Journey - Tuba 45 Build
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 4:40 pm
I'm gonna try this a second time. I did a big bad boo-boo. I tried to start a thread on my new Tuba 45 build. And I included pictures. But in all my enthusiasm, I did the no-no of putting a couple of pictures with dimensions in them, clear as day. 
So my first attempt at this thread was deleted. My bad.
My intent was to show that organizing and planning goes a long way into a successful build (or anything in life for that matter). My apologies to the forum. This time the pictures have all the important intent, but with all the required blurring so as not to violate any rules (I hope).
Anyway, I had stated that this build will include 2 Tuba 45's to go with my DR200 build. Since I am almost done with the DR200's, am starting with the T45's. It will be slow at first, until I finish with the DR's then should pick up more. But as always, life in the real world and work will dictate that actual process.
So here's the first set of (re-edited) pictures:
The cache of BB stock ready to be cut. However, not all the pieces are destined to become T45's. 7 of them are earmarked for them, but the rest belong to the good ole' honey-do list.
Organizing the cutlist in such a way that as I cut them, they are checked off and labeled (in chalk). I also have an installed column to keep things on track as I build.
There are plenty of good programs out there that can help with optimizing how to cut your parts on plywood (or any blank of wood for that matter). I've been woodworking for decades and I've also used Adobe Illustrator almost since its inception. I like to use it because I can draw everything full size and organize my cutting sequence for the most efficient use of wood. It also helps me determine how much I need to buy. There are 6 more pages to this.
After an hour making sawdust with the table saw, here's the result. Each pile represents all the wood parts for a complete Tuba 45.
Here's the left over waste after all was said and done. Organizing and planning goes a long way in keep waste down, as well as costs. My gloves are in the picture for scale reference.
So my first attempt at this thread was deleted. My bad. My intent was to show that organizing and planning goes a long way into a successful build (or anything in life for that matter). My apologies to the forum. This time the pictures have all the important intent, but with all the required blurring so as not to violate any rules (I hope).
Anyway, I had stated that this build will include 2 Tuba 45's to go with my DR200 build. Since I am almost done with the DR200's, am starting with the T45's. It will be slow at first, until I finish with the DR's then should pick up more. But as always, life in the real world and work will dictate that actual process.
So here's the first set of (re-edited) pictures:
The cache of BB stock ready to be cut. However, not all the pieces are destined to become T45's. 7 of them are earmarked for them, but the rest belong to the good ole' honey-do list.
If anyone else needs them louder, I know where I can borrow a small cannon...
