kproche: (Jungleboy Transparent)
kproche ([personal profile] kproche) wrote2013-04-09 10:27 pm

More machining -- new glass stand/rest

Today I finished milling the new glass stand for Thinbot, and test assembled it. I still have to wire up the switch and update the code to recognize it.




All the edges are chamfered to make placing the glass easier

You can see how stemware can slide in

Closer view showing switch

New Glass rest for Thinbot

I probably don't have time to get it anodized before the show, but it looks pretty good in its natural silver.

Oh-- I also ran the pressure test on the heat exchanger now that it has had a chance for the sealant to cure. No drips after running it for an hour!

[identity profile] ladycelia.livejournal.com 2013-04-10 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Looks terrific!
lferion: (Create_MakeThings)

[personal profile] lferion 2013-04-10 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Very nice!

[identity profile] yourbob.livejournal.com 2013-04-11 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
Dunno, but would a thin rubber gasket on the tray where glass meets metal be out of order?

[identity profile] kproche.livejournal.com 2013-04-11 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
The tolerances on the microswitch are such that it might not trip if I add a mat.
We actually had one originally on the existing holder, and it just became a sticky mess.
The edges of the tray are all carefully "broken" from being sharp, so I'm not too worried about scratching the barware. Especially since we usually are using plastic :-)