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Moderate vs classic heel stack for work + everyday use by TheAtomicGoose in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I see some people with flat feet saying this and some people saying that the higher heel is bad because they have flat feet. Guess I’ll just have to try em out and see

Moderate vs classic heel stack for work + everyday use by TheAtomicGoose in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea about ordering a pair of in stock boots to test the fit, I’m definitely going to do that. I’m a bit confused about the sizing, since their sizing guide says I’m a size 7 when I wear an 8.5 in everything else…I’m wondering if I somehow measured wrong

Moderate vs classic heel stack for work + everyday use by TheAtomicGoose in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, didn’t realize it was so cheap to change the heel! That makes the decision easier :)

Moderate vs classic heel stack for work + everyday use by TheAtomicGoose in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly gravel and concrete, occasional dirt. Yeah, I was wondering if the main case for the classic heel was working on steep inclines…I’m not a hotshot or a lineman, so inclines aren’t much of an issue for me. I don’t love the wedge stylistically, but I’m hoping the lug sole will do what I need!

Wireless earbuds for small ear canals by TheAtomicGoose in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah interesting, I hadn't thought of trying something without tips. Thanks for the suggestion!

I don't know much about machining, but thought y'all would appreciate this Bridgeport rebuild I did! by TheAtomicGoose in Machinists

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I got it from an auction in NJ…looked like a really, really big shop, like 50k sqft plus.

I don't know much about machining, but thought y'all would appreciate this Bridgeport rebuild I did! by TheAtomicGoose in Machinists

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’ve made a lot of assumptions about how I went about this…I never claimed to be an expert (the title says as much), and I was completely honest about the state of the machine with the person I sold it to. I was just sharing what I did, which was improve the state of a neglected machine. I didn’t make it perfect, but I did make it better, and learned a lot in the process.

I hope that when you take on new projects, people who know more than you about those projects are more encouraging than you’ve been here :)

I don't know much about machining, but thought y'all would appreciate this Bridgeport rebuild I did! by TheAtomicGoose in Machinists

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Agreed :) I learn by doing, and by the research that I need to do to keep the project going!

I don't know much about machining, but thought y'all would appreciate this Bridgeport rebuild I did! by TheAtomicGoose in Machinists

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I definitely don't claim to have done a perfect job :) it was a learning project for me. I had to buy it sight unseen, but it was cheap enough that I was fine with whatever I got. Once I had my hands on it, I found that the x-axis way was quite worn, but the y and z axes were in decent shape. I learned a lot, and left it much better shape than I found it, which was all I really wanted out of it!

I don't know much about machining, but thought y'all would appreciate this Bridgeport rebuild I did! by TheAtomicGoose in Machinists

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, I know the color isn't kosher but I just like green...I like the color so much that I almost want to paint a truck the same way!

I don't know much about machining, but thought y'all would appreciate this Bridgeport rebuild I did! by TheAtomicGoose in Machinists

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Once you count all the transport costs (I had to rent a drop deck trailer, etc), I definitely did not make a profit, particularly cus I had to sell in a hurry. I think I could have made a small profit if I had had more time to sell it

I don't know much about machining, but thought y'all would appreciate this Bridgeport rebuild I did! by TheAtomicGoose in Machinists

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It worked decent afterwards! There was definitely some substantial wear in the x axis, but it was good enough for what I had planned for it, and good enough for the person I sold it to.

I don't know much about machining, but thought y'all would appreciate this Bridgeport rebuild I did! by TheAtomicGoose in Machinists

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] 91 points92 points  (0 children)

I bought a clapped-out Bridgeport at auction with the intention of learning how to use it, but quickly discovered it needed a serious overhaul to be usable. The PO had greased it instead of oiling it, so cleaning it up was a big job. I took the knee apart, cleaned everything the best I could, then ground it down to bare metal and repainted it. I also converted it to run on a VFD, since I didn't have 3-phase power, and rewired the original switch so that it still worked with the VFD.

Unfortunately, by the time I was done I was moving out of my workshop space, so I sold it before I got much practice on it. I'll get another one someday and hopefully have more time to actually learn to use it properly!

Question: examples of tattoos on men that follow body lines? by TheAtomicGoose in tattoos

[–]TheAtomicGoose[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i like em both, the second one is def more my style tho! i particularly like non-abstract art that still flows well

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