Shop What's Happening in Chazz's Shop?

[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).

 

[ChazzC]

Updated After Shoulder To-Do List

Met with my Surgeon and he is very pleased with my progress (at one point I was demonstrating the Pectoral Fly that I wanted to start doing again now that he said it was OK to go back at the Fitness Center and he asked me to show him again: "you're actually getting better range of motion with your operable arm [the technical term for the arm he operated on; when I first heard this term I was confused since that was the arm that didn't operate at all]!"). I will have a final visit with him in late November just to make sure things are still going well.

I am released to gradually getting back in the shop, just need to slowly build up lifting/pushing/pulling and not ever going above 25 lbs. per arm (darn, no pull-ups), no lifting away from my body and taking it slow.


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

As Of March 19, 2025:

1. Add 2nd Handrail to Basement Stairs

2. 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 ]

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

4. Check Mill Tram

5. Check Milling Vise Tram

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

7. Fabricate/Assemble Copy Stand

8. Modify Left Guard for 8” Delta Bench Grinder

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

10. 9” Starrett Rule Cleaning Test Using Different Polishes https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/2102431-black-stain-on-steel?p=2102497#post2102497

11. Put Away New Tooling & Hardware

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

13. Sell Micro-Mill & Specific Tooling

14. Sell Large Screwless Vise?

15. Install New Jaws on 4” Bench Vise

16. Assemble Knew Concepts Bench Pin Riser

17. Replace Knew Concepts Mk IV Saw Handle

18. 4-36 Tap Storage

19. File Pile of Papers on Top of Turntable DONE

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

21. Install Freeze-Proof Hose Bibb @ Basement

22. Purge Hard Copy Files

23. Replace Damaged Vinyl Tile in Office

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

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

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

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

28. Video: Lathe Vertical Slide in Milling Vise & Table (need M6 T-Slot Nuts); EDIT 5/19/25: Can a RT be Mounted on the Vertical Slide? https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.c...-deal-maximat-10-in-toronto.15458/post-199599

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

30. Drip Oiler Mods for Cutting Oil

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

32. Video: Updated Shop Tour (also update Floor Plan)

33. Shop Tips: Field Expedient Horizontal Machinist Jacks

34. 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

35. 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)

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

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


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

39. Make New Lathe Tool Height Gage (Ways)

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

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

42. Build Stirling Kit (Thanks, Joe Pie!

) with Colin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

51. 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'

ADDED (since 3/19/25)

52. Test using an Induction Cooktop as a Demagnetizer https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/inexpensive-demagnetizers.14625/post-192504

53. Swap Incandescent Magnifier Light with LED Version https://a.co/d/8lRHeKE (totally forgot I bought this at the beginning of January!)

54. Add 1000 Grit Film to Starrett Scale Cleanup Tests

55. Modify Small CI Vee-Blocks

56. Create Master Spreadsheet of all Tool/Tooling Locations: https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...ppening-in-chazz-s-shop?p=2115103#post2115103

57. Measure TIR of Multi-Point Live Center Set: https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...hop-special-of-the-week?p=2117759#post2117759

58. Mount DeWalt Screwdriver Battery Charger DONE

59. Modify Craftsman 3-Wheeler to slow down by ~25% https://www.hobby-machinist.com/thr...niature-metal-cutting-saw.111329/post-1117974

60. Document Tightening ER32 Collet Nut on Spin Indexer https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...-a-spin-indexer-sort-of?p=2119542#post2119542

61. Modify MicroMark/MicroLux Micro Mill Z-Axis Hand Wheel https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...to-purchase-a-mini-mill?p=2118235#post2118235

62. Assemble CountyComm Large 3rd Hand with M3 Thumbscrews https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/what-did-you-buy-today.55645/post-1227136 DONE

63. Test Using Carbide Router Bit on Steel https://www.hobby-machinist.com/thr...gree-countersink-in-steel.118385/post-1229817

64. Test ThermoWorks !R-IND vs. Surface Probe in Toaster Oven https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/molten-metal-temp.10392/post-199633

65. Reattach Handrail in Dining Room to Wall (we moved in 43 years ago and I still haven’t done this!)


Thanks to everyone for all of the support the last eight months,

Charlie

 

[Tom O]

Wow it doesn’t sound like you are excited al all! Take your time.

 

[Chicken lights]

Updated After Shoulder To-Do List

Met with my Surgeon and he is very pleased with my progress (at one point I was demonstrating the Pectoral Fly that I wanted to start doing again now that he said it was OK to go back at the Fitness Center and he asked me to show him again: "you're actually getting better range of motion with your operable arm [the technical term for the arm he operated on; when I first heard this term I was confused since that was the arm that didn't operate at all]!"). I will have a final visit with him in late November just to make sure things are still going well.

