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Very cool. Looks like you got the hang of it.
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09-07-2018, 03:24 PM
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Did some more testing today.
1) first test hit the Y limit switch - thought I had more that direction. Firewood
2) Box cut but lid fits too tight. So I cut the inside at 4.5 and the mating part at 4.5 so it should fit. LOL more Firewood
3) After putting in .050 clearance I get the the third box. The lid fits great but I've too much tearout and chipping so off to Woodcraft tomorrow to get a 1/4 spiral downcut bit. I also learned it's important to place my tabs perpendicular to the grain.
Might need to beef up the lip a little too
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I think you're doing great. Hang in there... the more you do the easier it becomes and you just kind of get a feel for what your machine is capable of.
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I agree w/ Lumber Yard.
Whatcha putting in the box?
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09-07-2018, 04:05 PM
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(09-07-2018, 04:02 PM)Phil Thien Wrote: I agree w/ Lumber Yard.
Whatcha putting in the box?
Happiness!
Whatever the people who buy them want to put in it makes me happy.
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Gary, Are you Planning to run two tool paths, initial with the down cut, then switch and run the upcut spiral?
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(09-12-2018, 03:04 PM)BloomingtonMike Wrote: Gary, Are you Planning to run two tool paths, initial with the down cut, then switch and run the upcut spiral?
I think I've gotten it down to 4 tools & paths
1. Cut pockets for magnets to hold lid closed (not shown in that pic) with 1/8 em (uncut as the surface is milled down later.
2. Drill symmetrical alignment holes with 1/4 uncut em so I can align it later after I flip it. I tried merging this with the step below and I can't drill well with a downcut bit even if you peck it.
3. Cut the inside of the case (lips, pockets) with 1/4 downcut em. leaves a nice surface and no fuzzies. I even cut the pieces out leaving 4 tabs on each to stabilize it.
4. Flip the part using the alignment holes
5. Vcarve the pattern on the top.
I reduced the detail in the pattern as the wood I'm carving just does not seem to be able to handle it. Maybe if I tried a sanding sealer or similar before I cut it but that's another experiment for later. This box is at the limit of detail for cherry. If I try any finer it does not come out well.
Here is a pic of the 4.2" diameter box.
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09-17-2018, 08:17 PM
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Made a trivet out of Corian today. Took a guess at the feed rates and hit it pretty close at 30 ipm. It's made from an old backsplash and measures 3.25" square.
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