[simpits-tech] What's On The Workbench

[Marv RR]

Well, I, too, have been busy unpacking from the move and working fast and
hard to get things up and running.  I like your idea of everyone posting an
update.  I look forward to hearing more from the rest of the members - so
chime in!

So, what's on the workbench?  Actually, the workbench is on the workbench.

I've been busy building benches, actually 5 of them.  Four are used for my
computer and electronics bench.  The last one is in my machine shop which I
just got operational yesterday afternoon.  The machine shop required a total
remake of the room and I erected new walls, ran two 20 amp services,
painted, laid tile (glue fumes gave me laryngitis), and installed florescent
lights.

My first project was a Non-maskable Interrupt from Maria.  She needed a way
to bond a strap to a new tote bag she had just made.  After a careful
inspection I recommended a rivet (I just happen to have some for my seat).
So, I used the lathe to spin off a tool to smash rivets.

My cockpit is spread all over 600 square feet of finished basement and this
week begins the reassembly so it can be used again.  I have many new parts,
but they will have to wait while I begin the cockpit redesign.  Yes,
generation 3!  Seems that many of the real parts I got are actually slightly
different in size than what dimensions I used for building my cockpit.
Unfortunately, the side consoles and shell are not compatible with the real
parts, so, I'll rebuild it again.  :-/

Lastly, I just bought a new old lathe.  It is a 9" South Bend Model A with
all of the trimmings.  It was built before I was!  It looks like it is in
very good condition, but I will have to see how it performs and see what I
might have to rebuild first.

Marv
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