Stellaghost Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 On 9/27/2020 at 8:55 PM, Gluv said: Have you thought of hydro forming it using a grease gun my man ? Gluv🇬🇧 Have been doing a bit of research on this it appears to have limitations on thickness certainly for a home garage project, anything sub 2mm forms nicely, however again there is some limitations on achieving a sharp enough radius for my corners, I do think it is worth exploring for making lightweight bottom hinge panels so might have a go at that at some point in the future who knows regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Clamping piece now milled out and fitted a wee bit of polishing up and possibly a test press tomorrow regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) Apologies for some of the photos .So had another shot with vent recesses this time mock up of full panel length with 1.6 mm mild steel plate .First two photos just showing scabby then cleaned up plate marked out So placed in press not easy on your own I might add Both sides done no splitting of material so that's good but!! Sheet now has a curve in it and some rippling at ends and in between flap recesses Also got misaligned along the way So after some persuasive hammering things are looking better although still misaligned I'm generally quite happy with that so far more test pieces to do and alignment to sort out may have just slipped out of place as everything coated in oil also press needs to be dug out so I have access to both sides any thoughts appreciated regards Stephen Edited October 4, 2020 by Stellaghost 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Did a bit more on folder tonight first I extended the blade so total folding length is 1.74m or 68.5" in old money Then a couple of pieces of 80x25 flat bar welded on to attach to sliders Now with springs uncompressed the blade sits around 25mm / 1" high enough to slide stuff in and out No handle on yet but gave it a trial fold with some 2mm aluminium 1m wide and used a 15" shifter as the handle that at least told me that I'm going to need a bit more leverage So not too bad a couple of adjustments to be made and bend will be slightly tighter but that's for another day regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Hmmm I'm now thinking hydraulic assisted folder regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Does your workshop have its own gravitational force yet? Nice to see what works and doesnt, keep it up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 I wish my workshop was bigger just your bog standard sized double garage struggling to swing a cat in there at the moment regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) An adaptation because the folding blade is so bloody heavy,but only need them for dismantling regards Stephen Edited October 7, 2020 by Stellaghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Bit of sign aluminium cleaned up ready to anneal for full sized test press this weekend regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 Annealed and marked up for pressing tomorrow this is a test piece but if it goes well I will be using it fingers crossed regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Hope it goes well for you! Youve certainly exercised the 6 Ps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 Lady luck deserted me for this test piece but both recesses in line so that's a positive nothing else for it gonna prep another test piece for later on regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 bugger, keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Ripped again? Worth trying a bit of 1050 then I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 The man from the Borders he say YEEESSSSS panel formed with no rips in material well happy regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 WINNER!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Loverly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted October 12, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 So completed this section of the build apart from tig welding first cut out vent sections Then shaped ends Folded long sides which was more difficult than I imagined due to flex in 5"channel Cut some angle iron for my gabro folder And then folded end sections up Them mocked up with vent flaps Obviously loads more to do but feeling pretty chuffed regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 That looks absolutely superb! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 Thankyou been hard work but very happy with the result so far regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 That looks fantastic. Great work there Stephen . Even more impressive when you consider the time that's gone into making the tooling as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Sweet job there fella. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Excellent result, Well done It shows what determination and thought can achieve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 Just occurred to me that I have enough good test halves to make a complete vent panel if I tig them together,best not chuck them yet regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Knew you'd come good in the end, top work and 11/10 for effort fella 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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