Todays shop time.

[Xfaxman]

Hey, I am interested, not bored. Waiting for the next update :thumbsup:.

 

[dragoneggs]

Hey, I am interested, not bored. Waiting for the next update :thumbsup:.

Okay decided to not run any hot water for 24 hours and see what my little tank storage cost is running me. I burned 0.33kW or about $0.035 per day. That is with my shop hovering around 65deg to 75deg. Hot water temp measured 140degF. I think I can afford a $1/month for this luxury. I might even bump the temp just a bit... thinking 145degF or so might be ideal. I know 155degF is too hot for me and I am sure coming inside during the winter months that would hurt!

 

[Big Barn]

Okay decided to not run any hot water for 24 hours and see what my little tank storage cost is running me. I burned 0.33kW or about $0.035 per day. That is with my shop hovering around 65deg to 75deg. Hot water temp measured 140degF. I think I can afford a $1/month for this luxury. I might even bump the temp just a bit... thinking 145degF or so might be ideal. I know 155degF is too hot for me and I am sure coming inside during the winter months that would hurt!

That’s interesting and good to know. I would not have thought that!

 

[dragoneggs]

While fiddling around measuring my hot water I happened on a shop tip by accident.

I noticed my drill press table height as set was pretty close to the top of one of my tool carts. I put a level on it and it was accidentally about spot on. My drill press is in a parking space and the tool cart is also on wheels.



I now have an extension table for my drill press wherever I want!

 

[Big Barn]

While fiddling around measuring my hot water I happened on a shop tip by accident.

I noticed my drill press table height as set was pretty close to the top of one of my tool carts. I put a level on it and it was accidentally about spot on. My drill press is in a parking space and the tool cart is also on wheels.



I now have an extension table for my drill press wherever I want!

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I’m really diggin that sink setup

 

[dragoneggs]

I’m really diggin that sink setup

Thanks BB... me too. Quite efficient I am finding in both volume/function vs. footprint and energy usage. Notice how the handle on the tool cart is my towel rack?

Most things in my shop are on wheels. If I could figure out how to make my sink mobile, it would probably join the crowd! :laughing:

 

[lostcreekranch]

Thanks BB... me too. Quite efficient I am finding in both volume/function vs. footprint and energy usage. Notice how the handle on the tool cart is my towel rack?

Most things in my shop are on wheels. If I could figure out how to make my sink mobile, it would probably join the crowd! :laughing:

Nice catch on cart and DP height. . But .. what happens when you raise / lower your DP table?

Can you tell us about your sink faucet? It looks pretty handy.

 

[dragoneggs]

Nice catch on cart and DP height. . But .. what happens when you raise / lower your DP table?

Can you tell us about your sink faucet? It looks pretty handy.

Of course my cart outfeed functionality is a bit limited. Maybe I need to install a lift on my cart? :laughing: Seriously though... I have 6in of chuck travel so I have some flexibility on DP table height. Still thinking of how to implement an extension table when needed that isn't a permanent fixture.

Sink/faucet was a package ordered online at Lowe's. Everything I saw at HD and Lowe's in store was either too big or too small, and/or not deep enough and typically with a vary generous inside radius in the corners which I don't like. This sink bowl measures 22in x 17in by 9in deep with 1/2in corner radius. Also came with a wire rack that fits and stand offs the bottom with a cut out for the drain strainer. Great for soaking or drying items. The sink and faucet easily handle a 5gal bucket or larger pots. The faucet has a spray/stream toggle on the head and the hose extends/retracts for easier cleaning. I really like it. The package was $369 but the faucet alone is $199 so I figured a good deal! Maybe overkill for a shop but at this point in my life, I like doing things right and not regretting it later by settling for a halfazz solution.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Giagni-Tra...ential-Kitchen-Sink-All-in-One-Kit/1000462533

 

[lostcreekranch]

Of course my cart outfeed functionality is a bit limited. Maybe I need to install a lift on my cart? :laughing: Seriously though... I have 6in of chuck travel so I have some flexibility on DP table height. Still thinking of how to implement an extension table when needed that isn't a permanent fixture.

Sink/faucet was a package ordered online at Lowe's. Everything I saw at HD and Lowe's in store was either too big or too small, and/or not deep enough and typically with a vary generous inside radius in the corners which I don't like. This sink bowl measures 22in x 17in by 9in deep with 1/2in corner radius. Also came with a wire rack that fits and stand offs the bottom with a cut out for the drain strainer. Great for soaking or drying items. The sink and faucet easily handle a 5gal bucket or larger pots. The faucet has a spray/stream toggle on the head and the hose extends/retracts for easier cleaning. I really like it. The package was $369 but the faucet alone is $199 so I figured a good deal! Maybe overkill for a shop but at this point in my life, I like doing things right and not regretting it later by settling for a halfazz solution.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Giagni-Tra...ential-Kitchen-Sink-All-in-One-Kit/1000462533

Thanks for the sink info. That is a pretty good price.

If I’m drilling long parts on my woodworking drill press I use my HF 1000# lift table and HF folding stool to support part.

Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977

18 In. Working Platform Step Stool

I use them on my metal working drill press also.

 

[metalbender]

Not tractor stuff but shop time. Same glass co needed some adjustment knobs for a Chinese glass grinding machine. Apparently hard to get the parts from the manufacturer. Made up four.