Codi Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 hi fellas, been at the bench cutting my teeth learning more about how to machine. this part has been every bit the challenge I thought it would be. Looks simple enough when you look at it but trust me...for a fairly new student of the art of machining, it was challenging. I must thank my friend Dave (comp1839) for his excellent drawings that he did for this part AND for his encouragement when I shared my initial (lackluster) attempt. He would have made an excellent teacher in academics. In the 2nd pic I've posted it with the wing and you'll see it with a carbon fiber extension. I'm going to make some cool brackets in brass and nickel plate em'. I'll add CF decals to the support rods (which I have to make clevis hardware too) and then redesign the wing as the side plates are fine but the angle is all wrong. The wing you see is for a top fuel car and a Top Sportsman car would have a very different, low drag design. THANKS TO DAVE FOR THAT INFO TOO! Oh, and I have to make its twin.......but I have tons of experience now and NOTES so I'm hopeful to get it done it done in a morning. Cheers and thanks for peeking. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Tim......"WOW" speechless ........good stuff buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 So if I understand you correctly, you got Dave's SUPPORT in order to STRUT your stuff, designing the BRACKET so you didn't have to WING it? In my opinion, humble or otherwise, YOU are the machine what is machining this contraption. The final pieces will, no doubt, be flawless Tim. Hope the hand is fully recovered. You're gonna' need it for shaking hands during award ceremonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Awesome work. Those small pieces are very hard to machine, I know, I did it for a few years. If I only had a lathe and a small mill, boy I'd be cooking with fire. You sir do some great machine work. You are a natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Now that's a smooth piece of metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 It's gonna be a shame to put a model body on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff f Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Tim your machine work is just crazy , in a cool way. I know and can really appreciate the incredible amount of time that goes into each part . I'm impressed , Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Tim... I am super impressed with those wing struts. You are knocking every part out of the park. This build just keeps getting better and better with every update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 What they all said and .....Wow Very nice craftsmanship going on in this thread! You are enlightening, challenging, and inspiring us all Keep up the stellar work man Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomcrew Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm not going to repeat what has already been said, or maybe I will, as this is a superb build. Excuse me while I lift my jaw off the floor and put my eyes back in. Looking forward to the next instalment and glad to see you are back on it after your surgery. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Appreciate each and everyone of your comments I assure you. This was a busy week. Machinists have all my respect in the world as I've come to realize how much pure concentration and effort goes into machining a given component let alone having to make a twin. I've got 25 hours at least in these brackets but they were worth it to me. I have a vision for the entire wing assembly and I'm on the way to getting it come to life (so to speak). I MUST call out Joe however......that last post of his was WAY too over the top with puns and laughs. I'll keep making and posting Joe if you keep making funnies....deal? Anyways, here are the "twins". Cheers Edited May 14, 2015 by Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Oh my. That sure is purty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 So if I understand you correctly, you got Dave's SUPPORT in order to STRUT your stuff, designing the BRACKET so you didn't have to WING it? In my opinion, humble or otherwise, YOU are the machine what is machining this contraption. The final pieces will, no doubt, be flawless Tim. Hope the hand is fully recovered. You're gonna' need it for shaking hands during award ceremonies. Good one Joe! How true about the awards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 This level of excellence is gonna bunkrupt my vocabulary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Tim... those brackets are just awesome and well worth the many hours put into them. Nice Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Clayton, Scott , Tom AND of Chris...thank you for checking it out. I've been working on making a proper wing for the car and I'm almost done I think. I want to nickel plate the wing brackets (on the bottom of the wing that connect the strut to the wing itself) and CF the wing itself including the wing plates. The pics are missing the link that ties the strut to the backhalf of the wing that allows for height / angle adjustment of the wing. I also polished the alum. strut brackets and added some additional "lightening" holes that were machined earlier. Cheers Sorry for the lousy pics. Edited May 19, 2015 by Codi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Nice work, Tim!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 incredible craftsmanship Tim!!!!!!!! i can certainly appreciate the hours you have invested in these. your hard work and intense concentration are admirable to say the least!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'm speechless. Hardly ever happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 That is indescribable and that fact that you've actually shown the Henry J body and how its going to sit is awesome. More...more...please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Alright everybody. Settle down a little. You've lost focus on the truly amazing wonder of engineering here. This time it's not about Tim's totally rockin' fabrication skills. I wanna know how you came up with the idea of using a piece of aluminum stock, some tape and a swab container to make a jig !?!?!?! Unlike you and John T, and Chris S, I only have ONE Minion and you almost gave him a coronary. He passed out and after giving him mouth to t-shirt resuscitation, when he opened his eyes, this is what he said... Edited May 19, 2015 by Nitrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Super clean work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 That wing looks great. As usual, excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 AMAZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Gaaaaah!!!!!!! Good Lord man!!!!!!!!!!!! That's it!! I quit! Great job! Edited May 19, 2015 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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