The metal shop and forge are coming around slowly, but getting more useful every week. The scary electrical panel was updated and the possibility of the whole building burning down has now lessoned.

The Federal Pacific Stab-Loc panel was replaced with a modern EATON panel and breakers and now there is no issue with the welders running or using the power hammer. I can now get insurance on the structure again and there is some added peace of mind as well!

I have been able to finish a couple of projects for the shop:

Finally finished my naval stand for my 400# 1927 South German beast.

New Quench Tanks for oil hardening steel

Have also cleaned and organized and have been able to know a few small things off the list, including fabricating a swing-away tire carrier for the Vanagon, forging a few hooks and hoof tools for some horse folks I know, cleaning and doing some maintenance on my mill, making a new tool post for the lathe, setting up my Coal Iron Works induction forge, lots of oiling and greasing and throwing stuff out. Almost there. The cabinet shop in the garage – not so much! I need to sped some serious time moving stuff, rebuilding/upgrading my CNC, putting my wood lathe back together after swapping a bearing set and generally setting everything up for use. Only so many hours in the day…