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26-11-2021
Thread: Using a CNC in the wood shop
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Re: Using a CNC in the wood shop
Me too, epoxy has it's uses but glass is harder wearing classier material. The walnut was an offcut from a chainsaw mill that has been hanging around in the workshop of a while as it had warped so...
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16-04-2021
Thread: Fusion 360 Free version - work arounds
by Andrewg- Replies
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Fusion 360 Free version - work arounds
Like many (I assume) I had grown to love having the features of a full 3D parametric modelling available to me for my home projects, not that I often need all the power it provides. The removal of...
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22-02-2021
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Re: New member here... Advice on CNC machine... 4-5k?
Well strictly speaking both are badged versions built by Quick CNC of China (they have their own website). As a woodworker I certainly rate Laguna machines though I believe they are all badged...
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22-02-2021
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Re: New member here... Advice on CNC machine... 4-5k?
You don't say what you want it for, but assuming it is for serious hobby cutting of wood and perhaps a bit of aluminium, then I shared my thought a little while ago in THIS thread. My conclusions was...
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22-02-2021
Thread: Done to death! Feeds and speeds
by Andrewg- Replies
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Re: Done to death! Feeds and speeds
I agree this is a confusing subject especially as you have to convert others suggestions from inch to mm most of the time. I'll tell you what I think I have deducted, though this is theoretical till...
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17-02-2021
Thread: How I move around my heavy DIY CNC
by Andrewg- Replies
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Re: How I move around my heavy DIY CNC
Hi, thanks for sharing this experience and your solution. My first reaction was that it was rather an over engineered solution, as I am rather more used to small workshop solutions like these or...
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11-02-2021
Thread: My new machine - Guess the make!
by Andrewg- Replies
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Re: My new machine - Guess the make!
Lovely inlay in that end grain chopping board, Pilsbury. As Kitwin says also a pretty good test of the machine too. What sort of feeds and speeds did you try?
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08-05-2020
Thread: 3 Axis CNC router
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Re: 3 Axis CNC router
Well done - if only more Build logs had a payoff like this. Congratulations on a successful build, and thanks for sharing so much here and on Youtube. Your reflections on the journey and lessons...
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26-04-2020
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Re: What machine cutting area suits you best.?
One day a pattern will hopefully emerge, but not yet!
For me:
#1 Machine type, Router
#2 Cutting area X 500mm, Y 600mm, Z 150mm
#3 Ideal overall footprint size W,D,H 750x900x600
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18-04-2020
Thread: Joe90's BIG RAT Build.
by Andrewg- Replies
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Re: Joe90's BIG RAT Build.
Hi Joe,
Thanks for asking many of the questions I need answers to as well!. I am currently trying to start my own design from the Z axis out. You would think this would be the simplest axis with... -
10-04-2020
Thread: Lowcost capable CNC - Make vs Buy?
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Re: Lowcost capable CNC - Make vs Buy?
Indeed Jazzcnc,
So given I don't have a business case, but want to explore what the capability would bring to my workshop....the choice comes down for me at least to buy a Workbee or build my own...
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