Thursday, April 12, 2012
Day 12 - Organizing
After the 3 day stretch of pedestal reconfiguring it was time to think about tool placement.
Day 9, 10 & 11 - The Pedestals!
So an unnamed museum brought these really awesome pedestals to me. However, the damn things were too high for me to use. Hummm... what to do... if only there was a woodshop!?!
Bet you want to see the finished product! Well you gotta check out Day 12!
Bet you want to see the finished product! Well you gotta check out Day 12!
Day 8 - And on the 8th day she rested
Nothing much on this day beyond hanging out with my BFF's at Happy Hour! Everyone needs a well deserved break!
Day 7 - Tool Set Up and Testing
Since the tools were reconditioned and honestly it's good practice whenever you purchase a new tool, each tool should be gone over with a round of general maintenance.
The first step is to remove all machine oils that they are packed with to prevent rust. With the aid of some rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol, first give all surfaces a good wipe down.
Secondly, using a scour pad, (3M green) remove any rust or spotting that may be on the machine surfaces.
Third, wax. A good paste wax that is white in color is applied then buffed off. Other waxes can be used (i.e. beeswax, Canuba) however they may affect the wood itself in the long run.
After the conditioning and testing, the work bench went up.
Note: this work bench required the aid of an assistant... be sure to have fully stocked beer to keep your assistant happy!
The first step is to remove all machine oils that they are packed with to prevent rust. With the aid of some rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol, first give all surfaces a good wipe down.
Secondly, using a scour pad, (3M green) remove any rust or spotting that may be on the machine surfaces.
Third, wax. A good paste wax that is white in color is applied then buffed off. Other waxes can be used (i.e. beeswax, Canuba) however they may affect the wood itself in the long run.
After the conditioning and testing, the work bench went up.
Note: this work bench required the aid of an assistant... be sure to have fully stocked beer to keep your assistant happy!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Day 6 - oh the tools!
By day 6 it was time... what was the point of a studio without the damn tools?!? It was time to go shopping.
I always seem to have this great karma when it comes to sales. Or maybe it's just the shopping diva in me that my mother created long ago. In any event, Sears's recon/parts section had not only marked down tools at a price break for being reconditioned, but also an additional 40% off.
Reconditioned tools - reduces the carbon foot print. These are tools that still have a full warranty as if they were new, but purchasing them also is "green" as it limits items that would have otherwise been added to a landfill!!!
Here are my scores:
Drill press : Reg. $169 My price $89
Combo belt/disc sander: Reg. $119 My price $55
6" Professional grade jointer: Reg. $799 My price $309
Professional grade jigsaw: Reg. $129 My price $33
2 Gal air compressor: Reg. $109 My price $ 47
Table saw: (price mistake by Sears) Reg. $289 My price $229 (NEW)
Day 6 also brought the pedestal move. I got a hold of some pedestals from the gallery that were extras. My idea was to cut them down and use them for tool stands. But with the help of Michael and his truck we spend the evening moving them into my studio.
The evening brought Todd Lowe and Villians Tavern! Yay LA Hoot!
I always seem to have this great karma when it comes to sales. Or maybe it's just the shopping diva in me that my mother created long ago. In any event, Sears's recon/parts section had not only marked down tools at a price break for being reconditioned, but also an additional 40% off.
Reconditioned tools - reduces the carbon foot print. These are tools that still have a full warranty as if they were new, but purchasing them also is "green" as it limits items that would have otherwise been added to a landfill!!!
Here are my scores:
Drill press : Reg. $169 My price $89
Combo belt/disc sander: Reg. $119 My price $55
6" Professional grade jointer: Reg. $799 My price $309
Professional grade jigsaw: Reg. $129 My price $33
2 Gal air compressor: Reg. $109 My price $ 47
Table saw: (price mistake by Sears) Reg. $289 My price $229 (NEW)
Day 6 also brought the pedestal move. I got a hold of some pedestals from the gallery that were extras. My idea was to cut them down and use them for tool stands. But with the help of Michael and his truck we spend the evening moving them into my studio.
The evening brought Todd Lowe and Villians Tavern! Yay LA Hoot!
Day 5 - Breathe easy!
Okay, so I bought the awesome clean air system that doesn't need outside ducting. It cycles the air of 1184 cubic feet 12 times in an hour!!!! And, it's freakin' copper! :)
Calling in the Calvary... day 5 brought Stacey and Felipe in to help out!
The night took Felipe and I to a sweet little cocktail bar and pizza joint where I found sugar free soda made in Rhode Island!!!
Calling in the Calvary... day 5 brought Stacey and Felipe in to help out!
The night took Felipe and I to a sweet little cocktail bar and pizza joint where I found sugar free soda made in Rhode Island!!!
Day 4 - Steampunkin' it out!
The trim on the floor was my goal, then the craziness happened when I found these awesome vintage style bulbs. Armed with cans of hammered copper spray paint bright shiny objects came to life.
The trim by the way... major pain in the ass! Since the floor had to float tack nailing into concrete was not so easy... solution... silicone and duct tape!
The trim by the way... major pain in the ass! Since the floor had to float tack nailing into concrete was not so easy... solution... silicone and duct tape!
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