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Post by Myk Rian on Mar 15, 2014 22:04:49 GMT
Well, first off, that is my tool chest, which sits proudly on my work bench. That took 1 month to build, working on it almost daily. I have 1/2 of a 2 1/2 car garage for my shop. It takes some juggling of things to make room at times. I've tried talking my Wife into parking her car outdoors, but that isn't going to happen. I'm planning a complete makeover sometime this spring or summer.
It takes anywhere from 2-3 weeks, to a couple months to restore a machine. Depends on how much time you have to put into it, and availability of parts. Being retired, it's easy to find the time. The website I visit (owwm.org) has a section to buy and sell parts and machines. They call it BOYD, for Bring Out Your Dead.
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Post by Myk Rian on Mar 16, 2014 16:05:18 GMT
Here is another item that I have made several of. Most are 2' tall, but this one was a special order. Lots of people like light houses.
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Post by zed on Mar 16, 2014 16:19:17 GMT
Wow, your restorations and your tool chest are very impressive! I love the look of old tools and machines even if I don't know what they do
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 16, 2014 16:33:09 GMT
Nice work on the light house. We don't have too many light houses in Montana
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 16, 2014 16:42:31 GMT
The cherry drawers are gorgeous! And I admire the lighthouse as well. My brother is a carpenter and would love to be in your position, retired and able to enjoy woodworking!
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 16, 2014 18:47:51 GMT
I am one of them who love lighthouses! That one is terrific especially since it is handmade.
I'll have to check out that website. I don't blame your wife, sorry! :-). It's great that you are finding such satisfaction in what you're doing.
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 17, 2014 13:40:02 GMT
Welcome Myk. Its nice to have men on the forum. There are a few very good male felters around. from what I understand the felt was made in a think sheet and the gasket shapes where punched out using a press of some sort. I think using a very sharp rotary cutter and X-acto knife is what you will probably have to do to get your shapes. My husband will want to go have a look at that site when I tell him about it. we have a farm and lots of old machines. we love questions and pictures as the others have told you. I've been away a few days and have lots of reading to do to catch up.
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