Keep trying

[Netjams]

I took some video of my homebuilt machine running to help encourage folks to keep their build going.

My machine isn't the best desing but it does work ok for what I use it for, and was very simple to build.

I'm running a server from home so if your having trouble getting the video it may be because others are getting it and you may have to try later.

The first video is me explaining what I'm going to do, starting the machine and the first few passes. In short I cut a slice out of a cedar log and I'm going to clear the surface with a 1.5 inch bit cutting at .2 inch each pass to prepare it for a sign. The second video is a shot on the back side later in the process (I hade to get away because the chips where flying !)

Video 1
Video 2


Later today I'm going to cut 8 nested 8" texas shaped bowles from pine boards and will record some parts of that.

So in short if I can build one you can too!

[boblon]

Thanks, I love videos like this as I am just starting construction.

I'm having a hard time calculating what steppers to buy though. Would you please tell me what motors your running, with what controller and PS volatage?

Thanks,
BobL.

[sanjiv]

I am jealous to see this

[Netjams]

I'm having a hard time calculating what steppers to buy though. Would you please tell me what motors your running, with what controller and PS volatage?

This thread explains the details of the build http://cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29403

I'm glad it is insperational to you

[Wun Fungi]

Originally Posted by Netjams So in short if I can build one you can too!

HA! This from a guy that built his own shop-vac! Methinks you under-estimate my ability to create junk.

In the first video, you said, "It's still a poor design."

Umm... yeah, Netjams. It sure LOOKS like it cuts wood.

But seriously, awesome vids. Thanks for posting them. And thanks for the encouragement and inspiration!

Steve in NM

[Netjams]

I see you noticed my shop vac

Glad you enjoyed the vidio. If all goes well and I get off my duff today I should have more later.

[Netjams]

Originally Posted by boblon Thanks, I love videos like this as I am just starting construction. I'm having a hard time calculating what steppers to buy though. Would you please tell me what motors your running, with what controller and PS volatage? Thanks, BobL.

I see I had video spelled vidio and edited it.. thanks

[Netjams]

Here is video of todays production, enjoy

mass production

[Wun Fungi]

Originally Posted by Netjams Here is video of todays production, enjoy mass production

I stand in awe! You managed to instantly launch yourself into that elite group that built their own machine *AND* actually made money from it. KUDOS!!!

Please tell us this wasn't your first machine. (Else, I'll have to hate you. )

Why do you suppose it started out so rough and improved as the run progressed?

Steve in NM

[Netjams]

Originally Posted by Wun Fungi I stand in awe! You managed to instantly launch yourself into that elite group that built their own machine *AND* actually made money from it. KUDOS!!! Please tell us this wasn't your first machine. (Else, I'll have to hate you. ) Why do you suppose it started out so rough and improved as the run progressed? Steve in NM

That is my first machine.. sorry

The results got better because I adjusted the feed rate and turned up the bit speed. That was my first time trying a spiral bit and I must say I didn't care for the results.

Today I'm cutting more and making tops for them. I will be using a 1/2" X2 straight router bit to cut. It's running now and I will go get some vidio so you will see the difference.

[Netjams]

Here I went back to 4 per board and back to my 1/2" x 2 standard router bit that does a far better job and a lot faster too.




More mass production

[srmaietta]

good job! Makin' money, now youre talking.. It looks like they might be able to be nested a bit tighter, maybe getting an extra bowl out of each blank perhaps??

Now cut some out of mahogany and sell 'em for $30 ea

~Steve