got2boostit2
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Very nice
Metal Coffee Table Build
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2cool2hear
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How is it coming along? It's been a while
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white91formula
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Got my big plate in the mail yesterday. 24"x24" .100" thick mild steel
Started tracing out my pattern and transferring it to the steel
Started tracing out the pattern with the grinder, realized that wasnt going to work so I tried doing it with the dremel and realized I dont have 6,000 little discs or 2000 hours to do it. So I stopped
I have a few ideas for what I am going to do to get it cut out. Unfortunately I don't have anyone around me with a band saw or plasma cutter that i can readily use. Hopefully going to get some more work done tonight.
Started tracing out my pattern and transferring it to the steel
Started tracing out the pattern with the grinder, realized that wasnt going to work so I tried doing it with the dremel and realized I dont have 6,000 little discs or 2000 hours to do it. So I stopped
I have a few ideas for what I am going to do to get it cut out. Unfortunately I don't have anyone around me with a band saw or plasma cutter that i can readily use. Hopefully going to get some more work done tonight.
venturesomerite
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Good work! Bonus points for doing that cut with a dremel, holy ****. I'm gonna go hug my plasma cutter now.....
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white91formula
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I picked up some metal blades for my jigsaw last night. I was going to give that a go tonight.
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white91formula
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OK so the jigsaw idea worked. Had to rough it out as I couldn't intricate work with it in the metal.
Burned through 2 blades. Ended up using some 90w gear oil as cutting fluid at the end and it helped tremendously.
Went back and started cutting out the curves after it was roughed out. At the point my batteries were screaming for a break so I was done for the night. Once I get it all cut out I will go back and smooth it out with the dremel and a burr
Burned through 2 blades. Ended up using some 90w gear oil as cutting fluid at the end and it helped tremendously.
Went back and started cutting out the curves after it was roughed out. At the point my batteries were screaming for a break so I was done for the night. Once I get it all cut out I will go back and smooth it out with the dremel and a burr
venturesomerite
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Now that you have the rough shape in, I'd suggest using tin snips (if you have some to cut whatever gauge that is) to get closer to the final shape, THEN use your dremel to finish out the desired shape.
Though, depending on gauge, maybe forget that idea.
Though, depending on gauge, maybe forget that idea.
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white91formula
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its 12ga steel. i can go back and better trim out the details with the jig saw now that it is the rough shape.
FarmerSid
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Flap disk on a 4 1/2" grinder and or 3" sanding disk on a die grinder will work well.
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white91formula
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A little more progress on the table. I was at Disney for the half marathon and wine and food festival this past weekend so progress has been slow
The middle pieces are taking a lot longer than I expected but I think I got them figured out now. Finished roughing out the first piece with the jig saw and the used the bench grinder to round the out side points and used my dremel with a carbide burr to round out the inside radius.
First piece finished roughed out
First side finished. The shape has changed a little from the original sketch but I am happy with how it came out.
Started roughing out the second piece. It got late so I stopped where I was. Hopefully I'll get that piece done tomorrow night
That's all for now
The middle pieces are taking a lot longer than I expected but I think I got them figured out now. Finished roughing out the first piece with the jig saw and the used the bench grinder to round the out side points and used my dremel with a carbide burr to round out the inside radius.
First piece finished roughed out
First side finished. The shape has changed a little from the original sketch but I am happy with how it came out.
Started roughing out the second piece. It got late so I stopped where I was. Hopefully I'll get that piece done tomorrow night
That's all for now
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white91formula
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OK guys got some better progress today.
Got the two pieces finished finally
Rough cut of curves, all with jig saw
Pieces done
Tacked in place
Couple close ups
Top on the base.
Up next is hinges.
Got the two pieces finished finally
Rough cut of curves, all with jig saw
Pieces done
Tacked in place
Couple close ups
Top on the base.
Up next is hinges.
classicJackets
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Looking awesome! Keep up the good work.
stealthmagic27
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That looks amazing!
shocwav3
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Coming along nicley. Please keep the updates coming.
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white91formula
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Got a little done today, would have liked to have gotten a little more but I ended up spending a few hours cleaning and organizing the garage since it was a absolute mess.
Got all of the pieces bent, cut and numbered for the top section
All tacked in place on the bottom side. The batteries in my mask died half way through so I had to do the OCC close the eyes welding for the last few.... Time to get new batteries before I do anymore welding because I'm not wrecking my eyes!
From the top
And with the top back on the base
I also got to use the new lights I picked up for some better light at night. They arent nearly as bright as I was hoping but they did help... I'm looking for a led upgrade next
Got all of the pieces bent, cut and numbered for the top section
All tacked in place on the bottom side. The batteries in my mask died half way through so I had to do the OCC close the eyes welding for the last few.... Time to get new batteries before I do anymore welding because I'm not wrecking my eyes!
From the top
And with the top back on the base
I also got to use the new lights I picked up for some better light at night. They arent nearly as bright as I was hoping but they did help... I'm looking for a led upgrade next
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white91formula
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Getting high tech on the build. Needed some bushings for the hinges and decided to 3d print them. Used solid fill so the should holdup fine and I dint have to spend time machining them.
Started on the rest of the hinges. Got some pieces cut out. The bushings will pop into these.
I also brought the table inside. I'm happy with the size and how it sits. Just got to decide how much the top is going to lift up
More to come
Started on the rest of the hinges. Got some pieces cut out. The bushings will pop into these.
I also brought the table inside. I'm happy with the size and how it sits. Just got to decide how much the top is going to lift up
More to come
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white91formula
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Got my hinges designed. THey are going to be 12" from mounting point.
That should give me a total height of about 24" when lifted up and 15" foward.
