hoek67
30th April 2018, 12:27 AM
Hi, have a small workshop that's been out of action for a while due to junk from when I bought the place. Finally getting to the stage where may be able to actually do a few things. Have about 14 sqm for an area where I hope to tinker with electronics, 3d printing and a few other things that don't require creating a tonne of dust. I also have a single garage area adjoining where I hope to set up a work bench, etc.
I also have what was my grandfathers old Hyco table saw. It works but it needs some attention. A year ago I replaced the worn and frayed belt and the blunt blade. The switch at the moment is a "bit" broken and I would like to replace with a modern NVR switch with emergency stop. I hate the fact the switch at the moment is a rocker on the side that makes it very hard to turn off safely when/if wood jams. The saw runs very smoothly and is of a solid build. I know I have watched American Restoration too much as every time I look at it I would imagine tearing it down, blasting old paint off and restoring it. The saw is everything I remember about my grandfather as he was a carpenter and it was his prize possession apart from his fishing rod. I noticed the pulley on the motor is actually home made from wood and has a large split in it.
The shed I use needs some major repairing but still trying to weigh up repairing against knocking it down and rebuilding. If not careful will spend the rest of my life just repairing instead of doing projects I have in mind.
We have major renovations planned for the house including roof, kitchen, bathroom and laundry so having a decent work area will be a must. :o
I also have what was my grandfathers old Hyco table saw. It works but it needs some attention. A year ago I replaced the worn and frayed belt and the blunt blade. The switch at the moment is a "bit" broken and I would like to replace with a modern NVR switch with emergency stop. I hate the fact the switch at the moment is a rocker on the side that makes it very hard to turn off safely when/if wood jams. The saw runs very smoothly and is of a solid build. I know I have watched American Restoration too much as every time I look at it I would imagine tearing it down, blasting old paint off and restoring it. The saw is everything I remember about my grandfather as he was a carpenter and it was his prize possession apart from his fishing rod. I noticed the pulley on the motor is actually home made from wood and has a large split in it.
The shed I use needs some major repairing but still trying to weigh up repairing against knocking it down and rebuilding. If not careful will spend the rest of my life just repairing instead of doing projects I have in mind.
We have major renovations planned for the house including roof, kitchen, bathroom and laundry so having a decent work area will be a must. :o