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tom_fiddler
03-01-2014, 10:03 PM
Shop Bot life has been good for the 9 years I have lived it.

I recently made this topper for a trade show cart

Made from 1/2" Black starboard ( routed and bent )

Paper trays are from routed and bent Di Bond
tom_fiddler
03-01-2014, 10:07 PM
More pics of finished display

Also made the spin fixture and drag strip display
johnh
03-01-2014, 11:06 PM
More pics of finished display

Also made the spin fixture and drag strip display

Very cool. Whats in the box? Tools? Do the toppers have electronics? How is it used? Looks great!

I am up 81, just north of Hagerstown by the way.
tom_fiddler
03-01-2014, 11:44 PM
Very cool your in Hagerstown. We definitely need to meet.

The pit cart is vinyl wrapped for Davis Technologies. He produces traction control for race cars. The topper is loaded with electronics Spin fixtures, Displays for 4 different products he makes. Touch screens that play videos.

We use it for trade shows and racing events.
The cart holds all the paperwork and fliers plus everything to make it a "Trade Show in a Box".
It has Dibond inserts that can be changed out as products change.
I will post some more pictures of some of the stuff inside if I can find them.

Thanks for the good words
tom_fiddler
03-01-2014, 11:50 PM
Here are a few shots of the spin fixture.
gene
03-02-2014, 01:29 AM
That could be the beginnings of a mighty fine bbq grill:rolleyes:
johnh
03-02-2014, 07:34 AM
Awesome work Tom. Thanks for posting. I will PM you my contact info.
scottp55
03-02-2014, 08:05 AM
Nice work Tom. Clean.
GeneMpls
03-02-2014, 08:46 AM
Very nice- haven't heard of starboard. How would that compare to expanded
pvc for surface, stiffness etc. Thanks Gene
tom_fiddler
03-02-2014, 10:47 AM
Very nice- haven't heard of starboard. How would that compare to expanded
pvc for surface, stiffness etc. Thanks Gene

It is King Starboard the same HDPE material as King Color Core.

It of course is a solid color and is sold for making marine products.

The bends are back cut with a 90 degree cutter until there is .045 material remaining. Then the bend line is heated with a torch while bending.

I have cut tons of it over the years.

Bend fixture:
Michael Zanzano
03-25-2014, 02:01 PM
Nice work, Tom.
Can you use pocket screw joinery with Starboard?
tom_fiddler
03-26-2014, 01:59 AM
Nice work, Tom.
Can you use pocket screw joinery with Starboard?


I have never tried but I do not see why not.
You are talking about those angled screw jigs , correct?
Michael Zanzano
03-26-2014, 09:25 AM
Yes Tom,
I use this method for a lot of my cabinetry. I now have an outdoor kitchen project to do, and I am not sure of using pocket screws, as it relates to expansion/contraction.
Any info on this matter would be appreciated!
Thank you,
tom_fiddler
03-26-2014, 11:07 AM
Starboard and Colorcore both have a pretty high thermal expansion rate.
When I use it outdoors I always try to use light colors.
The pit cart topper is 5' long and probably grows 1/8" in length in the hot sun.
I have always used counter sunk screws and never have a problem at the joints.
Feel free to call me if I can be of help.
genek
03-26-2014, 02:33 PM
More pics of finished display

Also made the spin fixture and drag strip display
tom what type of wheel system did you use. I am designing a new display that will house all of the product and allow me to make one trip to be set up,
tom_fiddler
03-27-2014, 12:31 AM
tom what type of wheel system did you use. I am designing a new display that will house all of the product and allow me to make one trip to be set up,

The cart itself was bought from a company. I can get their name but I believe it was around $1200.
It is all aluminum and VERY light.
It uses Racing Kart wheels and tires.

I just made the topper for it.