Lego Headers
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Lego Headers Guys, i put the original thread in tools and fab, but a quick search shows most of the talk about this product coming from this forum.
Would love to hear some thoughts.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fab...o-headers.html
Would love to hear some thoughts.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fab...o-headers.html
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Guys, i put the original thread in tools and fab, but a quick search shows most of the talk about this product coming from this forum.
Would love to hear some thoughts.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fab...o-headers.html
Would love to hear some thoughts.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fab...o-headers.html
You can quickly iterate something close to good with these blocks to get a look at a general routing scheme, but the discrete bend degree of the angle blocks does not allow an optimized design to be achieved in most cases. It's common to need a bend that is at least 5 to 10 degrees less than the blocks provide and you have to cut them on a band saw and Superglue them back together, which is not very efficient. Those of us with header building experience can arrive at a better design working directly with physical metal U-bends in less time and with little waste. I've used the blocks twice in three years, so they are not a "go-to" tool in my arsenal.
That looks pretty neat.
What about getting some pool/ beach floating noodles, trim them to the proper diameter, cut slices out of the sides along the length to make it flexible and shove a few straightened coat hangers down the middle to make it retain its shape. Basically make giant pipe cleaners.
Clearly I'm not a professional and wouldn't try to make a jig out of it, but seems like a super cheap way for Joe Average to play around with ideas in the garage.
What about getting some pool/ beach floating noodles, trim them to the proper diameter, cut slices out of the sides along the length to make it flexible and shove a few straightened coat hangers down the middle to make it retain its shape. Basically make giant pipe cleaners.
Clearly I'm not a professional and wouldn't try to make a jig out of it, but seems like a super cheap way for Joe Average to play around with ideas in the garage.
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I like the idea of a lower cost version of the iceengineworks system.
I agree with Toddoky that a good experienced fabricator would most likely not use them very often, but the idea has merit for the home builder/small shop that does not do header design/fabrication often. These type of blocks and cutting guides are handy for the DIY crowd, but the ice product is expensive for someone doing just a set or two of headers.
Now, my idea would be a kit that can be "leased" for a period of time in a given size for the home builder that might want to build a custom set of headers for their project. I for one would be interested in this option. The logistics and shipping costs would have to be reasonable to work, but would be better then shelling out $1500 for the complete ice set. Even their basic building block kits are over 400.
I agree with Toddoky that a good experienced fabricator would most likely not use them very often, but the idea has merit for the home builder/small shop that does not do header design/fabrication often. These type of blocks and cutting guides are handy for the DIY crowd, but the ice product is expensive for someone doing just a set or two of headers.
Now, my idea would be a kit that can be "leased" for a period of time in a given size for the home builder that might want to build a custom set of headers for their project. I for one would be interested in this option. The logistics and shipping costs would have to be reasonable to work, but would be better then shelling out $1500 for the complete ice set. Even their basic building block kits are over 400.
