For my next recording, think I might attempt to restore one of these. It's been sitting at my local re-store for several months with no takers. Just think of all the interesting sound clips a device like this could make.
I know you might already know this, Bill, but that tool can be very very dangerous. I would look up the Youtube videos on it by John Malecky, as he thought it was a mess. Then a person that was more familiar came on his show to show him the correct way to use it safely. Apparently, there is a high learning curve.
Run away, please - I have experience with that contraption [and its accessories] I no longer have it.
I did keep the stationary planer as is works well with some mods.
Nobody want those things anymore which is why it still sits there.
Points well taken. Ya, I was just joking about this idea. Here is a close-up of the price tag. Not even close to what I would be willing to pay. And the main bearing is a little sloppy, so that is an issue as well.
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I know you might already know this, Bill, but that tool can be very very dangerous. I would look up the Youtube videos on it by John Malecky, as he thought it was a mess. Then a person that was more familiar came on his show to show him the correct way to use it safely. Apparently, there is a high learning curve.
Just watched both vids. I agree. If I had one of these, I would probably set it up as a dedicated wood lathe and never change it. Which defeats the entire purpose of having a multi-function tool like this. Best to stay away.
There was one for sale here locally on craigslist. I think he realized there wasn't much market for them so he was only asking $200 obo. I thought about it for a lathe only too as I already have a nice table saw and drill press (Sears Craftsman 1981), but decided it would just take up too much space when I wasn't using it. Watching Youtube videos of turning odd root balls and such it sure looks like a fun side hobby though.
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Looking forward to this piece of industrial music. What a cool place this is.
You'll need to come up with a name. How about: "Belt sander a-go-go" by Steve Lee and his merry band of speaker building sidekicks!
It's done....called it 80 Grit Down.
I just did some drums on it.
I'm still trying to map a new kit sound.
Eric - you using grooves/patterns?
My work is done for me . . .
Thanks for sharing with me, Nick. That's pretty badass!
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I can post it now or wait till the show debut...?
High level skills, Eric!
Wait for the show!!
I posted in the 2025 InDIYana thread, I'll drop it here as well. Thanks again Bill🤘🏼
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKQc-cyr-MrO1RFVPeSH4fZGCxAFnTCr/view?usp=drivesdk
That's hilarious - and amazing!! Great job!
For my next recording, think I might attempt to restore one of these. It's been sitting at my local re-store for several months with no takers. Just think of all the interesting sound clips a device like this could make.
I know you might already know this, Bill, but that tool can be very very dangerous. I would look up the Youtube videos on it by John Malecky, as he thought it was a mess. Then a person that was more familiar came on his show to show him the correct way to use it safely. Apparently, there is a high learning curve.
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Run away, please - I have experience with that contraption [and its accessories] I no longer have it.
I did keep the stationary planer as is works well with some mods.
Nobody want those things anymore which is why it still sits there.
It would be nice for the lathe function, that's the only machine I don't have yet. I can't make out the price... looks like maybe $150?
Points well taken. Ya, I was just joking about this idea. Here is a close-up of the price tag. Not even close to what I would be willing to pay. And the main bearing is a little sloppy, so that is an issue as well.
Way too much for that contraption.
Yeah, that's a lot of coin for that.
"sander-sander-sander-sander..."
"Here we go."
I love random metal remixes of songs, so this was perfect.
Just watched both vids. I agree. If I had one of these, I would probably set it up as a dedicated wood lathe and never change it. Which defeats the entire purpose of having a multi-function tool like this. Best to stay away.
There was one for sale here locally on craigslist. I think he realized there wasn't much market for them so he was only asking $200 obo. I thought about it for a lathe only too as I already have a nice table saw and drill press (Sears Craftsman 1981), but decided it would just take up too much space when I wasn't using it. Watching Youtube videos of turning odd root balls and such it sure looks like a fun side hobby though.