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[wattso]

I have designed and made this for my product design gcse. The apple logo and wheel's were engraved using a co2 laser machine and I cast the aluminium stand myself (took bloody years to file and buff :p). Just thought I'd share it with you guys, I'm quite pleased with how it turned out, let me know what you think.
I apologise for the pictures, I was getting frustrated with myself when I realised that since the purchase of a nikon d40 I still don't have the first idea when it comes to photography, I think I owe it to my camera to learn.

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[iMpathetic]

I have designed and made this for my product design gcse. The apple logo and wheel's were engraved using a co2 laser machine and I cast the aluminium stand myself (took bloody years to file and buff :p). Just thought I'd share it with you guys, I'm quite pleased with how it turned out, let me know what you think.
I apologise for the pictures, I was getting frustrated with myself when I realised that since the purchase of a nikon d40 I still don't have the first idea when it comes to photography, I think I owe it to my camera to learn.


Wow! Great job, great idea, great design, great concept!

Your pictures are better than mine could ever aspire to be. :o

[GSMiller]

Very nice. :)

[MicBook]

very cool

[firelord901]

That thing is sweet. Would you consider producing another one and selling it ;).

[wattso]

Thanks for all the great comments guys :D
Glad you all like it.
Might even print this page off and stick it in my product design folder :D

[marykay9507]

that is very very cool-- i saw that you made it for a class-- about how long did it take you?

[phiberglass]

Wow, that's awesome! Great job man.

[wattso]

that is very very cool-- i saw that you made it for a class-- about how long did it take you?

Thanks marykay I would guess somewhere in the region of 30 hours. That includes designing and the lengthy CAD/CAM process. Im sure I could trim that time down second time round.

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Also, thanks phiberglass:)

EDIT: @ firelord: I would love to make another one. But I rely on schools expensive equipment and I'm not far off leaving now. And I'm sure apples legal team would have somthing to say about it ;-)

[BlakTornado]

good job! :D

Do you know what grade you got for it?

[wattso]

good job! :D

Do you know what grade you got for it?

Thank you :)
My teacher says its an A* providing the folder work is up to scratch. The final grade comprises of 60% exam, 10% folder, and 30% making. (I think :p)

[Schtumple]

Wow, seriously, great job.

[mkrishnan]

It's very nice. Good work!

[Karstan]

*drooling*

That is really awesome!

[dingster1]

Totally cool!!! You should sell that for real man!!!!

[wattso]

I can't thank everyone enough for these comments. I am including them all in my folder work so you can all go to bed tonight with the warm feeling that you've helped a 16 year old pass his exams :D

Seriously, thanks everyone.

[squeeks]

you could prolly sell it them for about $20 on ebay if you wanted to make a career out of it

[viccles]

Wow, I wish you'd sell me one!

[MrSmith]

Do you do it in Zune?

But seriously...very nice.

[nickster9224]

Do you do it in Zune?

But seriously...very nice.

it doesnt take a genius to make a zune turd.