I am released to gradually getting back in the shop, just need to slowly build up lifting/pushing/pulling and not ever going above 25 lbs. per arm (darn, no pull-ups), no lifting away from my body and taking it slow.


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

As Of March 19, 2025:

1. Add 2nd Handrail to Basement Stairs

2. 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 ]

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

4. Check Mill Tram

5. Check Milling Vise Tram

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

7. Fabricate/Assemble Copy Stand

8. Modify Left Guard for 8” Delta Bench Grinder

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

10. 9” Starrett Rule Cleaning Test Using Different Polishes https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/2102431-black-stain-on-steel?p=2102497#post2102497

11. Put Away New Tooling & Hardware

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

13. Sell Micro-Mill & Specific Tooling

14. Sell Large Screwless Vise?

15. Install New Jaws on 4” Bench Vise

16. Assemble Knew Concepts Bench Pin Riser

17. Replace Knew Concepts Mk IV Saw Handle

18. 4-36 Tap Storage

19. File Pile of Papers on Top of Turntable DONE

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

21. Install Freeze-Proof Hose Bibb @ Basement

22. Purge Hard Copy Files

23. Replace Damaged Vinyl Tile in Office

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

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

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

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

28. Video: Lathe Vertical Slide in Milling Vise & Table (need M6 T-Slot Nuts); EDIT 5/19/25: Can a RT be Mounted on the Vertical Slide? https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.c...-deal-maximat-10-in-toronto.15458/post-199599

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

30. Drip Oiler Mods for Cutting Oil

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

32. Video: Updated Shop Tour (also update Floor Plan)

33. Shop Tips: Field Expedient Horizontal Machinist Jacks

34. 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

35. 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)

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

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


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

39. Make New Lathe Tool Height Gage (Ways)

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

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

42. Build Stirling Kit (Thanks, Joe Pie!

) with Colin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

51. 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'

ADDED (since 3/19/25)

52. Test using an Induction Cooktop as a Demagnetizer https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/inexpensive-demagnetizers.14625/post-192504

53. Swap Incandescent Magnifier Light with LED Version https://a.co/d/8lRHeKE (totally forgot I bought this at the beginning of January!)

54. Add 1000 Grit Film to Starrett Scale Cleanup Tests

55. Modify Small CI Vee-Blocks

56. Create Master Spreadsheet of all Tool/Tooling Locations: https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...ppening-in-chazz-s-shop?p=2115103#post2115103

57. Measure TIR of Multi-Point Live Center Set: https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...hop-special-of-the-week?p=2117759#post2117759

58. Mount DeWalt Screwdriver Battery Charger DONE

59. Modify Craftsman 3-Wheeler to slow down by ~25% https://www.hobby-machinist.com/thr...niature-metal-cutting-saw.111329/post-1117974

60. Document Tightening ER32 Collet Nut on Spin Indexer https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...-a-spin-indexer-sort-of?p=2119542#post2119542

61. Modify MicroMark/MicroLux Micro Mill Z-Axis Hand Wheel https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...to-purchase-a-mini-mill?p=2118235#post2118235

62. Assemble CountyComm Large 3rd Hand with M3 Thumbscrews https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/what-did-you-buy-today.55645/post-1227136 DONE

63. Test Using Carbide Router Bit on Steel https://www.hobby-machinist.com/thr...gree-countersink-in-steel.118385/post-1229817

64. Test ThermoWorks !R-IND vs. Surface Probe in Toaster Oven https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/molten-metal-temp.10392/post-199633

65. Reattach Handrail in Dining Room to Wall (we moved in 43 years ago and I still haven’t done this!)


Thanks to everyone for all of the support the last eight months,

Charlie

#66 scout bbq places ....

 

[ChazzC]

#66 scout bbq places ....

That's a given on any trip (Moe's Original in Charlottesville was OK, not great, but acceptable).

 

[jcdammeyer]

Updated After Shoulder To-Do List

Met with my Surgeon and he is very pleased with my progress (at one point I was demonstrating the Pectoral Fly that I wanted to start doing again now that he said it was OK to go back at the Fitness Center and he asked me to show him again: "you're actually getting better range of motion with your operable arm [the technical term for the arm he operated on; when I first heard this term I was confused since that was the arm that didn't operate at all]!"). I will have a final visit with him in late November just to make sure things are still going well.

I am released to gradually getting back in the shop, just need to slowly build up lifting/pushing/pulling and not ever going above 25 lbs. per arm (darn, no pull-ups), no lifting away from my body and taking it slow.


