update on press progress

doughboyshredder · Post by **doughboyshredder** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:24 pm

I broke down and used mdf. I am surprised how much better it machines and handles in general than wood or particle board.

I also bought a router table, and realised it was stupid to try and router all those pieces without a table.

Back on track.

By the weekend perhaps?

MontuckyMadman · Post by **MontuckyMadman** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:42 am

can't believe you haven't used mdf in all your building.
I can make radius tip pieces on my Eastman cutter machine out of plastic and send them to you.

Perfect radius. For my tip and tail I am using 26 cm R

http://www.skibuilders.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1019

MontuckyMadman · Post by **MontuckyMadman** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:59 am

I thought more about the metal app. Too much warping perhaps. You could construct a hollow form out of cardboard and they could dip and cast just that, so no mold necessary.
Unfortunately MDF is the best answer and its sounds like you found it.

doughboyshredder · Post by **doughboyshredder** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:28 pm

Almost done..............

Finished with all of the top block. Now I am in the process of through drilling the top block so that I can hang it on the pieces of strut welded to the top frame.

doughboyshredder · Post by **doughboyshredder** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:25 pm

It's done! Post pics tomorrow. First board goes in tomorrow.

rockaukum · Post by **rockaukum** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:45 pm

Excited for you! Looking forword to the great results.
ra

doughboyshredder · Post by **doughboyshredder** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:03 pm

doughboyshredder · Post by **doughboyshredder** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:12 pm

A few tweaks and adjustments are necessary. I figure a couple hours of screwing around before it's 100% good to go.

Thanks RA!

SRP · Post by **SRP** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:57 am

Looking good!! Can't wait to see it in action.

doughboyshredder · Post by **doughboyshredder** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:28 am

ah, the sweet smell of success. So stoked. Pressure tested it to 50 plus psi and it didn't so much as make a squeak. The carriage bolts didn't even budge a 64th of an inch. Hell the brace pins didn't even seem to experience any force. The only issues I had were that the air bag fittings got scrunched up against the block and one little section has to be replaced. To solve this i need to flip the bags over. The slotted adjustments for the tip and tail block didn't work as well as necessary. With the bolts cranked down with a 1/2" ratchet they still slipped. I mean CRANKED down. Easy fix, just have to drill angle iron for the right placement. Also, it looks like I am going to need to shim the tip and tail area with about a 1/2" of material. I am just going to place a few sheets of vener above the air bags in the tip and tail. As far as I am concerned it's a success because there was zero visible deflection. Stoked.

I couldn't have done this without the support and knowledge provided by this website and the forum members. Thank You all.

iggyskier · Post by **iggyskier** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:52 am

A shit ton of work went into that beast. Congrats man. stoked for you

MontuckyMadman · Post by **MontuckyMadman** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:14 pm

I get the hydraulic part now--way to go!
Your a smart dood.

doughboyshredder · Post by **doughboyshredder** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:31 am

The finished press:

heat blankets are sandwiched between two aluminum sheets.

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