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==Info==
==Info==


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Member contact: Email, found via list.
Member contact: Email, found via list.


Project name & pitch: Makerfaire Sign. 14' x 2.5' metal sign for Makerfaire. Used every year at Makerfaire, stored up on chain over the metal shop the rest of the year.  
Project name & pitch: Makerfaire Sign. 14' x 2.5' metal sign for [[Makerfaire 2013]]. Used every year at Makerfaire, stored up on chain over the metal shop the rest of the year.  


Storage location: Vertically stored during construction, next to bay whiteboard.
Storage location: Vertically stored during construction, next to bay whiteboard.
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Final Deadline: 26 Sept, 2013
Final Deadline: 26 Sept, 2013


==Updates==
==Updates==
[[File:Makerfaire_Sign_Build_01.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]


* 31 Aug, 2013 - Project documentation started. Sheet metal is mounted to wood. Eyebolts and carabiners purchased. Waiting on chain & design.
* 31 Aug, 2013 - Project documentation started. Sheet metal is mounted to wood. Eyebolts and carabiners purchased. Waiting on chain & design.
* 07 Sept, 2013 - Paint stripped.
* 11 Sept, 2013 - Chain picked up. Ready for cutting and mounting.
* 20 Sept, 2013 - Plasma cut sign, added red backing, drilled & mounted eye bolts, took to Makerfaire, mounted chain on ceiling, waiting on ladder/help to lift.
* 27 Sept, 2013 - Deadline failed. Plan for hauling it up, just needs more people to help.
* 09 Sept, 2013 - Tried again to mount, shut down due to safety issues again. Devised safer lifting plan.
* 24 Oct, 2013 - Two more shutdowns due to safety issues, but, sign is up.
PROJECT COMPLETED (until next year).


[[File:Makerfaire_Sign_Build_02.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]


[[Category:OngoingProjects]]
[[Category:Past projects]]
[[Category:Ongoing projects]]

Latest revision as of 05:43, 2 June 2016

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Info

Member name: Matt F

Member contact: Email, found via list.

Project name & pitch: Makerfaire Sign. 14' x 2.5' metal sign for Makerfaire 2013. Used every year at Makerfaire, stored up on chain over the metal shop the rest of the year.

Storage location: Vertically stored during construction, next to bay whiteboard.

Project start date: 31 Aug, 2013

Final Deadline: 26 Sept, 2013


Updates

Makerfaire Sign Build 01.jpg
  • 31 Aug, 2013 - Project documentation started. Sheet metal is mounted to wood. Eyebolts and carabiners purchased. Waiting on chain & design.
  • 07 Sept, 2013 - Paint stripped.
  • 11 Sept, 2013 - Chain picked up. Ready for cutting and mounting.
  • 20 Sept, 2013 - Plasma cut sign, added red backing, drilled & mounted eye bolts, took to Makerfaire, mounted chain on ceiling, waiting on ladder/help to lift.
  • 27 Sept, 2013 - Deadline failed. Plan for hauling it up, just needs more people to help.
  • 09 Sept, 2013 - Tried again to mount, shut down due to safety issues again. Devised safer lifting plan.
  • 24 Oct, 2013 - Two more shutdowns due to safety issues, but, sign is up.

PROJECT COMPLETED (until next year).

Makerfaire Sign Build 02.jpg