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hapcj7 said:
Is you pop up tent/garage 10x20?... Are you able to set it up with 1 person?..Thank you
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It’s 12’x20’. Got it on sale 5 years ago and is the best $170 I ever spent. I put it up and take it down several times a year by myself, although it is definitely easier if I have help. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K1Q2MSA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
One of those cheap metal full-size carports would have made more sense but even then I was thinking I was going to do another garage sooner…
 
dhutton01 said:
Nice. You accomplish quite a lot in that space. I moved all my woodworking machines to my storage building where they sit unused. Had to pick one or the other, woodworking lost… :)
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thats it right there, too many things in one building. storage, mechanic shop, welding, woodworking, saw shop, hell its even a meat room certain times of the year. so i need at least 5 buildings and a paint booth lol. oh, some times a gunsmith shop too.
 
theastronaut said:
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whats the story behind that old relic in the background?
 
tomsteve said:
whats the story behind that old relic in the background?
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It's a late 30s 36" Crescent Machine Co. bandsaw we bought from a shop that was closing down a few years ago. Needs new tires and a VFD to get it up and running and make it variable speed, I want to slow it down to cut metal with it. Its a rather sturdy storage bench at the moment. I found the smaller 14" on marketplace and set it up on a small table to cut wood and plastic.

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theastronaut said:
It's a late 30s 36" Crescent Machine Co. bandsaw we bought from a shop that was closing down a few years ago. Needs new tires and a VFD to get it up and running and make it variable speed, I want to slow it down to cut metal with it. Its a rather sturdy storage bench at the moment. I found the smaller 14" on marketplace and set it up on a small table to cut wood and plastic.

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Here's my final offer. You can sleep with my wife plus $200 dollars for the small 14" bandsaw.
 
MJM said:
Headed out the door here in an hour for a 3-1/2 drive to purchase a 40" brake/shear/slip roller. Been looking for one that could handle up to 18 gauge material. Finally found one. Going to be handy for my current project I have going on.

Unfortunately, I'll have to put it in my garage.
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So what happened here?
 
MJM said:
While you boys are having fun at my expense, I've been hard at work making all of you look good.

Sneak peek for those who care. Spraying epoxy tomorrow.
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What brand did you get? So a word of advise, resist the urge to use a cheater bar when the lever does not have enough leverage or more accurately, your metal is too thick. Those curved side plates are actually cast and are the weak point that cracks when you force things.
 
You mean like this ?.......that picture is not my machine. Both my arms are still in one piece, knock on wood.

As you can see in the picture, I have a feeling someone was shearing using the left handle only instead of the right handle, or both handles at the same time. Operator error is why that happened imho, though cast iron didn't help. Worst case if it breaks, fabricate new arms out of 3/4- 1" steel.
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https://www.manualslib.com/manual/893695/Central-Machinery-43353.html#manual

This model was produced around 1985, so it's around 39 years old. The one I purchased is in remarkable condition. The shear blade was slightly worn on one side of the blade. After reversing the blade, I found it to be razor sharp since it required stitches to keep the tip of my middle finger from falling off. The press brake dies look brand new, The machine was well cared for and oiled preventing any rust from forming. Even with the 40 year old worn blade, it cut thru a 12" wide piece of 18 gauge with a little effort. The brake had no problem folding a 90*. Have not used the slip roller yet.

It's a heavy machine weighing in at 420 pounds. This machine model # 43353 was made for 18 gauge sheet metal as the newer 30" version is rated for 20 gauge. Since I'll most likely use it for 19 gauge, I'm hoping for the best. I've stripped the machine down to check all of the components and give it a fresh coat of paint. Should be up and operational in another week so I can put it to use on the Barracuda for the current fabrication project I have started.

Here are two pictures from the guys house I purchased it from. Front view.
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Rear view.
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MJM said:
You mean like this ?.......that picture is not my machine. Both my arms are still in one piece, knock on wood.

As you can see in the picture, I have a feeling someone was shearing using the left handle only instead of the right handle, or both handles at the same time. Operator error is why that happened imho, though cast iron didn't help. Worst case if it breaks, fabricate new arms out of 3/4- 1" steel.
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https://www.manualslib.com/manual/893695/Central-Machinery-43353.html#manual

This model was produced around 1985, so it's around 39 years old. The one I purchased is in remarkable condition. The shear blade was slightly worn on one side of the blade. After reversing the blade, I found it to be razor sharp since it required stitches to keep the tip of my middle finger from falling off. The press brake dies look brand new, The machine was well cared for and oiled preventing any rust from forming. Even with the 40 year old worn blade, it cut thru a 12" wide piece of 18 gauge with a little effort. The brake had no problem folding a 90*. Have not used the slip roller yet.

It's a heavy machine weighing in at 420 pounds. This machine model # 43353 was made for 18 gauge sheet metal as the newer 30" version is rated for 20 gauge. Since I'll most likely use it for 19 gauge, I'm hoping for the best. I've stripped the machine down to check all of the components and give it a fresh coat of paint. Should be up and operational in another week so I can put it to use on the Barracuda for the current fabrication project I have started.

Here are two pictures from the guys house I purchased it from. Front view. View attachment 30548

Rear view.
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You must have some serious guns to be cutting 12 inches of 18 gauge. :D Thats the same one I had and gave away but I’m a 97 pound weakling… :)

Don
 
dhutton01 said:
You must have some serious guns to be cutting 12 inches of 18 gauge. :D Thats the same one I had and gave away but I’m a 97 pound weakling… :)

Don
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This could be yours that you gave away. I understand the attachment men get with regards to cars and tools. Let me use it for the project I'm working on and I'll let you buy it back in better condition than the one you gave away.

Currently under restoration. Sprayed prepped pieces today with SPI epoxy. You can pick the finished color or, I'll do it.
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