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Thread: The "Ultimate Tabletop Machine" for Woodworkers

  1. #106
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    Mikey...
    I'm thinking you misread my post. Going from a 5 tool inline rack to an 8 tool rotary I guessed was a couple grand extra. Now that I have actually built on its about $2500.
    Gary Campbell
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  2. #107
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    Ok that makes more sense!! Thank you bro. I was wondering what I missed.
    Glad its my shop I am responsible for - I only have to make me happy.

  3. #108
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    This could be the last frame shipment for the year. Custom order your "Ultimate Woodworking Machine"!

    GCnC411@gmail.com for more info


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    Gary Campbell
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  4. #109
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    Guys...
    Many of us use a drag knife on occasion, but few know about one of the built in features of the WinCNC Controller, Tangential Knife Control.

    Here is a 5 minute video showing my first cuts on a tangential knife that I built. It uses standard sized utility knife blades, but I am using the higher priced Lenox Carbide Blades. It looks like speeds can be increased and still retain quality, at least in the double ply corrugated and Coroplast that I had on hand for the test cuts.

    Toolpaths are generated with VCarve Pro using a "WinCNC Knife" post processor. Earlier versions used a stepper motor, but they were losing steps due to the "bursts of pulses" that occur going around circles.


    Enjoy:
    https://youtu.be/X7SzwVDPtks
    Gary Campbell
    CNC Replacement & Upgrade Controllers
    Custom 9012 Centroid ATC

  5. #110
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    That works very nicely, Gary. I agree with the comment on YT that a vacuum fixture would kick things up a notch...something with small holes and designed just for thin materials ideal to cut with a knife. The Donek drag knife guy has a video on how he setup for that...you've probably seen it.
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    The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...

  6. #111
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    Thanks Jim. Yes I've known Sean since I visited his shop back in '12. Im working on a slightly modified BradyVac module to slide in the T tracks for cutting veneer.
    Gary Campbell
    CNC Replacement & Upgrade Controllers
    Custom 9012 Centroid ATC

  7. #112
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    Another test to see how far the cut feeds could be pushed. With a level spoilboard and good material 450-500 ipm are attainable.


    Enjoy: https://youtu.be/hSTUl5yy2AE
    Gary Campbell
    CNC Replacement & Upgrade Controllers
    Custom 9012 Centroid ATC

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