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Old 09-26-2014, 11:17 PM
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Old 09-28-2014, 08:39 AM
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Alex, the science is the runner lengths. pretty simple. i dont know why you try to make everything sound more complicated than it actually is. tuning is the true key to making a part successful.
Intakes need more then just knowing runner length. Runner taper, runner angle, and CSA? You need to know the correct volume to displacement? Is it forced induction or NA? Are there space constraints to be adjusted for? Know not to use round plenums. I could go on with how real intake manifolds are made but I am making everything more complicated then it actually is as stated.
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Old 10-10-2014, 10:16 PM
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Sooooo.... I'm working with a local restaurant owner that I've done a number of jobs for in the past....

Came up with this today.... He wanted something special for a door pull on the entrance doors for his place... Made the pull out of 2" x 1/2" steel bar stock....Went and bought 50' of #6 copper grounding wire at Lowe's...

Thought it might be interesting to wrap the door pull... Copper has natural properties that kill germs on contact... I'm thinking that's probably a good idea for a restaurant....

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Old 10-27-2014, 07:18 PM
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Early this morning got a rush order for 100 ft of 16 gauge stainless steel drink rail needed for a granite bar that's being installed tomorrow.... One 10' piece has a 16" curve....

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Old 11-19-2014, 07:58 PM
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Just finished up a custom hood today....

Started with a wooden "buck", and added mild steel sheet and bar-stock with rivets.... Gotta have rivets...

The inside will get a stock SS lined light / filter / fan insert... It will be installed in the next day or so in the clients house... Once installed, a contract artist that specialized in "faux" finishes will paint it to look like aged zinc...

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Old 11-30-2014, 04:01 PM
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Working on a project to make some turnbuckle tie-backs to support a massive 5' x 20' I-beam awning that will be over the main entrance of a new local restaurant...

Even made some "custom" washers for the forged clevis rod ends, because the required thickness wasn't readily available...


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Old 12-03-2014, 08:31 PM
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Just finished up a 14 foot long SS counter top today...

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I wanna come out and see your shop one day. Very nice work.
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Even made some "custom" washers for the forged clevis rod ends
Ha Ha. He said Clevis. When is the last time you heard that.

Great job as always Snips!!
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Old 12-04-2014, 11:22 AM
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Ha Ha. He said Clevis. When is the last time you heard that.

Great job as always Snips!!
Thanks Jeff.... It was great to see you at Tommy's last week... Keep exercising that shoulder...
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Old 12-04-2014, 11:23 AM
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I wanna come out and see your shop one day. Very nice work.
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Anytime...
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Old 12-10-2014, 05:53 PM
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Made some SS house numbers today for a client down in Florida.... The "7" is 1/4" thick and 36" tall.... All of the letters are 12" tall (well except for the f)... They will drill some holes in the building and set the rods in place with epoxy at a point where they will look like they float 2-1/2" off the face of the building...

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Old 12-12-2014, 06:33 PM
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Default Origami Benches...
Made an "Origami" style 1/8" thick steel bench.....

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Getting installed in a local "Hipster" restaurant...
Once approved..... 9 more will get made to fill out the space...

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Old 12-12-2014, 09:07 PM
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Being tested by real people.... Smiles are a good indicator....

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Old 12-13-2014, 03:36 AM
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This is all lookin' real sweet. I dig!
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