Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

[Functional Artist]

This "backwards/inside out" sculpture is just about done
...so, about time ta, get 'er sealed up

Nose section (inverted)

Another view of the nose section (facing down)

Another view of the nose section (inverted again)

Another view of the nose section (facing down, again)

 

[Functional Artist]

Added some strategically placed holes

Well...since no one else asked...what's up wit this?

I gots/am tryin' an idea
...that may be beneficial
...or could be a total "flop"

* We gonna find out...together

I'ma thinkin' they B beneficial
...so, let's call 'em "screw jacks"
&
If they don't "end up" workin' too good
...we'll call 'em "screw ups"

A technical issue was
...them holes are 1 3/4"
...but, when I cut 'em out, there is a "big gap"
...between the "plugs" & the holes, in the mold (due to the thickness of the hole saw blade)

So, I cut some bigger "plugs" outta some scrap material

Usin' a 2" hole saw

But, NOW we have 2" "plugs"
...& 1 3/4" holes??

DIY wood lathe "Chuck parts"

Let's "do" (2) "plugs" at a time
...whilest bringin' 'em "down to" the 1 3/4" spec/goal

A view of the other side

Mounted in the DIY Wooden Lathe "Motorizer"
...& "functions" about/as pictured

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

...something about gripping your wood....?

 

[Functional Artist]

...something about gripping your wood....?

Kinda
...but, NOT like that

Like this

Thess "plugs" started off ~1 7/8"
...& are now ~1 3/4"
Lathe debris

The (2) piece "unit" looked like this
...after "turning" (technical term...it really is)

 

[Functional Artist]

Next step was to bevel the edges, of the "plugs"

* Used the same DIY lathe technique
...just did 'em individually

** We want the "top" of the "plugs" to "fit" snuggly (technical term)
...in the holes, of the mold

Like this
...but, we don't want them to "bind" in the holes, when "jacking"/whilst "in motion"

The "plugs" on the left have already been beveled

 

[Functional Artist]

Now we can use the center/pilot hole in the "plug"
...ta make a centered hole, in the base of the mold holes

Like this

Then, we can use a 3/4" Spade bit (wood drill bit)
...along with them holes
...ta make a "lowered" area
...in the bottom of the mold hole

This is where the "lifting mechanism" will be installed

Yup, it's just a T-Nut
...& after installation, looks like this

* Nice-n-flush, with the bottom of the mold hole

 

[Functional Artist]

Ain't the end
...of the 1/4" bolt
...gonna "poke" thru
...the 1/4" hole
...in the "plug"?

Yes...yes, it would
...but, not if we install a "blocker" of some kind

Blocker?

Basically, we need (6) ~3/4" "washers"
...but, without any holes in 'em

So, "slugs"
...like them "knock-outs" from electrical boxes?

Yup, exactly
...but, where do ya find/get (6) ~3/4" "slugs" when ya need 'em?