CNC Router V1.0 (For Cutting Multiple Materials)

[biketrialsdave]

I think that looks like the best solution. There 20mm so 8.4mm thickness left according to solidworks. Now the question is, do I attempt to drill them out and re-bore myself or send them back and get them re-done professionally? I'm worried about the drill bit wandering off from centre.

[JoeHarris]

I think that looks like the best solution. There 20mm so 8.4mm thickness left according to solidworks. Now the question is, do I attempt to drill them out and re-bore myself or send them back and get them re-done professionally? I'm worried about the drill bit wandering off from centre.

Well that's up to you! My build has been decidedly diy so I'd have to do it myself! I would have thought the bit would find its centre in the existing hole...

[JAZZCNC]

I think that looks like the best solution. There 20mm so 8.4mm thickness left according to solidworks. Now the question is, do I attempt to drill them out and re-bore myself or send them back and get them re-done professionally? I'm worried about the drill bit wandering off from centre.

Minor detail not worth stressing over. Domed head look fine without being counter bored so don't bother just drill them out to 12mm.

[JoeHarris]

these were drilled out with several bits starting small and working up...... You would just be starting further down this process?

[biketrialsdave]

They look very good! I assume you used a drill press? (mine is an el cheapo one and has a bit of play in the head). Did you use any kind of guide for the bit?

[JoeHarris]

No, no guide and my press is only a table top Axminster thing so nothing pro!

[JoeHarris]

Wow Jazzy! Pimp my ride eh?!
Fair point but I have to say counterboring is strangely pleasurable!!

[JAZZCNC]

Wow Jazzy! Pimp my ride eh?!
Fair point but I have to say counterboring is strangely pleasurable!!

Bling Bling.!!!!

Normally I do counter bore Joe because it's even easier when Cnc machine does it for you but In this case budget was tight and machine is small so 15mm plate was used so not much room to play with and it's only cosmetic anyway so no matter.!

[JoeHarris]

Also - if you counterbore you could cap the holes with diamonds to complete the look!!

[biketrialsdave]

I was wondering if a step drill (13mm max diameter) would be a better idea for enlarging as it would be self centering?