Another Delta/Rockwell Unisaw motor of the type we need popped up on eBay recently. These 115/230 VAC single-phase motors aren't what I would call extremely rare, but they don't show up very often. From a previous post you know that we bought one for our second Unisaw on eBay a few weeks ago. It came from a fellow in Washington who's parting out Unisaws. The motor arrived promptly, was remarkably well packed, and seems to work fine. Turns out this other, recently posted motor on eBay is also his; but will soon be ours when FedEx arrives.
Despite some waffling back and forth about whether or not to tie up our scarce funds in a motor for the third saw in our restoration queue before we have even started on the second one, we bit. This second motor for the third saw should be here this coming week.
Meanwhile, we have yet to tear down the second saw that we know as D2. Waiting for a convergence of available time, people and reasonably warm weather so we can tolerate being in the shop. Will post details as they emerge.
Major Power Tool
Our restored 1956 Unisaw
Friday, February 1, 2013
John E., our busy fundraiser
We're very luck to have John Erikson on The Vermillion Guild leadership team. His tireless and intrepid work helps keep the gears of our labors greased. Here's a message from John:
"I just want to thank all those who've been dropping off cans and bottles at my doorstep. I ran an afternoon's worth of errands in Sioux City yesterday, and netted $15 at the redemption center. (And who's not in need of some redemption?)Cheers to you, John!
Also - any unwanted household goods can go to the "Vemillion Guild" account at the New 2 You consignment store on the east side of town. Just designate that the proceeds go to The Guild.
We've just bought a replacement motor for the third vintage Delta Unisaw in our collection, and so our bank account is at a low ebb. Thanks to all for supporting our efforts!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Fundraising Thought for The Vermillion Guild
I've recently found several pounds of pennies and nickles -- some rolled, others loose -- in the back of a rarely opened drawer. In total, there's probably not more that $10, but I've decided to deposit them into The Vermillion Guild's bank account. The contribution will help with the purchase of parts and other materials we use in restoration of our growing collection of vintage woodworking tools.
If you would like to make a similar contribution, please let me know and together we'll make it happen!
If you would like to make a similar contribution, please let me know and together we'll make it happen!
Home Improvement Nightmares or How NOT to DIY
Gotta hand it to This Old House for this slide show with revealing and, um, creative solutions. YIKES!!
Quick Update on D2 and other things
Greetings, Friends:
Just a few Guild-related updates and thoughts in no particular order.
As of today The Guild's cash-on-hand balance in its checking account is $296.88. Since my last e-mailed report we've had four expenses: $17.90; and $17.47 at Campbell's and True Value for bits and pieces related to big tool resto work; $241.21 for the replacement motor for D2; and $25.44 for refreshments at the recent business model brainstorming meeting with Steve Howe.
D2's new (used) motor shipped from Washington state on Monday. The tracking info suggests it will be here mid-week upcoming. Ever since we acquired our first Unisaw, I've been eyeing eBay off and on for a 110 volt replacement motor and had never seen one until the one appeared that we won at auction. Here (below) is a picture of the D2's new motor.
Coincidentally, another 110 volt motor in New Orleans appeared at about the same time. In the interest of cash flow protection I wasn't going to bid on the second one, but did anyway when, within about a minute of the auction close and the high bid of $125, I tossed in a bid of $140-something just to see what would happen. Someone else got it for (as I recall) ~$149 plus $60 to ship it.
D2 is still sitting right where she's been since arriving at my hospital. Been looking for the right combination of free time, sufficiently warm (enough) weather, and -- of course -- Barry's return from Maine. I've had only the most cursory look inside D2 and am pretty sure she'll need -- in addition to the motor that's coming -- everything I bought from Saw Center in Massachusetts (belts, bearings and such). She'll need a few other odds and ends too, no doubt. Will certainly keep everyone posted.
