 I made some more emblems, Process and pricing explained on first post now. :) |
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| RJMII |
 Apr 22 2010, 05:13 PM
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Jim McIntosh  Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None  |
I'm really starting to get the hang of this little cnc setup I've got.
...edit: I've been getting a lot of suggestions in my threads for emblems. I'm not sure if some of them are suggestions or actual requests. Thank you for all of the suggestions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This thread was intended to share what I've milled for scripts and share ideas for drawings, etc. If you'd like an emblem, there are a couple of different ways to let me know you are serious; first and obvious one; send a paypal payment with what you'd like, and I will send you a drawing for your approvale (esoteric(at) bresnan.net). Send a PM to me with your request, an agreement to pay when completed, and then I will send drawings to you for approval. I have a garage now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The milling stuff is helping fund my The process of milling: First, I draw the emblem in my CAD software, this takes me 15 minutes to 4 hours, depending on how many changes are necessary and how much it varies from one that has been done previously. Next I take it to the mill. I mill the outer parameter of each digit, between each digit, the insides of each digit. This takes between 25 minutes to an hour to make sure the sides are smooth and that the depths are correct. When the emblem comes off of the mill, I take the burrs of with a small file set. I then sand the face and back of the mill with 600 grit sand paper that is on a flat surface. This takes the glaze off of the aluminum. Sanding usually takes about 5 minutes. Next is the polishing. The polishing wheel gets the rouge/polishing compound applied, and the emblem is held onto a paint stick to keep it from bending. The polishing process takes between 5 and 20 minutes, depending on how large the emblem is. The emblem gets checked over at each stage by either me or my wife, or both of us, and we criticize it. As we've learned what to look for from feedback from the first ones that went out, we know more what to look for and the adjustments that have been required to improve the emblems. I think I'm ready to start a thread in the 'member vendors' section with all of the above info now; thank you to everyone who has purchased and contributed to my learning process and improvement of the emblems. Attached image(s)    
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Apr 22 2010, 05:13 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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| MDG |
Apr 22 2010, 05:18 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,653 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Nice job!
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| PanelBilly |
Apr 22 2010, 05:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,998 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Are you going to do a 914-R to the kids? Seems anything with a R is faster
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| BKLA |
Apr 22 2010, 05:41 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Jim sent be this image...
I hope he doesn't mind me posting it.  Looking forward to my 914-6 2.7 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
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| RJMII |
Apr 22 2010, 06:14 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
Brett, thank you for posting that one. =o)
That was the practice run. It didn't start out as a practice run, but it sure ended that way when I saw that it hadn't cut all the way through. Your 914-6 2.7 is in the works. The 914-6 with the thicker metal is on the mill now, ready to be cut out, and your 2.7 is next after that. |
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| KELTY360 |
Apr 22 2010, 06:51 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,192 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Since you're working in the realm of mythical 914s, how about a 914S emblem? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Come to think of it, a NARP emblem would be pretty cool also. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| VaccaRabite |
Apr 22 2010, 06:57 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,936 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I would rock a "914S" emblem for my 2056.
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| r_towle |
Apr 22 2010, 07:39 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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I would like to put in a request for a 914-RT
Its my initials... Rich |
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| JRust |
Apr 22 2010, 07:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,317 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I got my 914-8 Emblem! Very cool Jim (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
That 914 GT looks great man. I'm glad to see people putting out ideas. Everyone remember these ideas all cost to do. Make sure you treat Jim right! Jim don't go making any ideas until someone has commited a deposit to buy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . I know you like to play with your new mill. Going to be easy to eat alot of aluminum if you don't get some money rolling in for it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Love that you are making them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| kconway |
Apr 22 2010, 08:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
I'll take one of those GT emblems if there not all spoken for.
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| RJMII |
Apr 22 2010, 08:21 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
Oh wow, thank you for all of the compliments and ideas!
Someone asked on pricing. The way I've been calculating it is $10 for setup charge, then $10 per letter and $5 for shipping. (CONUS) paypal is esoteric (@) bresnan.net The first person to pay decides which one I work on next! (after Brett's 2.7 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) Hopefully I will have another productive afternoon tomorrow and have some more pictures for everyone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| RJMII |
Apr 22 2010, 08:25 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(kconway @ Apr 22 2010, 08:20 PM)  I'll take one of those GT emblems if there not all spoken for. Kev Hey Kev, one has had your name on it from the start of this run. I'm just waiting for the paypal confirmation to come through. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I remembered you asking for a GT emblem in the 914-8 thread. |
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| Silverstreak |
Apr 22 2010, 08:26 PM
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Edmund J. Fournier #36 Group: Members Posts: 117 Joined: 2-April 10 From: Pensacola Member No.: 11,552 Region Association: South East States |
914 Z!! I'll drop a 350Z in mine just to have the emblem let alone the awesome power. Wonder if it's been done yet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Google search! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif)
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| charliew |
Apr 22 2010, 08:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I'm thinking 914 TH as in turbo hybrid Jim.
Payment sent |
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| campbellcj |
Apr 22 2010, 09:58 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,723 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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I would love a 914-R for my car, if it is not too big a deal for you to do one-offs.
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| RJMII |
Apr 22 2010, 10:43 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
Chris; these all started out as one-offs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'd be happy to add yours to the list.
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| RJMII |
Apr 22 2010, 10:46 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(charliew @ Apr 22 2010, 08:35 PM) I'm thinking 914 TH as in turbo hybrid Jim. Payment sent would you like the '-' in there? 914-TH ? Like I did the GT version above, just replacing GT with TH? |
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| computers4kids |
Apr 23 2010, 07:45 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
Jim,
Now that you've played a bit with your tooling, have you figured out how many letters you can do in one run? I was still toying with something like 914-Automatic. Thanks...PS you're emblems look great. |
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| 914dave |
Apr 23 2010, 08:00 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 748 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States 
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I like the GT emblems. What do I need to do to get one?
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