Enhanced Die-Walls & Countertops - All Comments

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troy7k — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:31:44 GMT

1) Loose laminate options 2) FRP panels (Fiberglass Reinforced Panels) 3) Finished End Option 4) Wall Plate End Option (For attachement to existing walls) 5) Plumbing wall option, finish skin only required on one side 6) Full sections of skins that are removable with double studs behind seam. 7) Top Plate Options

Can radius die walls follow a serpentine wall? Can a radius die wall have more than one radius?

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Florida MV Craig — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:47:45 GMT

The new counter top product I am building, the curved product is a bit more of a challenge than I had thought. I am sure Fred will be happy when I quit bugging him to bail me out. Fred, you have given me so much insight and I am so thankful your around to get me over my curves. Guys, this top is really nice. You set the angle of your curve, which determines how long it is. It is based on a center point of the radius as the insertion point. You can then use the product angle to rotate the entire curved assembly around the radius point to get it just where you want. It also has an “Inside and Outside” radius option, changing what side of the wall it goes on.

We also have “corner” options such as radius, miter and chamfer corners along with full end radius. My problem has been getting these clips to start at the end of a radius and make a smooth transition. I can tell you, they sure do look sexy when rendered. Did I mention, on the curve top, you can break it up, up to 11 sections using 10 joints?

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Fred Hatfield — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:38:51 GMT

Hey guys;

I keep forgetting to take a look at the blogs. I have had my head down working on this diewall. Everyone has been making some really good request for enhancements. Some will be included, others at a later date and then some that can't for programming reasons. Remember I am just using the tools that I have to make these changes. There are still some things that we are unable to accomplish, but I think that with some planning and workarounds you can get the results you want. Some of the new things: Allow countertop insertion into diewalls. Allow a narrower diewall above countertop. Intermediate plates to help bend panels around curves. New wire chase options. More info to come.

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pkupman_77 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:57:39 GMT

very cool...Is the diewall done yet? I have a job early next week that I'd like to use it on if it's done. Thanks....

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Florida MV Craig — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:34:29 GMT

I am working on a curved counter top where the user inputs a radius and the length is determined by the angle of the radius, so in essence you can make it nearly round and you can rotate it around the center axis. i also plan on having brackets supplied with it at some point.

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Florida MV Craig — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:36:29 GMT

PKUPMAN, I beleive thats already done, along with some other nice features. Tryng to get Fred to make a post on this matter.

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pkupman_77 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:40:46 GMT

Craig and Fred,

I brought this up earlier on, but I just realized it wasn't on here. On any curved product, I want the ability to create a ledge to place a countertop product on....Essentially a plate like the toekick closure plate...this should have the ability to overhang the wall so you can screw up into the countertop for install, hence replacing blocking on the wall. If this is hard to visuallize, imagine an insideout, upside down toekick where the counter sits. I'll try an post a section tommorrow.

Thanks,

Gary

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lewis.dale — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:10:21 GMT

Everything that has been suggested here sounds great, but the biggest thing I will be looking for is the ability to revise the product (i.e. change the radius of the curve, move or delete access panels, etc.) without having to recreate the product6.

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Peter — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:16:32 GMT

I would be great to have the option to facet the inside panels and to have mitered returns on finished ends.

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Florida MV Craig — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:48:28 GMT

I am adding the A&M brackets and have also requested boring pattern info not included on the A&M website, they show the pattern location front to back and top to bottom but do not offer any dimensions on the stagger pattern side to side. These will be reversable on the countertop product with complete 3D accurate drawings.

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pkupman_77 — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:35:10 GMT

I've mentioned a few things before but I think they are worth noting on here. First, I think that the Counter Support hardware needs to be reversible. That is to say, I want the ability to use a 15 x21" A and M bracket to support a 25" Deep counter, with the 15" against the wall. For me, the machining of these brackets is less important than having them draw correctly in 2D Plan, elevation and sections. I'll add more when I can.

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griffith92 — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:38:14 GMT

i have sent an email but there are all kinds of things to add to the Die walls but i think there are really a few i use the most, making the inside wall have a slot in it for a thickness of a counter top. that will allow you to place a counter top in it with out having to make custom parts and things like that.... or you can even add the counter top to the die wall and we can turn it off and on when we need to... that is the best thing for it.... i think i might draw that up in mine and just post it up on here for you all to see..