megawatt Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Emptied a former trike builders workshop and garage. Lathe in position , but not bolted down. Also bought engine lift, 185 and 130 amp MIGs, hydraulic bender, turntable, cruiser bike lift, trolley jack, oxy/propane set, drill stand with compound vice for milling, loadsa HT bolts and everything else in his garage.Lathe in position;http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/megawattblade/New%20workshop/IMAG1134.jpgHad to move my 6ft by 3ft steel bench by 2ft and all the shelves fell off, garage is a bombsite now. Can't get bike in!!! Quote
Fozzie Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 More pictures mate!!!My workshop is putting off my projects at the moment.Ive just got a lathe off my grandad. Similar to the one you have, I'm in the process of getting a mill and so on.I love detail so even how you wired the place up would be cool to know And looks like retirement is treating you nicely. Quote
Joeman Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Emptied a former trike builders workshop and garage. LOL, does he know?? Looking good though, you'll be in there for a while digging your way out by the looks of things! Quote
uk190 Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Emptied a former trike builders workshop and garage. Lathe in position , but not bolted down. Also bought engine lift, 185 and 130 amp MIGs, hydraulic bender, turntable, cruiser bike lift, trolley jack, oxy/propane set, drill stand with compound vice for milling, loadsa HT bolts and everything else in his garage.Lathe in position;http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/megawattblade/New%20workshop/IMAG1134.jpgHad to move my 6ft by 3ft steel bench by 2ft and all the shelves fell off, garage is a bombsite now. Can't get bike in!!! thats man porn. youre making me feel friskey. Quote
Tango Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Nice one Alan......soon have your bike for Daytona Speed Week ready..... Quote
megawatt Posted January 9, 2013 Author Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) I still have most of a spare RRW Blade trackbike in pieces, a good spare 919cc engine, a very wide rear wheel and tyre and I fancy running some fast 1/4miles WITHOUT tuning the engine. Just a very light, reliable bike, blueprinted standard cams and one of my race exhaust systems. Having the lathe makes things easier and quicker. Wish I had money and room for a small miller. Serious man porn. The lathe cost £250 by the way Thanks Fozzie, loving retirement, hate DIY, slowly learning how to TIG weld and doing a lot of stainless and exhaust jobs. The guy is moving to Spain asap, selling up and leaving everything else with me or the tip. I went down there, Hastings on New Years day, he showed me around and said "well , whadya want", I drew breath and said EVERYTHING. Edited January 9, 2013 by megawatt Quote
Tango Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Are you going to bring the lathe to the rally Alan?... Quote
megawatt Posted January 9, 2013 Author Posted January 9, 2013 I might be selling some of the gear! Either the 135 or 185amp MIG set, metal bender, oxy/propane gear, a folding single bike trailer with a trike adaptor and the engine lift, so NO Bob, the lathe will be staying in the garage , rawlbolted to the floor. Mind you , I still have a 3ft miniature lathe that needs a motor and brackets sorting. That will fit in the Passat!!! Quote
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