Pyrates[TK] Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Nice work there brother! Marc Thanks kindly mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) As I sit here waiting for items to dry, I'm chuckling to myself. I'm reminded of last year working to get my 501st membership and some of the first help I received was the abs paste recipe Joseph passed along to me. Here I am again making a fresh batch without having to research - wow safety tip: Stay away from the fumes of acetone, they cause flashbacks and chuckling when not in a well ventilated area Edited February 17, 2017 by Pyrates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haso[TK] Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Blaster is coming along great. Wish I had your patience. Sent from my SM-J100Y using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Blaster is coming along great. Wish I had your patience. Sent from my SM-J100Y using Tapatalk Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Now I don't know about everyone else but I swear part of the fun for me is finding a way to make it work. Maybe too much MacGyver as kid, I don't know - none the less here's the progress... Edited February 18, 2017 by Pyrates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Right then, I needed a spring that would fit my QuestDesignCanada. I was in to one of my HVAC suppliers and low and behold there was some copper pipe bending springs. Quick test of the 1/2" O.D. bending spring and it fits like a charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 With a little stretching of the spring, this detail is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Next, was to find some decal numbers for the counter. Then I came across some counters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Time to break them down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Moving along, moving along... To make the numbers fit I have two approaches. Cut the numbers out and glue them into place or... Core a hole in the counter then fill it in with the number secured into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Because they are so small I chance scratching them up before installing them and chance a hack job so I'm taking the road less traveled. To begin I traced out the diameter of the number wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Next, drill a pilot hole and mark off the drill so I don't go to far. I used a small drill bit to create the pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Once I finished drilling, I used the Dremel to clean everything up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Time to prep the numbers. I'm using CA glue to secure them to the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 It's been a long night, but here we go. With all the numbers secured, I got measurements done for the display and cut out the site window using the face shield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Then measurements of the numbers area view port and marked them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Using a small drill bit, the four corners of the view port were made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Removal of the view port area using a drill, exacto, and microfile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Then a test fit of the numbers, I used a toothpick to hold the wheel firmly in place while I shifted it to a position I was happy with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 With the numbers fully secured into position, it's time to fill in the rest of the coring with "Fix-It Stik". I used a putty knife to smooth the surface for when it comes time to sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Time to start cleaning up the gnarly looking view port window. First I taped off the numbers to keep them clean, followed by a black gloss paint to cover the edges of where the site glass will sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Using more "Fix-It Stik and sculpting tools I squared up the edges of the view port. To ensure the site glass doesn't get scratched, I left the protective plastic on as well as added painters tape on top of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Who's been a busy boy then!? Marc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Who's been a busy boy then!? Marc Bawhahahaha Cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Ok, so while finishing touch-ups are being done on the counter, it's time to move to the inner bolt. This one is going to be a little more challenging to pull off with this type of blaster, as you will soon see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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