Sorry about the delay in uploading more pics….bit of an interlude, but never fear…work goes on. We’ve fabricated the support structure for the MIP, and have created OSB support beams to solidify the desklike arrangement. We also have created the “shelf” assemblies for the support structure, and obtained bracket hardware to strengthen the entire structure.
We discovered some 1/4″ MDF at our Home Despot that we will be using to fabricate the backing for the MIP. The MDF was labled hardboard panels, but it’s 2′x4′, and we’re happy with it. I worked up the appropriate curve for the edges of the panel utilizing Photoshop CS and the ellipse tool to create the original shape, then converted the original elliptical selection to a path for minor tweaks. Subsequently, I filled the shape with black on a white background, printed it to actual size with my Canon i9900 on 13″x19″ paper, and laid it out on our MDF panels. It fit perfectly! We’ll make and finesse the cut this weekend.
I am finalizing the order for Angle Steel, and will be ordering several hundred feet. The MIP Support will be finished this weekend, and the angle steel layout and design will be finalized. In the mean time, the basement will be readied for that phase of construction.
Pictures in the morning, folks!
Mark
