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Old 09-02-2016, 09:57 AM
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Nice shop. I have the same drill press and compressor.

I love the compressor. Mine works as advertised, doesn't leak and is reasonably quite. I read if you change the intake filters to ones from Grainger, the noise will drop down another 3 dB or so. My only complaint is the pressure reg is very small, I usually set at 80 psi, which is low on the scale. I also added a needle valve and extension to the drain and drain it ever day before I leave.

Good luck.
I'll check out the filters for sure. Could you point me to a link or example for the needle valve? The valve on there now is pretty easy to use but not easy to get to. I have a second pressure regulator along with filter/drain so I'll use it as primary control for tools.
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Old 09-02-2016, 10:02 AM
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Nice shop but looks empty. You need aircraft parts spread all over, cans of clecos on ever workbench, finished parts hanging from the ceiling, a first aid kit for when you drill through your finger, and a frig for holding your favorite cold beverage to drink while either admiring the work you just completed or to drown your sorrows while determining which parts are salvageable and which ones require a call to Vans.
You should see it today - I'm on the way! Yesterday was only a "two bandaid" day. Is this more like it?

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Old 09-02-2016, 10:23 AM
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You should see it today - I'm on the way! Yesterday was only a "two bandaid" day. Is this more like it?
Excellent. That now looks like a "real" shop.
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Old 09-02-2016, 10:40 AM
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BTW: I noticed the wheels you have on one workbench. I have the same wheels from Rockler, and they make a bracket that allows you to use the same set of wheels on multiple workbenches. Makes it easy to rearrange the shop when needed.

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Old 09-02-2016, 10:50 AM
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BTW: I noticed the wheels you have on one workbench. I have the same wheels from Rockwell, and they make a bracket that allows you to use the same set of wheels on multiple workbenches. Makes it easy to rearrange the shop when needed.
I'll look into the bracket - those things are not cheap. I like them "OK" but I'm also going to try to just use some furniture sliders on the other benches. I've found the levelers to be even more useful - the floor in the garage slopes in two directions so every time I move a bench it rocks until leveled. Shims work OK for that too. I already don't like some of the layout but I'm just going to wait until I'm actually building to make any more changes. Seems that different phases of the build will dictate the layout to some extent.
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Old 09-02-2016, 11:57 AM
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OK - I'll pile on

First if all its way too clean. Good airplanes are born in messy shops.

I would consider a separate stand for the grinder. You will be using it to debur long and/or oddly shaped parts so having it attached to a bench top will slow you down and make it downright impossible in some cases. And the deburring wheel makes this really fine gray dust. Consider where you want that stuff to accumulate.

Also a dedicated, carpeted DRDT table is very handy. You will need space on either side of it as well. I went to a local carpet store and asked if they had any remnants I could buy cheap. Instead they pointed me to a pile and said to take what I needed. You'll need it especially for the wing and fuse skins.

Finally, I have my tables away from the walls so I have access to all four sides. When you have a big piece clamped down its a pain to reposition and wastes time. Space permitting of course. Eventually you'll need two tables end to end for those wing spars.

Awesome lighting AND air conditioning?? Probably even wired for 220. That just not fair.
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Old 09-02-2016, 12:21 PM
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Default DRDT-2

You'll need to build a couple of extensions tables with carpet on them for your DRDT-2 to support the skins. Don't worry, you will get the shop like you like it. Let the fun begin, I miss it already!
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Old 09-02-2016, 12:50 PM
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OK - I'll pile on

First if all its way too clean. Good airplanes are born in messy shops.

I would consider a separate stand for the grinder. You will be using it to debur long and/or oddly shaped parts so having it attached to a bench top will slow you down and make it downright impossible in some cases. And the deburring wheel makes this really fine gray dust. Consider where you want that stuff to accumulate.

Also a dedicated, carpeted DRDT table is very handy. You will need space on either side of it as well. I went to a local carpet store and asked if they had any remnants I could buy cheap. Instead they pointed me to a pile and said to take what I needed. You'll need it especially for the wing and fuse skins.

Finally, I have my tables away from the walls so I have access to all four sides. When you have a big piece clamped down its a pain to reposition and wastes time. Space permitting of course. Eventually you'll need two tables end to end for those wing spars.

Awesome lighting AND air conditioning?? Probably even wired for 220. That just not fair.
great stuff - the grinder shouldn't be too hard to relocate if needed but I have limited space for more benches/stands - so maybe I'll move it to the end of the one it's on and move it a spot that makes it easier to clean up/manage dust.

I am planning to do the platform for DRDT - just got it yesterday. Probably will do a loose variation of their plans. I plan to move tables as needed - against the walls is the most convenient spot for now. We want to park one car at night so trying to be careful with that. And yes, while the wiring was being done for the AC I added a dedicated 220 circuit. (and the 4 plugs below cabinets are a dedicated circuit as well). I will be rewiring the compressor for 220 - waiting on some terminals for the new cord to get that done.
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Old 09-03-2016, 06:48 PM
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Default Grinder Thought

I have somewhat limited space (not really, just young kids with stuff everywhere). I mounted my grinder on a piece of plywood just larger than its footprint. I move the grinder into place and clamp it down when needed. As you can guess, I'm an occasional builder so this might not make sense for you.

Have a great time, we're having a blast!
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Old 09-03-2016, 08:25 PM
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The moldings on those benches look really nice and and will probably keep little round parts from rolling off onto the floor, but at least one bench with a top with about a 2-inch overhang along the front will be handy for clamping parts for drilling and riveting.
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