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

As Of March 19, 2025:

1. Add 2nd Handrail to Basement Stairs

2. 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 ]

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

4. Check Mill Tram

5. Check Milling Vise Tram

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

7. Fabricate/Assemble Copy Stand

8. Modify Left Guard for 8” Delta Bench Grinder

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

10. 9” Starrett Rule Cleaning Test Using Different Polishes https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/2102431-black-stain-on-steel?p=2102497#post2102497

11. Put Away New Tooling & Hardware

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

13. Sell Micro-Mill & Specific Tooling

14. Sell Large Screwless Vise?

15. Install New Jaws on 4” Bench Vise

16. Assemble Knew Concepts Bench Pin Riser

17. Replace Knew Concepts Mk IV Saw Handle

18. 4-36 Tap Storage

19. File Pile of Papers on Top of Turntable DONE

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

21. Install Freeze-Proof Hose Bibb @ Basement

22. Purge Hard Copy Files

23. Replace Damaged Vinyl Tile in Office

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

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

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

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

28. Video: Lathe Vertical Slide in Milling Vise & Table (need M6 T-Slot Nuts); EDIT 5/19/25: Can a RT be Mounted on the Vertical Slide? https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.c...-deal-maximat-10-in-toronto.15458/post-199599

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

30. Drip Oiler Mods for Cutting Oil

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

32. Video: Updated Shop Tour (also update Floor Plan)

33. Shop Tips: Field Expedient Horizontal Machinist Jacks

34. 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

35. 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)

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

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


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

39. Make New Lathe Tool Height Gage (Ways)

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

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

42. Build Stirling Kit (Thanks, Joe Pie!

) with Colin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

51. 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'

ADDED (since 3/19/25)

52. Test using an Induction Cooktop as a Demagnetizer https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/inexpensive-demagnetizers.14625/post-192504

53. Swap Incandescent Magnifier Light with LED Version https://a.co/d/8lRHeKE (totally forgot I bought this at the beginning of January!)

54. Add 1000 Grit Film to Starrett Scale Cleanup Tests

55. Modify Small CI Vee-Blocks

56. Create Master Spreadsheet of all Tool/Tooling Locations: https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...ppening-in-chazz-s-shop?p=2115103#post2115103

57. Measure TIR of Multi-Point Live Center Set: https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...hop-special-of-the-week?p=2117759#post2117759

58. Mount DeWalt Screwdriver Battery Charger DONE

59. Modify Craftsman 3-Wheeler to slow down by ~25% https://www.hobby-machinist.com/thr...niature-metal-cutting-saw.111329/post-1117974

60. Document Tightening ER32 Collet Nut on Spin Indexer https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...-a-spin-indexer-sort-of?p=2119542#post2119542

61. Modify MicroMark/MicroLux Micro Mill Z-Axis Hand Wheel https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/f...to-purchase-a-mini-mill?p=2118235#post2118235

62. Assemble CountyComm Large 3rd Hand with M3 Thumbscrews https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/what-did-you-buy-today.55645/post-1227136 DONE

63. Test Using Carbide Router Bit on Steel https://www.hobby-machinist.com/thr...gree-countersink-in-steel.118385/post-1229817

64. Test ThermoWorks !R-IND vs. Surface Probe in Toaster Oven https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/molten-metal-temp.10392/post-199633

65. Reattach Handrail in Dining Room to Wall (we moved in 43 years ago and I still haven’t done this!)


Thanks to everyone for all of the support the last eight months,

Charlie

Quite the list of projects Charlie (pretending to be like @David ?). Not sure it was smart to post that list. Now you'll have @Susquatch on your tail for doing way too much and thinking of ways to sabotage you.

 

[ChazzC]

Quite the list of projects Charlie (pretending to be like @David ?). Not sure it was smart to post that list. Now you'll have @Susquatch on your tail for doing way too much and thinking of ways to sabotage you.

Actually, my plan is that others will see items that interest them and complete the list for me.

 

[LenVW]

Charlie,
I have I-Gaging EZ View DROs on my 3/4hp Mini Mill.
What have you found to be the most common cause of JUMPING on the displays ?
(Dirt, Sensors, Wiring static . . .)

 

[ChazzC]

I haven’t really noticed any jumping, but if you move an axis fast it does take some time (fractions of a second, it’s just not instantaneous) for the display to catch up; IIRC, this is due to the refresh rate and/or resolution of the scale/pickup vs. that of the software.

 

[Mike R]

W.r.t. #3 - don't buy Samsung - just know too many people with issues (me included) that make them candidates for recycling after the warranty expires.

 

[ChazzC]

W.r.t. #3 - don't buy Samsung - just know too many people with issues (me included) that make them candidates for recycling after the warranty expires.

Not to worry: got a Whirlpool to match the dryer we got 2 years ago to replace the GE dryer (rear bearing went out a 2nd time).

Have a soft spot for Whirlpool since my FIL spent his career selling them (working his way up to regional sales director, selling freezers to Alaskans [and Hawaiians]); only got the GE set because my SIL got them at cost.