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Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #30 on: November 10, 2010, 05:44:25 AM »
The next thing as previously mentioned was to get the top cabined mounted on top of the coolant trey, again I'm not sure why i wrapped it around the coolant trey, i think it may have been a cosmetics thing you know trying to hide joins and things. Anyway it was never going to work, I had to re cut the internal wall but to be honest I'm much happier.

I still have to finish bolting everything down but this is how it sits now:

Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #31 on: November 10, 2010, 05:50:24 AM »
Next came more work on the rack system, as you can see the rails are adjustable depending on the equipment being mounted. I know i have mentioned it already but this type of mounting system really is the only way to go.



Another shot from the front (the black plate is just being used to make sure everything lines up.

Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #32 on: November 10, 2010, 05:55:34 AM »
I had to bribe the guy at the laser cutting place to cut it for me today but it was worth it, i got the front door cut, folded and clamped this afternoon.



and just because it looks so good heres another view:

Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #33 on: November 10, 2010, 06:06:12 AM »
Having had such a productive day I thought id go spend one more hour working on this thing before bed, I have not received a lot of feedback from the three of you (assuming there are still three of you) following this thread so I don't know if I'm doing this build right wrong or otherwise. My thoughts are if Hood and JHChoppers think it looks good then it looks good, for the rest of you out there if this part don't look good then there is something wrong with you.

Wiring and mounting of the LED lighting panel:



Yes I did, you know you wana see it working:



Well what do you think????

the gap above the door is for the rubber seal, the gap below will have the mpg setup - got some great ideas for this.

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Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #34 on: November 10, 2010, 06:29:23 AM »
I think there is a lot more than three people following this thread.

I am just amazed at the speed and quality at which you are completing all this work. I guess you guys from the land's down under really know how to get stuck into the job.  ;D

Keep it up, I can't wait for the next installment.

Excellent work my friend.

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Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #35 on: November 10, 2010, 07:16:14 AM »
Yes its looking great and these LEDs are the dogs danglers, have them in my lathes control cabinet.

Wish I had a laser cutter guy near me that could be easily bribed as I am crap at sheet metal work ;D

Hood
Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #36 on: November 10, 2010, 07:22:41 AM »
The LEDs are great, I need some for my Mill, great idea.   It all looks great, can't wait for the videos !!!  At the speed your working, you have should a bucket of parts made in about a week :)

JH

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Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #37 on: November 10, 2010, 10:12:11 AM »
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My thoughts are if Hood and JHChoppers think it looks good then it looks good, for the rest of you out there if this part don't look good then there is something wrong with you.



Actually, with that comment, you just lost me  ;)

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Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #38 on: November 10, 2010, 12:35:21 PM »
To be "considered" in the same class as hood is an honor !  Hood is "da man"

JH

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Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand
« Reply #39 on: November 10, 2010, 12:41:21 PM »
To be "considered" in the same class as hood is an honor !  Hood is "da man"

JH

Couldn't agree more, my friend-

Dave
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