by Paul | Jul 21, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Fabrication, Promotions
This video is the sixth part of a series and completes the body construction. The sheet metal part of the body was fabricated and installed, the wheels were fitted into position with the proper sized spacers. The steering wheel was fabricated. The seat portion of the...
by Paul | Jul 13, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Fabrication, Promotions
This video is the fifth part of a series and shows how continued with the body and mechanicals work. I show how I fabricated internal/structural body components and the remainder of the mechanicals (Pedals, Connecting rods, Steering Column). Next week I will continue...
by Paul | Jul 6, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Fabrication, Promotions
This video is the fourth part of a series and shows how I began the fabrication of the body. Next week I will continue with the body construction (Part 5). I purchased plans to build a 1920’s scaled down replica of a Bugatti, open wheel, grand prix race car, in the...
by Paul | Jun 29, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Contests & Giveaways, Fabrication
This video is the third part of a series and shows the fabrication of the rear crankshaft/axle assembly, front wheel spindles, and tie rod. Next week I will begin the body construction (Part 4). I purchased plans to build a 1920’s scaled down replica of a Bugatti,...
by Paul | Jun 24, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
Last weekend, I finally had “all my ducks in a row” and was ready to fire up my new 1000mm X-Carve machine for my first carve using Inventables’ “Easel” software. I made a simple sign design and started carving, using a very cheap piece of ¾” plywood. Because of using...