Spherical Washers & Toe/Step Clamps (need 3/8” Spherical Washers)

Video: Lathe Vertical Slide in Milling Vise & Table (need M6 T-Slot Nuts)

Compare Friction Thimble vs. Ratchet Micrometers (including types & manufacturers in the mix)

Drip Oiler Mods for Cutting Oil

Article: Indicator Calibration Stand Using Nikon Micrometer Head (annular cutter?)

Video: Updated Shop Tour (also update Floor Plan)

Shop Tips: Field Expedient Horizontal Machinist Jacks

Check Bosch PS21 torque at different speeds & settings; also conduct destructive testing on 4mm iFixIt bits https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.c...ecision-impact-screw-driver.13409/post-178597

Mobile Stock Vertical Storage https://www.hobby-machinist.com/thr...ou-make-in-your-shop-today.67833/post-1189525 (need to get rid of Dehumidifier)

ER32 Oversize Collet Comparisons (TIR, etc.) https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...40-collet-chuck-for-sb9?p=2096444#post2096444

Check for Lift When Engaging Carriage Lock https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/hollywood-facing.116268/post-1194273

“Fix” ER32 Ball Bearing Collet Nuts Post in thread 'Tegara ER40 Bearing Collet Nut'

Make New Lathe Tool Height Gage (Ways)

Convert Craftsman 1 – 3" Depth Mic to a half-base depth micrometer Post in thread 'What Did You Buy Today?'

Fit “Regular Feed” Banjo to Mini-Lathe (to make switching faster)

Build Stirling Kit (Thanks, Joe Pie!

) with Colin

Check flatness of 1/2” MDF https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...-4-thick-aluminum-plate?p=2112916#post2112916

Woodchucker’s Lathe Chip Deflector https://www.hobby-machinist.com/thr...ou-make-in-your-shop-today.67833/post-1204652

Nctox & wachuku Lathe Ways Covers https://www.hobby-machinist.com/thr...ou-make-in-your-shop-today.67833/post-1208331

Replace iGaging Cables on Mini-Lathe https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/harbor-freight-mini-lathe-minor-tuneup-d.117194/post-1209411

Try Sharpening Trashed End Mills Thread 'End mill brought back to life'

Test Hardness of Hex & Round Dies Post in thread 'Replacing my tap & die sets with 30mm round dies'

Modify Irwin Tap Holders to use with Lathe Die Holder https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...at-you-grab-a-rotating-tap-wrench#post2114199

Vertical Parting Tool ala Alan https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/54985-vertical-parting-tool#post54985

Test HSS Lathe Tool Set (India) Post in thread 'Looking for a Source in England for Pre-ground Square High Speed Steel Tools - Need Grinding Examples so no Forged Looking Tooling'

Modify Craftsman Scroll Saw for Use as Die Filer

 

[trlvn]

What are you going to do in the afternoon?



Craig

 

[trlvn]

Fabricate/Assemble Copy Stand

More seriously, whazzat? ^^^^

Craig

 

[YotaBota]

All the best for your recovery.

 

[ChazzC]

More seriously, whazzat? ^^^^

Craig

Like this for more easily taking photos of parts/tooling/etc., but not:

UniStrut base & shirt section of strut, focusing rail that I bought ?? years ago, decent iPhone clamp and the Kant-Twist clamp with large pads from a previous post (base will be clamped to whatever convenient work surface). Total outlay <US$50.