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Scratch Build – In Progress K3N

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by Gtek, 4 Mar 2011.

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  1. Gtek

    Gtek Doesn't raise the bar; he IS the bar.

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    I started working on the chassis yesterday and made a first bit. a couple of holes needed and it will be finished...

    first I cut the 6mm al sheet to correct lengths. I was not sure how my low end jig saw will manage this kind of thickness so I helped it a bit :D

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    simple scheme of the chassis and the part I made marked green

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    ... and s standard process, holes for corners first than jig saw for straight cuts and file ...

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    Gtek, 6 Mar 2011
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  2. KidMod-Southpaw

    KidMod-Southpaw Super Spamming Saiyan

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    Nice brushed aluminium, it's coming along nicely!
     
    KidMod-Southpaw, 6 Mar 2011
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  3. Nutman

    Nutman Never stuck with stock

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    Hell, yeah!
     
    Nutman, 8 Mar 2011
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  4. MarcosLFV

    MarcosLFV What's a Dremel?

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    Wow man!

    Awesome job!

    Congratulations!
     
    MarcosLFV, 8 Mar 2011
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  5. Waynio

    Waynio Relaxing

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    Off to an awesome start there Gtek the rad piece looks great :thumb:.
     
    Waynio, 9 Mar 2011
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  6. k.3nny

    k.3nny Minimodder

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    Whoohoo progress :D!

    Nice radholder :D
     
    k.3nny, 10 Mar 2011
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  7. bulldogjeff

    bulldogjeff The modding head is firmly back on.

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    Now thats a nice bit of handy work.
     
    bulldogjeff, 11 Mar 2011
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  8. Gtek

    Gtek Doesn't raise the bar; he IS the bar.

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    Thanks guys! :thumb:

    ... a little "update" on my tools :D this is what happens when you work with cheap crap :worried:
    ordered a new set, decent one this time. should arrive on Wednesday latest.

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    proper update later today i hope :thumb:
     
    Gtek, 13 Mar 2011
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  9. Nutman

    Nutman Never stuck with stock

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    Hey, if you could make some bolts like that to match, you could name it a Gtek thread!
    Or, just get some new tools, I guess. ;)
     
    Nutman, 13 Mar 2011
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  10. Gtek

    Gtek Doesn't raise the bar; he IS the bar.

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    :D better those tools :D
     
    Gtek, 13 Mar 2011
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  11. Javerh

    Javerh Topiary Golem

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    At first that looked like a bottoming tap.
     
    Javerh, 13 Mar 2011
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  12. Gtek

    Gtek Doesn't raise the bar; he IS the bar.

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    A little update on parts of the frame I've been working on....

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    Gtek, 16 Mar 2011
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  13. Nutman

    Nutman Never stuck with stock

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    Hey, I thought you were going to make one big piece and then bend it slightly?

    What 3D modelling tool do you use? SketchUp?
     
    Nutman, 16 Mar 2011
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  14. Gtek

    Gtek Doesn't raise the bar; he IS the bar.

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    yes, that was the plan, but I quickly changed my mind. It was not very practical to work with. as my wee tool room is like 6m2 :D ... just easier to do it this way. And I don't believe it will have any negative impact on the structural integrity of the frame...
     
    Gtek, 16 Mar 2011
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  15. KidMod-Southpaw

    KidMod-Southpaw Super Spamming Saiyan

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    Yum progress tastes good! Coming along very well, I have a love for your alu!
     
    KidMod-Southpaw, 16 Mar 2011
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  16. Waynio

    Waynio Relaxing

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    Sweet progress again Gtek :thumb: I like what you have done to get the curve, nice :rock:.
     
    Waynio, 17 Mar 2011
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  17. hammerjack

    hammerjack What's a Dremel?

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    massive :thumb:
     
    hammerjack, 17 Mar 2011
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  18. l3p

    l3p www.^.nl

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    Can't wait for the next update !
     
    l3p, 15 May 2011
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  19. Gtek

    Gtek Doesn't raise the bar; he IS the bar.

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    small update on how is the main frame shaping up...

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    Gtek, 22 May 2011
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  20. KidMod-Southpaw

    KidMod-Southpaw Super Spamming Saiyan

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    Wow, that looks great!
     
    KidMod-Southpaw, 22 May 2011
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