by Brian | Jun 15, 2017 | Projects
I’m using this 1200x 1200 Demmeler fixing & build table for the job of making chassis. The beauty of the 1200 table is that in a small shop, the 1200 x 1200 gives you the flexibility to add the angle brackets to accommodate a much larger project, even a whole car!...
by Brian | Jun 15, 2017 | Projects
Here are some photos of Russ Brinkworth (Luessink Engineering) helping me to navigate my way around the chassis build set up. We based the build around the Demmeler 1200 x 1200 mm table format. Russ and I with the help of our CAD work, set the table up to accommodate...
by Brian | Jun 15, 2017 | Projects
Having restored the only 550 Spyder (#0056) to ever come to Australia, I wanted to build another. As these rare Porsche Race Cars number, no more than 90, and their dollar value seems to increase by almost one million (USD) per year it was always going to be a slim...
by Brian | May 17, 2017 | Projects
550 SPYDER WOODEN BUCK Panel forming bucks have been around a while now, the process involves the three-dimensional surface information (or math data) being measured, and then laid out to create a skeletal structure that replicates the 1: 1 scale shape and contours....
by Brian | Nov 3, 2016 | News 2
For years I wanted to attend the Goodwood Revival. It enjoys that rare combination of spectacular cars, colourful visitors and race goers in period dress. Goodwood also has a well-documented history for the role it played in the defence of Britain in the second world...