patsbimmer1 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 That's cooler than I could ever imagine a paper towel holder looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Hell yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Stockeys is being sold and everything is being auctioned: https://grafeauction.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=128919#Top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Well I joined snap in the compression loss game now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Well I joined snap in the compression loss game now Wait for it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Something tells me that I shouldn't check the compression on my engine. It's probably from Jeff and Snap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 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?? jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Beating up on the CAM software. It took about 8 minutes to generate the toolpaths for this. Part is 24" square. Bit is a 1/32" end mill. Estimated run time on the machine is 5 hours and 22 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Holy carp. Is it G-code? I hate G-code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm using Vectric VCarve Pro. It has some rudimentary drawing/CAD abilities (which are terrible IMO), but it's main purpose (IMO) is to take whatever files you import into it and create toolpaths (in this case G code). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 g-code file is 5.81MB and 261954 lines long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 That kind of feeds and speeds are you using? What bit and depth of cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 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. REKIII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, HipMF said: 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! m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 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 m42b32, HipMF and suspenceful 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 26 minutes ago, Jeff said: 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Indeed there is! I have been having fun with a laser engraver I recently got. I love new equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Loss culprit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Congratulations on your newborn pistons! (Sorry, the gloves and the cradling, and the mess, yeah....) jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 That looks oddly familiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 That looks oddly familiar I will compare pistons to the first time I did this. Snap did it better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Sweet pants. Bassboy3313, Jeff, wasnt m3 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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