Figured out the hinge mounting locations so when its all folded down it fits under the top.
Time to build these things !
That should give me a total height of about 24" when lifted up and 15" foward.
Figured out the hinge mounting locations so when its all folded down it fits under the top.
Time to build these things !
sjt78
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Very nice. I'm impressed.
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white91formula
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Got a little done earlier.
Deburred the pieces I got cut and put the bushings in them.
Cut the middle tubes to length and fishmouthed them all by hand with a carbide burr on a dremel. Tacked everything together
I haven't had to fishmouth a tube since my mini Baja days in college. I'd say I did pretty good for free hand. I also forgot how much I hated doing it.
Marked where the mounting points will be on the inside of the base and drilled the holes
Put the threaded inserts in place abs tacked
Mocked up one side. I had to stop as I need to get bolts and it was 21*f it and I was getting cold!
More to come. Heading up to maine for the weekend so more the beginning of next week.
Deburred the pieces I got cut and put the bushings in them.
Cut the middle tubes to length and fishmouthed them all by hand with a carbide burr on a dremel. Tacked everything together
I haven't had to fishmouth a tube since my mini Baja days in college. I'd say I did pretty good for free hand. I also forgot how much I hated doing it.
Marked where the mounting points will be on the inside of the base and drilled the holes
Put the threaded inserts in place abs tacked
Mocked up one side. I had to stop as I need to get bolts and it was 21*f it and I was getting cold!
More to come. Heading up to maine for the weekend so more the beginning of next week.
bombtech
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Outstanding! It is awesome you printed those. 100% in house build is very cool.
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white91formula
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Big milestone tonight!
Hinges on and in place
Both sides up
AND THE TOP IS ON!
Ended up with just over 24" tall when raised and about 17" forward.
Now its time to finish welding everything up and make it shiney
Hinges on and in place
Both sides up
AND THE TOP IS ON!
Ended up with just over 24" tall when raised and about 17" forward.
Now its time to finish welding everything up and make it shiney
Wanna Ride
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Stunned. Absolutely excellent craftsmanship of combining two medias... wood and metal.
This table makes everything I've ever made for INSIDE the house, look... inferior. You understand that I will definitely have to steal this idea now, right?
This table makes everything I've ever made for INSIDE the house, look... inferior. You understand that I will definitely have to steal this idea now, right?
stealthmagic27
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Hey white91! That table is turning out awesome! Not sure if it was mentioned but could you put some kind of hood strut in between the hinges maybe so it will open and close slowly?
neonnblack
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Fantastic.
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white91formula
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by all means, just send me some pictures when its done!
I have been thinking about something, not sure what yet.
MP&C
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Looking good!
EOC_Jason
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You should of made two... You could of auctioned off the 2nd one and probably re-couped all your costs... 
venturesomerite
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Are you planning any sort of spring assist or air strut to prevent the top from slamming back down, and potentially catching fingers?
Still looking better every time! Love the the bushing idea.
Still looking better every time! Love the the bushing idea.
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white91formula
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Got a little more done.
Finished welding the top up and grinding the exterior welds smooth and polishing everything with scotch brite. I was happy with how eveu thing came out except for the middue pieces on the top that I had cut out.
Started finishing the base. Going slow
And on these last 2 I'm looking for some ideasa.
First I can see some heat marks from welding the bent pieces onto the top and the finish isn't very consistent ... so far I've tried a wire wheel on my drill and angle grinder and a course scotch brite pad on my grinder.
And any ideas on how to more efficiently get the scale off of the legs? The wire wheel on the drill is kind of working but taking forever. Wire wheel on the grinder just digs into the ,Eyal and the scotch britbrite on the grinder leaves swirls. I've tried a 80 grit flap disc and it left sanding marks I didn't like.
The top is going tomorrow to a Co workers and he is cutting some wood for it! It's getting close to being done.
Finished welding the top up and grinding the exterior welds smooth and polishing everything with scotch brite. I was happy with how eveu thing came out except for the middue pieces on the top that I had cut out.
Started finishing the base. Going slow
And on these last 2 I'm looking for some ideasa.
First I can see some heat marks from welding the bent pieces onto the top and the finish isn't very consistent ... so far I've tried a wire wheel on my drill and angle grinder and a course scotch brite pad on my grinder.
And any ideas on how to more efficiently get the scale off of the legs? The wire wheel on the drill is kind of working but taking forever. Wire wheel on the grinder just digs into the ,Eyal and the scotch britbrite on the grinder leaves swirls. I've tried a 80 grit flap disc and it left sanding marks I didn't like.
The top is going tomorrow to a Co workers and he is cutting some wood for it! It's getting close to being done.
davetulk
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I used vinegar soaked rags. Let sit on the area for a while then it wipes right off. It is messy so have some plastic or tub under. Oh yeah stinks so be prepared for that smell. May take a couple soaks to get through all, but doesn't leave sanding marks.
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white91formula
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This is what im using. Not sure if it's technically scotch brite
Ouch, that thing looks mean. You might try the 3M scotch-brite XL-UR series if you have a die grinder and roloc pad setup. 3M products aren't cheap and it could take some trial and error but once you find the right disc the results are amazing.
2cool2hear
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Nice job! Keep it coming. I've been watching.
venturesomerite
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I second a roloc and die grinder.
BD1
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Awesome job ! I would not have the patience for all that round stock.
kazlx
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This is what im using. Not sure if it's technically scotch brite
FWIW, these work very well...really mellow to use too. They don't really grab at all. They just look nasty.
http://www.lehighvalleyabrasives.com/servlet/the-4/4-dsh-1-fdsh-2"-Non-Woven-Clean/Detail