The new SHOPSabre CNC router was a tight fit into our router room. The machine had to be squeezed in with about three quarters of an inch of clearance above and about an inch and a half on each side. Since our forklift was too tall to fit through the door we had to get creative. The solution was to build a custom pallet with swivel wheels that lifted the machine a half inch off the floor. We used the forklift to place the machine on our pallet and provide a little oomph to get it up the slight incline to the garage door. Once we hit the smooth concrete we could easily maneuver the machine into place. We then jacked it up using some rolling car jacks and took out the pallet and installed the levelling bolts. Assembling the various bits was quick and easy. Tomorrow our electrician will do the hard part and then we will be ready to create MAGIC once more!
JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS!
It is always fun when we get to unwrap a package - especially when it is something as monumental and large as a shiny new ShopSabre CNC router! While we were definitely excited it is always prudent to check thoroughly for shipping damage prior to accepting delivery. So, while the driver was busy undoing the heavy chains that secured the machine, Peter hopped up on the flatbed with a razor knife to unwrap our special package. We checked things over properly and all was perfect, so we wasted no time in scooping it off the truck with the forklift and delivering it to the back of our shop for installation. Stay tuned for a first look at our new machine…
More paint
The priming of the sculpted concrete features continues, and by tomorrow, we will be able to start on the first blended colours. This space is going to be truly magical when we add the landscaping! We’ll report on the progress through the week. Stay tuned…
