Some blanks and pens I've been working on, test designs, some finished and others only sanded. Not where I want the quality to be but working on improving.
Very nice work.
I have a Taig CNC mill with a 4th axis that I bought a few years ago and never really found the time to really give it a workout. It is on my list of things to accomplish and I hope to get the shop all cleaned out and back in operation this summer. I'm beginning to really miss turning and I need to get off my butt and get back into it.
Oh boy. These are awesome. I just saw them on Facebook too.
Where do you live in Ohio if you don't mind me asking. If you don't want to say, maybe a general section of Ohio?
Lewis
Oh boy. These are awesome. I just saw them on Facebook too.
Where do you live in Ohio if you don't mind me asking. If you don't want to say, maybe a general section of Ohio?
Lewis
Thanks Lewis.
I border Cleveland in Euclid couple miles from the lake.
These are very cool. I'm using a self built a plywood cnc with a very basic 4th axis built just for trying out carving on pens. It's just a 1/4" rod coupled directly to a stepper with a tailstock holder for a mandrel saver. I've done some basic vcarving but nothing like this. Also using vectric aspire.
I'd love to try something similar. Any chance of hearing more about your workflow with these blanks? Bits you are using, etc?
Are you going to the Ohio get together February 25th or the MPG in April?
Lewis
Oh boy. These are awesome. I just saw them on Facebook too.
Where do you live in Ohio if you don't mind me asking. If you don't want to say, maybe a general section of Ohio?
Lewis
Thanks Lewis.
I border Cleveland in Euclid couple miles from the lake.
Stan, the last one with the violin would look super if it was cast in either Alumilite or PR. Then the engraving would not have a chance to wear off due to handling and usage.
These are very cool. I'm using a self built a plywood cnc with a very basic 4th axis built just for trying out carving on pens. It's just a 1/4" rod coupled directly to a stepper with a tailstock holder for a mandrel saver. I've done some basic vcarving but nothing like this. Also using vectric aspire.
I'd love to try something similar. Any chance of hearing more about your workflow with these blanks? Bits you are using, etc?
Thanks very much for the extra information!
My work holding strategy definitely needs work with my (admittedly low rent) setup.
With v-carving I have turned the blank to finished size and used regular bushings to mount the blank on the 1/4 threaded rod with two nuts either side tightened against the blank to hold it still on the rod.
I'm assuming this would not work for 3d carving since the metal bushing is right up against the blank and the bit needs to cut up to the end. I was thinking instead of using the bushings I would turn a cylindrical shim from hardwood to go between the blank and the rod then use small sacrificial wood spacers either side of the blank to tighten the nuts against.
As far as bits, I have some 15 degree .004 point engraving bits I have experimented with before. Is this in the right neighborhood for trying this out?
Again, thanks for all the info.
is that the included or per side angle.
is that the included or per side angle.
I believe they are 15 included angle, 1/8" shaft, .004" tip.
Now to find a 3d model to practice with