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stonepecker

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You are doing fine Brad. And Skip should sneak over and help you out a little for all of us. He then could let us know what else you are up to. LOL I am willing to bet he would help you with the 'break-in' on the new lathe.

BTW......My pen arrived. Looks even better in person. You have one happy Marine here. Let me know when you have another USMC pen for sale.

Thanks for now.
 
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BradG

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Other addition to the shop!

A vinyl plotter/Cutter.
No doubt as alot of peeps know I use vinyl for masking on my pen designs. Before, each sticker cost me £1 ... which adds up when you order a few spares, and several designs at a time to try and avoid the time it takes them to cut and post them to me. Sometimes to find out I've miscalculated the size and the whole process repeats... nightmare. Sooo, I thought Id treat myself to one which hopefully in the end will pay for itself.

Because of it's size, I plan on etching aluminium sheet for wall art too. Quite fancy a range of A1 metal sheets on the wall showing the exploded assembly of firearms etc. love technical drawings.
 

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I'm so jealous.....You going to be up and running in time to get a pen or pens made for some of the Summer Extravaganza contest? That wall art idea is great. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
 

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Soooooo my tools arrived today!

Just had the pleasure of turning something I'm secretly working on :tongue:
Cuts like a hot knife through butter with zero chatter. This lathe is amazing.

Spent the rest of the evening installing some spot lighting around the lathe area
 

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BradG

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Very comfy Mike

Id recommend these to everyone
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Can be found all over the net and on ebay. just search for workshop foam floor tiles.

Firstly it's much softer on the feet, so miles ahead in comfort when you've been standing at the machine for a few hours... stops your heels aching :wink:

Secondly, if you drop your pen it will bounce rather than dent and scuff. these have saved my neck a few times :)
 

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Those pads are nice if standing for a couple hours on concrete , but I would say essential if doing a couple 9-11 hour days of show on it . It also hurts more to scratch up a completely finished item than one under construction .
 

stonepecker

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I like it alot. I do wish I had as big a 'cutter' as you do. Mine only cuts 13+"...... lots of putting pieces together when working on big stones.
Looks like you were a good looking young man back in the days. What Happened??? LOL

Is it really that bad where you are at Brad, that you need video outside?

Looking like you have it neat and well designed. I wish I could be there for a day with you and see everything you are doing.
 

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Lol life happened. Scary to think that was 12 years ago.

No it's a lovely quiet neighbourhood. Though being an ex CCTV system designer and loving technology, I couldn't resist 1080p CCTV. And that my home doubles as a safe house ;)
 

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OK Brad, 2 months are gone by without any new pictures of the place.
Afraid we will see something we shouldn't?

Would love to see the changes you have made and the progress to the place.
I know, better to have an 'open house' and invite everyone over.

Party Time.:party::bananen_smilies046::bananen_smilies022::bananen_smilies027:
 
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stonepecker

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lol it looks exactly the same as the last pictures just with more mess :biggrin: Need to be getting it winterised quickly.


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Dont say things like that. Winter can stay away for all I care. At least till after Thanksgiving.
I have way to many things outside to do. And I sure dont need to be turning on any heat yet.
 

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It's no fun when you have things to do, but I can't wait to escape to the mountains again in February! Snowboarding season is upon us.
 
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