NYC CNC - First video of the new machine shop in the suburbs!

[ej8b20v]

not sure if you had this info around but what is the best way to contact you?

[saunixcomp]

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[TheWildmanjr]

go with a tig welder

[saunixcomp]

@TheWildmanjr What makes you say go with a TIG?

[TheWildmanjr]

@saunixcomp i said go with tig b/c u can weld just about all metals and big one that i use Tig is no spark to fly around

[TheFahQue]

shame on you for stealing usps boxes. Nice shop tho.

[saunixcomp]

@TheFahQue Good catch - but I'm actually not stealing them. I ship a lot of flat rate stuff, and each of the boxes will be used for shipping over the coming few months.

[TIGCANADA]

use a mobile tool rack a fame steel rack for stock in the center and peg board sides mobile so u can move it if need

nice shop

[happymark1805]

always use a seperate breaker for your shop, but do'nt put the lights on that so if the breakers does its job you do not stand in the dark ;-)

[saunixcomp]

@happymark1805 Now THAT is a good tip!

[zippy308]

I think I would weld in the garage instead of the shop. I say that for a couple reasons. You will probably be doing some grinding if you are welding. A plasma cutter is usually the next purchase after the welder and I am not sure if you will want to do that next to the laundry basket with all of the sparks (grind, cut, weld)I am not sure if you have a door at the top of those stairs but my shop turns pretty black and the fumes get pretty bad. This may keep the new wife happy.Nice space though.

[saunixcomp]

@zippy308 I appreciate the input. TBD if I can have the garage for the workshop or not. Since the door going into the basement is narrow (27", possibly 30" if I removed the wooden door frame), I was thinking it'd be nice (if I buy one...) to put my Tormach PCNC 1100 in the Garage. If I do that, I may "push" to keep the whole garage to myself ;) Then I could add some insulation too...

[zippy308]

@saunixcomp More space the better but if she does not go for that, you could wire a long extension cord whip with a double plug. I used a 25 ft. cord with a double 50 amp plug so I can leave both welder and plasma cutter plugged in. You should be able to roll them back thru the 27" door when you are done so you can pull your car back in. The garage space looks pretty narrow on the video.So I am not sure if you would be able to store the welder out there. The plasma and grinder are pretty dirty.

[rlewis1946]

Congrats to you and your good wife on your new home!! Also, Great progress on setting up your new shop. You've made more progress in a day than I have made in my shop in four years!! You are spot on on the power. If you can afford it 200 amps would be a minimum, with lots of those power drops and circuits (240/120)around the basement and garage. Don't forget some good exhaust/vent. for welding. Keep up the great work and thanks for keeping use posted on you new operation!! RL Atlanta, GA USA

[Rigel66]

THAT!...is one fine looking canvas for possibility!...congrats on the new digs!

[matt986423]

do the welding table buy the window fan in the corner buy the drill press. think venting smoke and fumes, mig can get bad.

[saunixcomp]

@matt986423 Matt - great tip. Thanks. Now you've got me thinking about building some type of bespoke vent/fan which fits into that space... (the window fan doesn't move much CFM - i'll need something beefier)

[TAWPTool]

Great job and congrats on the new house/workshop! My ceiling looked just like yours before my shop remodel. 5/8" drywall makes a great fire barrier. Recess the fluorescent lights between the floor joists above so there's no ceiling height loss. I painted my ceiling a satin white which reflects a lot of light. The above will be safer and make your shop seem so much larger. Good luck and keep the videos coming! Guy

[saunixcomp]

@TAWPTool Thanks! Yes, I think I'll move all of them up in between the joists. Thx for the tip re: 5/8" drywall as a firewall barrier. Because I've got a lot of junction boxes, I don't think I can enclose the whole ceiling - but maybe I'll do portions... Great point re: light and making the room seem larger...

[alehax27]

I had no idea you were married. I can't wait to see what you do with this shop.

[Cryptocracyz101]

nice man, good stuff..

[dlmarti]

lol, your not going to know what to do with all that space!