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[Project Announcment] SiMame / War Of The Worlds (Slot Cut for T-Molding)
ratzz:
Ok,
After doing the 'rough cut' with the jigsaw, the cab side needed smoothing out to remove the jigsaw blade marks. I used a combination of a rough bladed sander (not sure what it's called) and a sand-block.
leapinlew:
Looks great!
You may want to sand down the point edge where the CP goes just a tad. It's not actually that sharp of a point on the game.
javeryh:
Wow! I actually inspired someone?
You are off to a great start ratzz. I'll be keeping an eye on this project for sure - if I can help out at all just let me know. :cheers:
ratzz:
--- Quote from: javeryh on September 12, 2007, 02:32:42 pm ---Wow! I actually inspired someone?
You are off to a great start ratzz. I'll be keeping an eye on this project for sure - if I can help out at all just let me know. :cheers:
--- End quote ---
Your cab is fantastic javeryh -- not my colour but great design and really well built.
Now get on with it, sort that power adapter out, and post some more stuff on your blog!!
:cheers:
ratzz:
With one side that I was completely happy with, I laid out my second un-cut side on the work bench.
I clamped my cut, sanded and finished side to it and drew a clear, single pencil line round it. I then began the same process again of laying out straight edges, and I re-measured the distance between my guide edge and the blade. I also changed the blade in the jigsaw to a nice new one. I had a feeling that the last blade had gone a bit dull toward the end of my first side panel -- even though that one was new in. I seem to remember reading a post about blades quickly going dull when cutting MDF, and it seems that they were right.
I think it was at this point that I missed having a router and a trimming bit to cut out a replica, but mine went on the blink a long time ago, and I haven't needed to replace it yet. This could all change in the next stage when I consider t-molding.
Let me add though, that it really wasn't a problem cutting with the jigsaw. You must take time to do the cuts and use as little effort possible when pushing the blade through. If you do, then you'll be fine. Obviously, you won't get that carbon copy finish, but with a little sanding afterward it's really not a problem.
Anyway, with my newly cut second side, I clamped them both upright and together and started the careful sanding process again so that my 'new' side matched my first. I knew I wouldn't get an exact copy, but want to get it as near as damn it!
After an hour or so, I was complete, and was more than happy with my more labored result!
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