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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Dec 7 2018, 08:59 AM
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This kind of work does not belong in a 914 forum! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)














Ha ha, just kidding, that is awesome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

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post Dec 7 2018, 09:40 AM
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The pressed pieces came out great!
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post Dec 7 2018, 09:40 AM
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Dupe post!

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post Dec 8 2018, 07:48 PM
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Today I cut V1 of the dog house side panels. Next is to design something to stamp in these to add some stiffening and visual appeal.


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post Dec 9 2018, 05:04 PM
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Today was fitting the stamped recess side panels.
I first have to get them to fit at the upper part of the dog house. A lot of fit, trim, fit, sand, fit to sneak up on it. It is a bit tricky, what with the all the angles, but this turned out better than the earlier effort.


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post Dec 9 2018, 05:10 PM
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Once that panel is fit, I have to fold the outer edge and create the inner vertical landing area for the main fire wall panel. This is also lots of fun as this fold has to place this part of the panel in alignment with angles on two other separate pieces.

The fab gods were smiling on me today and I got it right where I wanted it.

This pic shows how it aligns with the corner area of that upper piece, to the left of the dog house top.


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post Dec 9 2018, 05:16 PM
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Then just do it all again on the other side! Here you can see how the side panel has to fit at the bottom.


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post Dec 9 2018, 05:20 PM
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One thing the plasma table doesn't do is leave any sort of nice radius edge.
So I tried out using a conditioning pad on the angle grinder to see if I could soften the radius of the removable cover parts.
You can see how sharp the raw edge (right) is vs. the left one, which is after hitting it with the conditioning pad. I'll need to tune the edge a bit more and see if I can get it more consistent.


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post Dec 9 2018, 05:21 PM
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But even a first try makes a noticeable difference.
Raw edge:


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post Dec 9 2018, 05:22 PM
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Massaged edge.


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post Dec 9 2018, 05:34 PM
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And so no one thinks this part came together any easier or faster than other parts of this build, here's the "evolution" of the side panel designs. Read from left to right, with the current "final" design at the bottom. (And this isn't even all of them... but you get the idea.)

On a related topic, I just finished "Grit" by Angela Duckworth. A good read, if you're looking for one. I came away from it with insight into some of the reasons I tend to do the things I do, like redoing things multiple times. Quite interesting...


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post Dec 9 2018, 06:11 PM
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Wow! What is there to say, you are in the most elite league now. Love the evolution shot. I can see the monkey slowly standing upright to walk like a man there.
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post Jan 12 2019, 12:25 PM
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I sold the "old" plasma table a bit more quickly than expected so no progress on the firewall until the new one is here, up and running. It comes fully assembled and shipping would have been $1100. Seeing as it comes with 1/2 day of training, I decided to head to Bend, OR (where it's manufactured) next week, get trained and bring it home! I borrowed a friend's enclosed trailer so it'll be safe and sound.
Even better, I'll be stopping by @Dan10101 for a visit and to check out his build. Can't hardly wait to shake hands with a friend and see his great work in person.

And, no surprise but as I was finalizing the dog house, I ran into an interference issue that necessitates a redesign of the side panels. That means new stamping dies, too!
Ah, well. But it helped me realize it was time I get serious about computer designing more things. I've wasted too much time and material with my not-so-rapid prototyping.
So, I upgraded my digital toolbox. Any guesses what this may portend? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) So far, the BendTech tools seem pretty capable and easy to use. Anyone else using BendTech? I'd be interested in talking with you... @Mueller ?

So hey @Andyrew - let's design and bend up the rest of your cage!
And seriously, if I can help anyone with what these tools can do, please let me know.


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Even better, I'll be stopping by @Dan10101 for a visit and to check out his build. Can't hardly wait to shake hands with a friend and see his great work in person.



LOL!! That's like me showing Michael Jordan how great my 3 point shot is.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

That reminds me, I have to clean up the shop, (and a few welds...) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I definitely am looking forward to your input!
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post Jan 13 2019, 04:49 PM
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So today I made the last hose for the reservoir. Turned out pretty nicely.
I can't wait 'til all this new stuff is attached to a painted tub. It's gonna look lots better.
Hopefully soon.


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I swear, you should keep all your first try pieces and just sell them as a bundle to someone, they are always so good!!

I know I've said it before but that new tool is way way too cool!!!! You just have to design a cage once, then bam it's in your file and you can replicate it any time with little effort... Totally awesome retirement tool. The Red Barn is going to need a website and a list of products pre-designed for immediate sale...

As soon as I get my car back on the road I'll schedule a time with you to come and finish up the cage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


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post Jan 17 2019, 02:10 PM
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After a 3 day trip, driving to and from Bend, OR... It's here, in place and almost ready to go!

And a BIG thanks to Dan ( @Dan10101 ) and Becky for being super host and hostess and putting me up on Tuesday evening! It made the trip much less stressful.
As a bonus, I got to see his car up close: it's a beast! He's done a fabulous job on a very challenging chassis repair. Much of it you can't even tell is a repair! Very nice. (Now hurry up and get it done! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) )

Back to my world: If anyone needs me, I'll be in the shop learning this incredible new tool!


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And a BIG thanks to Dan ( @Dan10101 ) and Becky for being super host and hostess and putting me up on Tuesday evening! It made the trip much less stressful.
As a bonus, I got to see his car up close: it's a beast! He's done a fabulous job on a very challenging chassis repair. Much of it you can't even tell is a repair! Very nice. (Now hurry up and get it done! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) )



Hey, thanks for stopping by. It was fun to catch up!
Thanks for the kind words. I don't know if I would say it's that good, but we're our own worse critics.

Can't wait for your next update!
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post Feb 27 2019, 05:32 PM
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No, I haven't given up on my build. I've been focused on learning the new plasma table (which is already generating revenue!), shop organization and completing a couple customer projects.
I decided to go all in on my air system so I built a "compressor shed" on the back of my shop to free up more space inside. Next, I started plumbing in a RapidAir line system.
As part of that, I made up this water separator. Air comes into it right off the compressor and the vertical runs help force the water to condense and each set of legs has a drain valve.
The end of the 45 degree run will plumb in to a 5-stage air filter/dryer set up. I run another 4-stage filter dryer just before it heads into the plasma system.
In all, I should have PERFECTLY clean and dry air throughout the shop and super duper awesome air for the plasma table.
Now to patch up the sheet rock and get things painted...


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Good to see ya back. Was a little concerned Chris.
The “water separating system” is ART in & of itself !
Brilliant. Looking forward....
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