1.) Swamp Fox - 04/19/2013

For a small project I'm working on...I've found one or two on the net but so far nothing near me. Anybody know someone who would work on a small custom job with my design and wouldn't make it into a big hassle? It might take one or two tries to get what I want and then I'd probably only need four or five units made...but then there might be a market for it beyond me.

(Starboard is a plastic-type dealie-o often used in marine applications. My understanding is that it can be worked by anyone with woodworking equipment and some basic skills, but that's not my area...LOL)

2.) DParker - 04/19/2013

Plugging "+custom +starboard +fabrication" into ye olde Google search box returned a lot of results. I know nothing about it, but apparently its a relatively common business.


[URL]http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%2Bcustom+%2Bstarboard+%2Bfabrication[/URL]

3.) Swamp Fox - 04/19/2013

Yeah, the trick will be finding someone who'll do a small job who's easy to work with...I was hoping to maybe narrow the field a little with a "friend of a friend" -type lead as well.

When I first started looking I was a little surprised at how many popped up, because usually when I come up with an idea, no one does it, or not anyone since 1890 anyway....LOL

4.) 1adam12 - 04/19/2013

if you try cutting it yourself be aware, that chit likes to grab the blade and get kicked back. I worked with it a lot and have been scared many times cutting it.

5.) Go Bucks - 04/19/2013

get in touch with 1Adam12 as he may know someone... he worked for a boat builder in WI for awhile.

6.) Hunter - 04/19/2013

What do I know.......... I thought you might be looking specifically for a right-handed fabricator. :-)

7.) 1adam12 - 04/19/2013

GB is right I have used the stuff a lot. Its easy to work with cut it with table saw, or skil saw if you need to run screws into it pre-drilling is a must. the stuff is very heavy and awkard to handle alone. well compared to plywood anyways. Im NO carpenter by anymeans just tellin you alittle bit I know

8.) Swamp Fox - 04/20/2013

[QUOTE=Hunter;5268]What do I know.......... I thought you might be looking specifically for a right-handed fabricator. :-)[/QUOTE]


LOL, Ted...It took me two reads to get that...Ahoy, matey! :wave:

Guys, thanks. I'm no carpenter either. In fact, if you look up "carpenter" in the dictionary, my picture is there under [I]antonyms[/I] :wink...Between a couple of the cuts I need and the measuring/fitting I think it would take someone else less time to do as long as I can communicate with them efficiently, especially if it's long-distance. Plus I don't really have the equipment I need or the workspace. I have a skil saw, a low-end jig saw with one or two basic blades and some hand tools. For some reason, I also have a vice but no intention of mounting it anywhere, LOL.

But I might as well ask: I assume there's some type of jig saw or blade I could use to cut an interior square or rectangular hole in material like starboard if I got the motivation? I have a hard enough time doing it in plywood that I think this design feature alone means I'm over my head from the get-go, LOL---Well, that and the fact that the piece needs to be shaped and curved. But maybe if I eat my Wheaties I can figure out how to at least put a hole in it :ach:

It would have been nice if I'd come up with this idea in January when I had a lot of time on my hands to attempt a plywood prototype/template ....But NOOOOO....:re: :-)

9.) Swamp Fox - 04/20/2013

I should correct the record that while I have several vices I have only one vise...

Dang edit time-out...

:co:

10.) crookedeye - 04/20/2013

[QUOTE=1adam12;5273]GB is right I have used the stuff a lot. Its easy to work with cut it with table saw, or skil saw if you need to run screws into it pre-drilling is a must. the stuff is very heavy and awkard to handle alone. well compared to plywood anyways. Im NO carpenter by anymeans just tellin you alittle bit I know[/QUOTE]

adam i thought you worked with different types of cheeses..

11.) crookedeye - 04/20/2013

how can they make sharp cheddar out of plain cheddar cheese?

12.) DParker - 04/20/2013

[QUOTE=crookedeye;5278]how can they make sharp cheddar out of plain cheddar cheese?[/QUOTE]

With a file and a wet stone?

13.) 1adam12 - 04/21/2013

[QUOTE=crookedeye;5277]adam i thought you worked with different types of cheeses..[/QUOTE]

I worked on yachts for 10 years then got laid off, then worked with the cheese and yes I did cut a lot of it. Now that's over im in sheetmetal

14.) 1adam12 - 04/21/2013

[QUOTE=DParker;5280]With a file and a wet stone?[/QUOTE]

nice!!!

15.) crookedeye - 04/21/2013

[QUOTE=1adam12;5287]I worked on yachts for 10 years then got laid off, then worked with the cheese and yes I did cut a lot of it. Now that's over im in sheetmetal[/QUOTE]

there was not a better cheese cutter in wiscousin either..i'm sure that company misses you..

16.) crookedeye - 04/21/2013

heres a short video that adam shot when he was in the lead of the cheese cutting championships in 2009

17.) XJCraver - 04/22/2013

Swampy - Send me a pic/drawing of what you want, and I'll see if I can come up with something. You still have my e-mail, I think.

That is assuming, of course, you're in no great hurry... Work is picking up a bit, it might take a week or two.

18.) 1adam12 - 04/23/2013

[QUOTE=crookedeye;5290]there was not a better cheese cutter in wiscousin either..i'm sure that company misses you..[/QUOTE]

Yeah I sure do miss that title, life just hasn't been the same since I had to give it up

19.) Swamp Fox - 04/23/2013

Joe, thanks for the offer! It would be great to bounce an idea or two around before I get in any deeper.

It'll take me a few days. I want to take a look at the shape and dimensions of a piece that will be attached first so I know better if I should start with Idea Version A or Idea Version B to begin.