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stevef · Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 11:13 am Post subject: couple new fittings

this category of the forum has been kinda quiet lately... just thought i'd show you two new fittings that were recently made for the Fabric Workshop Museum in Philadelphia:

These fitting are part of the "kite" that was discussed in the forums a few months ago HERE. The first two had holes drilled for the RET40 and the third was made for the RET610. Both fittings posed quite a challenge for the old man....

As soon as I get a good picture of the final project I will post it.
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KiteSquid · Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 11:24 am Post subject:

It kinda looks like a spinning top made from a block of nylon.

Can you show some more photos of the details of it?

Why is there what looks like a nylon bolt on top?

Thank Tony for us for machining parts for us!!!!!!!

Now if I could just convince MrsSquid that I NEED a CNC milling machine with 5 or more degrees of freedom, I would be set!!!!!!!
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P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier.

stevef · Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 11:28 am Post subject:

Actually the "bolt" is the bottom of the fitting. Picture #2 shows the fitting without the bolted on cone. The requirement of the fitting was that it had to be a pointed cone. Making it from two pieces was easier that from one.
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KiteSquid · Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 1:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

Great work on those custom fittings!!!!!!!!!
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AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA

P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier.

CJQ · Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 2:15 pm Post subject: Custom Fittings

Wow , almost forgot that you make custom fittings. The fittings section has been quiet. For the new Forum members , Steve has the capability to make plastic fittings that are non-standard. Sometimes you need a fitting that is not on the shelf , dont let that be a hinderance to your project. TELL Steve what you need. Chances are he can make it. ( well his pop can)

CLIFF

KiteSquid · Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 3:27 pm Post subject:

HERE is Tony in Tony's shop.

But I notice that there is not a photo of the Vertical Milling Machine.

I wish I had such a nice shop...... Shocked

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AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA

P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier.

Charles Bojarski · Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:28 am Post subject:

Steve:

From the picture you posted of the new fitting with the spars in place, it looks like it would also work as a steady mount for one of the new lightweight digital cameras! Or with a flat piece on top, a 32.5" high coffee cup holder!

Good winds...Charlie

KiteSquid · Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 11:08 am Post subject:

Har Har Har

32.5" Coffee Cup Holder.... You kill me!!!!!!

ROFLMAOSCTMN
Laughing

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KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA

P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier.

Charles Bojarski · Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:44 pm Post subject:

Harold:

This is what happens when there's not much doing at work and the mind starts wandering!!

Good winds...Charlie

KiteSquid · Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:59 pm Post subject:

I see.

I recomend that you go build a kite!!!!!!!!!!!!!

or at least fly one!!!!!!!!!!
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VR/
KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA

P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier.