Quote: Originally Posted by
stevematt18 
the first picture you see how the curve is symetrical on both sides? i was wondering how do you get that shape? is it just drawing a pattern then cutting it?
The easiest way I know to do such curvy work is to mock it all up in corrugated cardboard and masking tape. Cardboard is easy to work with and you can add to it and subtract from it until you have just the shape you want. Then you can reproduce it using as many plywood or MDF ribs as you want, as in your second picture. Cut the ribs with a saber saw or jigsaw. Cut the crossbraces with a table saw or radial arm saw, or with the saber saw if you can make very straight lines.
Chances are good the rings were cut from MDF and finished with a router.
Assemble using something like Gorilla Glue (urethane glue) and small nails if necessary (the small nails are only there to hold the assembly in place while the glue dries). Then cover it with fleece and make the fiberglass skin, as in the first picture.
Look at
Nexson's threads here in Fabrication to see how he works. His products are beautiful and curvy, and his finishes are OEM or better.
Quote: Originally Posted by
stevematt18 . . . and the lower pic you see the center counsel how do you cut that shape?
The console is much like the dash: mock up the shape you want in cardboard and go to work with the saber saw. Brace it well so it's strong, and don't forget to build in fastening points so it will stay where you want it.
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