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Shop Update

john lucas

Sorry no photos. I've spent the last week working with my friend Les on installing all the wiring. Man it takes a lot of time to install 40 outlets. I still have 7 to install the receptacles and then we have to wire the box.

I had to stop and start framing in the windows which should be here Monday. Picked up the attic vents and will try to get those installed in the next few days. Once I get all that done I have to install the ceiling. John K Jordan loaned me a panel lift so that job shouldn't be very difficult. Then I can call the insulation guys and get that sprayed in. Once that's done I can put up the walls and paint and then I'll be ready to move in. Of course I'll still have to run the dust collection and aircompressor lines but I think I'm finally getting there.

Oh yea I've got to change all the locks and get them keyed the same as well as put in metal anti theft barriers in the doors.

I took today off and went to an art show. I needed a break. It was a low end show so there wasn't much of interest. Tomorrow I have to pull out my mini lathe which fortunately I put in the mobil attic last. I have to turn a project for the Bring back for our Cookeville club. Fortunately I have enough tools that were left out for my demos to allow me to turn something. Don't know if I can find my sandpaper so I may have to turn it so I can start with 400 grit and got to the automotive store and get a few sheets of 400 and 600.

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Dennis in Southern Oregon

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Dennis in Southern Oregon

Wow, 40 outlets?

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#3

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John lucas

Well actually 10 are in the ceiling for lights but i wanted lots of outlets both 220 and 110 plus a 50 amp plug for my welder

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#4

You can't have too many outlets!

John K Jordan

A pain, but once it's done, it's done (unless you didn't put in enough the first time!) I actually enjoy wiring except for cutting those darn holes in the paneling. BTW, my trip to Italy is postponed so I could drive over this week and help wire if you want.

I think my receptical box count ended up around 75 including welders & other 220 equipment. My 110 outlets are about every 4 ft max, some closer, many double, some special purpose (e.g., in ceiling for retractable cords), some switched for task lighting. I ran an extra 50 amp outside for welders and plasma cutter when the weather is good.

Oh, while you are wiring consider adding an extra box up high to power a battery operated emergency light for that night when the power goes out. I was surprised how inexpensive they are at the elect supply house. I got one for each room in the shop.

JKJ

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#5

Move in first tools

john lucas

I was lucky enough to win the club bring back drawing. I don't know if your clubs do this. Some call it wood of the month. You win a turning that someone else turned from last months wood and then you get a piece of wood and you turn something for next month and bring a piece of wood for someone else. So anyway I had to turn something. Fortunately my mini lathe was one of the last things to go into the trailer so I pulled it out. Found my grinder and got it out. Took forever to find where I put the live center and tailcenter but I finally discovered the hidden drawer i put them in. So I've been turning Christmas ornaments. One will go to the next winner of the drawing.

Also took a while to find some sandpaper. My turning skill didn't get too bad. Had to resort to 320 grit to sand the finials. I can usually get them to the 600 grit range. I also broke the bottom piece off of two of the finials. something I rarely do when I've been turning a lot. Apparently I've lost some of my sanding skills and got a little too aggressive. Either that or this wood was too fragile to handle it.

Anyway it sure feels good to be turning in my new shop even if it's only temporary.

It sure feels good to have a lathe in the shop even though I'm going to have to put it back in the trailer when I'm done. Still have a fair amount of work to do and it will get in the way.