Todays Project - What did you do today?

[Mayhem]

(04-27-2016, 05:22 PM)arvidj Wrote: I think the thought that I can use use a hoist as a paint drying rack is all I will need to finally convince Bev that I need must have one.

I'm here to help Arvid Other reasons would be:

- to prevent you from disturbing here to come out to the shop to help you lift something off of your truck.
- save on medical bills and insurance by reducing back injuries (also prevents here from having to be your carer 24/7 (even more so than usual)).
- enabling you to get her really big presents for those special occasions and not spoiling the surprise by having to get her to help unload.

[Dr Stan]

Quote:I think the thought that I can use use a hoist as a paint drying rack is all I will need to finally convince Bev that I need must have one.

That's a good idea. :)

[the penguin]

I charge a customer $350, for a formed 3/16" metal angle, one 2" leg, one 3" leg, 7 inches long with 11 holes drilled in it.

I probably should fell some shame. but I don't.

[Dr Stan]

How much do you have invested in your machine tools, measuring devices, tooling, etc.

$350 is just about right, especially for one who lacks the skill to make anything out of metal.

[Roadracer_Al]

What did the customer do?  Insult the color of your mill?  

[the penguin]

(04-28-2016, 08:04 PM)Roadracer_Al Wrote: What did the customer do?  Insult the color of your mill?    

if he had the part would have been at least 4 digits left of the decimal point.


I do want to know, who thought WHITE was a viable color for a mill or lathe, within a week my mine looked like crap.

[Dr Stan]

Quote:I do want to know, who thought WHITE was a viable color for a mill or lathe, within a week my mine looked like crap.

After I first got my 9" SB I had to make some repairs and clean it up. I wanted something other than grey so I painted it International Harvester white, more of a cream color. I will never make that mistake again.

[awemawson]

I painted my Quorn Tool and Cutter Grinder white deliberately so grinding dust showed up well. Made a thorough clean up far easier, and I never regretted it despite a bit of chaffing from John S for doing it !

[Black Forest]

(04-28-2016, 09:44 AM)the penguin Wrote: I charge a customer $350, for a formed 3/16" metal angle, one 2" leg, one 3" leg, 7 inches long with 11 holes drilled in it.

I probably should fell some shame. but I don't.

I sure hope that was $350 plus materials!!!

And yes you should feel shame unless there is more to the story.

[f350ca]

Thanks guys, you've solved the mystery as to why my shop always looks so dirty, the mill and the big lathe are (were) white.