My apologies to everyone who is waiting for their RakeMaker II. I modified the design to make it more attractive, and it has taken longer than I expected to pull it all together.
The first design used an acrylic vial mounted on a brass bar. While serviceable, it looked uncomfortably like an afterthought. I was finally able to track down a source for glass vials (made in the USA, no less) that were the perfect size for the filing guide.
Being glass, however, they could not just be used in place of the plastic vials, but required a new mounting design. For protection against accidental drops and bumps, the glass vial is housed in a stainless steel tube with a viewing window milled into it.
This change required some new parts, which I now have. I am only waiting on the new vials to arrive. As soon as they arrive, I will begin assembling and shipping the next batch of RM II’s.
If you can hang on for another couple of weeks, I think you will find it was worth the wait. In the meantime, thanks for your patience.
RakeMaker II, Mk. 1 (with acrylic level vial).
RakeMaker II, Mk. 2 (with glass level vial).
Looks great Isaac. I’m greatly anticipating the arrival of my “new and improved” RakeMaker II.
Thanks for hanging in there. I’m looking forward to finishing them up, too.
Isaac,
This is a terrific design modification. I am looking forward to seeing mine in the mail