I have a few questions and ridiculous ideas; how does it work out around your shop? I ask because I'm considering a "tool station" with a 5in vise in the center with horizontal hammer racks on each side and a pliers/tongs rack on the back. But, I'm concerned with access to the vise with all the hand tools there. Do you feel your levels are correct? And, do the various tool functions work well in those positions, related to one another? Now, for the ridiculous suggestions: filling it with sand will deaden the vibration moving through the stand from hard use, rock dust, or pea gravel would work as well. But, a bazillion rubber balls krammed in there would work even better and maybe not weigh so much. I saw a listing for 12 gross super balls recently. I'll post a video if I ever make up my mind on this tool station...
So you saying I should have used a grinder? Glad you enjoyed the project! We have little choice but to keep working so we will have another video out this week;-) Jim
DeBergerac Design lol.. naw.. I'm the one who needs a grinder to make my welds look Good! I still like the saying though 😀 .. don't let that thing fall on you ! Looking forward to the next video.
I’m loving the sea foam green..I was a marine engineer for almost three decades...always chose that for engine room bulkheads and other fittings.....so calming and serene among the noise and chaos of engines, turbos and system alarms...
It is a color that you have to be comfortable with your manhood to use. I wear pink whenever I feel like it as well. Of course I am color challenged, not completely color blind, so I don't see things the way others see them anyway. Jim
We are glad you are enjoying the content still! I find in life that you only get what you need when you actually need it. I have plenty of wonderful subscribers like yourself already and that's all I need right now;-) Until next time, be well Jim
Great job as always Jim. The finishing touches (colour and graphics) are just what I would expect from a fellow OCD perfectionist. ;o) Have a great weekend mate.
Thank you kindly my friend! Yes I am afraid that I may have people thinking that I like all the labels facing forward when I look into the fridge:-) Should I tell them now and leave no doubt? Hope you're enjoying your holiday weekend as well! Jim
Ear plugs is really important when welding. I've never got a ember all the way to the drum, but just inside the ear. From that moments on, I never weld without earplugs, peltors (with audio book) or a welding hood. Another welding tip, if you get a drop of melted metal on you, sit still and edure the pain, it will kill the nerve endings, that way it doesn't hurt afterwards. You get scars, but not as big as it can be if you start jumping around.
You crack me up ! I too had hot steel go into my good ear, I only have one, While at John Hopkins a week later the Dr, ask?? what is in your ear??? I told her and she kinda flipped out but she was able to remove it and my hearing was restored,, EAR PLUGS Oh yeah
Jim, great work and design on that stand. Question for ya about that top plate. I know you said you didn't want to weld it all the way around, totally agree. However, if you were to ever replace that vice, wouldn't it be more prudent to just attach another top plate to current one? Mounting holes wouldn't make much difference unless I'm missing something.
Hello again my friend, excellent point and I would mostly agree! However I did a little research before building this and many of the higher end vises have actually four mounting holes. The one I put on only has three. So you can see the obvious problem if in fact the new vice holes lineup with the edge of the pipe again like the old one did. But of course welding it the way I did is only my opinion of the future events, does not necessarily mean a whole lot in the grand scheme of things;-) Until next time, be well. Jim
I got two rims and tires that are just waiting for a project like this! I was wondering what the heights of each turned out to be? Overall, another great build video! Dang, you got some great projects. Would be interested to know about the color choice and what's the background there? Unlike any other design choice, color evokes emotion more than any thing else.
