Arbor Press and punches

[Reel 224]

I just sprung for a new Arbor Press and punch set with Ruth's okay Ive gone way over budget with my rod a reel work area.

Joe

[reelrepair123]

send pictures and price when you get it joe.   harryk

[Reel 224]

send pictures and price when you get it joe.   harryk

Yes I will!

Joe

[Reel 224]

I received my Arbor Press & Punch set today The cost for the two was $158.00. I had a heck of a time downloading these pictures because I was just upgraded to windows 10 and I am re-learning the programs configuration. So while I was at it I downloaded the three pictures. 

Joe

[Alto Mare]

Joe, that looks great!!!

[Reel 224]

Now I just have to put that to work.

Joe

[RowdyW]

I think you had better bolt it down or it will be in your lap.

[Reel 224]

It's going down in the basement to be bolted down to my 4'X8' work bench, I just was taking pictures of it to post. Ill take pictures of my bench and other tools later. I am taking the drill press to the bench down stairs as well as my hobby lathe & miller. Therese not enough room in my work area in the back room.

Joe 

[foakes]

Good purchases, Joe --

I generally put aside $150 a month for tool purchases --

$100 for cleaning supplies, lubricants, and such --

If I do not go over that -- I bank the balance for the future --

If I go over -- the next few months are no purchasing until back on track --

Every one is different -- I just try to make everything stand on its own -- with an orderly spending system.

All is simpler for accounting at the end of the year --

Keep all receipts and expenditures in a simple monthly and yearly ledger book.

Best,

Fred

[oc1]

That punch must have been about a dollar per pound Joe.  What kind of flexible shaft tool is that you have in the background?
-steve

[Reel 224]

Fred; Ive tried to stay on a imaginary budget when I started this project, but I was faced with startup expenditures that blew the budget. I save every receipt down to the last nut and bolt believe me Ruth makes sure of that. Your advice is sound and well taken and as you said. I have to start supporting this hobby.


Oc1; That's a Dermal tool that have had for years when I was doing gunsmith work. It comes in handy for various small application.

Joe       

[reelrepair123]

thanks  joe,   looking good, use it in the best of health, your shop is coming together great.    harryk

[Reel 224]

thanks  joe,   looking good, use it in the best of health, your shop is coming together great.    harryk

Thank you!

Joe

[Dominick]

Hang out a shingle.  Joe's Reel Repair.  Maybe brew some root beer.  Joe's Reel Repair and Ruthie's Root Beer.    Dominick

[foakes]

Being somewhat of a woodworker -- I was really impressed with how quickly, and how well Joe's benches came out with the finishing.

Then I realized that he is a professional gunsmith -- and those guys with a lot of experience are really good at finishing gun stocks.

Best,

Fred