Wichendon Machine Shop (restart)

[PRR Modeler]

Nice looking job on the windows Dave.

[deemery]

George, my plan is to make the back wall removable, so I can see all the details.  

dave

[Jerry]

Very nicely done Dave.  Good way to keep the studs straight.
And a nice idea on doing the windows that way.

But is the wife going to say when she goes to make muffins and you have up all the cups? 

Jerry

[deemery]

Very nicely done Dave.  Good way to keep the studs straight.
And a nice idea on doing the windows that way.

But is the wife going to say when she goes to make muffins and you have up all the cups? 

Jerry

She has her own (silicone) baking dishes...  Those cups make great containers for mixing paint, or for holding little puddles of glue (when inverted).  Even CA just flakes off when it's dry.

dave

[deemery]

This video is really helpful.  It shows the full set of machines, the belt arrangement INCLUDING the various shifters, and near the end, it shows each machine running so you get a sense of the motion:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2p_zroZszA

I think I want to add a ring roller...  I can see how that would be very useful for oilfields...

dave

[IWannaRetire]

Dave, I loved that video!  Great soundtrack at the end when he just lets everything all run.

Many years ago I visited an Amish chair shop in an old milk barn, he had a diesel engine in an attached shed out back of the building.  It powered a long jackshaft that was situated in a trough in the floor.  Great sounds, even with the diesel outside.

[friscomike]

Howdy Dave, excellent craftsmanship.  This kit build promises to be a lot of fun to watch.  Have fun, mike

[deemery]

The studs, sills, etc are all glued:

Tomorrow, I'll do a final check of the windows and doors, then lock the small wood pieces into position with thin CA.  Then I'll airbrush the wall interiors white.  

dave

[swisstrain]

Nice job, Dave and excellent craftsmanship. I like your solution for the side-by-side windows.

In general, make sure that you are not exceeding the length of the engraved lines for the studs, since it will mean interference with the floor framing - if anything, go 1/32" shorter to make sure you have clearance.  I found fitting the finished wall to the framing one of the more frustrating aspects of the kit, since I had several instances where I needed to go back and shorten the studs.  And it was not always easy to identify exactly which stud was the culprit.

Urs

[deemery]

Nice job, Dave and excellent craftsmanship. I like your solution for the side-by-side windows.

In general, make sure that you are not exceeding the length of the engraved lines for the studs, since it will mean interference with the floor framing - if anything, go 1/32" shorter to make sure you have clearance.  I found fitting the finished wall to the framing one of the more frustrating aspects of the kit, since I had several instances where I needed to go back and shorten the studs.  And it was not always easy to identify exactly which stud was the culprit.

Urs

I've checked the studs against the ground floor, and did have to adjust a couple of stud lengths.  I should do that for the 2nd floor, too.  I wonder if I can/should glue the heavy framing to the 2nd floor piece, to get the same rigid testability I'm getting from the ground floor.  

dave

[Larry C]

Dave great job so far and like what you did with the windows.

[Philip]

Tedious work. Looks great!

[jbvb]

Good progress. I think attaching the framing early is a good idea for sub-assemblies you expect to handle a lot, or with critical interactions with other sub-assemblies.

[Jerry]

Very nice Dave.  And very great cutting those studs.

Jerry

[swisstrain]

I would agree that it may be a good idea to attach the second floor framing now.  The more you can do up front to ensure the studded walls fit cleanly and with no interference .with the framing at this stage, the better off you will be at time of assembly.

Urs