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I know you folks like to look at pictures of other people's shops and things, I certainly enjoy it so here are some from mine, including a picture of the very first shiny thing produced for my first little engine.
I've learned from making films that you should always set the scene in the first shot so here is the outside of my shed. I built this about 22 years ago. I'm out in the country here. No neighbors to bother.
I like Ryobi stuff, it's not too expensive and I've never had any trouble with any of the products. I have about every tool ever made for the 18V system they sell.
This is where I do some welding, currently I'm working on my second rolling ball sculpture. I've got quite a ways to go.
I bought these smaller polishing wheels at the flea market this weekend for a buck apiece. I figure for that price it is worth checking them out to see if they will work.
This is the frame for my first steam engine getting the two mounting holes drilled. I bought the small light at the flea market too, It's got 12 LED's and lights the work area very nicely. Works off three AAA's and doesn't weigh anything. One of the first things I made with my new mini mill are those two vise blocks on the sides. I learned right off I'd rather stick to machining aluminum and brass as much as possible.
These are the first parts I've made so far for my small Elmer's engine. Still a ways to go. The round piece in the foreground will be the base. I polished it prematurely because I wanted to try my hand at polishing.
Hope you enjoyed the pics!
Trout
I've learned from making films that you should always set the scene in the first shot so here is the outside of my shed. I built this about 22 years ago. I'm out in the country here. No neighbors to bother.
I like Ryobi stuff, it's not too expensive and I've never had any trouble with any of the products. I have about every tool ever made for the 18V system they sell.
This is where I do some welding, currently I'm working on my second rolling ball sculpture. I've got quite a ways to go.
I bought these smaller polishing wheels at the flea market this weekend for a buck apiece. I figure for that price it is worth checking them out to see if they will work.
This is the frame for my first steam engine getting the two mounting holes drilled. I bought the small light at the flea market too, It's got 12 LED's and lights the work area very nicely. Works off three AAA's and doesn't weigh anything. One of the first things I made with my new mini mill are those two vise blocks on the sides. I learned right off I'd rather stick to machining aluminum and brass as much as possible.
These are the first parts I've made so far for my small Elmer's engine. Still a ways to go. The round piece in the foreground will be the base. I polished it prematurely because I wanted to try my hand at polishing.
Hope you enjoyed the pics!
Trout