Stump semi-final stage

The Stump with application of the Pana-vise. The vise is attached to a removable pad. If need be, the vise can be moved to a different location on the stump. Several identical pads have been made for future equipment applications. The top of the stump is removable. Necessary to put in T-nuts which are a part of the holding system for the equipment pads. I like to think of the pads as apps. There will be an app for the jump ringer, an app for etc., etc.

Some changes were made to the original stump. I decided it would be a good idea to raise the stump up by putting on some feet, thus allowing space under the stump for toes. Adding the shelf was a pretty good idea as it provides much needed storage space.

The stump is just heavy enough to stay in place, yet can be easily moved in and out of its storage spot.

It isn't real pretty, but its functional. And that's really all that matters.

Stump Saga Continues

Are you getting tired of hearing about the stump? Wouldn't blame you if you were. Anyway, here for better or worse, is a progress report. We had a brief spell of quite nice weather and I was able to work outside and get all of the sawing completed. The skirting around the top and bottom is complete and fastened on. The skirting around the bottom is extended up so any item placed on the bottom will be less likely to fall off when the stump is moved around. Made a shelf to fit in between the legs, also with skirting around to again, keep items from falling off. The shelf supports still need to be put into place. I'll do that after Christmas. The very top portion has not yet been fastened down. Another after Christmas chore. Then, I might put some kind of finish on the wood.

Stump nearly finished

The weather was kind yesterday and today, so I was able to get the cosmetic stuff completed. The top will have to wait as the hardware I need has not arrived.

Anyway, I won't be posting any additional remarks about the stump for awhile. I can still use it hammer on metal.

If you buy one of those texturing hammers with interchangeable faces, you could run into a problem. The threads on the hammer head and retaining ring are abnormally rough, and the ring will come loose when using the hammer. Rubbing some bees wax on the threads will help. You will be better off with solid face hammers.

Stump in place for testing

Here are pics of the stump. The legs, or posts, whichever you prefer, are not fastened down. It is in place for testing working height. Much remains to be done. I'm going to try putting a piece of scrap carpet on the bottom to make it easier to move around, as it will not be very useful tucked away behind the door.

The disparity in the material is because it's all scrap stuff I had laying around and now it's found some usefulness. It will look better when it's dressed up a bit.

The gray-white are to the right of the bottom pic is the opened garage door. I thought about cropping it out, but left it sort of to show that I don't have a great deal of room in which to work. I do intend to start making jewelry after the first of the coming year. Really!

More on the saga of the stump

The weather continues to be too cold for me to work outside. Wednesday looks favorable for some work. I have discovered building the stump is not as easy as it seemed at first. It appears the legs supporting the stump's top will have to be carefully shimmed in order for the top to be level. Another roadblock on the way to successful completion. Then there is my own roadblocks which I continue to place in front of myself such as, forgetting to get everything needed at the hardware store. Oh well, the grocery store is on the way, so the missing pieces can be picked up without the extra trip. Got to save on gas for the car! I do intend to finish the stump by the end of this week.

More Stump

Today turned out sunny and pleasant enough to work on the stump. The major heavy stuff is completed. Now, the nicer looking covers for the bottom and top of the stump need to be cut and the skirting around the top and bottom also need to be cut and everything fastened. Then, off to the hardware store for pipe and floor flanges. When those are installed, the stump will be almost complete.

Wish me luck in getting the thing done!

P.S. Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? I've a pretty good idea of what mine will be, but I'm not saying what they are 'til later.