PBLT-15 HDU Is Going To The X Games!

Check out the sneak preview of an upcoming project currently underway by Art Sign Works! Owner Enrique Valenzuela sent us in process pictures of a Red Bull sign he’s constructing for the X Games.

This project is rather large, and the sign will measure 12′ x 20′ x 18″ thick once complete! Enrique is using PBLT-15 HDU cut on his ShopBot CNC for this massive sign and as you can see from the pics, this will be an awesome project to watch unfold! Be sure to check in for updates! (You’ll also be seeing it soon at one of the upcoming X-Games!)

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Enrique Valenzuela crouching by the sign’s massive support structure.

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Spring 2013 Sign MAGIC Workshop

The spring 2013 Sign Magic Workshop is now behind us. We had a full workshop with a class of very eager students. We changed things up a little this time with the meals taken in the new house. We were able to seat thirty people (students and our team of helpers) at one table comfortably. It worked out well and it was a great test drive of the new house. Our guests enjoyed looking at every detail we had incorporated throughout it’s construction.
With the workshop meals in the new house it freed up a whole lot of space in the shop. Once again we were able to seat everyone at a single table, making things easier and more enjoyable for all.
Jeff Hartman, one of the creators of EnRoute was our guest lecturer. He did a great job. We routed a lot more sample pieces during this workshop showing how the files were created how they routed and then how we finished them.

We also did hands-on demonstrations of our fiberglass-reinforced-concrete carving techniques.

 The hands-on painting and sculpting was enjoyed by all.

And here’s a shot of the entire class.

It was a fun workshop without a doubt. Thanks to all who participated!
Tomorrow we begin the Sculpting MAGIC Workshop. Stay tuned…
-grampa dan

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Corvette Conversion: Bringing A Corvette Back To The Good Old Days!

Classic Reflections Coachworks specializes in completely transforming a new Corvette into a classic, retro Corvette. As you can imagine, this is quite a labor-intensive process (the first “retro” car took 6 years and 5000 hours). Working with our friend Ron Marsden, General Manager at CRC, we’re able to show you some insight into this innovative process.

So how are these unbelievable retro Corvette’s made?

Step 1: All fiberglass panels are removed. A computerized measuring system checks the understructure and frame alignment to make sure its within its factory specs.

Step 2: The composite shop handles the lay up process for each composite “retro” body panel. Each panel is vacuum bagged and cured at controlled temperature cycles. Precision Board Plus HDU is used as a master mold to manufacture composite tools, which are used to create the carbon fiber body panels.

Step 3: Individual panels are attached to backing structures using vacuum assisted gluing jigs to ensure accuracy.

Step 4: Each car is placed on its own cart and moved to the fitting room where all exterior panels are aligned and attached.

Step 5: The car is then moved to the paint room for a coating of special primer.

Step 6: Several blockings produce a quality surface, then its back to the paint room for the final color matched primer.

Step 7: Final sanding before painting.

Step 8: Finish painting. Each car is then hand sanded and buffed before delivery.

Step 9: Interior assembly. Carpet matched to interior color is added to trunk, new matching extensions are added to the top of the door panels and a new soft top is installed. CRC also offers custom seats and color trade-outs.

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Be sure to visit http://www.crcoachworks.com for more pictures and info.

Coming up next Wednesday we will offer an inside look at the newest addition to the CRC lineup, the infamous 1967 Stingray conversion. Be sure to check back in!

Some of the fabulous completed Corvette’s:

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Here are some pics of CNC machined Precision Board Plus  PBLT-4 prior to being used as a mold for body panels on a retro Corvette:

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Classic Signs Extraordinaire!

Every once in a while a nice trip down memory lane has its benefits. And certain times, highlighting something from the past is a great way to show respect and to open eyes to some seldom seen history. So think of this blog as Coastal Enterprises’ way of honoring some of the great signs we have seen made out of Precision Board Plus through the years!

 

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Almost ready for the workshops

The spring workshops are now just around the corner with the first students due to arrive tomorrow. We’ve been busy getting ready! The samples the students will work on are all prepared, The name plaques are getting their final touches. The shop has been cleaned from top to bottom. We are almost ready.

We’ve stocked up on all the supplies we need and begun final preparations for the sculpting workshop as well which begins next week. Those preparations will be tucked away until just before the workshop starts. Today, Matt and I began welding the tree structures. The students will take the projects from this point, welding up the substructure, through to final sculpt.
We’ll be taking lots of pictures through the workshops. I’ll post a report or two along the way. Stay tuned…
-dan

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