Ramp up.

[Captain Ron]

The MJ won't make it to this JV run. Didn't have the room and tools in time (Ok, so I was too busy playing). Had to do something about that.

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp1.jpg

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp2.jpg

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp3.jpg

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp4.jpg

Hmmmm... what's in the box?


http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp5.jpg

Yea, that one.


http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp6.jpg

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp7.jpg

I think it'll do for now. :D

--ron

[OT]

That
Is
Awsome.
Take some pics of it being used.

[BrettM]

you suck.

I'm going to be an ass to you at JV cause I'm jealous.

[Captain Ron]

That
Is
Awsome.
Take some pics of it being used.

Thanks, and I will.

Actually, I hope to use this thread as the starting point for some basic, and in some cases, not so basic advanced fabrication equipment and techniques that manufacturers use. Alot of it is scalable to other equipment that is more available, some techniques transferable, and at the very least, maybe I can give some insight into volume manufacturing requirements and challenges as they apply to XJ's.

--ron

[Captain Ron]

you suck.

I'm going to be an ass to you at JV cause I'm jealous.

Careful, you may end up with one very pretty t-case. :D

--ron

[Dirk Pitt]

Where can I send a resume?

[XJJPR]

You suck!

Man I need a bender!

That one is cool! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

hinkley

[FitchVA]

pardone my irgnorance, but what is it that you do for a living? (i'm assuming that space is your business?)

[hackedxj]

How does it do on water pipe? lol , nice toy!

[lesslimited]

Where did the brewery go?

[Captain Ron]

Where did the brewery go?

Hey, I planned ahead! :D

It's located just out of the first pic, to the left. I have a 25' x 35' spot with a window and drains in the slab. Stay tuned on NB...

--ron

[lesslimited]

Hey, I planned ahead! :D

It's located just out of the first pic, to the left. I have a 25' x 35' spot with a window and drains in the slab. Stay tuned on NB...

--ron

OK, then.

You scared me for a minute there.
The jeep stuff is cool, but homebrewing is really where it's at...
:D

[XJ_ranger]

summer job you say eh?

[Lincoln]

You suck!

Man I need a bender!

That one is cool! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

hinkley

Here's the plan. We'll head to cali and get the Captain really trashed. When he isn't looking we'll load the goods up and haul ass. He'll never know. :D

[Mr.OverKill]

i tried that but he bought me dinner instead. ( so i left the cool toys where they belong {really GOOD DINNER })


P.S. ron thanks again for dinner and the conversation. and that is a really nice new toy you got there!

[Captain Ron]

...
cali and get the Captain really trashed.
... :D

I hope you guys are up to the task. In the end, it'll cost you more. :D

--ron

[seanR]

Here's the plan. We'll head to cali and get the Captain really trashed. When he isn't looking we'll load the goods up and haul ass. He'll never know. :D
I will bring the "Spotted Cow"! :cheers:

[Roxtar]

homebrewing is really where it's at...
:DOK, lessbeezil :gag:

[0313]

Careful, you may end up with one very pretty t-case. :D

--ron

That thing was a work of art, make sure the driveline goes with it.

[Captain Ron]

OK, lessbeezil :gag:

Maybe it's just me, but any shop without its own brewery is missing something in a big way. :D

That thing was a work of art, make sure the driveline goes with it.

It lives on in the Sierra Chapter. More to follow... :D

--ron

[DrMoab]

Man I always wanted to go for a ride out on the ocean in your sail boat...I think I changed my mind.
http://images.snapfish.com/34558%3B8323232%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D3243%3E%3B99%3E233% 3EWSNRCG%3D3233345589389nu0mrj

:D

[Geepfreak]

http://images.snapfish.com/34558%3B8323232%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D3243%3E%3B99%3E233% 3EWSNRCG%3D3233345589389nu0mrj

:D


Would that be a dingy?
:wave:

[0313]

It lives on in the Sierra Chapter. More to follow... :D

--ron

Thats awesome, we want pics.

[Captain Ron]

No more "on the back" welding. :D

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/ri1.jpg

--ron

[Fullsizexj]

I remember when you came to my house in that pretty Black stock Jeep of yours and hung out, now look what I created

[Captain Ron]

I remember when you came to my house in that pretty Black stock Jeep of yours and hung out, now look what I created

Boy, I still remember driving that pretty black Jeep.

So, from here on out, every time I get called on something, I'm blaming it on you. Thanks Richard. :D

--ron

PS: My accountant has a bone to pick with you. :D

[Fullsizexj]

he he he has to find me first besides, it's the wives that usually call me names

[Kejtar]

No more "on the back" welding. :D

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/ri1.jpg

--ron
Was that the first rig you were working on on the lift? :eek:

[Jump This]

Damn Ron....Here I am feeling all kinda' giddy, having just ordered my plasma cutter and a big compressor and I stumble onto this thread (and I was just looking for some bender info)
I can't spend $10,000 on a bender soooooo...I'll just send you the specs and you do the bending!!
Rick R :sunshine:
P.S. I'm still looking for some motor mounts!!!

[Captain Ron]

Rick, next time you build, you can add a few things. :D

--ron

[Jump This]

!!!!!!!!!!
:sunshine:

[Captain Ron]

Would that be a dingy?
:wave:

It would. It's an "old rules" International 14. Very fast, very hard to sail double trap boat. Learning to sail one is also known as swimming lessons. :D


http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp10.jpg

2" .120 wall.

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp11.jpg

The biggest advantage? Repeatability.

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp12.jpg

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp13.jpg

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp14.jpg

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp15.jpg

This thing is sweet. Steel, Stainless, and Aluminum. It is replacing the need for a TIG unit.

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp16.jpg

Pulse MIG. Sounds like a high speed zipper...

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp17.jpg

Python gun. Accept no substitute.

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp18.jpg

Look at your units' feed rollers...
This will push .035 Aluminum wire if need be.

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp19.jpg

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp20.jpg

--ron

[CRASH]

Ron,

One of your future interns is currently on-duty at URF.

We started him on more basic tools. He should be ready for more advanced tooling by summer....... :D

Good luck "un-learning" the bad habits I have passed on to him!

CRASH

[Captain Ron]

Ron,

One of your future interns is currently on-duty at URF.

We started him on more basic tools. He should be ready for more advanced tooling by summer....... :D

Good luck "un-learning" the bad habits I have passed on to him!

CRASH

Great. I thought at worst, defending against URF spies was the issue.

Now it's sabotage. :D

--ron

[CRASH]

He's burned up 10 cutting disks, 3 grinding wheels, and about 500 million brain cells inhaling zinc fumes in the last 4 days.

I even let him use a tape measure and a micrometer.

Think of the URF "experience" as pre-training. :D

[Captain Ron]

He's burned up 10 cutting disks, 3 grinding wheels, and about 500 million brain cells inhaling zinc fumes in the last 4 days.

I even let him use a tape measure and a micrometer.

Think of the URF "experience" as pre-training. :D

Lucky me. :D

--ron

[BrettM]

http://64.226.116.160/ron/post/shp11.jpg


are you going to actually use that for something? or are you just showing off?

[Mr.OverKill]

are you going to actually use that for something? or are you just showing off?dude, thats his new supersonic pulse thruster exhaust for the MJ:gee:

[Captain Ron]

are you going to actually use that for something? or are you just showing off?

The top five....

1. Why do you ask?

2. Not cool enough for Nor Cal?

3. Fawk yes, yes.

4. Why would you even care?

5. Get a job, and ask your boss. :D

--ron

[LilRedRover]

wish I had skills and money... I could be dangerous