"Willofiam"

[tmac1956]

This is the most impresive shop I've ever seen! I just love this scope setup. I need to build some kind of boom to mount my cheesy little AmScope with. What did you use before you got this commercial one?

I couldn't even dream up a shop like yours!

Thanks,
Tom

[Arutha]

I need some clock case parts so I will bring over what I need you to make. The same works for you William, if you want to pop over the pond you can take the crate of tools and lathes with you and I wont have to post them. You have an amazing workshop and I am quite jealous

[willofiam]

Hey Tom, I used the amscope over the lathe after I bashed in my 2 front teeth using a loupe. I had to turn the head 90 degrees and cut out a slot in the amscope base to allow the lathe tool post holder to get close enough, I had to build a platform (out of wood) to get the height right, also to give it a bit of a angle to where it was comfortable to use. I did all of that in order to continue to use the light on the amscope. the commercial inspection scope was the cheapest and easiest to accomplish exactly what I wanted over the lathe, otherwise I am sure you could rig up your own boom but I wasnt smart enough to do that..Paul, dont be jealous, be happy that you have inspired me, thanks for all you guys do, William

[willofiam]

Well, here is the new addition to the shop . The recent purchase of the mill and also his lathe with all the tooling has jumped me forward in my plans by 1-2 years. Just need a dividing head and I should be all set, dont tell my wife though, I think she is patiently waiting for it to stop.

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[david pierce]

William,
Never leave a heavy object such as a vice or dividing head extended out on your mill bed. It could warp your X axis bed and turn your mill into a doorstop. It is always a good idea to take everything off of the bed when you are finished with a project and center the bed over the knee.
You have a really nice shop. With that mill you can make your own clock movements but I am sure you already had that in mind before you bought it.
david

[willofiam]

Thank you David, I will do exactly as you say, yes, making movements in the future is precisely the whole idea. NOW, I am looking at a very good condition Ellis deluxe dividing head with tail stock, swivel attachment, 3 plates, dog or driver center, 3 jaw set tru chuck and box for $1000.00, is this a good price? do you know what these cost when new? Thank you, William

[david pierce]

William,
You probably don't wan't to go larger than a 6" dividing head on your size mill. When I was younger I could lift a 10" head up on to the mill bed but now I would need a crane. You won"t need a full universal for single tooth gearcutting and spline cutting. A full universal head can cut helixes by attaching a geartrain from the mill bed to the dividing head, and, it can also do differential indexing. None of this will be necessary for clock parts as clocks do not use helical gears. Check out Ebay# 290750609673 and save yourself a whole bunch of money.
david

[Bob Tascione]

Hey William,
I didn't know you had put the last 3 pics up here.
NICE!
Also didn't realize that there was a industrial Craftsman lathe model. That looks like a really nice lathe!
What a shop!

Enjoy it,
Bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking shop and equipment William. Really nicely laid out.

[willofiam]

I made a new grandfather clock test stand, I call it "THE BEAST" several things I considered. first was stability, On my other stand I have and have had customers bump it, always worried it could tip over, this one = no way!!! I wanted to get at the front and back for adjustments and have enough room side to side to run with the dials on. I am able to put different style chime rods in place (this will help in "hearing" it running and chiming), the backboard for the chime rods can be adjusted in the slots in height and distance from the movement, need to find a couple of different chime rod blocks for the other backboards, any for sale?. the pieces under the seat-board are for locating AND also help the seat-board from tipping over if something were to cause that. I should be able to accommodate at least 6 large movements at one time (plenty sturdy to withstand the weight) with the dials on, maybe 5 with the chime-blocks. let me know what you think, William

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[Arutha]

I don't know where you get your energy but could you please send me some?
Another great job William
Paul.

[willofiam]

Hey Paul, and dont forget, I take out the trash AND put away the dishes too! William

[jim1228]

Wow! Now that is a test stand on steroids taken to a new level. Nice William
Jim

[Bernie Weishapl]

Good looking stand William.

[willofiam]

Thanks guys, currently running 4 grandfather clocks, sturdy and plenty of room, I am glad I made it this big. still looking for a triple chime v style G-clock chime rod block, if anyone has one laying around I would be happy to buy one, I have seen them on ebay for quite a bit of money and would rather try finding something a bit cheaper, thanks, William

[willofiam]

O.K. did it again, another remodel, My biggest issue had been bench space, also wanting to make it inviting for customers I included a entry area. THIS IS IT!!!! I cant go any larger unless I put up a structure, who knows? maybe someday...Thanks for looking, please put up any comments on this new set up. William

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[Arutha]

[willofiam]

[dulwich2410]

Hi William beautiful workshop just pop over and build me one.

John.

[willofiam]

Hey John, no prob, only after I finally get everything organized may be several years

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