Onoff Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Some thumbscrews in black PETG with little removable covers. Ordered some M5x16 A2 bolts to go in them. I popped the cover on and rubbed down on 120 then 80 grit wet and dry. They're to hold some decorative cover panels on the gate pillars that cover the electrical boxes. Shape wise, a nod to the Celtic Cross stainless bits a guy on the MIG welding forum did me a while back: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I've just noticed that this tread was started 3 years ago. I assume you are on day rates. Heaven help you, if your on a price! (Must admit there looking the dogs .........) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, Marvin said: I've just noticed that this tread was started 3 years ago. I assume you are on day rates. Heaven help you, if your on a price! (Must admit there looking the dogs .........) It's all about the journey & the Devil's in the detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 Reckon that's as clean as the pillar is getting. Chiselled off some stubborn mortar splatters and used some neat Disclean. Did the front, side and back. Fence side I'm not too fussed about. Did a trial fit of one of the lanterns just for effect. Thinking I put the video intercom too high now. Still, it might deter short trick or treaters come October! When it's dried out from it's acid wash & rinse I'll apply some of this, hopefully by spray: Got to cut 2 or 3 brick slips for around the control box too at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysimon Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 27 minutes ago, Onoff said: short trick or treaters come October! you moved to the states then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 What are the two little slots set back 10mm or so from the front face at the bottom for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 23 minutes ago, Simplysimon said: you moved to the states then? I wish. 8 minutes ago, Radian said: What are the two little slots set back 10mm or so from the front face at the bottom for? They're recesses for photocells (meant to be surface mounted but I couldn't resist delicately cutting neat rectangles in the bricks). There'll be two horizontal beams inside and out, one about 200 and the other 700mm above the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, Onoff said: They're recesses for photocells (meant to be surface mounted but I couldn't resist delicately cutting neat rectangles in the bricks). Already been cracked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, Radian said: Already been cracked Yeah, at 200mm off the ground there's still a chance Tiny Tom could slip underneath I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 59 minutes ago, Radian said: What are the two little slots set back 10mm or so from the front face at the bottom for? The glory hole greeting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, pocster said: The glory hole greeting ! Is it true you were apprehended in a Bristol city centre gents with a cordless drill and a set of these? Charged with "Going equipped!" wasn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysimon Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 want to take bets he'll say he would have to use the largest 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, Simplysimon said: want to take bets he'll say he would have to use the largest 🙄 Yeah, no doubt it'll grow in the telling and that the charge was in fact "Going well equipped". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 44 minutes ago, pocster said: The glory hole greeting https://www.menshealth.com/uk/sex/g31237678/best-sex-toys-for-men/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Tonight's mistake! Fitted the amber warning light that will flash as the gate opens. The black ring is 3D printed PLA, primed and sprayed black. The actual flashing beacon is nigh on the depth of a brick. I didn't like that, looked far too "council gritter". Probably shouldn't have stuck it in with CT1...bulb changing will be fun! Why did I do that? Didn't have any cheap clear silicone, could have got some tomorrow...by the same token could have re-printed in black PETG...sometimes I'm so impulsive! Still, it looks nice and pleased with the sheen on the bricks and flints from where I sprayed the concrete sealer on yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, Onoff said: Tonight's mistake! Fitted the amber warning light that will flash as the gate opens. The black ring is 3D printed PLA, primed and sprayed black. The actual flashing beacon is nigh on the depth of a brick. I didn't like that, looked far too "council gritter". Probably shouldn't have stuck it in with CT1...bulb changing will be fun! Why did I do that? Didn't have any cheap clear silicone, could have got some tomorrow...by the same token could have re-printed in black PETG...sometimes I'm so impulsive! Still, it looks nice and pleased with the sheen on the bricks and flints from where I sprayed the concrete sealer on yesterday. What colour does it show when glory hole ‘ in use ‘ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 minute ago, pocster said: What colour does it show when glory hole ‘ in use ‘ ? Not going to lower myself to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Just now, Onoff said: Not going to lower myself to that. You’ll always go lower ; you know that 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Onoff said: The black ring is 3D printed PLA Outdoors PLA lasts about a year in my bitter experience. Yours may do better as you painted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, Radian said: Outdoors PLA lasts about a year in my bitter experience. Yours may do better as you painted it. Have you not seen those PLA benchies someone printed and anchored to a rock on the beach? A couple of years down the line and no degradation just a little bleaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Looks smart enough in the light of the dawn! How long the PLA will last, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Was debating printing a set of rollers in black PETG rather than the white nylon ones that are there now. One issue though is a potential to hit your head as you come up underneath it...maybe leave the white so it catches your eye (not literally). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 Flints nearly done in the second pillar. Needs a good clean when gone off a bit. Then concrete sealer sprayed on. Got to figure infill panels left and right. Probably a welded steel frame with more black stained scaffold boards like the gate. I might even think about powering it up... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 Made a jig, fired the router up and let in some totally unnecessary, Chinesium stainless, pull plates, just for effect. I've a price for a couple of laser cut stainless surrounds to bling them up a bit but they're a bit spendy for me at the mo so will have to wait. Rough draft, I'll draw as a DXF if I go for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) It’s looking good . But soon it will be too hot to work ! Only solution to that problem is wine and beer . Edited July 7, 2022 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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