philjay Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice one Mick. Cant beat a workshop for bashing bits of metal. Have you decided on a lathe yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 I have two trains of thought here: 1. I was going to build a large bench with plenty of storage and place the Warco WM 280v at one end and the Warco WM 18 Milling machine at the other end. I was going to buy these either new or ex demo. I know they are Chinese but they do have a very good name and a lot of people like them. The price includes a lot of tooling and more importantly delivery. A deal can be struck where they place it on the floor off your workshop. Warco WM 280V Lathe Warco WM18 Milling Machine 2. The other option is to buy second hand British lathes and Milling machines such as Boxfords, Myford, Tom Senior, Colchester, Harrison etc. These are great and a good one will last a lifetime. But then there lies the problem finding a good one, it's worse then playing the secondhand car market. These lathes are 40 years plus old so do have a lot of faults. Then each one weights 350 Kg at a minimum, I have to pick it up, transport it over my garden and into the workshop. Decisions decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 The Warco stuff is pretty good Mick. I used to have one of their mills. I added some stepper motors and used it as a cnc machine. It lasted me a good few years before I sold it. I also have an old Harrison L5 lathe which I would not part with for the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) In your opinion Graham is the Harrison L5 to big and heavy machine for a wooden workshop 16x12. Also to consider is that most older British lathes are three phase so you need an invertor to run them them from 240v. Edited March 13, 2016 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I would suspect the Warco ones won't be battered and you will get a warranty with them. There's not much good old English gear that hasn't been thrashed over the years and if it is in prime nick it goes for a high price. What's the availability of spares for the old stuff if you need it as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 The Warco ones come with 12 months guarantee and of course being new spare parts are no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 9 hours ago, Doc said: In your opinion Graham is the Harrison L5 to big and heavy machine for a wooden workshop 16x12. Also to consider is that most older British lathes are three phase so you need an invertor to run them them from 240v. Hi Mick. Yes way to heavy. I had to strip it right down to get it to mine from London. It took two of us just to carry the bed. I reckon it must be pushing 1/2 to 3/4 of a ton in weight. The spares are easy to get hold of. Mine has been converted to single phase so no need for an inverter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Started putting up the vapour barrier. It's pretty thin material so a lot of tape is required to make sure a good seal is achieved. Edited March 13, 2016 by Doc Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Looking good there Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 It's like an episode of Dexter. You are getting there Mick, not be long before the comfy chair and beer fridge are installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Today I laid the underlay/damp proof layer. Then took delivery of 6 sheets of 8 x 4 foot MDF 25mm thick. Wow these are monsters and so damn heavy. When on the floor this shed ain't going anywhere. +Bino-viewer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 jealous I bet it does not end up like my cave all disorganised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Thanks Steve, you know me pretty well I think so I would imagine my OCD will kick in before that stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Looking good Mick I'm enjoying following your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) What a day, these sheets are soooooo heavy. Anyway all cut and secured down. So the floor is constructed of 2" joists, 1" planks, damp proof layer, underlay, and lastly 1" MDF. Edited March 16, 2016 by Doc BAZ and Tweedledee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 You missed a bit out Mick - the roof doesn't roll off lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Damn it I knew there was something I missed I would never use an observatory Kim. I'm not into imaging so it would be wasted. I'm going to have a red bulkhead light and the scopes will be stored inside ready assembled. Outside will be patio stones to set up on and the workshop will double as a warm room so I can look at the lap top etc. Johnnyaardvark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 It looks dead cool Mick - you're gonna be snug as a bug in a rug and have all your tools and scopes/computer etc at arms length - perfect. I'm looking forward to visiting you for the grand opening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Very nice Mick, you could do ballroom dancing on that floor! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Now that's an idea Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I'll call Busty Darcell to arrange the next Strictly round at Micks lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I`m thinking a grand opening / monthly meet round at Micks....... BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 The way he's going there won't be enough room for more than one. I think that's the grand plan as well. It looks good Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Real posh that Mick, like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 It is looking great Mike when are moving in Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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