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Started by Monsterlover, January 31, 2011, 03:39:33 PM

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ducpainter

#1785
February 05, 2020, 03:53:56 AM
Quote from: Ddan on February 05, 2020, 03:50:00 AM
Even easier for you, I'll come pick it up
Look what the cat dragged in... ;D
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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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Ddan

#1786
February 05, 2020, 03:59:12 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 05, 2020, 03:53:56 AM
Look what the cat dragged in... ;D
Don't be thread jackin'   ;D
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1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

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Monsterlover

#1787
February 05, 2020, 04:08:49 AM
Quote from: Ddan on February 05, 2020, 03:59:12 AM
Don't be thread jackin'   ;D

Go back to your coffee you poacher!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Ddan

#1788
February 05, 2020, 04:29:36 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 05, 2020, 04:08:49 AM
Go back to your coffee you poacher!
Don't be hatin' just because you have no appreciation for the brown nectar
2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

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Monsterlover

#1789
February 05, 2020, 04:45:49 AM
Quote from: Ddan on February 05, 2020, 04:29:36 AM
brown nectar


You know what this sounds like, right?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

herm

#1790
February 05, 2020, 05:18:03 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 04, 2020, 05:47:19 PM
Good lord, man, there's priorities and then there's PRIORITIES!
How can you stand it?


Honestly, the lack of a "warm" place to work on my bike in the winter has taken a huge toll on working on/modding my bike. And in the summer, I just want to ride when time allows.

I should probably build a heated garage  ;D
Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty, and the pigs like it...

Ddan

#1791
February 05, 2020, 06:59:51 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 05, 2020, 04:45:49 AM
You know what this sounds like, right?
You're a terrible person.   ;D
2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

Ducati Monster Forum at
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Monsterlover

#1792
February 05, 2020, 07:14:47 AM
Quote from: Ddan on February 05, 2020, 06:59:51 AM
You're a terrible person.   ;D

My mom was just saying that the other day [laugh]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Ddan

#1793
February 05, 2020, 02:09:18 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 05, 2020, 07:14:47 AM
My mom was just saying that the other day [laugh]
Even your Mom, that's harsh  [coffee]
2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

Ducati Monster Forum at
www.ducatimonsterforum.org

Monsterlover

#1794
February 05, 2020, 02:24:14 PM
Quote from: Ddan on February 05, 2020, 02:09:18 PM
Even your Mom, that's harsh  [coffee]

Sometimes I'm a bad man.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ZLTFUL

#1795
February 18, 2020, 02:32:25 PM
Hey Kev, when you posting up pics here?  ;D
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Monsterlover

#1796
February 18, 2020, 02:53:17 PM
Quote from: ZILBERT on February 18, 2020, 02:32:25 PM
Hey Kev, when you posting up pics here?  ;D

Soon, my accomplice, soon.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#1797
March 14, 2020, 07:02:09 AM
So in 2018 I guy I know made a business introduction for me that resulted in a substantial amount of business. I wanted to thank him but wanted to do better than just taking him to dinner. Dinner didn't even come close to matching what he did for me.

This guy is in his mid thirties and is a service disabled veteran. He has time in as a Navy seal and an Army ranger.

In March 2019 I bought him a Colt 1911 rail gun. It's not a top level pistol but has nice Novak sights and the trigger felt crisp to me. The fit of the slide is amazing. Close to zero clearance but no bind. Slick feeling. It was perfect.

But it came in a plain jane plastic case.

I knew I could do better. Needed to do better.

A plan hatched to create a high level wooden box for this gun. I enlisted ZILBERT's help as I don't have much knowledge of woodworking and he sure does.

Ryan sent me a Walnut lid and block that was to become the box. I got busy in Solidworks and designed this thing and set to machining it.

Here is the process and end result. My buddy was floored when we delivered it last Saturday.


Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade


Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade

A test fit to make sure the pocket shape actually fit the pistol. I only get one chance to get it right.

Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade

A slight adjustment was made and machining got underway.

Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade


Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade


Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade


Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade


Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade


Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade


Generated from my Motorola Moto G using tools.sportscard.trade

These letters. My God so much time into them. My original plan for them did not work so I had to remake them from one solid block. I was down to a .01" diameter cutter on this.

I wanted some contrast so the lettering was easy to read. The internet said you can oxidize brass at home using vinegar and salt. So I sealed this up in Tupperware with salt and vinegar for two weeks.

Washed it with water and a quick toothbrush scrub got it cleaned up. Last was back to the mill where I skimmed a bit of the top to expose some shine...



"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#1798
March 14, 2020, 07:09:27 AM
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#1799
March 14, 2020, 07:17:59 AM
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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