Martel Design and Fabrication » Uncategorized http://www.martelfab.com/blog MDF Weblog Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:14:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Cutting 3/4″ Steel to make a Library http://www.martelfab.com/blog/2011/01/cutting-34-steel-to-make-a-library/ http://www.martelfab.com/blog/2011/01/cutting-34-steel-to-make-a-library/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:14:15 +0000 martelfab http://www.martelfab.com/blog/?p=47 Yes, this is nuts but I am cutting 3/4″ steel plate to make a library shelving unit. The owner has great big books. It ’s for a wealthy client whose architects have decided to make the library a centerpiece or star of the house. I cannot take photos of the finished product. But this will show the steps leading up to it’s completion. Check in later to see the progress.

Almost done sheet 1

Almost done sheet 1

Mark of the Maker

Mark of the Maker

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It is being held at the New York Hall of Science, Queens, NY. This is a link to check out

http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2010 it is the first one in New York so it will interesting to

see the exhibitors and events. MDF will be showcasing the wellfleet beach cart. I will also be

letting other makers know about our services for building prototypes and models with our waterjet

and other fabrication capabilities. I am very  enthusiastic about  this event. Please bring yourself and your families

to support this community. See you there!

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