I will get all the measurements and let you know tomorrow. What are you referring to in regards to the background? Curious to know what emotion the color evoked on you? If you'll notice some of my other videos we painted some cabinets in the shop with the same seafoam green. I just like the color, it's very calming :-) Talk soon, Jim
Sorry its not tomorrow, but a day or two later, we have a Hurricane Irma about to ship this vise stand to you:-( Top of the Anvil is 40.5 inches, vise is 52 inches at the jaws and the pipe vise is 34 inches at center of jaw. Yes the vise is high but very comfortable for me. Talk soon my brother! jim
when I was 8 years old a june bug crawled in my ear and got stuck trying to turn around! That's when I woke up and started screaming.....Yeah imagine those spiked legs spinning out on your ear drum.....the noise, ....the pain...Holy shit the speed we were going to the hospital,,actually caught air over some rail road tracks....and landed on the only bunny or animal my mom ever ran over! Shit who could forget something like that? So all these 38 years no one has been able to beat that story....until today. My son's joy is in herding june bugs into the house and trying to get them to land on me...Ha Ha ..real funny, it is his way of letting me know he knows my weakness and fears....but what if my story had been a molten piece of hot steel rolling in my ear? You got me hands down man, I would wear ear plugs just to drive by a site where someone was welding and I saw the look in your eyes when you mentioned that,,,I felt your pain and seriousness man, in fact I'll never weld upside down again without something pluggin them holes, thanks for the warning.
Should have made (2) 2 tool stands. The bench and pipe vises on one, and a real anvil and a post vise on the other. That cast iron anvil isn't something worth even it's dirt cheap price.
I have a few questions and ridiculous ideas; how does it work out around your shop? I ask because I'm considering a "tool station" with a 5in vise in the center with horizontal hammer racks on each side and a pliers/tongs rack on the back. But, I'm concerned with access to the vise with all the hand tools there. Do you feel your levels are correct? And, do the various tool functions work well in those positions, related to one another? Now, for the ridiculous suggestions: filling it with sand will deaden the vibration moving through the stand from hard use, rock dust, or pea gravel would work as well. But, a bazillion rubber balls krammed in there would work even better and maybe not weigh so much. I saw a listing for 12 gross super balls recently. I'll post a video if I ever make up my mind on this tool station...
"A grinder and paint, makes me the welder I ain't !" Cool project as usual! Keep up the good work.
So you saying I should have used a grinder? Glad you enjoyed the project! We have little choice but to keep working so we will have another video out this week;-)
Jim
DeBergerac Design lol.. naw.. I'm the one who needs a grinder to make my welds look Good! I still like the saying though 😀 .. don't let that thing fall on you ! Looking forward to the next video.
I’m loving the sea foam green..I was a marine engineer for almost three decades...always chose that for engine room bulkheads and other fittings.....so calming and serene among the noise and chaos of engines, turbos and system alarms...
It is a color that you have to be comfortable with your manhood to use. I wear pink whenever I feel like it as well. Of course I am color challenged, not completely color blind, so I don't see things the way others see them anyway.
Jim
Try welding 8010 with no welding shield. That's fun. Good video man I love the stand
Pretty slick ,looks good, Later from Texas.
Thank you very much. It’s still working pretty slick as well.
Jim
Very cool! Great video, great product / work of art!
Thank you Matt! Really happy you enjoyed the video!
Jim
Clean setup!!! Great video as always. You should be getting more and more subscribers. Awesome content.
We are glad you are enjoying the content still! I find in life that you only get what you need when you actually need it. I have plenty of wonderful subscribers like yourself already and that's all I need right now;-)
Until next time, be well
Jim
Great job as always Jim. The finishing touches (colour and graphics) are just what I would expect from a fellow OCD perfectionist. ;o) Have a great weekend mate.
Thank you kindly my friend! Yes I am afraid that I may have people thinking that I like all the labels facing forward when I look into the fridge:-) Should I tell them now and leave no doubt? Hope you're enjoying your holiday weekend as well!
Jim
Nice project! Puke military office green though. Should have slapped some dark gray on there too!
always love your attention to detail.
Thank you kindly Chris! We love the fact that you notice;-)
Jim
Nice job!
Thank you kindly 🙏
Jim
Fantastic work, once again Jim!
Thank you John! Always good to hear from you!
Jim
Waooooooo . Fantastic video . Thank you for sharing.
Very nice design and such a macho color too. 🙂🙂
Thank you Dejanira! Color represents the calmness of my inner child;-)
Jim
LOL I have always enjoyed the non-traditional colors for dress shirts under the traditional suit.
