Scratch Build – In Progress Evolution

Thanks guys

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I decided to keep myself busy by making a start on mounting the router. Not much to say really as the pictures cover everything better than words It's probably worth pointing out that this is the first time I've ever used a router and I learnt a lot doing it mainly that a jig held together by masking tape is not suitable for nice clean edges lol
















Still left to do is another plate to fit on the top with markings and a smaller central hole. Then its off to get some nice new routing bits


Thanks for looking

 

Looking good

 

Necessity is the mother of invention. It's been said if you want to do something easier, get a lazy man to figure it out! lol Saved money on a table, get good bits, winner. Speaking of lazy, if I could just get this old jigsaw mounted like that and make a coupling for files. got an old sewing machine pedal to control speed! now that's lazy!

 

Thanks mate

Just imagining some wacky invention with a sewing machine and some files... you would have to make a work log out of that!

 

I love your bench modding .

 

Nice, I like how you take time to make thing's clean.

 

HAHAHA!!! Awesome!!!

 

Well I'm not dead things are still really hectic as were coming into the "busy period" at work so time for Evolution is slim. I did manage to squeeze a bit of time in today to fit on of the switches

I began by marking out a piece of scrap.



I don't have a large enough step bit for the switch so it was filed to size.



Clamped the piece into the brake and tested out the fit.





Attached to the caddy with some M4 buttons (once its painted these will be swapped for rivets)



Made a slightly larger hole in the front panel.



The first switch is done





I'll be putting in another 2 switches for the lighting and 1 for the DVD drive but haven't decided which ones to get yet


Thanks for reading

 

I love that

I like how you showed the steps to making it aswell shows good planning

 

Wow, very nicely placed side button .

 

you are incredible!

 

That's just amazing...

 

Simple and sexy thats the way! Mod on my bro!

 

Just plain wicked! I savor each dripping you post on this. Take your time. Such clean lines,WICKED!

 

Couldnt agree more , mod on bro!

 

Thanks DeadP1xels, would you believe me if I said there was no planning involved and I just found the scrap and started doodling on it? lol

Thanks

Thank you dude

Cheers

Thanks Alex

Thank you LooseNeutral sometimes it feels like I'll never find the time again.. hopefully next month should be a bit quieter plus funds should allow a huge update

Thanks Swagman

 

So AWESOME!

 

I know what your say'n. I've started my own little affair on craigbru's site. No way to go but slow right now. A little at a time is fine! Besides I think you like to tease. he he

 

Nice little update, more solid work.

 

Love the switch placement man!

The case looks awsome now, and i cant even wait to see it painted