some 3d work and inlay on the cnc
There is a demo part I made with cut3d. This is made from ipe with a
lot of bit overlap for a smooth finish. It still needs some sanding but not a huge amount. It took about 1 hour to make it I used a ¼" endmill to remove the bulk and then the final cuts were done with a 1/8 ball nose endmill. Its 10" long I think. The inlay is done with 60 degree v cutting bit. A fellow came up with this method as it is easier to do small pieces and you can get sharp corners. I think I did not champ it tight enough and had a gap the others I did were worse. It's that or the pieces moved while cutting. When doing the inlay you're taking over a third of an inch off with a vee bit. The wood needs to be held really tight. http://www.knight-toolworks.com/cnc/inlay1.jpg http://www.knight-toolworks.com/cnc/inlay2.jpg http://www.knight-toolworks.com/cnc/...%20(Small).JPG http://www.knight-toolworks.com/cnc/...%20(Small).JPG http://www.knight-toolworks.com/cnc/...%20(Small).JPG |
some 3d work and inlay on the cnc
On May 30, 10:03 pm, Steve knight wrote:
There is a demo part I made with cut3d. This is made from ipe with a lot of bit overlap for a smooth finish. It still needs some sanding but not a huge amount. It took about 1 hour to make it I used a ¼" endmill to remove the bulk and then the final cuts were done with a 1/8 ball nose endmill. Its 10" long I think. The inlay is done with 60 degree v cutting bit. A fellow came up with this method as it is easier to do small pieces and you can get sharp corners. NICE! I can't wait to try stuff like that myself. |
some 3d work and inlay on the cnc
Steve:
I take it business is good? Just remember - there are a LOT more CNC owners than there are plane makers. Anyone can run a CNC machine. Few have the skills and knowledge to make nice, very functional hand planes - that look and feel nice too. charlie b |
some 3d work and inlay on the cnc
On Thu, 31 May 2007 12:01:48 -0700, charlieb
wrote: Steve: I take it business is good? Just remember - there are a LOT more CNC owners than there are plane makers. Anyone can run a CNC machine. Few have the skills and knowledge to make nice, very functional hand planes - that look and feel nice too. I have not peddled the cnc machine yet too far behind on plane making because of it (G) the cnc is not that easy there is a steep learning curve and a lot of practice. hope to make planes on it someday too but I bought it to bring in outside work to my shop. |
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