July 29, 20232 yr Popular Post It’s so hot… how hot is it?? I went to read Fahrenheit 451, and it caught fire.
July 29, 20232 yr Popular Post Just ordered a linear actuator that I think I can use to add to my adjustable angle clamping fixture on my CNC. Won't be here until Monday but have to make a few changes to the base I have the CNC on to provide a mounting place for it. Been drawing up side views to figure out mounting points and account for the travel length of the actuator based on it's specs. The fixture has hard limits at 90 degree down (vertical) and horizontal and I can't allow the actuator to push past either limit. I can get this one to work with just a momentary up/down switch I may spend (alot) more money on one with feedback and see if I can program it with an Arduino board. Because the fixture rotates through an arc the movement (push/pull) isn't linear for setting the angle, but I think I can figure out the math needed to account for that. Ideally I want a fixture I can set an angle for and watch it move to precisely that angle. Might have to consult one of my math teacher sisters. 4D
July 29, 20232 yr 3 minutes ago, DAB said: It’s so hot… how hot is it?? I went to read Fahrenheit 451, and it caught fire. It was 102 at 7:00pm here. Windy enough that I call that blast furnace conditions. Made the mistake of leaving a carton of ice cream I bought in the back seat of my car. I wasn't so upset about the melted mess, but rather that I still didn't have any ice cream to eat after making a trip just to pick some up. Grrrr.
July 29, 20232 yr Popular Post 14 hours ago, calabrese55 said: https://www.skaneateles.com/calendar/annual-events/skaneateles-antique-classic-boat-show That ought to be a fun day Mike, take a mess of pics for us Headed north this morning, Julie & I are going up to Atlanta to look at a townhouse our daughter has made an offer on. She (daughter) asked that I bring a tape measure and note pad... generally that means she plans to ask for some shop time... for me I am closing in on the upper cabinets in the garage. A few last trim pieces were cut and painted yesterday. I may see them installed Sunday PM or Monday. I got a few minutes to work on the base cabinets also. All drawers have been fitted and faces attached.
July 29, 20232 yr Popular Post little rain shower cooled it down nicely. we make big sticks into little sticks. and add a dash of red paint. before and after. more to go another day.
July 29, 20232 yr Popular Post Had some sort of a "nerve block" on my knee that's been giving me problems for a while. Precursor to a potential knee replacement in the fall. So mostly taking it easy. Went out this afternoon to pick up a pickup full of boxes of box parts from a late club member's family to finish up for Children's Hospital. Monday going to the Ohio State Fair to judge 4-H woodworking. Always an amazing time seeing what those kids build. And of course the obligatory ice cream treat at the dairy building.
July 29, 20232 yr Author Popular Post Arts & Crafts, or Mission Style? Made/Sold by Larkin (Larkin Soap Co) Edited July 29, 20232 yr by Larry Buskirk
July 30, 20232 yr Popular Post 11 hours ago, kmealy said: Went out this afternoon to pick up a pickup full of boxes of box parts from a late club member's family to finish up for Children's Hospital. Monday going to the Ohio State Fair to judge 4-H woodworking. Always an amazing time seeing what those kids build. I haven't been to the fair in quite a few years, but when I was a regular there one of my favorite things was looking at what some f the kids had made....both woodworking and metal working (some absolutely talented welders for yougsters). BTW, any idea on how long the recovery will be for the knee? I keep putting off a should replacement since I'm the only driver in the house.
July 30, 20232 yr Author 1 hour ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: I keep putting off a shoulder replacement. Been doing the same since 1989. They won't guarantee I'd still have the range of motion that I have now.
July 30, 20232 yr Popular Post 12 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: Arts & Crafts, or Mission Style? That's pretty neat Larry.
July 30, 20232 yr Author Popular Post Just now, Cal said: That's pretty neat Larry. Thanks Cal, it was one of Bruces "Curb Shopping" finds. Did a little research, and it appears that Larkin would give customers different pieces of furniture with a $10.00 purchase of their soap assortment. I also found photos of two styles of this "Sewing Desk". The other style doesn't have the center mullion in the paneled back, and sides, or the locks in the drawers.
July 30, 20232 yr Popular Post 23 hours ago, kmealy said: Had some sort of a "nerve block" on my knee that's been giving me problems for a while. Precursor to a potential knee replacement in the fall. So mostly taking it easy. Went out this afternoon to pick up a pickup full of boxes of box parts from a late club member's family to finish up for Children's Hospital. Monday going to the Ohio State Fair to judge 4-H woodworking. Always an amazing time seeing what those kids build. And of course the obligatory ice cream treat at the dairy building. Recovery not as bad as you might think. I had two weeks in home PT and 4 weeks in clinic. Almost 5 months before climbing steps with little to no pain. Going on seven months now . Still some pain but stiff every morning and still doing exercises daily but do take a day off about once a week sometime two days. Now looking to get the right done in January . Not looking forward to doing rehab but when you can't walk without a limp or pain it is worth it. 12 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: BTW, any idea on how long the recovery will be for the knee? I keep putting off a should replacement since I'm the only driver in the house. Depending on which knee could be back driving in 2 -6 weeks , but everyone's recovery is different.
July 31, 20232 yr On 7/28/2023 at 2:32 PM, Gunny said: Customer asked me if it was hot in shop. Yeah, I am cooking stew in my shorts how's that work for ya? Better than cheese….
July 31, 20232 yr Popular Post I know I’m late sorry. Vacation this week. In the Shanadoha National Park. Will be doing some hikes with 7 year grandson, but I will need your prayers when going on hike with daughter! I think these yearly hikes she takes me on is to make me wish death will be quick and easy! Lol
August 6, 20232 yr Popular Post On 7/28/2023 at 6:27 PM, calabrese55 said: Thanks everyone for looking in. This bowl started out just a little bit ago I have been kind of rushing it to get it ready for a couple of opportunities to get some of this stuff into some high rollin' high traffic galleries . i have some stuff in a couple of small galleries but no real action there. When this is done I will have 7 examples to use as bait. My next project arrived today, 20 board feet of 4/4 red oak that i am going to try to coerce into a tensegrity table and matching wall shelf. Can't wait to start cuttin' into that stuff, looks mighty pretty just in the shipping wrap. Thanks again for looking at my post. calabrese55 Finished the bowl this week, today I took it to a gallery in a popular tourist attraction and a fine gallery there along with three other bowls. The commission is a little high but it is a quality place and the traffic is very high keeping my fingers crossed. Measures 14 1/2 inches diameter x 4 inches high curly maple and bloodwood 4 coats of Minwax wipe on medium gloss. here is the gallery http://www.skaneatelesartisans.com calabrese55 Edited August 6, 20232 yr by calabrese55
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