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I have added prices on most of the items so far. The price listed is for a bare metal finish that has been sanded and deburred. I will have a powder coating oven soon and will be able to offer more options. Meanwhile, it is too cold for me to finish them in my garage as the paint will not dry. Maybe Hoblick can chime in with some pricing on a few things.

 

I started this project a few months ago. While waiting on parts to arrive I picked up a 60g compressor. I was looking at dual stage Quincy's but figured that would be overkill for this application.

 

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=984&pictureid=8613

 

This was the wall where the CNC would sit

 

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I relocated the slat wall to the other side and moved all the wood to my shed

 

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Got the table after tracking down a uhaul for 3 hours. We ended up having to load it on its side anyway since the uhaul opening is only 5ft wide. The shitty thing is I have a 5x10 but knew it wasn't wide enough. It would have worked fine since we had to turn it on its side anyway

 

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=984&pictureid=8631

 

Sitting at home

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This showed up shortly after

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Priming gantry brackets

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38 pilot holes

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38 drilled to size

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All tapped

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Gantry uprights

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=984&pictureid=8619

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Getting the CRS rail risers in place

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A little paint, "Safety Red" of course.

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Gear reduction

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Velox Z axis

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32" display mounted

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The gantry comes with 72" lengths of gear track. These need to be welded together for the length of your X-axis. I wasn't looking forward to it but it was pretty easy. I mainly didn't feel comfortable with my MIG since I've only had it for a week. But I didn't feel like rolling my TIG out to the driveway so I went for it.

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The gear track clamped to bottom of CRS rails. Double stick tape

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Cutting the slats for the table

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Fancy jig to cut the slat spacers. I cut about 80 of these ~3" long at 12.5 degrees. They all get welded to the water pan to hold the slats in place

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=984&pictureid=8637

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A few projects so far

 

Monogram for a neighbor $50

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8660

 

Candle Holders $20

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8659

 

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8643

 

Another Monogram, still wet $40

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8644

 

Coasters

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8648

 

Homeside sign for a buddy who works there

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8653

 

"Home" sign $45

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8654

 

Woody

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Thug life....

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Brutus garden stakes $35

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8645

 

Sun thing $25

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8646

 

'Merica $100

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8650

 

Corvette emblem, 25" $30

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8649

 

Fireball $500, includes 5 custom inlays. $350 if enough interest for group buy of 10

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8657

 

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Garage stool in progress

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Very cool :D

 

we got a membership over at the Idea Foundry and i hope to make some stuff like this too.

 

Is this hobby stuff for you?

 

Thanks! Its hobby at this point but it was too expensive to just be another toy in the garage.

 

Quick video cutting the Fireball

 

Part Two

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That's awesome. What's the thickest gauge that you can cut?

3/4" on the table. I think about 1" with the hand torch

 

This is super badass, I bet a lot of people would have some projects for you to tackle myself included. Those sigs are great

 

Thanks! That's the idea :)

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Some wine holders $25

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8663

 

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=985&pictureid=8662

 

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Looks amazing. I've got a few ideas I'll be contacting you about. :)

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Everything looks bad-ass. Way cool.

 

Have you ever worked with a CNC before? Looks like you're a pro?

 

Honestly not much. I did a lot in HS but that was 11-12 years ago and just CADD, no CNC.

bad ass, you should put together some pricing

 

Pricing mostly depends on gauge, the amount of pierces, and the linear inches of cut. I have prices on anything I have posted so far. Other than that it's a case by case basis. I'm happy to take requests! I'm always looking for random samples to burn with the space between cuts.

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Posts like this is why CR is such an awesome place. Dude does a CNC set up in his garage and it rocks. Adam, as Howard and Clark already leaned toward, there is some definite interest in getting some other things done.

 

I have bonfires at the house often. I have melted 3 metal fire rings/pits. I don't make small fires, I like to heat the world. And from time to time, I may drop 2000 firecrackers in there, or a box of bottle rockets. You know, just to keep people on their toes. So, with that in mind, I would be interested in seeing what you think would hold up to that, yet still be decorative and unique.

 

I know you are not soliciting here, only showing your work. But it may be worth while to become a sponsor, should you decide to posting pricing and take on projects.

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Posts like this is why CR is such an awesome place. Dude does a CNC set up in his garage and it rocks. Adam, as Howard and Clark already leaned toward, there is some definite interest in getting some other things done.

 

I have bonfires at the house often. I have melted 3 metal fire rings/pits. I don't make small fires, I like to heat the world. And from time to time, I may drop 2000 firecrackers in there, or a box of bottle rockets. You know, just to keep people on their toes. So, with that in mind, I would be interested in seeing what you think would hold up to that, yet still be decorative and unique.

 

I know you are not soliciting here, only showing your work. But it may be worth while to become a sponsor, should you decide to posting pricing and take on projects.

 

The fire ring I bought from Cabelas is maybe 16 guage at best. I think 11ga (1/8") is a happy medium between overkill and store bought. Sounds like you may want 1/4" :thumbup:

 

Once I get moving this morning I will post up pics of some pits I've seen so far. There are some very cool ones out there. Also, PM me some info about sponsorship or point me in the right direction if you could. Thanks!

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