Friday, June 26, 2009

Frame almost complete

Today I've done a lot of work. The frame is nearly complete. I just have to adjust some parts so they fit better and glue/screw it together.
Here's a picture of all the parts nicely cut out.

And I couldn't resist putting it all together.

I'm pretty proud of my work, everything was freehanded and I've never used a router before. When you look closely it doesn't look that well cut but with some sanding it should do the trick.
Let's call it a day, my back really hurts, I stood a whole day bended over cutting and routing, glad it's over!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

And the build has begun...

I've had my last exam this morning so I finally could get started!
Everything is looking great! I'm starting on the frame so I can get used to cutting wood, if I make a mistake there or don't cut that straight it's on the inside and nobody will see it. I've traced all the parts for a Senna frame on the sheets of plywood I had. All the 3/4" (18mm) parts are already cut out and a few in 1/2" (12mm).
There is also something I've already learned and that is to print the templates on stronger paper and not the default one. It moves pretty easily when tracing.
Here is a picture of the 1/2" parts on a sheet of plywood (66x50cm or 26x20")

As you can see, there was even room for some legs. It isn't really what I've finally decided to cut out. Both legs have been switched for complete legs and I added anther piece like the one in the middle (the ankle of the leg). I was able to do that because there was a more optimal arrangement of the parts. I never thought I could get so much parts on such a small sheet.
Tommorow I'll continue the work on the 1/2" parts and start routing the holes on the bottom and top plate of the frame.