Billet Air Cleaner housing

I won't have a chance to start on this right away, but the material just showed up so I thought to start a thread for it and update when it gets moving along.

The bottom piece is an 1-1/4 too long, perhaps they didn't charge enough for it, so they tacked on some more money where they could. Fuckers. Time for inquiring about that later.

We are starting with 2.5 thk 12 x 21 barstock and .75 thk 11 x 21 plate. One side of the plate no scratches since it won't get much machining.

The plate the pair are sitting on is a fixture for another job.

Brian

It will ultimately end up on this bad boy, I don't know anything else about it except it will be in a boat of some type.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?137099-Air-Cleaner-Help

The two come into the shop at a full-figured 81 lbs.

With some training, lots of hard work and dedication, I estimate the pairs' final fighting weight will be around 8-10lbs.

Brian

Any progress on this that you can share?

Backlash said:

Any progress on this that you can share?

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The client is good with any pictures I want to post.

I am running A2 steel in the #1 Mill and rotary table 6061 parts in the #2 Mill. I haven't had a chance to touch it yet.


Brian

Any progress on this project?

No sir.

Pretty soon though, I just finished the A2 I was running, I have a small run of 303 parts, and then I will be on it.

Stay tuned.

When is a tool going to spin on all that aluminum?

Pretty quick DR.

wsuwrhr said:

The two come into the shop at a full-figured 81 lbs.

With some training, lots of hard work and dedication, I estimate the pairs' final fighting weight will be around 8-10lbs.

Brian

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70 lbs of material removal!! God Damn!! I need to get a CNC.. Do you know how long that would take me by hand?

RD

RiverDave said:

70 lbs of material removal!! God Damn!! I need to get a CNC.. Do you know how long that would take me by hand?

RD

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Don't be scared, I cranked handles before I pushed buttons. You know it can be done.

FYI...A big ass HAAS CNC lathe and a smaller Bridgeport CNC mill showed up on my doorstep for sale, I haven't decided to sell or keep the mill yet. You in?

Brian

Any updates on this?

he'll get around to it, maybe .............

parker ed said:

Any updates on this?

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I did the design work, but I have been slacking on this project.

Pretty swamped at the shop and busy with the backyard.

I need to get this going.

Brian

You're just being "Pulleyed" in too many directions!

10 dollars a day reduction in price starting today?????

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Any updates on this?

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DEROOSTER said:

10 dollars a day reduction in price starting today?????

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Right, considering I did it for 30-50% off to begin with, I will offer him a refund.

The part would be better.

wsuwrhr said:

Don't be scared, I cranked handles before I pushed buttons. You know it can be done.

FYI...A big ass HAAS CNC lathe and a smaller Bridgeport CNC mill showed up on my doorstep for sale, I haven't decided to sell or keep the mill yet. You in?

Brian

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Is it a retrofit? Or is it a door closer? Details? Pics, price?

RiverDave said:

Is it a retrofit? Or is it a door closer? Details? Pics, price?

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Door closer?

You mean an auto door? No sir.

It is a Bridgeport, real CNC, not a retro. I think it is a 98, looks real good and has been sitting for sometime.

I have a couple pics, but they are crap, I am hoping to get over there take some pics and get them hauled here.

I have decided to keep the lathe for myself, it is way bigger than mine, and 3in bar feed capable.

I haven't decided if I want the mill yet. It is a 40x20 or 30x12 machine. I'll get it running, put some parts in it and decide then, I think it has a Mitsubishi control. More than likely I am going to sell that one.

Brian

Alright now. I know I have been a big tease.

Part of the reason these big G jobs take so long is they take up some table space and it is tough to stop working on the bread and butter jobs when those clients are anxious to get their parts. Usually Dec is a notoriously slow month for me, so I thought I would have time earlier to get started, but this month has actually been the best month, ever. Which is wild. Make hay while the sun shines my friends.

So I have been putting this off for long enough, so here I am, clearing the table to mount the fixture.

Stay tuned peeps.

Brian

Clean me off a nice spot for a fixture big enough for the parts.

Fixture on. Getting ready to get it.

Are we going to get to see some chips today?

parker ed said:

Are we going to get to see some chips today?

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Working it right now. Pictures to come.

Brian

parker ed said:

Are we going to get to see some chips today?

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You ready for my work out and weight loss program for some billet extrusion?

wsuwrhr said:

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:thumbsup

parker ed said:

:thumbsup

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I am confident the bottom side swarf will fill the can.

wsuwrhr said:

I am confident the bottom side swarf will fill the can.

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I had to go back and look at the original thread to see why the base is so thick, they couldn't shorten the linkage any?

parker ed said:

I had to go back and look at the original thread to see why the base is so thick, they couldn't shorten the linkage any?

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Client already had a setup he was happy to stick with. I am building a housing to fit that setup.

Notmyyob.

Brian

Alright, second OP set up, designed and programed. IMA need some tooling to continue on after this roughing OP to hold it down from the inside.

Dinner is on and I am being called on to be there.

IMA finish the height on this girl and rough the profile down a bit so it will start to take shape and call it good for today.

You guys ready?

Brian

Forgot to weigh it before I set it back up. I estimate that I took off about 15lbs on the first OP.

I estimate the second Op will take off 40Lbs.

Buckle up butter cup.

Brian

wsuwrhr said:

Forgot to weigh it before I set it back up. I estimate that I took off about 15lbs on the first OP.

The second Op will take off 40Lbs.

Buckle up butter cup.

Brian

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:twoweeks

parker ed said:

:twoweeks

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2 months.

Still has .4 on the bottom to come off. Need to clamp the part from the inside before that comes off.

Doesn't look like much yet, but she still has a chance to be something.

How is this going to attach, a pair of studs or bolts through the center of the TB's?

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How is this going to attach, a pair of studs or bolts through the center of the TB's?

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Yes. There isn't anyway else to hold it to the TB's.

Housing itself with the air cleaner will be it's own assembly.

This housing will carry my trademark attachment, the only fasteners visible from the top will be the two hold downs from the throttle bodies.

Brian

Once again, it looks like you have NO idea what you're doing.





Just giving you a hard time! That looks pretty frigging nice! Thanks for the updates!

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Once again, it looks like you have NO idea what you're doing.



Just giving you a hard time! That looks pretty frigging nice! Thanks for the updates!

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Yep, my first day here.

Thanks for the kind words. You're welcome. I am normally not able to show what I do, so it is nice to have clients that don't mind me posting pictures.

I hope to have the bottom piece finished today.

Brian

Looks awesome Brian!