cad drawing...looking to have some done

[davedj1]

I'm looking to have some parts drawn so I can have them cut on a cnc plasma table.
Anyone have time to do them for me? I will pay you for your time.
The parts aren't anything too complicated.
If interested you can either PM me here or email me @123sargoodconstruction@gmail.com drop the 123
Thank you,
Dave

 

[grsthegreat]

What are you trying to cut?

 

[davedj1]

What are you trying to cut?

It would be steel plate. 1/4"
Maybe 3/8"

 

[texasranger556]

If you have sketches already made, 2D stuff is pretty easy

 

[davedj1]

I do have them all drawn on graph paper but need it in a format for cnc

 

[texasranger556]

Pm sent

 

[grsthegreat]

I just use either autocad or simple coraldraw. Then I export the program to a program called vextracor that creates the outline or Dfx file. Then I use enroute to create my cut paths.

if you plan on doing a lot of cnc plasma cutting, I guess it’s time to get some software. Id help you, but it seams texasranger already has.

 

[lazermule]

I have Solidworks and have done many sheetmetal designs and exported DXF files countless times if I can be of assistance.

LM

 

[davedj1]

Thanks for the offers. Texasranger hooked me up, thank you
I'm now in the process of finding someone to cut them.
Stay tuned for an update when that happens.

 

[davedj1]

Quick update! I have a place that is going to laser cut them from 3/8 plate steel.
I'm very excited as I have the first one sold. I already converted his tractor to quick attach.
I am having enough parts to make two, one is sold and one will hopefully be sold before it's built.
Thanks

 

[bmaverick]

2D or 3D CAD with little learning curve and it's totally FREE.

FreeCAD: Your own 3D parametric modeler

Not only CAD, it offers way more, even 3D Printing !

Tractors from the 70's till now needing replacement dashs or a refresh to newer controls can be 3D printed in UV safe materials. One can also increase the material wall thickness or add ribbing for strength too.

Front plastic grills or headlamp assemblies made in 3D to allow newer LED lighting to all look OE.

i do like this thread for the quick attachment hardware too.

 

[davedj1]

2D or 3D CAD with little learning curve and it's totally FREE.

FreeCAD: Your own 3D parametric modeler

Not only CAD, it offers way more, even 3D Printing !

Tractors from the 70's till now needing replacement dashs or a refresh to newer controls can be 3D printed in UV safe materials. One can also increase the material wall thickness or add ribbing for strength too.

Front plastic grills or headlamp assemblies made in 3D to allow newer LED lighting to all look OE.

i do like this thread for the quick attachment hardware too.

Thank you I'll look into it

 

[davedj1]

I thought I had some 2x4x.250 rectangle tube but alas it was 2.5x3.5x.25 so I have to wait until it comes in on Friday before I can put one together. The parts fit like a glove

 

[texasranger556]

Looks good so far! By the way I used Freecad for your drawings.

 

[davedj1]

OMG! At the risk of sounding like a 13 yo girl...LOl
I should have had the parts cut for the first two! Unbelievable how everything is going together.
I got one of them partially welded up, still need to weld the tabs and thumb parts.
I'm going to get a new welder on Monday (at least the salesman is calling me Monday)

 

[bmaverick]

OMG! At the risk of sounding like a 13 yo girl...LOl
I should have had the parts cut for the first two! Unbelievable how everything is going together.
I got one of them partially welded up, still need to weld the tabs and thumb parts.
I'm going to get a new welder on Monday (at least the salesman is calling me Monday)

Ah, those welds look GREAT. Why are you looking at a new welder then.

 

[davedj1]

Ah, those welds look GREAT. Why are you looking at a new welder then.

Welds are fine, it's an older Hobart 185 Handler that has seen a few spools of wire...lol
The problem is I'm running it wide open most of the time now and it just doesn't have the duty cycle I would like. I'm hoping to pick up a Miller 252 or the like.

 

[davedj1]

Well my second order of parts is ready! Yeah
I'll probably pick them up later today.

 

[davedj1]

I have this one ready to assemble, another one ready to be painted black and 4 more to build

 

[davedj1]

I thought I had added some finished pics but I guess not, here's a couple.
I have added a 60" to the stable.

Happy tractor with it's new 60"

I added this to the arsenal as well