Skullbeast - building a Cylon

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Post by Skullbeast » Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:29 pm

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Vaccuum gauge prep.Imagesteel frame.
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I'm almost finished with the oven.


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Post by jclayman99 » Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:42 am

This is really looking great John. whats the first thing you are going to vac when its done?
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Post by Skullbeast » Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:08 am

Not sure. It works so far. Heat and vac. I just need to make the clamps.ImageImageImage


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Post by GoldCylon » Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:52 am

Clamps to hold the plastic down in the frame?
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Post by Skullbeast » Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:25 am

Yes. Plastic holding clamps. It's just a frame for simplicity sake. Half inch.


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Post by Skullbeast » Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:34 am

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Post by GoldCylon » Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:07 pm

When I built my machine my plastic slipped when it was clam shelled in a metal frame. I glued sand paper strips on the metal frame and the plastic never slipped again.

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Post by Skullbeast » Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:46 pm

I have done that myself before it works perfectly that's good advise.


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Post by Skullbeast » Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:27 am

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6x9 platen.


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Post by jclayman99 » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:32 pm

Wow that looks great john. Nice job.
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Post by Skullbeast » Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:33 pm

Thanks! Image
9x12 platen 99% finished. Just tray stops. I'll pull some plastic tomorrow.


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Post by Skullbeast » Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:35 pm

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Post by Skullbeast » Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:45 pm

Ok I just tried out the machine and I must say (in that deep metallic voice) impressive... most impressive!!!
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Hero mouth grill and a stunt made from it. Thanks Dale!
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Post by GoldCylon » Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:31 pm

Congrats on the finished product. The pulls look awesome. Glad to help, and your welcome.
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