Sterling Dump

[Izzy]

The "machinery's Handbook" is a fine wealth of knowledge - first book I was told to purchase when starting classes at Purdue - a little pricey but will help for many things....

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Mac...eries+handbook

- it's a book that will last a lifetime

[RCTech9]

Looking good!!!

I want a CNC machine, you do awesome work with it. Ever thought about doing some work for other people?

[Heavy Metal]

Thanks RC and HV! I'm having some fun with it.

Originally Posted by Zimms Customs

I want a CNC machine, you do awesome work with it. Ever thought about doing some work for other people?

Zimms - CNC is a nice tool to have...steep learning curve though if you are not in the biz. (I am not). As for doing parts for hire - I have some daydreams about it but not stickin' my neck out too far - don't have a lot of hours on it yet so not sure what my range is. Have had some contacts about it though so you might see somebody on here show up with my parts. We'll see. Want to make sure I save some of my spare time for my own projects.

Joe

[Heavy Metal]

Okay boys and girls....miniature end mills came in mail tonight so of course I had to stay up til 2 a.m. messing around with CAD/CAM files and doing some milling. Gonna be a long day at work tomorrow!

Worked out pretty good except for wierd glitch in a couple spots. Might have to figure that out someday. Should look pretty sweet after she's polished! Ready to try the do-over on the main grill now...

Taig at work...


New lower grill dry fit in place...

[JAMMER]

This is some very nice work for just starting out. I know you spend more time setting things up then it actually takes to run them. Keep up the good work. Ed

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That is really going to look good! keep up the great work

[tc1cat]

The grill and name plate look GREAT Can't wait to see the rest of the truck!!

I am glad to see someone taking something and making it into something else, instead of just badging it the other brand. Great work!

[spudd]

as i said before totally stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i wish i had your skill and tools LOL

[russisloud]

O' thats kool. i've got to get a mini mill some day

[Dreamweaver]

WOW... That looks great.

-Mike

[RCTech9]

This is amazing!!! If there was a top builds section i think this should go in it. Keep it up!!!

[Rogue]

Now that's impressive. Nicely done.

[Hos1880]

Joe,

sweet build envious of the mill I would probably make myself crosseyed doing it. Can't wait to see more of the project.

Merritt

[Izzy]

I love - you better make a good sized batch ...... Cause I know I want one......

Great work

[Heavy Metal]

Thanks guys. I'm just having way too much fun with this. VERY gratifying to finally be producing parts. Lot of ideas in my head almost within reach now.

For the machinist...found my glitch that had the T, R and N buggered up. VisualMill has a ramp-in and ramp-out feature for pocket milling (guess it saves wear and tear on end mills vs. plunging). Would seem they have a bug in the program because it was ramping in (or out, not sure which) and clipping the edge off some of the letters. I changed to 90 deg ramp angle (basically vertical plunge) and nice clean lines now! Job ran a good bit faster w/ out the ramping too. Pic below.

Izzy - I cranked out a couple of the bottom grill after work. Hand worked stuff was pretty repeatable so looking good for making at least a small batch of these.

[Rogue]

Now that's even more impressive !!! Nice sharp, clean edges on the lettering really makes a difference.

[RAIDERS]

nice job on the grill...

[roadranger]

Outstanding work!

You ought to market these pieces...
fairly easy conversion of the 'ol AeroMax for the average guy.