Search:

Type: Posts; User: Mick Simon; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 11 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Thread: Inlays

    by Mick Simon
    Replies
    6
    Views
    1,220

    There are lots of combinations of setting and...

    There are lots of combinations of setting and tools that will work for this, but one thing I always do is to run the V bit before removing any material with the clearance tool. It minimizes chipping.
  2. I was once asked to test maximum feeds and speeds...

    I was once asked to test maximum feeds and speeds for cutting 1.25" aircraft aluminum for a commercial aircraft seat frame manufacturer. They shipped us four 5 x 8 x 1.25 sheets of aluminum. I worked...
  3. Along these lines, I'll re-emphasize that if you...

    Along these lines, I'll re-emphasize that if you do cut both wood and aluminum on the same machine, do not use dust collection with the aluminum. The hot chips can (and have) start a fire.
  4. I don't think you could go wrong with either one,...

    I don't think you could go wrong with either one, but focusing on ballscrew vs rack and pinion is, IMO focusing on the wrong thing. Both machines will cut aluminum with ease and with excellent...
  5. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,988

    Might be a long shot, but The Alabama Woodworker...

    Might be a long shot, but The Alabama Woodworker is in Huntsville and has a CNC router. https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWoodworker
  6. Replies
    38
    Views
    3,468

    One thing that solidified my decision to order my...

    One thing that solidified my decision to order my 8'6" capacity slider was laying it out in CAD (39 iterations) along with all my other equipment. Had I not done that, I would have ordered a shorter...
  7. Replies
    8
    Views
    2,542

    I appreciate the apology.

    I appreciate the apology.
  8. Replies
    8
    Views
    2,542

    "You can listen all you want but if you did your...

    "You can listen all you want but if you did your homework it's irrelevant."

    After 30 years in the industrial CNC business, selling, installing, training and supporting CNC routers, and 7 years...
  9. Replies
    8
    Views
    2,542

    "Ignore the YouTubers that say "listen" because...

    "Ignore the YouTubers that say "listen" because that's hogwash and you should be wearing ear protection anyway. :)"

    I agree with Michael's advice with this one exception. You can and should listen...
  10. Thanks very much for taking the time to share...

    Thanks very much for taking the time to share your insights, Erik. Very informative.
  11. Replies
    13
    Views
    1,379

    Agreed, Erik - here's a link to the stuff. Works...

    Agreed, Erik - here's a link to the stuff. Works better than anything else I've used.

    https://www.felder-group.com/en-us/shop/cleaning-agents-sc125483/resin-remover-sp125491
  12. Replies
    10
    Views
    1,098

    Agreed. Another solution i've seen is to put a...

    Agreed. Another solution i've seen is to put a secondary vacuum holding tank in line with appropriate valves to quickly clear the bag before switching to the pump.
  13. Replies
    10
    Views
    1,098

    I've heard nothing but good about Joe...

    I've heard nothing but good about Joe Woodworkers, but I have no first-hand experience with them. I have a Compact 150 with a 4 x 4 bag. If I were buying again, I'd get the 300. The 150 takes a...
  14. Replies
    5
    Views
    792

    Very nice work from both of you! I always enjoy...

    Very nice work from both of you! I always enjoy reading your posts, Derek.
  15. Replies
    25
    Views
    6,329

    Agreed. I added the Origin a couple of weeks ago...

    Agreed. I added the Origin a couple of weeks ago for exactly those two reasons. I have a CNC router in my shop, but added the Origin for doing (mainly) end grain joinery and situations where a piece...
  16. Replies
    92
    Views
    9,850

    I've learned to just chuckle when I see comments...

    I've learned to just chuckle when I see comments about "just push a button" when applied to CNC technology.

    I started woodworking in 1962. I've done it as a hobby ever since, and at times,...
  17. Replies
    92
    Views
    9,850

    My favorite would be a tossup between my 20" Inca...

    My favorite would be a tossup between my 20" Inca bandsaw and my CNC router. Both encourage me to step away from rectilinear projects and into the challenges that curves bring.
  18. Replies
    2
    Views
    775

    The tool looks like an Elu biscuit joiner. My...

    The tool looks like an Elu biscuit joiner. My guess they're for aligning the countertop to the face of the drawer fronts.
  19. Replies
    26
    Views
    2,968

    I've glued straight off of the drum sander with...

    I've glued straight off of the drum sander with 120 grit for years and never had a failure, including multi-layer bent laminations. I find it's best practice to blow off or vacuum the surface well to...
  20. Thread: Cutting BB

    by Mick Simon
    Replies
    38
    Views
    8,252

    Thanks Michael. I've done that. It's a problem...

    Thanks Michael. I've done that. It's a problem with the up and down portions of the flutes not overlapping the way they should. I've brought it to the attention of the Whiteside folks. I have not had...
  21. Thread: Cutting BB

    by Mick Simon
    Replies
    38
    Views
    8,252

    Not trying to hijack this, but curious if anyone...

    Not trying to hijack this, but curious if anyone else is running into this. The last 3 Whiteside ¼" compressions I've ordered for class have left a small ridge right where it transitions from up to...
  22. Thread: Cutting BB

    by Mick Simon
    Replies
    38
    Views
    8,252

    Yep, sounds like you were using an upcut spiral....

    Yep, sounds like you were using an upcut spiral. If you hold the bit with the shank up, is the cutting edge sharp on the bottom side or the top. Downcut bits should be sharp only on the bottom edge.
  23. Replies
    62
    Views
    9,326

    Hi Josh, I agree with Aaron's comments with one...

    Hi Josh,
    I agree with Aaron's comments with one small correction. The SC4e does not come standard with a scoring motor. It comes standard with a belt driven scoring unit, including the blade.
    I've...
  24. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,108

    I used this one...

    I used this one on this relatively heavy 32" OD lazy susan a few years ago. It's smooth and stable.

    508737
  25. Replies
    37
    Views
    4,225

    I don't regret getting the longest slider that...

    I don't regret getting the longest slider that would fit in my shop. It took 39 iterations of floor layouts in CAD to make it happen, but zero regrets.

    As others have said, I work primarily in...
Results 1 to 25 of 260
Page 1 of 11 1 2 3 4