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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.

 

[ChazzC]

UPDATE (Not Great News, But Not Catastrophic)

Messaged my Surgeon yesterday asking about building up to lifting 40kgs (case of water at Costco), and this was the response from his staff:

"Presently, you should be following the reverse protocol which allows for 5lbs both arms. At 6 months from surgery you should be lifting 10-15lbs. At a year, we allow for 30 lbs routinely and 50lbs on occasions."

So it looks like most Shop activities will be pushed out to near the end of this year

I will be discussing this with my Surgeon during my next follow up (mid-May), as this was not noted in the protocol document I received the end of December, nor does it align with some discussions I had with his team previously. However, I'm not risking anything, so will abide by the "ruling."

 

[ChazzC]

Well, I Better Be Extra Careful From Now On . . .

I used up all of my luck for the rest of the year!

Bought a No-Name 0.011" – 0.060" Pin Gage Set off Amazon. Arrived quickly, but the box (and packaging) were covered in oil. Reached out to the Seller, who quickly responded with an apology saying that there was only supposed to be a light coating of oil on the pins themselves and that they would send a replacement, so I did a return & replace with Amazon. Got the replacement and it was just the same, down to the oil that worked its way under part of the label:

Back to the Seller telling them there wasn't any sense in sending another one that while only the pins may have been coated, the oil got everywhere during shipping & storage. They agreed and we worked out a compromise.

Today I wiped the outside of the box down with Isopropyl Alcohol and then carefully wiped out the inside, includig between the pins with a Q-Tip. However, I must not have been careful enough, because afterwards the 0.011" pin was missing. Searched the bench top, Q-Tip, paper towel – nothing. So out of desperation I reached for one of my retractable magnets-on-a-stick, and lightly swept it across the floor: Eureka!

To (hopefully) avoid a future issue, I added flags to the smallest two pins:

When I'm feeling ambitious, I think I'll dip one end of ech pin in my can of Plasti-Dip (if I can find it!). However, it will be a long process as I would only want to do one at a time.

 

[LenVW]

UPDATE (Not Great News, But Not Catastrophic)

Messaged my Surgeon yesterday asking about building up to lifting 40kgs (case of water at Costco), and this was the response from his staff:

"Presently, you should be following the reverse protocol which allows for 5lbs both arms. At 6 months from surgery you should be lifting 10-15lbs. At a year, we allow for 30 lbs routinely and 50lbs on occasions."

So it looks like most Shop activities will be pushed out to near the end of this year

I will be discussing this with my Surgeon during my next follow up (mid-May), as this was not noted in the protocol document I received the end of December, nor does it align with some discussions I had with his team previously. However, I'm not risking anything, so will abide by the "ruling."

Hey, don’t over do it !!
Recovery is a slow process.
Build stability and strength slowly.

As we age, the recovery process should be slower to avoid further damage.
Easy does it . . . Progress is better over a period of time.

 

[ChazzC]

Hey, don’t over do it !!
Recovery is a slow process.
Build stability and strength slowly.

As we age, the recovery process should be slower to avoid further damage.
Easy does it . . . Progress is better over a period of time.

Slow & steady is the way to go, regardless of age (but even more so for us more mature individuals).