Ear plugs is really important when welding. I've never got a ember all the way to the drum, but just inside the ear. From that moments on, I never weld without earplugs, peltors (with audio book) or a welding hood.
Another welding tip, if you get a drop of melted metal on you, sit still and edure the pain, it will kill the nerve endings, that way it doesn't hurt afterwards. You get scars, but not as big as it can be if you start jumping around.
Excellent tips Markus! Thank you kindly.
Jim
Still using the porta-band the ole man bought in the 80's. Lol
You crack me up ! I too had hot steel go into my good ear, I only have one, While at John Hopkins a week later the Dr, ask?? what is in your ear??? I told her and she kinda flipped out but she was able to remove it and my hearing was restored,, EAR PLUGS Oh yeah
You are way tougher then me! A week before getting it checked out? So glad it worked out well for you in the end!
Jim
Jim, great work and design on that stand. Question for ya about that top plate. I know you said you didn't want to weld it all the way around, totally agree. However, if you were to ever replace that vice, wouldn't it be more prudent to just attach another top plate to current one? Mounting holes wouldn't make much difference unless I'm missing something.
Hello again my friend, excellent point and I would mostly agree! However I did a little research before building this and many of the higher end vises have actually four mounting holes. The one I put on only has three. So you can see the obvious problem if in fact the new vice holes lineup with the edge of the pipe again like the old one did.
But of course welding it the way I did is only my opinion of the future events, does not necessarily mean a whole lot in the grand scheme of things;-)
Until next time, be well.
Jim
Nice build man!
Thank you Tim! I really thought this video was dressed to impress;-) I hope more people will find it as good as you. Thank you for your kindness,
Jim
I got two rims and tires that are just waiting for a project like this! I was wondering what the heights of each turned out to be? Overall, another great build video! Dang, you got some great projects. Would be interested to know about the color choice and what's the background there? Unlike any other design choice, color evokes emotion more than any thing else.
I will get all the measurements and let you know tomorrow. What are you referring to in regards to the background? Curious to know what emotion the color evoked on you? If you'll notice some of my other videos we painted some cabinets in the shop with the same seafoam green. I just like the color, it's very calming :-)
Talk soon,
Jim
Sorry its not tomorrow, but a day or two later, we have a Hurricane Irma about to ship this vise stand to you:-( Top of the Anvil is 40.5 inches, vise is 52 inches at the jaws and the pipe vise is 34 inches at center of jaw. Yes the vise is high but very comfortable for me. Talk soon my brother!
jim
Nice design- you could throw some sand in there if you wanted it to be heavier- but more importantly it'll be quieter...
Great idea!
Jim
Das Material ist viel zu dünn, der Schraubstock viel zu hoch und der Klang vom Amboss wird euch noch Spaß bereiten!
You weren't kidding about the sea foam green :|
when I was 8 years old a june bug crawled in my ear and got stuck trying to turn around! That's when I woke up and started screaming.....Yeah imagine those spiked legs spinning out on your ear drum.....the noise, ....the pain...Holy shit the speed we were going to the hospital,,actually caught air over some rail road tracks....and landed on the only bunny or animal my mom ever ran over! Shit who could forget something like that? So all these 38 years no one has been able to beat that story....until today. My son's joy is in herding june bugs into the house and trying to get them to land on me...Ha Ha ..real funny, it is his way of letting me know he knows my weakness and fears....but what if my story had been a molten piece of hot steel rolling in my ear? You got me hands down man, I would wear ear plugs just to drive by a site where someone was welding and I saw the look in your eyes when you mentioned that,,,I felt your pain and seriousness man, in fact I'll never weld upside down again without something pluggin them holes, thanks for the warning.
Strap On - yeah, he said that.
Should have made (2) 2 tool stands. The bench and pipe vises on one, and a real anvil and a post vise on the other. That cast iron anvil isn't something worth even it's dirt cheap price.
The anvil is not firmly fixed, literally hanging in the air!
Okay Satan, please send us a video of the anvil stand you made.
Jim
nice work tkanks for sharing ehhh
Hello again Leonard, it is my pleasure! Thank you for commenting.
Jim