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DavidR8's shop shenanigans

DavidR8

DavidR8

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Now that my shop is nearer to being sorted out I thought I'd start a general project thread for stuff I'm bashing away at. It won't be all metal work as I dabble in a few mediums, all mediocre to medium well ;)
 
I’ve been working on an ensuite bath.
Built in cabinetry is near the end of the job.
Framing in and finishing work left undone by a previous owner.
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After working in my reconfigured shop I came to the conclusion that the configuration that worked on paper, didn’t work in reality.
So I spent the day moving the mill and lathe, swapping them into the spots previously occupied by my tablesaw and other woodworking machines.
Now I can easily access my saw which was previously a real bear to use.
The saw used to live along this wall and I would swing it out to use it. Problem was that I couldn’t get by the thing. Plus I had no way to use the dust collector so it made a hellacious mess.
So now the mill and lathe are on this wall.
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@David-R8, do you have any idea how much your mill weighs ?
Did you move your mill with your shop crane, lifting straps, and stand attached ?
What strength and length are your lifting straps being used with your lathe ?
To lift your mill which pin hole position was your shop crane, 1/2 ton ?
 
Dusty said:
@David-R8, do you have any idea how much your mill weighs ?
Did you move your mill with your shop crane, lifting straps, and stand attached ?
What strength and length are your lifting straps being used with your lathe ?
To lift your mill which pin hole position was your shop crane, 1/2 ton ?
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Hi Dusty, the mill is a 1980 Long Chang and comparing it to other RF30 mills it has beefier castings. I did move it with the stand (which is a beast unto itself) attached. So I’d guess it’s in the 500-600 lb range.
I have 12 ft lifting straps rated for 2600 lb in a cradle configuration. I had the hoist in the 1/2 ton configuration.
I have moved it several times the same way.
Likewise I used the hoist to move my 1800 lb surface grinder. Albeit in the 1.5 ton position.
 
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Dusty said:
Thanks David your comments offers me some info to think about. PA has 4 foot with end loops although their 8 foot are endless whatever that means ? I assume your slings are 1 inch wide ? From whom did you purchase your slings ?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/1-in-x-4-ft-lifting-sling-with-end-loops/product/PA0008480170
https://www.princessauto.com/en/1-in-x-8-ft-endless-lifting-sling/product/PA0008021561
https://www.princessauto.com/en/2-in-x-8-ft-endless-lifting-sling/product/PA0008480162
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I purchased them from Western Supply , a local equipment supply house. They are indeed an inch wide with reinforcement around the loops.
They may rated higher than I originally said. I can check tomorrow.
 
YotaBota said:
I'm looking at buying the same hoist, have you had any issues/limitations with it?
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No issues whatsoever other than having to fill and bleed the cylinder when I first got it. To be fair, the instructions said it would be necessary. I had oil so it was no big deal.
 
@Dusty
I looked at my straps and they have a much greater capacity than I previously said.
Straight pull - 3100 lbs
Loop - 2400 lbs
Cradle - 6200 lbs
And they are 10 ft.
Blame it on my lousy memory.
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Spent the day running conduit and electrical to supply power to the newly relocated mill and lathe. Two 4-gang 120v receptacles and one 240v for the mill.
Now I can put everything back in place...
 
David_R8 said:
@Dusty
I looked at my straps and they have a much greater capacity than I previously said.
Straight pull - 3100 lbs
Loop - 2400 lbs
Cradle - 6200 lbs
And they are 10 ft.
Blame it on my lousy memory.
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Thanks David good info to know before making a purchase., shall watch the sales as they turn up.
 
Dusty said:
Chaos never lasts you'll have things in top shape soon enough just keep on trucking. Like your equipment covers, airborne dust and such is a sure killer on oiled machines and components. Hard to avoid when doing woodwork and shop rebuild.
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Thanks @Dusty, indeed the descent into chaos was swift and so shall be the return to normal :)
 
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