Hey LebGeeks, I'm reaching out to all of you for help.
I'm in the process of creating a replica Deadmau5 head. It's going to be fantastic, and I honestly can't wait to finish it.
It's a project I've been working on for the past year or so, and unfortunately wont get it done by halloween - BUT, there is still hope that I can finish it.
This is where I need you guys.
I'm stuck on one part of my build - literally the one thing that stands between being able to finish this project, and throwing it away. That thing is the visor. The visor itself is a sheet of perforated aluminum (I bought it), which has been laser cut into the right shape (yup, done this too), and lastly is bent into shape.
The issue I have is finding someone who can bend it into shape.
The aluminum isn't bent in just one direction, but 2 - simultaneously. That is the problem. Most conventional metal bending rollers can roll the sheet into the curve I want in one plane, but not the other. Two get the sheet to bend in both directions requires a metal artisan (who I do not know), who has a tool called an english wheel (google it - its basically just a small roller than allows the user great flexibility).
So here's how I need your help: If anyone knows any workshop that has an english wheel - PLEASE, let me know. I'm a honestly a little desperate.
Reward for helping out: I promise that when the build is done, you can take pictures wearing the head (Hint; carbon fibre finishing).
Much appreciated guys!
I'm in the process of creating a replica Deadmau5 head. It's going to be fantastic, and I honestly can't wait to finish it.
It's a project I've been working on for the past year or so, and unfortunately wont get it done by halloween - BUT, there is still hope that I can finish it.
This is where I need you guys.
I'm stuck on one part of my build - literally the one thing that stands between being able to finish this project, and throwing it away. That thing is the visor. The visor itself is a sheet of perforated aluminum (I bought it), which has been laser cut into the right shape (yup, done this too), and lastly is bent into shape.
The issue I have is finding someone who can bend it into shape.
The aluminum isn't bent in just one direction, but 2 - simultaneously. That is the problem. Most conventional metal bending rollers can roll the sheet into the curve I want in one plane, but not the other. Two get the sheet to bend in both directions requires a metal artisan (who I do not know), who has a tool called an english wheel (google it - its basically just a small roller than allows the user great flexibility).
So here's how I need your help: If anyone knows any workshop that has an english wheel - PLEASE, let me know. I'm a honestly a little desperate.
Reward for helping out: I promise that when the build is done, you can take pictures wearing the head (Hint; carbon fibre finishing).
Much appreciated guys!
