Joe_Black
04/15/2004, 07:34 PM
As some may remember I threw my hat into the ring to find some answers to the induction/extraction debate and get a quality CF hood and insert produced. Well, I'm still doing that, but in a different way. Those that contacted me regarding interest in the test data for airflow and development of a fuctional hood don't worry, I'll still be staying relatively on schedule with the testing and such with updates as expected. But, I've made another decision for the actual production.
I'm starting construction on a new 1500 sq. foot shop in the next month or two, depending on how permitting and harvesting some of my timber go. This will provide me with the space to undertake production of my own CF and FRP components. Yep, that's right, I'm going to do it myself. With two VX's and possibly a third in my stable I can pull molds and prototype at will, without the need for fitting or not having a ride to work. Also, this will be pre-preg, vacuum-bagged oven-cured CF instead of the wet-layup garbage. If I can lay my hands on or fab a good sized autoclave then I'll be really happy. See, my real interest is producing parts for my aviation and sailing interests, hence the aerospace quality I seek. The VX mods will be a bonus spinoff.
Now here's the best part: When I develop something I do it out of my pocket on my own time. Then I'll offer it to the VX family without drawing anyone into some game with money, promises and disappointment. Nothing's for sale until it's in inventory waiting to be shipped somewhere. That's just good business.
Of course there's a downside, as with all seemingly good things. Time. Don't expect anything from me until end-of-year/first-of-year. Got a lot on my plate and plus I'm a freakin' perfectionist.
Anyway, just really want some good, real CF mods for myself and don't see any coming soon. Plus, as mentioned, they're needed for other non-VX projects as well. So for those patient enough to wait for quality rather than something you gotta keep out of the sun this is your heads-up.
I'm starting construction on a new 1500 sq. foot shop in the next month or two, depending on how permitting and harvesting some of my timber go. This will provide me with the space to undertake production of my own CF and FRP components. Yep, that's right, I'm going to do it myself. With two VX's and possibly a third in my stable I can pull molds and prototype at will, without the need for fitting or not having a ride to work. Also, this will be pre-preg, vacuum-bagged oven-cured CF instead of the wet-layup garbage. If I can lay my hands on or fab a good sized autoclave then I'll be really happy. See, my real interest is producing parts for my aviation and sailing interests, hence the aerospace quality I seek. The VX mods will be a bonus spinoff.
Now here's the best part: When I develop something I do it out of my pocket on my own time. Then I'll offer it to the VX family without drawing anyone into some game with money, promises and disappointment. Nothing's for sale until it's in inventory waiting to be shipped somewhere. That's just good business.
Of course there's a downside, as with all seemingly good things. Time. Don't expect anything from me until end-of-year/first-of-year. Got a lot on my plate and plus I'm a freakin' perfectionist.
Anyway, just really want some good, real CF mods for myself and don't see any coming soon. Plus, as mentioned, they're needed for other non-VX projects as well. So for those patient enough to wait for quality rather than something you gotta keep out of the sun this is your heads-up.