The Crest: Version 2, - This time, it gets framed Options

[tygaboy]

I though you might enjoy seeing some details on this "build".

With "Crest Version 1" (my interpretation) being given away as a WCR award, I've decided to make some "improvements" to V2. This one will hang in my home office.

As you may have noticed in my LS build (with things like the engine compartment panel), I most often have to build something and experience it physically before I know what I really like. Same thing is happening here.

Comparing V1 and the pieces/cut patterns for V2, you can see I decided to add an additional layer to the main body area - I think that'll be more interesting and better balanced.

The grid in the design is 4'x4' so you can see, this uses a bit of metal! I'm thinking I may do this one in stainless, depending on cost.

And I have an idea for a wall frame that should be pretty neat. More on that as I get to it.

[mb911]

What are you using to cut it as in what brand plasma table?

[tygaboy]

What are you using to cut it as in what brand plasma table?

I have an old (like from 1998) PlasmaCam 4'x4' table with a Miller 375 Extreme plasma cutter.

I just learned that PlasmaCam is no longer supporting this verision and spare parts are limited to what they have in stock. So I just bought all new bearings, a few spare pulley and belt sets, etc.

I have this project and two "surprise" gifts I'm doing for some special 914 folks (what, oh what might these be??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ) and then I plan to pull it apart for a rebuild.

I've been eyeing the Archlight Dynamics 5x5 table as a replacement but so long as the good ol' PlasmaCam still works well, I figure I may as well hold off. Though I would really like the torch height control. Someday....