Stainless Steel Bench................

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A few years ago I made a little bench......... I made a post about it but can't find it..... which is good because WOW..... that old bench makes me laugh now........Today I decided to build one out of stainless...... with an Oak top...... Took some video but will take some time to edit and post....In the meantime.....PICS..........Precision TIG 185 and MP 210Bobcat 225NTCutmaster 42O/A tanks.... 2 Argon tanks...... 2 C25 TanksFacebook...... F2 Metal WorksETSY....... https://www.etsy.com/shop/F2MetalWorksF2MetalWorks.com....... http://www.f2metalworks.com/
Reply:Very nice! Is there a cross member under the wood?GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Yes Sir..... A small 3/4" square underneath that is used to screw the top in........Precision TIG 185 and MP 210Bobcat 225NTCutmaster 42O/A tanks.... 2 Argon tanks...... 2 C25 TanksFacebook...... F2 Metal WorksETSY....... https://www.etsy.com/shop/F2MetalWorksF2MetalWorks.com....... http://www.f2metalworks.com/
Reply:Beautiful work as usual, Fex!GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Nicely done Fex Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Yeah man, lookin' sweet!-AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:Really Nice Work!!Idealarc 250AC 225SVictor OA-older made in USA stuff.And a crap ton of other stuff.
Reply:Very attractive.
Reply:Good project, Fex.Great welds.Burt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.com
Reply:So when does the movie come out. I give it two thumbs up!!Hobart 125 EZHobart Handler 140Everlast STH 160Generic 210 Amp Welder/GeneratorHobart Air Force 500i plasma cutterChinese 50 amp plasma cutter! Youtube Channel : Henrymac100
Reply:Here's the video........Precision TIG 185 and MP 210Bobcat 225NTCutmaster 42O/A tanks.... 2 Argon tanks...... 2 C25 TanksFacebook...... F2 Metal WorksETSY....... https://www.etsy.com/shop/F2MetalWorksF2MetalWorks.com....... http://www.f2metalworks.com/
Reply:Very nice table and great job. I could get more welding done in the morning if i could grind that fast in the afternoon lol.225NT bobcatAEAD200LEScott 125mm175, mm252 w 30A, PT225mm211, TA 181iHyper Therm 380, cut master 529100X & XX, Digital Elite6 Victor setssmith little torch, meco midget kalamazoo band sawsteel max saw evoulution circular saw
Reply:nice work fexal. let me guess where you got your inspiration; you were walking through the mall the other day....loli.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Video must have had music playing? Said it was blocked for copyright reasons....EDIT: works on my other computer Last edited by MinnesotaDave; 05-11-2014 at 12:29 PM.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Cool! You just gave me an idea. Flawless work.
Reply:Looks great ! Hows the Metabo working out ??  Since you only wore one glove you could have gotten your nails done for the video.
Reply:Man that looks awesome.... I checked out your etsy store the other day and I was quite impressed with your items. I was even more impressed with the prices your selling them for (quite low). I have been wanted to do something similar but I just feel that with the high prices for the materials involved and the fact that I still want to stay competitive and actually sell some things, It seems like to stay competitive you almost have to work for free. Since you have been in it awhile now do you see the same thing? Those dominos you have made out of stainless are not cheap in materials and it seems like a lot of time were put into them as well, I would feel like I would want almost double what your charging just for the labor put into them + the material cost. How do you justify your time? I try to think of it as im getting paid to practice on free material but eventually I want to turn a profit.
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1Looks great ! Hows the Metabo working out ??  Since you only wore one glove you could have gotten your nails done for the video.
Reply:Originally Posted by TTnicksocalMan that looks awesome.... I checked out your etsy store the other day and I was quite impressed with your items. I was even more impressed with the prices your selling them for (quite low). I have been wanted to do something similar but I just feel that with the high prices for the materials involved and the fact that I still want to stay competitive and actually sell some things, It seems like to stay competitive you almost have to work for free. Since you have been in it awhile now do you see the same thing? Those dominos you have made out of stainless are not cheap in materials and it seems like a lot of time were put into them as well, I would feel like I would want almost double what your charging just for the labor put into them + the material cost. How do you justify your time? I try to think of it as im getting paid to practice on free material but eventually I want to turn a profit.
Reply:Very cool!
Reply:Originally Posted by FexalNick...... thanks for the reply.........Most of my creations are sold low.... Mostly because I'm a nobody in the world of fabricators...... For example..... my little company... F2 Metalworks made $200 gross the first year (2012).... then $1500 in 2013...... i'm aiming for $10K this year........ Gross..... not Profit....Yes.... I would like to make a profit..... and on some projects (not posted on ETSY) I can spend $4 and sell it for $150......... but often...... based on the cost to design... build... install an ad hoc piece..... I barely break even.....The dominoes were an accident and they sell..... and keep me in gas and filler metal..... I don't count my hours in the price....... since my tools are the reason it takes me so long........I'm learning that to be a job shop..... and student who wants to make a name for himself.... the road is long....One day I hope to be able to charge good money for my time.... but I'm not there yet......More tools... more skill..... I will charge what my confidence allows........
Reply:Fex, first off I think the bench looks great.   Now on to business...There are 3 price point ranges in furniture.1. Low end/cheap.  Hard to compete with ikea and cheap Chinese $hit.2. Middle of the road.  Market is flooded with this stuff.  Restoration hardware, room and board, the list goes on...3.  High end and custom made/ expensive. Small batch or one off custom peices that are hand made here in America!  This is where you belong.You have talent so exploit it.  Find some local high end stores and promote yourself.  High end stores cater to high end clients and it will give you the kind of exposure you need.  Etsy is okay but doesn't cater to the elite as much.  Designers are typically who do the buying for high end clients, they have to pay someone to tell them what the like  Offer custom size and designs  and you will go far my freind.Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk