chit chat thread
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Finally got the software for the router on Thursday.
First project finished. A Hoffmeister kink inspired paper towel holder.
I'm still on the learning curve with the machine, but it seems to work alright. Not as precise as I would like for routing, but better than the poorly-setup Shopbot machine they had at FVTC.
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That's cooler than I could ever imagine a paper towel holder looking.
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I think it would be way too heavy and cumbersome to deal with actual mountain bike trails, not to mention really bad etiquette. I like the idea of having a super-light "moped" with full-size wheels and a riding position that's more motorcycle than scooter, but I doubt this thing is actually street legal, so.... I guess that makes it pretty much useless...? dunno.
Pedal it around as a bike. Win.
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Something tells me that I shouldn't check the compression on my engine. It's probably from Jeff and Snap....
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Something tells me that I shouldn't check the compression on my engine. It's probably from Jeff and Snap....
I wouldn't, I'll never do another check again. I will just listen to the Subaru engine that someone swapped in. Plus who needs mosquitos anyway??
1976 530i e12
1990 325ix e30
1992 325i e36
1995 740il e38
2001 330xi e46
^More to come
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I left it at the default 100 in/min. Cut depth was .025" per pass x2 for a total depth of .050"
I haven't done much research on feeds and speeds yet, just kind of winging it at the moment. I have a feeling the estimated time is really optimistic because the acceleration of the machine is pretty slow. I'll have to look in to that at some point...
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What is the cutter you are using? Flute count, coating, flute length and overall length? do you have a link to it? Also what is the max rpm that you have? Type of wood? Soft hard plywood?
1976 530i e12
1990 325ix e30
1992 325i e36
1995 740il e38
2001 330xi e46
^More to come -
Easy there cowboy. I think you're more excited about this stuff than I am.
The machine is at my shop space, which is 100 miles from where I live, so I only get to play around with it on the weekends. It's summer though, so there's other stuff to do on the weekends too. It'll be a month or two before I start to get the machine and the process dialed in. For the moment I'm happy just using whatever bits I got from the previous owner or picked up from the big box store to turn out some hobby-grade projects.
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Easy there cowboy. I think you're more excited about this stuff than I am.
The machine is at my shop space, which is 100 miles from where I live, so I only get to play around with it on the weekends. It's summer though, so there's other stuff to do on the weekends too. It'll be a month or two before I start to get the machine and the process dialed in. For the moment I'm happy just using whatever bits I got from the previous owner or picked up from the big box store to turn out some hobby-grade projects.
It's like having another version of my self talking about it!
Hey, drinking beer is an important part of summer!
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Sorry man i'll keep it at bay. I do this stuff every day and still have not lost interest in it. It's what I do for fun as well as a job
Don't sweat it lol
I was irritating him with how much I looked forward to it being up and running, as there are so many things that you can do with it!
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