Anything Manufacturing - Small to Medium Scale Metal Work (CAD/CAM included!)

Dust mask for the win!

 

Have to force myself to stay in my seat while cutting

No need to babysit while cutting like I used to on my other table





It's also nice having moved to a bigger table since I can leave more steel on it now and not have to swap so often

 

Still have not moved anything not moved anything into the shop. So far , only been inside the one time when I found the construction debris. Last weekend Was the first time I felt like I had enough energy to even attempt to move anything. however, it decided to pour down rain all weekend, there was no way I am moving anything in the rain an risk things rusting. I am hopeful that this weekend I can at least get the welding equipment, drill press and bandsaw moved over along with the smaller tools and assorts supplies and materials.

the plasma table will most likely need to be taken apart to move, which needs to be done anyway to finish some welds on the frame, and paint and it will also give me a chance to finish sealing the leaks in the water pan.

the tool boxes, air compressor and work benches, along with the plasma table will need to go out on a trailer. which they have available for free use for move in.

The big silver lining to my recent health crisis, was that I have AFLAC critical care insurance, and the payout was much more than I expected. I am debating on a couple of pieces of large equipment I been wanting, but not sure I REALLY need right now.

 

@Pyrotech

If there's any advice I can offer, it's that I'd recommend using 3M Marine Adhesive (5200) for any and all joints and corners on your water bed.

While I'm not exactly cutting stuff every day, I do keep my water table more than half full at all times. At 60" x 60" and over 2-3" of water height, that's over 40 gallons and that's shared between a two-piece pan held together with bolts and 3M sealant in between.

Table is still 100% dry and it hasn't leaked at all anywhere underneath. Just make sure to give it a proper 4-7 days to fully cure before filling it up at all. It'll remain tacky for several days, so definitely be patient with it.