One of the gems we got in Sioux Falls last summer was a jugundo-sized Dremel-like goose neck with an arbor on the business end. One of those things I just set aside without much thought. Fast forward to a couple of months ago when John E. appeared with a disused sump pump motor. Yesterday, I finally managed to put the two together using a section of 3/4" black pipe, a pipe clamp and a homemade bracket-thingy that enables it to clamp to a workbench. The goose neck hangs from the motor and swings about freely. I fitted it with a small wire wheel and she's ready for testing. Methinks it'll come in handy when working on the rest of the big tools we have queued up for restoration. I know Barry and I could have made use of this thing when we were bringing D1 back to life. Thanks, John E. for the wood to make up the motor holder.
John's been spending some time down at the big grain elevator measuring and poking around sussing out the prospects for conversion into a Guild workshop and milling operation for Gene. John and Gene have had a number of conversations around the possibilities. Much of this conversation started around our need to move all of our stuff out of the Tony & Sarah's garage. We need to be doing this soon. February(?). If and when the elevator project launches there will likely be a lot of disruptive dismantling and rehab activity down there until the dust settles. Will has very generously offered to let us park our tool cache in the garage of his mom's recently purchased house on S. Yale. If I recall Will's comment correctly, that space won't be otherwise needed for many months. Something to consider.
More as it happens. Here's looking forward to warmer weather and longer days.
Peace.
Just a few Guild-related updates and thoughts in no particular order.
As of today The Guild's cash-on-hand balance in its checking account is $296.88. Since my last e-mailed report we've had four expenses: $17.90; and $17.47 at Campbell's and True Value for bits and pieces related to big tool resto work; $241.21 for the replacement motor for D2; and $25.44 for refreshments at the recent business model brainstorming meeting with Steve Howe.
D2's new (used) motor shipped from Washington state on Monday. The tracking info suggests it will be here mid-week upcoming. Ever since we acquired our first Unisaw, I've been eyeing eBay off and on for a 110 volt replacement motor and had never seen one until the one appeared that we won at auction. Here (below) is a picture of the D2's new motor.
Coincidentally, another 110 volt motor in New Orleans appeared at about the same time. In the interest of cash flow protection I wasn't going to bid on the second one, but did anyway when, within about a minute of the auction close and the high bid of $125, I tossed in a bid of $140-something just to see what would happen. Someone else got it for (as I recall) ~$149 plus $60 to ship it.
D2 is still sitting right where she's been since arriving at my hospital. Been looking for the right combination of free time, sufficiently warm (enough) weather, and -- of course -- Barry's return from Maine. I've had only the most cursory look inside D2 and am pretty sure she'll need -- in addition to the motor that's coming -- everything I bought from Saw Center in Massachusetts (belts, bearings and such). She'll need a few other odds and ends too, no doubt. Will certainly keep everyone posted.
One of the gems we got in Sioux Falls last summer was a jugundo-sized Dremel-like goose neck with an arbor on the business end. One of those things I just set aside without much thought. Fast forward to a couple of months ago when John E. appeared with a disused sump pump motor. Yesterday, I finally managed to put the two together using a section of 3/4" black pipe, a pipe clamp and a homemade bracket-thingy that enables it to clamp to a workbench. The goose neck hangs from the motor and swings about freely. I fitted it with a small wire wheel and she's ready for testing. Methinks it'll come in handy when working on the rest of the big tools we have queued up for restoration. I know Barry and I could have made use of this thing when we were bringing D1 back to life. Thanks, John E. for the wood to make up the motor holder.
John's been spending some time down at the big grain elevator measuring and poking around sussing out the prospects for conversion into a Guild workshop and milling operation for Gene. John and Gene have had a number of conversations around the possibilities. Much of this conversation started around our need to move all of our stuff out of the Tony & Sarah's garage. We need to be doing this soon. February(?). If and when the elevator project launches there will likely be a lot of disruptive dismantling and rehab activity down there until the dust settles. Will has very generously offered to let us park our tool cache in the garage of his mom's recently purchased house on S. Yale. If I recall Will's comment correctly, that space won't be otherwise needed for many months. Something to consider.
More as it happens. Here's looking forward to warmer weather and longer days.
Peace.
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