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I finally got my shaper running... ... so i used it to cut the keyway in the hydraulic pump sprocket:

No, i`m not lazy, just improving the shop. Got the new, bigger motor and vfd for the lathe installed: Also started on the motor and backgear shaft for the shaper:

We`ve been looking for some snow...

Nope, no cool vehicles there... Started mounting the hydraulic pump today. Had to mount the new pulley first: Welded it in: Dialed in the cone: And turned it in the new one: Finished:

Got most of the hydraulics today. The hoses: Pump, filter and valve: Tried the hoses: They fit almost perfect... Made a longer lever for it: Turned the lever around 90° so it does left/right instead of back/forward: Made a mount for it: This is going to be new...

Made a forward/off/reverse switch: Installed digital readouts: Ground the chuck: And build a dividing head: Now back to the Hägglund: Started planning the hydraulics today: Then i installed the pedals:

I`ve been busy working on the lathe, so it`s a bit slow here... First i made a quick change chuck holder: Mounted a LED light: Then i built a coolant system: And a switch paneel: Mounted a new chuck: Mounted a quick change tool post: Scraped in the...

Yes, here`s some more: My buddie in his Stealth Hoddie: Stealth hoodie and Specte Hoodie:

I just love my Spectre Hoodie LRP:

Have been busy costumizing the lathe, but now i`m waiting for some parts, so i had some time to work on the Hägglund. Made the pump pulley:

And back home again:

There are a few for rent, but they`re really pricey and just close to touristic towns... Around our`s there all used by their owners... Will be back there on friday...

Just back from austria:

The auto feed didn`t work, but i found the problem soon. Adjusted it and everything works like it`s supposed to: Then i machined a improvised tool holder: Finished: First try: The i fixed the broken hand knobs: Finished:

No, it will be able to drive around the house...

Thanks man, but i`m pretty sure that i`ll never going to sell any of my machines or tools... Got the lathe in the shop today: Cleaned everything, changed the oil and lubed everything: And the corner with the mill:

Started over with the pump mount today. Pressed the bearing out of a pulley: Turned a shaft for it: This is how it goes together: Made a centering pin for the coupler: Tacked on the bearing unit: Fully welded: Then i faced it because of the welding warpage: Couldn`t see what...

Started working on the pump today. One bolt was seized, but it gave up pretty soon: This is going to be the drive shaft: How it`ll be mounted. The bearing will be pressed on: Milling the pocket: Fit`s perfect:

Ok, so i`m going to pick up this lathe soon: I`ll have to redo the shop to find some room for it, but it`s possible. I`ll also have to rent a big crane to lift it over our house to my shop, because it`s to heavy to get it in through the house like we did it with the mill... I also got some...

Didn`t get the VFD running, so i put on another one: