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railnerd

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Fun with CNC
« on: June 27, 2016, 03:08:43 PM »
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My friend just recently acquired a very nice CNC mill, and he was kind enough to oblige with a test cut.

On Thursday, I fired up 123Design and threw together a quick Free-moN double-track spacing jig:



Monday morning he handed me this:



Still some rough edges, but WOW.

-Dave

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Re: Fun with CNC
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2016, 06:16:19 PM »
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Nice!

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Re: Fun with CNC
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2016, 06:23:24 PM »
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Looking good!
What's next on your design list?

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Re: Fun with CNC
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2016, 11:02:35 PM »
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Looking good!
What's next on your design list?

First up, learning more 3D CAD tricks. Next up will be more fittings for extrusion-based modules: Leg mounting, angle brackets, and developing plywood attachment clips.

-Dave

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Re: Fun with CNC
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2016, 01:28:33 AM »
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Cool Dave, can't wait to see what you create.
-Ryan

First up, learning more 3D CAD tricks. Next up will be more fittings for extrusion-based modules: Leg mounting, angle brackets, and developing plywood attachment clips.
-Dave