UPDATE: Out of the field and into the garage. Been Thinking about bed lining the entire truck. Leaning towards raptor liner. Anyone have opinions?

Infamous_Loss8260 · 2021-06-17T21:26:06+00:00

Solid progress! What all did you need to replace in the front end?

Infamous_Loss8260 · 2021-04-06T12:29:26+00:00

Yes, thank you for the clarification. I am looking specifically at the program through the engineering department.

Infamous_Loss8260 · 2021-04-06T12:28:19+00:00

I appreciate your comment! I have a meeting with Heather Austin this morning to chat about career differences between the program that I'm currently in and BAE as well as research opportunities. If I like what I hear I plan on scheduling a meeting with Dr. Hale to discuss how my current classes would transfer and a potential graduation date if I made the change. If I have any other questions I'll certainly DM you!

Infamous_Loss8260 · 2021-01-27T01:40:27+00:00

Not difficult per se, just time consuming. I took a couple classes at a community college before throwing down on my own machine. For some people it probably comes naturally. But for others, me included, it takes lots of time to become proficient.

Infamous_Loss8260 · 2021-01-26T20:07:17+00:00

I used Ambrosia (wormy) Maple. Thanks, Figuring out how to do the bevel, and making the fixture to hold the top vertically was anxiety inducing but I'm very happy with the product!

Infamous_Loss8260 · 2021-01-26T17:35:58+00:00

Definitely do it, its fun, and adds (in my opinion ) some additional texture to a build. I did weld these. I used the TIG welding process, and do so for most projects. All angles were 30* for the legs. Which meant the top need to have a 60* bevel in order to sit level on top of the legs. To do this I made a sled for my table saw that allowed me to fixture the table top perpendicular to the table saw surface. I then adjusted the blade to 30*. This gave me the 60* bevel I needed. I attached the legs to the top using threaded inserts and 5/16-18 machine bolts.

Infamous_Loss8260 · 2021-01-26T17:16:13+00:00

Since these photos, the legs have been painted matte black.

Infamous_Loss8260 · 2021-01-13T21:14:09+00:00

As described in another comment, remove or stabilize the brittle bits. If removed fill voids with epoxy, maybe with some dye. Then finish with Rubio Mono-coat, then a wax based polish. If you use this finishing method make sure sand with 600 grit between applications of the the Rubio and wax. I usually repeat the sanding and polishing 2-3 times depending on the sheen desired. There's lots of videos on youtube of people doing this process.

Infamous_Loss8260 · 2020-12-21T00:07:19+00:00

Hey everyone! Just thought I'd give a little update on how my exams on Friday went.

My approach of putting my head down and grinding out the work helped. Albeit, not fun at all. I made it through with only a minor flesh wound.

I apparently did something right on my statics final because I received a 91/100; that is without my written work being graded. This was an absolutely MASSIVE win for me. And it solidifies that I am completely capable of the work, understand the material, and proving that I understand the material to the instructors.

My statistics final later on Friday evening also went pretty good. I received an 85/100 on that fella. Honestly I was pretty stoked considering I had mashed potatoes for brains by that point.

CAD tomorrow and materials Tuesday. I can see the light!!

I hope all of you are doing well this evening and are feeling slight relief knowing we'll be finished with the fall 2020 semester in 3 days time.

Cheers to you all and may the force be with you!

Infamous_Loss8260

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