Workshop Upgrade

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:30 am

I am sad to say that I didn't get a single thing done on my plane today. I did however drop a circuit breaker sub-panel down into my basement workshop. I ran a dedicated 220v circuit to my air compressor, which I was able to convert over from the 110. I then dropped 5 more 110v outlets next to my workbenches. I originally had a single 110v outlet in the entire basement which I kept blowing when my compressor kicked on. I guess I am going to have to find a new exercise program now that I don't have to keep running upstairs to the garage to reset it.

More power arr arr arr

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:59 am

Cool,

Did you run 2 hots, a neutral and a ground (single phase 4 wire circuit) to the sub panel?

You need an isolated groundED conductor there, being a sub-panel and all!

Don't BOND your neutral bus on that SUB!

CJ

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:05 am

Yep, all done to code.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:27 am

You da MAN!

Press on!

CJ

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 2:23 pm

I guess that is one disadvantage about moving into a brand new house. I have so many projects going on and it is tough to make myself break away from building to do them. I am so glad it is still winter. Otherwise I would be landscaping my back yard. I may set a record here on RivetBangers for the slowest built empennage.

Post by **Spike** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:43 pm

I dont think so Bill, I think Im on track for that. When did you start it and how far have you gotten?

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:06 pm

I just started on 18 Feb. I am about the bend the front HS spars. Sure was time consuming cutting and sanding them. Wish I had a band saw. I swear I can't go to Home Depot or Lowes without spending at least $100.

tshort · Post by **tshort** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:19 pm

bmurrish wrote:I swear I can't go to Home Depot or Lowes without spending at least $100.

Yeah ... ditto. I just bought a band saw yesterday - I think it will be very useful. I keep telling myself "that was the last tool I'll need to buy for a while" then I see something on the internet or get a new catalog and see something that might be cool...
Oh well, you can never have too many tools!

Thomas

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:42 pm

I used a hacksaw and scotch-brite wheel when I cut the front HS spars parts. I haven't had a chance to get real deep into reading way ahead. I am curious as to how much cutting is going to be required throughout the build. I guess I am looking for justification to buy a bandsaw.

tshort · Post by **tshort** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:43 pm

I used it today to cut all 16 of the rudder stiffeners; there are stiffeners in the elevators as well.
I suppose you could do it with aviation snips, but those always seem to curl the edges and distort things. The band saw made things much easier and faster.

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:52 pm

Can't those be cut easily with a hacksaw? You almost have me convinced to get a bandsaw. Hey Spike, can we get an icon with a dollar bill flying out of a wallet.

Post by **Spike** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 7:10 pm

I just did the rudder stiffeners with the snips as I dont have a bandsaw and the hacksaw was a PITA. The snips worked fine.

As for $$ flying out of a wallet, if you can find one Ill be more than happy to make it available. I have'nt seen anything like that though.

Dan A · Post by **Dan A** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:32 pm

Bill,
You're just going to have to break down and get a band saw. There is a lot of sawing to do and the hacksaw gets old quick. You'll thank yourself for buying it!

Dan

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:13 pm

Will this work?

CJ

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:43 am

Dan, I hear you. I just got to convince the wife now. I need a good justification to buy it. For instance on my air compressor. "Hey, we need this so we can put up a fence in the back yard, plus it will sure be nice to have when I rotate your tires on your car." I need figure out what else I can use a bandsaw on now.

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:44 am

That's a good one CJ.

Flaps · Post by **Flaps** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:45 am

I can empathize with you all. and love it. I just bought a compressor, table top drill press, 3x rivet gun, 1/4" air drill, 90 deg die grinder and picked through the Cleavland empennage kit ala carte. I did go with the top of the line air tools and the RV4 is certainly a worth while project to me

. I am only a workbench away from starting my practice kit

. About the money-- the pigs won't eat it so I might as well spend it! So now I need another 4 years out of my 94 Blazer and OOH! OOH! band saw, grinding wheel... in time, I just want to get started now.

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:55 am

Hey Flaps, If I were you, I would pick a bench grinder. Pretty inexpensive and you will find yourself using it all the time if you have a scotch-brite wheel. I would say it is my most used non-standard tool kit item since I have started my empennage. Haven't seen a need for a drill press yet. Probably will tomorrow though.

Flaps · Post by **Flaps** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:58 am

Hey Bill, don't you need a bandsaw and router to build your wife picture frames or planters? Shelves are also needed having just moved into a new home.

I used to live in the Springs a few years ago and may be moving back. I would like to stop by to visit. There is also an RV builders group there in the Springs at Meadowlake who love to offer a helping hand.

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:09 am

Yep, the Springs are awesome. I recently met several of the RV builder from the Van's Air Force Meadow Lake Sq. Did some formation flying with them. I am also going to be driving past that airport everyday for work here shortly. If I get stuck on anything I was told to drop by to seek some assistance.