Tig of the dump
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I build various items in metal for other people and some for fun. Here's a fun project I recently completed ( but since had a commission to make another ! )
Its maybe a bit unusual, and probably not something you will see everyday or in fact anyone else making at this scale !? I think its both sculpture & decorative, the misses however doesn't
This was made with the help of Martin Baker Ejection seats who sent me some images of the seat and some components. I built two of these, one for myself and one for Martin Baker.
I started the project by designing the various parts and drawing up all the DXF, building a wooden mock up from the laser cut ply wood. When I was confident the design fit together I sent my DXF for laser cutting in aluminium. After that it was the hard slog of dressing up the parts, fettling etc etc. I did toy with the idea of painting it in the correct colours but I love bare metal. Plus if its painted it could be made of plastic for all anyone would know.
Dims out of its case :
19” (484mm) tall
7” (180mm) wide
14” ( 360mm ) long
Weight - 7lbs - 3kg
Anyway, some images for you. Hope you like it.
Its maybe a bit unusual, and probably not something you will see everyday or in fact anyone else making at this scale !? I think its both sculpture & decorative, the misses however doesn't
This was made with the help of Martin Baker Ejection seats who sent me some images of the seat and some components. I built two of these, one for myself and one for Martin Baker.
I started the project by designing the various parts and drawing up all the DXF, building a wooden mock up from the laser cut ply wood. When I was confident the design fit together I sent my DXF for laser cutting in aluminium. After that it was the hard slog of dressing up the parts, fettling etc etc. I did toy with the idea of painting it in the correct colours but I love bare metal. Plus if its painted it could be made of plastic for all anyone would know.
Dims out of its case :
19” (484mm) tall
7” (180mm) wide
14” ( 360mm ) long
Weight - 7lbs - 3kg
Anyway, some images for you. Hope you like it.