Enter the Dragon Table

CraigRobbo · 5 May 2013 at 00:09

Hey guys.

So this is just at conceptual stage right now but fortunately i am lucky enough to own my own CNC machine so this design will be going forward.

This is what I have so far but may change the design as i go.

I just built myself a new CAD/Rendering rig so I wanted something nice to use it on.

Opinions welcome.

rickyjb · 5 May 2013 at 12:58

loving the rendering , curious as to what materials you plan on using . also any thoughts on cable management as i cant see nothing obvious ?

Sal0hcine · 5 May 2013 at 14:17

Definitely looks interesting. I look forward to seeing some progress photos.

CraigRobbo · 5 May 2013 at 17:38

Thanks for the compliments guys.

The cable management will be a crude solution since i am doing this on a budget, I will likley just use cable tidy tubes and cable ties.

Craig

wazza300 · 5 May 2013 at 17:43

"don't' think!! feeeeeeeeeeeeeel"

looks good

Samaus · 6 May 2013 at 10:33

Really like the render!

Is the top a solid cut-out base with a perspex/glass top? and darker shades is that some patten on the solid area or lighting effects?

Anox · 6 May 2013 at 10:46

Very nice design! Looks like it will require a lot of work.

Bluntwrapped · 6 May 2013 at 12:53

Looks nice man. Those front corners on the top look like they might take someones eye out, is that intentional?

Snazzyjazzy · 6 May 2013 at 17:47

That looks extremely nice. I look forward to seeing the finished version.

CraigRobbo · 6 May 2013 at 20:35

Samaus said:
Really like the render!

Is the top a solid cut-out base with a perspex/glass top? and darker shades is that some patten on the solid area or lighting effects?

Thank you, Th top is MDF with a top of glass thats the reflective part.

Pete1989 · 6 May 2013 at 22:56

Nice to see someone using Solidworks, havnt played with that for a while now.

Table looks great, guess you dont have kids running around with corners like that lol!

CraigRobbo · 7 May 2013 at 10:54

Pete1989 said:
Nice to see someone using Solidworks, havnt played with that for a while now.

Table looks great, guess you dont have kids running around with corners like that lol!

Thanks for that, I am infact using Autodesk Inventor Pro, Not solidworks.

I have no kids haha!

I have some new updates I can post on the rendering. i have run into a small issue which is my CNC bed isn't big enough for this project as a result one of my friends is going to do this one for me, the only downside is he has not got a slot free untill next month.

I hoe my post doesnt get removed as the rules say I must update my post weekly.

Bluntwrapped · 7 May 2013 at 13:30

Once again man looks great

The front of the desk looks as though it might be quite weak though, with just the thin sections above each dragon head. If you cut that out of MDF man and put any weight on the front of the desk it's likely to snap.

CraigRobbo · 7 May 2013 at 14:54

Hi bud, I did a Dynamic simulation / Stress test and it can take upto 25KG on the very tip with only .1mm flex which is not bad at all, that before any bracing is put in (not shown in the renders)
I will have some bracing struts underneath but I am yet to draw those.

This far I have this:

As you can see the vast majority of the weight is toward the rear of the table, the design has been changed also to double the thickness of the legs (the previous simulation was based on 24mm thick legs but they are now 36mm)

Thanks

TehBluebear · 7 May 2013 at 16:07

Just to let you know, the horizontal shelf/brace doesn't seem to be in line with the vertical.

I'm eager to see this progress though!

PooBrain · 7 May 2013 at 16:56

Oh my sweet and sour goodness. You have got to break that in with some Sleeping Dogs, John Woo and some Chinese food.

Anox · 7 May 2013 at 17:01

Great CAD work! I guess you work in that sector?

CraigRobbo · 7 May 2013 at 22:02

Thanks guys.

@TehBluebear
I think it must be the angle or the way it came out in the render but it is aligned, I do see it in the picture but not entirely sure why it came out like that.

I think sleeping dogs would be amazing to have on the screens for this table!

@Anox
Surprisingly No, I just do it as a hobby because I enjoy it, i do have my own CNC machine but its purely for hobby. I only work in retail as my day job (no idea why)