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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Ku band power divider (~10 GHz)

« on: August 27, 2009, 02:28:18 AM »

Nice indeed !. 

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / The Laser Project.

« on: August 26, 2009, 02:48:48 AM »

Now the shadows are starting to lengthen I am preparing for my next winter project - To add a CO2 laser head to my existing router. The output power of CO2 tubes is related to overall length and the size of my machine dictates that a 600mm length tube (which is rated at 30 Watts) is the largest that I can easily accommodate.
These tubes can be something of a ‘white elephant’ insofar as that I suspect more people buy them than ever get around to completing the project. When you start to investigate the additional parts that are necessary and the cost of those parts, I am not surprised.
However I have started so I will continue.
Initially I have had to add a mounting space to the machine and some more box section with a bit of welding has produced two brackets which have been bolted to the rear of the machine frame giving a position to fit the laser stage. I have also milled a pair of tube mountings and made bungee straps to secure the tube in place.

More to follow…….

I would appreciate your comments and advice on this project as the more info I can get the better.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Gertrude Gets Some!

« on: August 26, 2009, 02:46:04 AM »

Chris, slow down a bit, chill, you are just way too productive. Remember 'supply and demand' or you will flood the market and prices will fall. 

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Routing Wood

« on: August 26, 2009, 02:42:36 AM »

Do you know, I have been doing 'percussive maintenance' for years now and I never knew what it was called.
Thanks. 

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Gertrude Gets Some!

« on: August 25, 2009, 05:35:24 AM »

You certainly have a lot of skills there Chris.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pen Tester

« on: August 24, 2009, 02:50:23 AM »

Brilliant, thanks for posting the info.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Routing Wood

« on: August 24, 2009, 02:22:10 AM »

Nice work.
I love the CNC mallet in the background. 

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: New Project for the shop.

« on: August 17, 2009, 12:20:30 PM »

Don't know if it's any help Dave but I ended up using a 2 drawer filing cabinet. Strengthened the bottom and mounted 100mm fixed casters on the back and rotating casters on the front - useful storage space as well as movable plinth.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: New Project for the shop.

« on: August 17, 2009, 08:50:07 AM »

Welcome to the Router club Dave. 

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: LES PAUL MOMENTO RIP

« on: August 15, 2009, 01:13:10 PM »

Really nice. Is this the same size as the desk clock or is it larger ?.

Tweakie.