Shop Tips and Tricks

geezer

Member
And...another item that anyone can make. "Sad Irons" are now common in junk shops and antique stores. They come in many sizes. Removing the fastening plate device for the handle leaves a nice heavy bench anvil. It was attached by the two large holes. Drill holes and divots to allow removing pins and peening. Drill up from the bottom with a larger diameter than the hole to within 5mm or 3/16ths1/4th inch of the surface. That allows the pins to drop
free rather than bind in the holes. A disk sander or belt sander can do the job. Finish with a fins wet paper and oil or buff to your satisfaction.
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A few of the guys have made or won them and some still us them. A rolled/ curved edge on one end and side can reduce dings on scales.
~Richard
 

geezer

Member
i again found the previous method I used to peen the first end of a pin.

I just drilled holes vertically across the closed vise jaws. I used a smaller than 1/16th inch bit a #53 or #54...6mm or a 13/64ths this hole must be filed a bit to a "V" for a good fit.
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Its a simple money saver if you already have a small vise.
JMO
~Richard
 
I guess this goes here,

I built an arm for my light, so it was easier to get the where I need it. I also put legs on knife vise so I can stand and put my face up next to the work while filing. Both of these things together make it easier for me to draw file and put jimps on a razor. I have several razors in the works this light and clamp set up are helping me.
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RezDog

Member
I recently took a page out of Bruno’s book, and added two swing arms lamps to my pinning and sanding station. I have to say that adjustable, bidirectional lighting is amazing. I can see the purchase of a few more of these working really well for me. The buffer set up will be the next place to get some.
 

geezer

Member
I recently took a page out of Bruno’s book, and added two swing arms lamps to my pinning and sanding station. I have to say that adjustable, bidirectional lighting is amazing. I can see the purchase of a few more of these working really well for me. The buffer set up will be the next place to get some.
Good call! Daylight bulbs are a winner in them. Some are Hi-Intensity and run really hot, finger frying hot!!!
Those are usually available from any Junk store, flea market, garage sale for a couple of dollars or less. Buffer was almost the first place I put them at my last shop. They are great for photo taking also.
Thanks!
~Richard
 

geezer

Member
I like to use these organizer boxes for parts, supplies, and projects. They work great since you can move the dividers to adjust for the sizes you need. Plus they also work great for quarantine of suspect scales. Just picked up more yesterday on clearance at half price!View attachment 315
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There are similar ones at Harbor Freight that have 6" plus from front to back and the dividers are removable:
https://www.harborfreight.com/24-compartment-large-storage-container-61881.html
 

32t

Active Member
I thought electronics 101 showed how to keep a messy shop... Any one that I have been in is a jumbled mess.

Our electronics tech at work is retiring next Friday and I had to find the bolt to hold a 32 pin connector for a nurse call system to the bed in his shop. A 5 minute job took me over a half hour to find the part!

On a similar subject I think that electrical 101 shows them how to cram as many wires and connections in a junction box and still get the cover on!
 

32t

Active Member
Its a issue I have. Everything has a place and dammit, it had better be there. The wife is the same way. Its a sickness I guess. But I can find anything I own in a jiffy. Now back to Razors. Ha.
If that is the worst problem you have the world is good!

This is all razor related. I was going to wait until the morning to post a better picture but...... A caliper.

I have many better versions but I got this one cheap and it hangs around on my desk.

especially as we get older it is harder to measure the diameter of a pipe using a standard ruler or a round hole. ! 1 1/4" or 1 5/16?.....

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geezer

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