Charlene
[QUOTE=cjheap;131570]I picked up a Panasonic CF28 toughbook which is water and dust proof. I do all my cad on my big workstation and send it over the network to the machine.[/QUOTE]
We thought about doing this, but wasn't sure if the software would let us. We will give it a try too. Thanks.
jeepsr4ever
Will not work, CJHeap's system is totally different (The electronic portion). If anyone needs a PC we will supply you with one for $180.00
wickedinhere
Started welding up the frame of my powder coating oven gonna be 4x4x8
pics of course when i get this done i will jump on my 5x10 table.
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cjheap
The TOughbook is mounted on the machine. All that I am doing is sending the cad file to it over the network that I have run from my office to the garage instead of putting it on a USB drive. THey should be able to do the same thing with their machine mounted Pc correct.
wickedinhere
I got the frame finished gonna put the door and wheels on tomorrow then put some picklex 20 on the frame then hopefully start to sheet it monday.
I had to use a orange strap to tweak the frame a little bit.LOL Dont mind my mess.
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Charlene
That's coming along really nice. Is this based on the oven I saw posted on Spider? Mess?! I can tell already that I am going to have to come up with a plan for all of the scrap...!! :eeeeek: (She says with her rose colored glasses on!)
wickedinhere
I learned that trying to paint in cold weather can be challenging and here in louisiana the humidity is a problem. I use alot of steel-fx products and i have to clearcoat over the finish and the humidity make my clearcoat cloudy sometimes. I figured powdercoating will solve most of my problems i am also going to build a 4x4x8 powdercoating booth and a 8x8x8 climate controlled paint booth just so i have all my bases covered. YEs scrap is piling up in front of my shop i have a few sheets that will go back on the table cause they have some room for small parts. I am in the process of getting my shop ready for all this new stuff, my old 68 ford is going outside
under the awning to make room. LOL
wickedinhere
Well i guess its gonna rain all day, maybe tomorrow.
wickedinhere
I scored a new much larger container for acid diping my parts this morning. I am checking for leaks it will be nice to dip bigger parts now.
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Charlene
This made us think of a question. What do you do with the old acid bath? How do you dispose of it? Or, do you just keep adding to the old stuff?
wickedinhere
It doesnt really get dirty, i havent had to change mine yet. I only dip parts that i use steel fx on cause you have to get the mil scale off to get a nice finish.
wickedinhere
I keep having to dodge the rain but getting some work done.
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wickedinhere
Got the door on and stood this monster up.
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Charlene
This is awesome! You are moving right along. Glenn was sick last week and now it is my turn... Things are moving a little slower around here. :(
wickedinhere
THanks, being sick sucks.
Charlene
Big time! I think my head is going to explode!
ssray
[QUOTE=wickedinhere;131621]Got the door on and stood this monster up.
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Lookin good! I assume the yellow in the pic is insulation. What did you come up with for insulation? I'd like to build an oven someday as well. Maybe not as big but I suppose some part or item would show up that's bigger than what the oven is. The thought crossed my mind that a divider could be built to section the oven by 1/2 or 1/3 so you wouldn't have to heat the whole thing for smaller parts or batches. Just use the heating elements in that part of the oven as well as the thermostatic control.
Scott
wickedinhere
I started to do a smaller oven but i figured i better go as big as i could or i would be building another one. I used 2 inch mineral wool for insulation, i went with 4-3000 watt elements for heat.
wickedinhere
Got the inside sheeted came out pretty good, only a few gaps that i will fill with flue tape.
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wickedinhere
I got the circulation fan installed, i tested it to make sure it runs and it did plus its very quiet and moves alot of air for its size.
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