Finally getting around to my bass build

[drbassman]

My shop is back together for the most part.  One side is the "dusty" side with saws, planer and router table. The other side is the clean side for everything else.  It's going to work great.  Did I mention that you can never have enough clamps? 



I've been making sound boards, top and bottom, for my builds.

So far, so good.  Here's the clean side.......



And the dusty side, with my Grizzly dust collector.  The best investment I've made in years.  I have reduced the dust by 95% since I installed it.  It is a beast!  I have it on a portable hose for now, will do something more permanent later on.

[Dave W]

Interesting way to weight down those cauls!

[drbassman]

My son left them when he moved out.  I sure don't use them as intended!!!   .  He has a gym at work, so he's all set now.  They work well.  I use them to keep my lumber flat too.

[Dave W]

What brand of joiner is that? Looks nice and wide for a benchtop model.

[drbassman]

What brand of joiner is that? Looks nice and wide for a benchtop model.

It's a Delta.  6" blades I think.  Perfect for the edges of small projects like guitars.  It has worked well for my needs.

[drbassman]

It's a Delta.  6" blades I think.  Perfect for the edges of small projects like guitars.  It has worked well for my needs.

Yep, Delta JT 160.  One of the first tools I bought when I started building.  So far, so good.

[drbassman]

Speaking of tools, I made two today:  blade holders for scraping binding and a downdraft sanding table (cost about $20).

I installed a screw insert so I can pick up a thumb screw for locking in the blade.  I made two of them a large and small version.
 


Here's the sanding table.  Really easy project!

[Dave W]

Yep, Delta JT 160.  One of the first tools I bought when I started building.  So far, so good.

Thanks. Seems to be discontinued now. I sold my floor model 6" Jet before I moved in 2010, hope to be looking for another later this year if things go as planned.

[dadagoboi]

Thanks. Seems to be discontinued now. I sold my floor model 6" Jet before I moved in 2010, hope to be looking for another later this year if things go as planned.

I have a 70s cast iron Craftsman table model 6" jointer.  Consider one of them or another quality used brand.  My 8 inch belsaw planer is a similar tool.  Parts still available out of CA, great customer service.  The only thing made of plastic on both tools is the lockswitch.  Bought them for a total of $150.  Lots of geezers leaving good tools behind.

Nice table and scrapers, Bill!

[drbassman]

Nice table and scrapers, Bill!

Thanks Carlo.  I love to make my own stuff when I can.

[Dave W]

I'll be looking on Craigslist. Around here there's usually no shortage of old iron at good prices. Just don't want anything too heavy or bulky to get down into the basement.

[drbassman]

Yeah, my Delta is a light weight, I can toss it around easily, but it seems well made and has been a workhorse for quite awhile.

[dadagoboi]

I'll be looking on Craigslist. Around here there's usually no shortage of old iron at good prices. Just don't want anything too heavy or bulky to get down into the basement.

I hear ya!  I have to move mine to use them and it's not fun.  They each have two casters at one end so it still involves some lifting.  I should probably add 2 more casters.

[drbassman]

I hear ya!  I have to move mine to use them and it's not fun.  They each have two casters at one end so it still involves some lifting.  I should probably add 2 more casters.

I got tired of moving things too, that's why I changed my shop so everything is stationary now.  It's so much easier now.

[dadagoboi]

I got tired of moving things too, that's why I changed my shop so everything is stationary now.  It's so much easier now.

My shop is only 18x20, has two motorcycles in it and is also used as my paint booth.  With 6 active builds in various stages of construction space gets a little tight at times.  Especially since I hold to the maxim, "neatness is the virtue of a mediocre mind" to justify being a slob.