Okay, so I guess turning is

[alamocdc]

just like riding a bike. Turned two pen barrels for an order today and was a little tenative at first. I haven't as much as held a turning chisel since I packed up my Ohio shop in August 2008. And I was turning acrylic at that (more about that later). I just wish it wasn't so blasted hot. I had two floor fans blowing on me and had to quit about 1:00 PM because I could see what I was doing for the sweat pouring down my face. I may have to knock a hole in the garage wall and install a window unit. On 2nd thought, the HOA wouldn't stand for it, so I have to find another solution.

Hopefully I can find some cooler time to finish up the order in the next few days...

 

[Dalecamino]

I know what you mean Billy. When I moved my Indy shop down here, it was at least a month before I could turn a pen. Thankfully, I didn't have an HOA to deal with. Maybe you can make room for a free standing A/C unit? Just a thought. I try to do my turning early morning, and evenings, but if I get the A/C cranked up early, it maintains cool temps all day. My shed door has a piano hinge, and you can feel the heat being sucked in. I need to find some way to block that.

Good luck to you without A/C. And, be careful.

 

[ericofpendom]

Hi Billy, you could always move to the UK. We have no such problems with the heat
Just a thought!! I can honestly say that I have never had to stop turning because sweat was running in my eyes.

Eric...

 

[jd99]

Here's your solution, get on the board of directors for the HOA, and then you don't get messed with by the HOA that much.... DAMHIKT.

 

[Smitty37]

Here's your solution, get on the board of directors for the HOA, and then you don't get messed with by the HOA that much.... DAMHIKT.

Since it is a Hot region your HOA might not have rules against it. At least you can knock a hole in the wall (if the garage does not have a window) and bring in a portable unit. As long as you can vent them outside they work ok.

 

[LagniappeRob]

Here's your solution, get on the board of directors for the HOA, and then you don't get messed with by the HOA that much.... DAMHIKT.

Since it is a Hot region your HOA might not have rules against it. At least you can knock a hole in the wall (if the garage does not have a window) and bring in a portable unit. As long as you can vent them outside they work ok.

Try to use a dryer vent hooked up to the exhaust hose, and try to hide it behind a bush. They may just wonder why the bush is moving some. If they get nosy they'll see a dryer vent.

The other thing to remember with free standing units is the drain. If you don't run that hose outside or to a floor drain, you'll have to catch condensation in a basin. WATCH the level in the basin very carefully!

Editorial note: I will never ever buy a home in a HOA area again. Those people powertrip more than any others I know.

 

[jd99]

Here's your solution, get on the board of directors for the HOA, and then you don't get messed with by the HOA that much.... DAMHIKT.

Since it is a Hot region your HOA might not have rules against it. At least you can knock a hole in the wall (if the garage does not have a window) and bring in a portable unit. As long as you can vent them outside they work ok.

Smitty:

Thats exactly what I did, I used a dryer wall vent (the one that has the little flapper thing), and cut a hole in the wall that has a bush in front of it so it's hidden, then a long hose to my potable AC sorta works but I need to finish my insulation on the roof before it will be comfortable enough to work in this heat. It's too hot to do it now. :wink:

 

[Smitty37]

Here's your solution, get on the board of directors for the HOA, and then you don't get messed with by the HOA that much.... DAMHIKT.

Since it is a Hot region your HOA might not have rules against it. At least you can knock a hole in the wall (if the garage does not have a window) and bring in a portable unit. As long as you can vent them outside they work ok.

Try to use a dryer vent hooked up to the exhaust hose, and try to hide it behind a bush. They may just wonder why the bush is moving some. If they get nosy they'll see a dryer vent.

The other thing to remember with free standing units is the drain. If you don't run that hose outside or to a floor drain, you'll have to catch condensation in a basin. WATCH the level in the basin very carefully!

Editorial note: I will never ever buy a home in a HOA area again. Those people powertrip more than any others I know.

We don't have many problems with ours - of course we have been known to tell them to "pound salt" at times and have gotten "premission" to do something after the fact at others. Mostly though, after a couple of years we got pretty laid back folks on the board.

 

[alamocdc]

Thanks for the info, guys! I have two vent holes down at the floor that I could vent to (and run the drain), so that would definitely work. I just didn't know they may a free standing unit. Off to research.

 

[MesquiteMan]

Billy, For a hundred bucks or so, we can build you a good, solid temporary enclosure around your lathe area. Then, run the window unit inside the garage. Won't need much of a window unit that way and it will be removable for the winter time. Let me know if you are interested and I will come down and give you a hand!

I did something like this for an area to process cactus in the winter time. Needed to be able to heat the area. Made a frame with 2x2's and attached styrofoam foam insulation board to make a wall. Made three of these and screwed them together at the corners. Then put the heater through a hole in one of the walls. Would work just as well for AC.

 

[alamocdc]

You know, Curtis, that isn't a bad idea. It would also keep the fans from blowing the resin streamers all over the garage.:redface: Making cleanup even easier. Thanks!