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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

04-04-2003, 11:46 PM

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You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

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Posted By DICKEYBIRD

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

...and http://www.hobbycnc.com/

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

03-26-2003, 02:28 PM

Replies: 102

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

Views: 46,939

Posted By DICKEYBIRD

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

Don't forget cutting on the diagonal. You won't make a 48" cut on a 24" table but it has got me out of a jam a couple of times. I can cut over 16" on my 12" square table and Eric could cut over 26"...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

03-25-2003, 01:09 PM

Replies: 102

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

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Posted By DICKEYBIRD

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

Duhhh, OK....silly me, I was visualizing a 1/4" shank tool that was necked down to a 1/8" cutter which was over 3/4" long. So, your bit is 1/8" diameter, held in a 1/8" collet....that makes more...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

03-24-2003, 08:34 PM

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You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

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Posted By DICKEYBIRD

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

That must be one heckuva LONG 1/8" bit! I've never seen one that will cut 3/4". The part is really beautiful....the lack of ridges and lines shows how accurate and tight your machine is. Kudos to...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

03-24-2003, 03:17 PM

Replies: 102

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

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Posted By DICKEYBIRD

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

Wow! Now that's what I call a project! Is it just for display or is it a gear for one of those wooden clocks you showed us?

How many passes did you make to cut it out and what was the total time...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

03-20-2003, 04:14 PM

Replies: 102

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

Views: 46,939

Posted By DICKEYBIRD

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

Take a long look at the equipment offerred by these 2 gentlemen.

http://www.crankorgan.com/
http://www.hobbycnc.com/

Good Luck!

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

01-28-2003, 01:32 PM

Replies: 102

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

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Posted By DICKEYBIRD

You can build a cnc balsa plane part cutter!

You also should either measure your bit or make a test cut to measure what your true bit size/kerf is. I was having trouble getting that "squeeky" parts fit til I measured and found that my 1/16"...

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