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Thought I would share with you guys a project I recently completed in my spare time.A service manager that I know, from a local BMW dealership, knew that I tinker around with metal work in my garage at home so he asked if I could build him a technician award. He wanted something that he could use as a quaterly technician recognition symbol. He couldn't tell me what he wanted me to build so I came up with a sign built on the theme of "M tek"The main idea was to combine the looks of the rear of a BMW M5 with old school garage signage.The entire sign is built from aluminum with dimensions of 48" wide by 26" high. I plasma cut out all the components and then machined, and welded, aluminum spacers to mount it all together. I added in some M3 exhaust tips and a ventilation grate. I bent 1" aluminum flat bar to line the perimeter with and TIG welded it in place. I had a friend carbon wrap it plus add the color to it. The rest of the metal was either polished or brushed in my garage.If you are interested you can see more build pics here http://gordsgarage.wordpress.com/Thanks! Gordhttp://gordsgarage.wordpress.com/
Reply:Cool!Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Gord, that is a piece of artwork. Very nice. And I also like your other projects, Gregg.HammerFile Big Hammer------------------------------Here, let me Google that for you...
Reply:Sweetness!! Thats pretty nice [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Very cool sign. Great job. I spent some time reading through your anodizing information on your site. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Reply:Very, very cool sign. I took a quick look at your blog too and I imagine I'll end up spending a lot of time reading through your old posts in the coming week...way too much to go through in my downtime at work! Keep 'em coming!
Reply:Nice!Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Very cool.  Extremely neat and clean.(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:Thanks guys, the sign was something a bit different then the stuff I normally dabble in. Originally Posted by forhireI spent some time reading through your anodizing information on your site. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Reply:that is killer!! great work!
Reply:WoW!...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
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Reply:Very nice work.... thanks for sharingLike others, I looked at your site and plan on checking out some of your other projects as time permits. I would like to ask a question about how the Carbon fiber get applied. Is it actual carbon fiber impregnated with epoxy, or is it like decal material and floated on? Would it be possible to get a source for the carbon fiber material your friend uses?thanks again for sharing your art,   mike
Reply:Originally Posted by mikee I would like to ask a question about how the Carbon fiber get applied. Is it actual carbon fiber impregnated with epoxy, or is it like decal material and floated on? Would it be possible to get a source for the carbon fiber material your friend uses?
Reply:well that pretty much rules!Millermatic 251Century 180 migSpectrum 625 Syncrowave 250DX
Reply:Thanks Gord.... I'm always looking for new materials and process's. I'll do a search for that decal material online.I wish I had known about it a few years ago, it would have made my life a lot simpler. I fabricated my dash using real carbon fiber material and polyester resin. It  came out looking really nice but it was insanely difficult as carbon fiber is damned near impossible to cut with conventional tooling (dulls steel and carbide tools almost instantly). I ended up creating a digital file and had the gauge openings water jet cut.Thanks again for the info.... your work is outstandingmike
Reply:Awesome work Gord.Loved your site as well......will be spending a lot of time going through it.Also thanks for the link to the jet engine site. Always wanted to build one of these myself.Just added a whole lot more things to my bucket list now....Thanks.Keep posting your work. Very inspiring.What was the reaction from the BMW dealership?????Cheers.Glenn.Sign on East Texas payphone: Calls to God 40 cents......it's a local call...
Reply:Thanks guys for checking it out, I appreciate the feedback. Originally Posted by Mick120Gord, I also looked at your article on anodizing.I dabbled in zinc plating just over a year ago with a Caswell kit but, gave up because my power supply wasn't strong enough to carry mass parts I was trying to do and the job was taking too long.Also considered anodizing as I get my Snap 'n Cut mounts done but, chickened out.....maybe I need to revisit the idea.
Reply:That is realy nice. I wish I was that good!Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
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